Gliffaes Country House Hotel
Crickhowell, Powys, Wales
Run by the same family for decades, Gliffaes feels like staying in a friend's grand house: lawns for croquet, a tennis court and the Usk rushing past. Cottage rooms come with baby listening so you can still enjoy dinner, and the Beacons' waterfalls and caves are all close.
For the children
- Outdoor play
- Tennis
- Nature activities
- Family rooms
- Extra beds
- Best for
- Young families wanting a relaxed country house with space
- Ages
- Baby, Toddler, Preschool, 4–7, 8–12
- Family rooms
- Cottage rooms with king beds and double sofa beds, baby listening
- Outdoors
- Tennis, croquet, river and woodland walks, fly fishing
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
National Showcaves Centre for Wales (Dan yr Ogof) ↗
~27 miles · ~45 mins
Adventure park · ideal day trip
Spectacular show caves to explore, a park of life-size dinosaurs, a shire horse centre and an Iron Age farm, all in the Brecon Beacons. A full adventure day in any weather.
~37 miles · ~45 mins
Science centre · rainy day option
A hands-on science centre on Cardiff Bay packed with interactive exhibits, a planetarium and live science shows. Children press, pull and build their way to understanding how things work. Plenty for parents too.
~42 miles · ~45 mins
Zoo · ideal day trip
Bristol's zoo moved to open woodland on the city's edge, so animals such as gorillas, okapi and red river hogs have far more room. Children get woodland trails and big play spaces, and it fits easily into a Bristol or Bath weekend.
~47 miles · ~1 hr
Castle / historic · ideal day trip
Brunel's iron ship sits in a dry dock with a glass 'sea' you can walk beneath, and children can climb the rigging, explore cabins and smell the galley. Immersive history right on Bristol's harbourside.
~48 miles · ~1 hr
Science centre · rainy day option
Bristol's hands-on science centre with hundreds of interactive exhibits and a 3D planetarium. Great on a wet day during a Bristol or Bath weekend.
~55 miles · ~1 hr
Nature / outdoors · ideal day trip
Explore show caves with dramatic stalactites, climb the 274-step lookout and walk along the gorge's cliff top. A good mix of adventure and geology, near Wells and the Mendips.
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Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.