CF62 4HX, Barry, CF62 4HX, United Kingdom
#2 of 7 B&Bs and Inns in Barry
Guests' ChoiceBased on 36 B&B reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Andrew
United KingdomStunning attention to detail, welcoming & absolutely beautiful The room decor is inspired & individual
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Tracey
United KingdomThe building and decor are beautiful, staff were friendly and helpful. The honesty bar and cinema room are great additions for a b&b.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Carly
United KingdomThe open plan bedroom / toilet/ bathroom in some rooms may not be for everyone. We stayed in The Highland Room, although the toilet was separate, there was no door.
My husband and I, along with 2 of our friends, stayed at Gilestone Manor recently for 1 night on a Saturday. We had an excellent stay. We were greeted by a lovely gentleman called Jack who showed us to our rooms. We were lucky enough to have the whole place to ourselves. The grounds and the house are absolutely beautiful. After a busy day of travelling and visiting other friends, we came back to the Manor House, fixed ourselves a drink at the honesty bar, and enjoyed using the cinema room. We had a lovely continental breakfast the following morning. The rooms were clean, tidy, and stocked with tea and coffee. My one and only drawback would be that not all the rooms have a private bathroom / toilet, so be careful on which room you book unless you are ok with using the toilet or showering in front of the person you are sharing a room with. All in all, it was a wonderful stay, and we will definitely be coming back!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Neil
United KingdomNothing really, an old Manor House with history behind any quibbles. If you want a shiny, anonymous corporate hotel, go elsewhere. Very enjoyable stay.
No cooked breakfast available, but what you got was perfectly adequate and fresh. Accommodation quirky and interesting, very comfortable bed, the grounds well worth a stroll (despite the weather!) a cornucopia of fauna wandering about during the day.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Gill
United KingdomNothing but quite expensive.
Beautiful building. Decor was lovely. Grounds stunning. Very relaxing. Room very tasteful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
O
United KingdomBit hard to get to by public transport
Beautiful location - very helpful staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Judith
United KingdomNothing really.
The room was quiet and there was ample tea/coffee in the room. The shower and bath were lovely and the bed very comfortable.; Plenty of wardrobe space for our stay too.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Gaynor
United KingdomBeautifully furnished. Informal relaxed feel. Comfortable spacious rooms. Cinema room & lounges open to residents. Staff very friendly & made us feel very welcome. Loved walking round the grounds & learning about its history from staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Robert
United KingdomExcellent continental breakfast - best have had
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Mike
United Kingdomcant think of a thing
just loved it
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Paola
United KingdomWe had a lovely stay. The location and the building are beautiful and the staff were very kind and helpful during our time there. Highly recommended!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Paula
United Kingdomfantanstic
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Ball
United KingdomThe room was fabulous and so were the grounds of the property. And all the staff went out of their way to make our stay very special.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Pickering
United KingdomA shower in the bathroom would have been nice. Other than that all good.
Very themed charismatic room. Great gardens with extensive views. Very friendly staff. Lovely old house exceptionally maintained or recently renovated.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Rasma
United KingdomBreakfast was continental — I worry about food wastage because things kept being brought out in dribs and drabs, even after we had eaten our fill. The listing said ‘exceptional’ breakfast — I was hoping that meant menu based cooked breakfast options, so I was a bit disappointed in the basic cold meats, cheeses, rolls and yoghurt affair, and I am not a fan of hard boiled eggs. We were not offered any other option, at additional cost or included. Clarification on breakfast options at booking or on arrival would have been great; all the windfall apples laying unused all over the grounds. Again, concerns over food waste.
This is the most amazing venue — I can see why it is being advertised for weddings as it has a small 14th century church on site, which is still in use. We stayed in the Japan room which has probably been featured in Homes & Gardens or something similar — it was outstanding, although couples who aren’t happy showering or using the toilet (wet after shower use!!!) in front of each other might struggle. We met bobble headed chickens, a Valais blacknose and the flock of alpacas, as well as the lakeside black swans on a wander around the beautifully landscaped grounds. The Shinto garden will be fabulous once finished and provides a complimentary corner to the more formal walled gardens. Also loved the outdoor toilet facilities for ladies. Easy access to Limpert beach and several public footpaths.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Clare
United KingdomThere was nothing to dislike
The house and surroundings were beautiful, my daughter loved the cinema room and the rooms were comfortable and spacious. Loved the standing baths
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Linda
United KingdomOne slight niggle, the shower room door handle came off in our hands.
The location was good, the grounds were lovely. the children loved seeing the alpacas etc. The views of the Severn Estuary were outstanding. It was all very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 April 2023
Emma
United KingdomCan’t improve on perfection x
Absolutely Stunning throughout .From driving up the drive and seeing the Beautiful Manor to being so warmly welcomed by all the staff and owners . Immaculate and pristine and attention to detail is breathtaking. We were overwhelmed with our room, the gardens/view and how kind, warm and genuinely caring the fabulous owners Josh and Lorraine were,looking forward to a future visit x
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 30 April 2023
Domonique
United KingdomWould be better if there was a shower attached to all baths and a hot breakfast options.
Comfortable, stunning and clean accommodation. Lovely welcome, pleasing to the senses and pleasant atmosphere.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 23 April 2023
Antonia
United Kingdomthat we couldn’t stay longer :(
Gileston manor is one of the best places we have been to. propper out the way. beautiful sights and wonderful staff/owners. couldn’t fault it
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 April 2023
Carol
United KingdomShame the weather was raining as we would have loved to walk the grounds, so we will have to revisit soon.
Rooms were superbly decorated and very spacious. The bathroom had a beautiful large bath tub, luxury throughout.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 February 2023
Patrick
United KingdomPartial to a cooked breakfast when I B and B but not a huge issue as the continental was delicious 😋
The hostess was lovely and went out of her way to ensure a pleasant stay - a wonderful personality which really added to our stay!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 10 February 2023
Annabel
United Kingdomthe most beautifully appointed house and gardens. the perfect special destination, and absolutely not a standard B&B experience.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2022
Simmo1cat
United KingdomThe location was beautiful with a gorgeous sea view , south facing around the grounds. The grounds were stunning with lots of features. The Manor House was amazing, it felt as if we were about to meet the Queen at any point, such was the decor and feel. The owner Lorraine was so friendly and accommodating. We had booked a certain room, but she encouraged us to check all the rooms and take our pick, which we did. The rooms are just amazing and we had a very comfortable night's stay. Breakfast was continental and again, just perfect. Tea in bone China, cutlery and crockery very regal and importantly the food was delicious and ample. Would highly recommend a visit to Gileston Manor ..... 10 / 10 all around ! Thank you Lorraine 😊
Stayed in December 2022
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