The Felin Fach Griffin
The Griffin is a 7-bedroom hostelry of contemporary comfort – crisp Irish linen, goosedown pillows, some Rajasthani beds and furniture, stripped pine floorboards, spacious baths to wallow in after a day in the hills, but no TVs in rooms. The Griffin's kitchen produce miracles specialising in local produce – Welsh lamb, beef from the neighbouring farm and puddings to die for, all with an international twist. It is all very informal, like a country house. This atmosphere spreads to the bar area where local ales can be sampled in front of a roaring log fire or liqueur sipped. There are great walks on Llandefalle Hill in the Beacons behind the inn and Offa’s Dyke, Kilvert Country and fishing on the Usk and Wye are all nearby.
Good Pub Guide 2012 - Dining Pub of the Year Wales
Michelin Guide 2012 - The Griffin is finally given a Bib Gourmand, one of only three in Wales and 129 in the UK. It recognises good cooking at unusually sensible prices. We've always thought both The Griffin and The Gurnard's were decent candidates for a Bib, but the Guide always seemed to disagree. We're delighted with this one.
Rooms: 7
Rates
Singles from £85
Double from £120
Prices include breakfast
Hotel reviews
20/07/2007 (4 night stay): A fantastic place to stay, an excellent welcome and good food/wine. Would perhaps recommend that a check is kept on the pricing of the food, as this was a little high (although excellent quality). We will definitely return as soon as possible.
Review by Anonymous
06/02/2009 (4 night stay): A boutique/pub type hotel with a bohemian feel. Comfortable bar/restaurant and public areas with warm fires and an Aga in the breakfast room. Good beers on tap. The room was OK with TV supplied on request. Staff were very homely and attentive. Food was OK if a bit pricey.
Review by Clive F
13/03/2009 (2 night stay): One of the best places we've ever stayed - upretentious, very comfortable, warm and cosy, excellent food and the staff were delightful.
Review by K Mohamed