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Gregynog - an ancient house with a Victorian face, famous for its hospitality for at least 400 years and situated at the centre of Welsh history, art and politics. Once a landed estate now a historic house conference centre. The grounds are silent but the birdsong is loud. The conference rooms echo with debate, music and laughter but there are quiet corners for reading and dreaming ..... Set in 750 acres and a National Nature Reserve, as well as Grade 1 Listed gardens, Gregynog offers 57 bedrooms catering for conferences, weddings or just a weekend getaway. Enjoy peace and tranquility in the heart of Mid Wales. 101 guests can be accommodated with a selection of grand historic rooms, traditional en.suite and single study bedrooms. Hosting conferences since the 1920s, we now offer wireless internet, full IT support and office services with 8 conference rooms. The famous Music Room seats up to 180 people, the Dining Room 100 and the c.1636 Blayney Room can cater for a reception of 40. Four of our historic rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies and the grounds offer fantastic photograph opportunities. Waymarked walks and year round events programme, courtyard cafe and shop.
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Gregynog Gregynog Gregynog Tregynon, Newtown SY16 3PW Wales
This is, potentially, a lovely place for a quiet garden stroll and a coffee and cake in the cafe. However ... The gardens and grounds really need a lot of upkeep work. The flower beds, such as they are, appear overgrown and weedy: the shrubs need pruning, the grass needs maintenance and the grounds in general need a lot of tidying up and TLC. In particular, the lake is blocked up with plants and weed and the island is completely overgrown. The signage is scare and sometimes misleading; we spent some time trying to reconcile the colour-coded map with reality on the ground. And the building itself, now part of the University of Wales, badly needs maintenance: windows need refurbishment, paintwork needs attention, mould and damp areas need repair. It could be magnificent: just now it looks sadly abandoned. We had coffee, scones and cake in the small cafe: the menu is pretty limited - no sandwiches or hot food in spite of the on-site kitchen (we saw a large truck delivering catering supplies). The cafe itself is functional, not warm or welcoming but adequate. Again, it could be developed and do much better. Overall, a lovely place in a lovely setting; but presentation detracts from the overall experience.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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The cafe at Gregynog Hall has beautiful grounds and lovely walks, but the cafe itself was a bit underwhelming. The large, open space felt empty, especially as we were the only customers, and it could really use some music for atmosphere. Service wasn’t great—we had to repeat our order three times before it was correct. The food, though basic like soup and toasties, was tasty. The place has potential, but the staff could definitely benefit from better training and people skills.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The main building is filled with intricate wood paneling, artwork and an extensive book collection. The grounds are magical - extensive and perfect for old and young alike to explore. A sweet little cafe with friendly staff and yummy small bites selection in a courtyard setting makes this place ideal to celebrate a special day or spend a quite afternoon.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Visited for a walk and some lunch at the cafe. ÂŁ3 to park, even if you use the cafe. Cafe menu is so limited it is untrue. I tried to find the menu online before we visited, but it is not available online. It is also expensive for what it is. Food (toasties) comes in a cardboard box - not even a plate when you are eating in. Coffee comes in a disposable cup. Not really sustainable. no options of even a jacket potato. Someone really needs to look at this and the reputation is it getting, it could generate funds. Also, if you do go to a music recital there, why are you still expected to pay for parking when you have bought a ticket for the event. No info on website re access for disabilities and parking charge still applies. Won't be going back, despite being local.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Â Better places to visit in the area, certainly better food options.
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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We discoved it by accident. We were trying to find somewhere we had never been before as many places are repeat trips. Set the sat navigation and it took us almost to the door but the took us away again to the village. Don't Believe the Sat. Nav!!! It speeks with forked tongue We saw other cars doing the same. Better signage would have been helpful as apparently it is quite a regular problem. Car parking was very reasonable at ÂŁ2.50. Grounds and house very impressive. When the weather is warmer we will revisit Cafe was very nice good coffee, and the lentil and bacon soup deserves special praise Polly in the Cafe was very helpful Will definitely return with family.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Beautiful location with a terrrific Easter Trail. Children receive a map, a cake and a drink as part of the deal. Great value and thoroughly enjoyable. Best breakfast naps ever. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean toilets. Wonderful summer programme. We’ll be back SOON.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Come early to get a parking space close to the cafe and make a day of it
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Four of us on a motorcycle trip to Snowdonia popped in as we noticed the sign that said the cafe was open . We drove through the forest and with plenty of parking put our motorcycle near the cafe entrance. Service was good and the food was great. I had a latte with a double shot of espresso and a pesto panini. While there they explained there are lodgings with the choice of breakfast. It would make a great base for exploring Wales as the roads are great for motorcycles. Parking there is really easy and safe for the motorcycles. The staff are knowledgeable as well about what to do around the area.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Â It seems to be a long drive to the cafe but easy to get there and plenty of parking
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Response from Gregynog Hall, Other at Gregynog Hall
Responded Aug 14, 2023
Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us and your visit to the cafe. We're always happy to welcome motorcyclists - please do visit us again and may be stay next time.
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After a lovely walk around the grounds, we went to the courtyard Cafe for a snack. It was coming up to lunch time and was beginning to get a little busy. The young lady on the till that took your order appeared to have a bit of an attitude. I asked if the bacon could have the fat removed off my sandwich, which I had asked for with brown bread. As well as my husbands sandwich with 2 Americans coffees. After waiting quite a while the girl came and told us they had run out of brown bread , and they only had white left. My husband said “well that will have to do”she huffed and raised her eyebrows. She then bought the Americano coffees. They were that strong you had your head blown off. The sandwiches arrived and there was more fat than bacon on the sandwich.i could not eat it and wrapped it up. To remove the fat when I got home. The young boy behind the counter served someone with a slice of cake, no gloves on and he put his finger in the cake whilst sliding it on to the slate plate. Not a very good experience today.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Gregynog Hall, Other at Gregynog Hall
Responded Oct 28, 2022
Thank you very much for your review, we are really sorry that whilst you were visiting Gregynog the service you received in the coffee shop was not what you expected or indeed what we would have wanted you to have. Our staff are currently carrying out refresher training which will address all the issues that you have raised. I hope that you will return to Gregynog and allow us to make amends.
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Gregynog Hall is a wonderful place to visit and enjoy lovely walks, however, the cafe needs better management. A few days ago, after our walk in the sunshine, we visited the Courtyard Cafe for a snack. We ordered and then waited 40 minutes! We experienced a catalogue of disasters and finally got our modest order an hour after our arrival. There was much confusion, no real system, and chaos, on a busy, sunny afternoon, that had encouraged a number of customers to visit. Words can't describe how good the food was (cheese scones to die for), but getting it, was a bit of a challenge!
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Date of stay: May 2022
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