The Old Rectory Hotel, Crickhowell, Wales, NP8 1PH
What's nearby
Crickhowell Castle - 15 min walk
Tretower Court & Castle - 18 min walk
Brecon Beacons National Park - 15 min drive
Big Pit National Coal Museum - 30 min drive
Pen y Fan - 30 min drive
Getting around
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 79 min drive
Abergavenny Station - 16 min drive
Ebbw Vale Parkway - 21 min drive
Pentre-bach Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Beaufort Arms - 6 min drive
The Wongs - 15 min drive
Latte-da Coffee & Kitchen - 14 min walk
The Bell - 5 min drive
Cider Mill Inn - 4 min drive
About this property
The Old Rectory Country Hotel
When you stay at The Old Rectory Country Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers garden views. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
22 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls and off-lead area available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast 7 AM–9 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Children's menu
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Built in 1500
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Outdoor entertainment area
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 15 February and 10 April.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Old Rectory Country Hotel Crickhowell
Old Rectory Country Hotel
Old Rectory Country Crickhowell
Old Rectory Country
The Old Rectory Country
The Old Rectory Country Hotel Hotel
The Old Rectory Country Hotel Crickhowell
The Old Rectory Country Hotel Hotel Crickhowell
Frequently asked questions
Is The Old Rectory Country Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between 15 February and 10 April.
Does The Old Rectory Country Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Old Rectory Country Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Old Rectory Country Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Old Rectory Country Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Rectory Country Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Old Rectory Country Hotel and nearby?
The Old Rectory Country Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Old Rectory Country Hotel?
Yes, Restaurant offers garden views.
What's the area around The Old Rectory Country Hotel like?
The Old Rectory Country Hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Crickhowell Castle and 18 minutes' walk from Tretower Court & Castle.
The Old Rectory Country Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
15 December 2024
Staff and setting very good. Like most old building some parts could do with work. Will go again.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 November 2024
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
19 November 2024
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
29 October 2024
Old Rectory in the heart of Welsh Countryside
Fantastic old Rectory in a quiet country area ideal for walks along the nearby canal. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice cooked to order. Staff were helpful and friendly. Decor needs a bit of TLC but it is an old listed building.
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2024
Nice and comfortable and dog friendly
Clive
Clive, 3-night business trip
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4/10 Fair
29 September 2024
Lovely location and grand old building but in need of attention as is the room. Attention to detail neglected: curtain pole fell off when drawing curtains and loo roll not easy to reach. Service was slow and inattentive with some essential utensils not available: I.e no teaspoons at breakfast! However, full Welsh breakfast was excellent quality. Missed more fruit options. Also bed was very comfortable.
Paula
Paula, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair
29 September 2024
Nikos
Nikos, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2024
Very friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere.
Evening meal outstanding. Dog very welcome.
Terence
Terence, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 September 2024
The condition of the property is average tending to poor. The staff are great and the food was also excellent.
The bed in our room had an old fashioned mattress and when my partner moved, so did I. The plumbing in the bathroom needed attention, noisy and the toilet took 20 mins to fill the cistern and sounded like a fire hose. Sink drainage also took ages probably because the plug was seized partially closed.
Ian
Ian, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
12 September 2024
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 September 2024
Convenient position for seeing the area.
Very cold floor in bathroom, no bath mat supplied, we had to use one of our towels. additionally towel radiator not working and leaking bottom left making floor wet.
Would have liked a net curtain at window of our ground floor room which overlooked the car park, had to keep curtains closed for privacy.
Albert
Albert, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
30 August 2024
Glorious countryside. Excellent Views from The Old Rectory.
Rita
Rita, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
24 August 2024
Martyn
Martyn, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2024
Nice hotel, gorgeous location, nice bar area and breakfast. Bed was perhaps a little too soft, but overall a really great stay
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor
8 August 2024
I don’t like writing a negative review, but in the case I feel I must. Room was small with tacky furniture, would describe it as single with a double bed stuffed in. Bathroom had mold on the walls, sink was miniature and the electric fan not working . Paintwork was marked with wiring loose bedroom . Just a view of the snags.
Steve
Steve, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2024
A very friendly and relaxing hotel. We have no complaints. The welcome and hospitality was very good, our room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The food was amazing. The only thing that lets it down is that it’s obviously a very old building and requires constant maintenance, so the building was a little un cared for in places. But it won’t stop us from returning. It was very good and the views were amazing
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 July 2024
Lovely old property sat in the
Brecon Beacons, National Park.very friendly staff great stay
Emma
Emma, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
26 July 2024
The property has such much potential, however the cleanliness was poor. The main hall had remnants of a prior wedding which didn't look like it had been cleared for a week or more. The gardens had old glasses etc left on the tables. The breakfast was sad and we had to change rooms as the first was unclean and tired. Everywhere could have done with a hoover, dust and general wipe down, followed by a lick of paint. Such a shame as the location is beautiful, the scenery stunning, just let down by the interior.
Michaela
Michaela, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
21 July 2024
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
21 July 2024
Needs a serious deep clean
We got to the room to find it was a twin and not a double so we went straight back to the desk to get that changed. We got a free drink at the bar while she ziplinked the ends together. When we got back in the room we noticed that it was not clean. Mould in the bathroom, I had to clean the toilet because I was desperate after the long drive. The carpet hadn't been cleaned at all with hair and food left on it. The carpet did not fit the floor and was frayed at the edges. The door handle in the bathroom was not fitted properly and there were dead bugs lying around the widow and the floor. There was also rust in the kettle and dust in the mugs.
We did not feel comfortable staying in this room and after hearing another guest complaining about the cleanliness of their room we did not want t stay in the hotel either.
We booked another place and checked out. We were not charged
Stacey
Stacey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2024
In an old rectory, this hotel’s location is beyond amazing. Nestled in a beautiful valley with stunning mountain views, you hardly remember the world you left. The room was a little worn but the room isn’t why you book here. There are beautiful walks to town, through fields and church yards, over a wide river and all with 360 degree natural beauty. The restaurant is pretty good too. Breakfast was included and was cooked to order
Michael
Michael, 1-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor
15 June 2024
Left after seeing the terrible standards. How can this be sold as 4 star , its almost inhabitable.
IAN
IAN, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
30 May 2024
Long weekend
The food was “ok” & not overly impressed with the cleanliness of the bathroom