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The Great House Hotel & Restaurant

3.0 star property
Hotel in Bridgend with a restaurant and a bar

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Front of property
Duplex | Living area | TV, DVD player
Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Junior Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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The Great House Hotel & Restaurant offers a peaceful rural retreat with warm hospitality. Guests can savor British dishes at the on-site restaurant, relax with a book from the library, and enjoy complimentary in-room WiFi while appreciating the well-maintained garden.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Royal Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Duplex | Living area | TV, DVD player

Duplex

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Bridgend, The Great House Hotel & Restaurant is in a rural area and near a train station. Bridgend Minature Railway and Margam Stones Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Southerndown Golf Club and Royal Porthcawl Golf Club. Taskforce Paint Ball Games and Garw Valley Railway are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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High Street, Laleston, Bridgend, Wales, CF32 0HP

What's nearby

  • Southerndown Golf Club - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Trecco Bay - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Porthcawl Rest Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Margam Castle - 12 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Royal Porthcawl Golf Club - 13 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sarn Station - 7 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Bar On The Bridge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Prado - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Wyndham Arms (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Llangewydd Arms - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bokhara - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Great House Hotel & Restaurant

Hotel in a rural location
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Great House Hotel & Restaurant. Be sure to enjoy British cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at The Great House Hotel & Restaurant include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1586
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 25 2025 to September 29 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 25 2025 to September 29 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
  • Business center
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Great House Bridgend
Great House Hotel
Great House Hotel Bridgend
The Great House Hotel Restaurant
The Great House & Restaurant
The Great House Hotel & Restaurant Hotel
The Great House Hotel & Restaurant Bridgend
The Great House Hotel & Restaurant Hotel Bridgend

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great House Hotel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Great House Hotel & Restaurant?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great House Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Great House Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Great House Hotel & Restaurant located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Church of St Aengus, Southerndown Golf Club, and Ewenny Priory Church. Ogmore Castle and Candleston Castle are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Great House Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 125 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lamb kekabs were super chewy unfortunately, but other meals were good . Nice atmosphere there, outside area was very nice and so was the little bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Great food and hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful stay. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 day business trip

Welcoming and friendly staff, Lovely characterful building. Good local food and on-site restaurants available
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible property at a price you would pay more at a chain. I will be always staying here when I come to south Wales
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly & efficient staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean friendly beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming and quick to respond to queries / questions and they made my mum’s birthday special.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Great House

Great stay staff excellent. Great food but perhaps need slightly wider choice. Grill menu for instance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning grade 2 listed building, beautiful room, staff can't do enough for you and the food was exquisite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room comfortable bed nice pint
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good Location, nice property but the water pressure in the bathroom was apalling
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

Brilliant. Lovely breakfast. Very accommodating. Great staff. Recommended for a great Ishtar away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our second stay at The Great House. Last time we had a room in the hotel building this time it was in the "annex". Very comfortable, large room. Staff were all really nice, very good breakfast on both days. Enjoyed the cocktails too. Thanks to all the team.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning 16 century building with gorgeous stone cottages that actually look like the pictures online! Angelina at reception was fantastic and the restaurant was excellent. Just duck as you walk round and through the doorways as the Elizabethans were much shorter!
Gorgeous stone buildings built in 1588 but very nicely appointed inside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two night stay. Pleasant hotel. Nothing really negative and nothing outstanding..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint hotel in village

Business stopover. Clean with really friendly staff and a brilliant restaurant right next door. No need for plastic small shampoo bottles, otherwise all good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seeing is believing

On the outside the hotel looks nice, but how looks can be deceiving. Went upstairs to the room, the room door was filthy. Got inside and from a distance everything looked ok. The bed was lopsided and lumpy, the bathroom was a whole new level of dirty. Mould around all the shower tray the overhead rainfall shower didnt work. The water took nearly 15mins to warm up and it was barely a drizzle. All mould around the windows cobwebs everywhere. This was supposedly a regal suite????? Just glad it came out of my business pocket and not my own.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Quaint but in need if sine TLC

Staff friendly and helpful. Communal areas in better state than main building rooms and corridors. Food excellent as was service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

One night stay

Room was clean and comfortable but very tired. Food was fine but insufficient serving staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unpretentious but fully functional room with fantastic shower (room 4) but noisy as nearby church bell rang every hour throughout the night. The restaurant was good despite a limited choice menu, the breakfast was excellent but the service a bit inattentive. Plenty of parking. Overall, good VFM and a good base for the nearby Heritage Coast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Clive

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not such a Great House Hotel

Dreadful hotel with poor facilities, old uncomfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful old (16th Century) building about 2 miles from Bridgend and close to Ogmore by Sea (visit highly recommended). We were lucky to visit on a sunny day and to take advantage of the garden while having a drink (cocktails very good!) and snack for lunch. We were very warmly welcomed at Reception and loved our large room. Very good value for money - to stay at a character property. There's a bus stop opposite which was really helpful as we were expecting to walk the 2 miles to a train station to go to Cardiff.A real unexpected bonus was how beautiful the nearby coastal area was.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overnight stay.

It was OK. A pity the restaurant wasn’t open, but there’s a good (but expensive) restaurant a five minute walk away. The rooms are tired (cracked mirror on wardrobe door, cracked hand basin, bedroom door a bit flimsy) but it looks like there’s a refurbishment programme underway. Breakfast was OK. The outside of the building is lovely; the interior is nowhere near as pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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