Birmingham Evening News

Stansted Evening News If all hotels were as snugly luxurious as Peterstone Court, Down the middle of south Wales, Then the answer might need to be `no problem', Particularly hotel in question prides itself on a forward-Idea farm-Toward-Plate design. Where better to ease your ecological conscience than a stunning former manor house in the Black Mountains. With the backdrop of the highest mountain in the south of the united states, One particular Pen-gym-Blower, And views across the Welsh country, It's the ideal place to relax and base yourself for enjoying all the area has got - whether that's walking in the attractive Usk Valley with its 1,250 miles of path ways, Caving, Climbing or castle travelling to. Try to watch the nearby 12th century White Castle, But check online for creating times. Peterstone Court is steeped ever; Rumour has it that Charles I once visited the first site. Furthermore, If the next thunderstorm in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Which celebrates its 50th holiday this year, Isn't quite as reliable as the country, Regardless of. It rained from morning to night but that gave us only more chance to have fun with the 12-Bed hotel's indoors. The attractively-Decorated entrance hall gives a taster of what is available. And with their art deco feel the lounge and bar area think of country house parties of the thirties. Imaginable those bright young things milling around, Aperitif available, Before reparing to the grand and wonderfully-Furnished dining-room - the first kind ballroom - for assorted courses of sumptuous food. Eighty years on and cuisine is every bit as splendid as it would have been for the landed gentry. And the resort's farm to plate policy - much of fantastic produce comes from the hotel's farm, Glaisfer Uchaf, Seven points away - only adds pointing of the (As environment's) Believe of well-Becoming. Ensuing pre-Dinner drinks, We enjoyed a superb meal along with great wine from the hotel's well-Specified wine list. In the past the wines would have been stored in the house's vaulted wine cellars. Absolutely nothing, In an ingenious use of space, Those old wine cellars are now home of the spa which, Coupled with sauna and mini-Physical fitness center, Has the best peacefulness room, With its Moroccan inspiration, I've ever had the bliss to, Efficiently, Relax in before experiencing the a superb massage and facial. All to soon it was morning and time to enjoy a leisurely breakfast before going for our second stopover. The breakfast area which has the appearance of a Victorian art prints for sale conservatory - usally, Luminescence and airy, It wraps itself around two sides of dwelling, Affording Meditation stunning views of the grounds and neighbouring old church and the forest beyond. Better family-Helpful is Peterstone Court's sister hotel, The way, Just 20 free tracfone units drive away, Thanks to its small indoor swimming and Jacuzzi (No longer working while we were there for the second night of our Welsh weekend). after, There's a feeling of history. It was the birth place of the man who mapped out the Himalayas, Mister George Everest, Having 1790. Quickly as more, Excellent dining from chef Dewi Davies, Are these claims larger, 22-Bed hotel's selling point but if you're staying while there's a marriage ceremony it's worthwhile requesting a room that isn't directly above the DJ's sound system. Both hotels are within half an hour's drive of two of an important events on the arts calendar, Last month's Hay Literary Festival and August's Brecon Jazz and Green Man gatherings