Weddings at Miskin Manor

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Miskin Manor Weddings for 2024

Miskin Manor Country House Hotel and gardens offers one of the most romantic wedding venues in Wales and are also now an associate venue of the Wedding Guild of Wales.

The perfect Wedding Venue needs perfect photographs to make your day complete and the picturesque setting of Miskin Manor Hotel offers an array of idyllic, romantic photo opportunities both in the gardens and inside the Grade II Tudor building itself, each landscape unique to our Country House Hotel.

Our gardens retain a constant beauty throughout the year, as they have done for centuries. Each season has a different kind of appeal. Spring sees the stunning gardens burst into life, through Summer’s beautiful full bloom. Autumn sees our ancient trees put on a stunning autumnal show, with rich hues of red and amber, whilst in Winter our sweeping lawns are blanked with gorgeous drifts of frost or sometimes unspoilt snow.

The romantic setting is complemented by stunning food and charming boutique bedrooms, each one individually decorated, so your guests will love it too – and as you’d expect from one of Wales’ top wedding venues, the service is as important as the setting.

Our dedicated wedding planners have more than 15 years’ experience, and have delivered some of Wales most prestigious weddings, alongside the small, intimate weddings where charm, tact and just the right amount of service makes the day unique.

The staff at Miskin Manor Hotel will provide the personal service and thoughtful touches to make sure your wedding day runs smoothly, working with you beforehand to make sure the wedding breakfast and ambience all cater to make your day, your way.

Contact our wedding co-ordinators via businessandevents@miskin-manor.co.uk or call them on 01443 224204

Introduction to Miskin Manor Weddings

Miskin Marors’ highly experienced and professional team has seamlessly run over 15 years of weddings at Miskin Manor, guaranteeing their dedication and the highest quality of service. We will assist you throughout your preparations leading up to your wedding day, catering for all your bespoke needs. The beauty of Miskin Manor itself remains constant throughout the year, as it has done for centuries, taking on a different kind of appeal and charm each season; whether that be spring where our gardens burst into life and are perfectly in full bloom, autumn where our ancient trees put on a stunning autumnal show, or winter where our sweeping lawns are blanked with gorgeous drifts of frost or sometimes unspoiled snow. Each season presents our gardens and grounds wonderfully, displaying Miskin Manor as an idyllic and picturesque setting for perfect photo opportunities. We also have many wonderful internal backdrops for stunning wedding pictures which are all unique to our Grade II building.

Your Dream Wedding at Miskin Manor

Miskin Manor Country House Hotel and gardens offer one of the most romantic wedding venues in Wales and are also now an associate venue of the Wedding Guild of Wales.

Our gardens retain constant beauty throughout the year, as they have done for centuries. Each season has a different kind of appeal. Spring sees the stunning gardens burst into life, through Summer’s beautiful full bloom. Autumn sees our ancient trees put on a stunning autumnal show, with rich hues of red and amber, whilst in Winter our sweeping lawns are blanked with gorgeous drifts of frost or sometimes unspoiled snow.

Your Miskin Manor Wedding Venue

Miskin Manor Hotel has a beautiful and varied collection of rooms to host your big day.

Whether you are looking for an intimate wedding venue, a sizable suite to suit a family affair, or a large, spectacular society wedding venue, you will not be disappointed with our selection of stunning function rooms. Each of them different. Each of them with unique, memorable characteristics.

Miskin Manor Hotel is licensed to hold civil ceremonies in five of our rooms, holding a maximum of 200 guests. Whether you are planning a civil ceremony, traditional church wedding or a civil partnership; our romantic grounds and stunning rooms will ensure that your day is perfect and bespoke to your requirements. This is our guarantee.

Exclusivity

Why not take the option of booking the complete exclusivity of the hotel and gardens for your big day?

This will enable you and your guests to relax without having to worry about anyone else. The exclusivity of Miskin Manor Hotel will grant you full access to each of the private dining rooms, function rooms, bedrooms, and cottages, as well as the hotel grounds and gardens.

Catering at Miskin Manor

Our team of chefs and waiting staff will deliver the perfect wedding day culinary experience.

We use locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients wherever possible, and will tailor our menus to suit your specific requirements.

Our Wedding Brochure provides you with an extensive selection of starters, mains, homemade desserts, coffees and homemade petit fours, and delicious evening buffet to tempt your taste buds. Our talented chefs can cater to any specific dietary requirements you or your guests might have, just let us know.

Our dedicated wedding planners have more than 15 years’ experience and have delivered some of Wales’ most prestigious weddings, alongside the small, intimate weddings where charm, tact and just the right amount of service makes the day unique.

Miskin Manor Wedding Venue Info

Overview

Venue Type

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Ceremony Capacity

Dining Capacity

Reception Capacity

Usual Access Time

Usual Finish Time

Manor House

120

170

8am

12am

Venue

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled Access

Exclusive Use

Grade I/II Listed Building

In-House Wedding Coordinator

On-Site Parking

Yes

Ceremony and Reception

Ceremony Room Available

Confetti Permitted

Fireworks Permitted

Dancefloor Available

Wedding Licence

Yes

Food and Drink

Alcohol Licence

Corkage Charge

In-house Catering

In-House Wine List

Yes

Experience

Year Business was Established

Weddings per Year+

Public Liability Insurance

No. of People in Team

1885

50+

Yes

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Miskin Manor Wedding Packages and Prices

Overview

Prices Start at	£350
Maximum Price	£895
Catering per head Min	£56
Catering per head Max	£61

What’s Included

Canapés included

Couple accommodation

Wine/soft drinks per guest

Exclusive use

Furniture included

Guest accommodation included

Multiple course meal

Wedding coordinator

Yes

Yes*

Yes

Such a beautiful and incredible house which naturally creates an amazing Wedding Venue. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and if I were to get married all over again, I would do it here!

Miskin Manor Wedding Reviews

Miskin Manor Hotel

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Miskin Manor Hotel

4.6

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James Charlesworth

15:11 05 Sep 24

Had a lovely over night stay.The food was excellent.The staff were so nice and helpful and nothing was too much trouble.Beautiful setting, quiet with a very relaxing atmosphere.The Manor is steeped in history and over its period, has had its share of misfortunes.Outstanding period features throughout the property.Well worth a visit, we will certainly be going back again.

Ramass

11:54 28 Aug 24

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Miskin Manor Hotel, and it was a truly delightful experience. The hotel’s beautiful historical charm and stunning surroundings make it a perfect getaway. The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, ensuring every detail was taken care of throughout our stay. The rooms were very spacious and tastefully decorated.The grounds are breathtaking, with well-kept garden that provide a peaceful environment for leisurely walks. Dining at the hotel was a real treat as well – the food was delicious, with a great variety of options.Miskin Manor Hotel offers a perfect location for exploring Wales. Cardiff is just 20mins away and Breacons Beacon national park 1-1.5hrs away.I highly recommend it!

Graham Crawshaw

13:27 16 Aug 24

Lovely looking place but needs a lot of work doing to bring up what it looked like years ago. But it's in an ideal place just off the Motorway. We even had a Helicopter land in the grounds and come in for an evening meal.

Konrad S.

09:55 11 Aug 24

This is a beautiful hotel, it's like you have been transported back in time. That being said the amenities may be leaking in some areas. We visited with my...

Craig K62

15:30 10 Aug 24

Stayed here for two using a travel zoo voucher- 2night plus 1 meal for £139. So great value for money but hotel under administration. Hence, rooms and hotel need some TLC. However, a lovely old manor in a great location and good to use as a base.Worth supporting as staff as they were so friendly and worked hard to please but uncertain times for them. Meal was ok but what you expect for the money.I hope a new company takes over hotel soon and keeps it open.

Aron Birkby

18:00 03 Aug 24

The room was spacious, that's the positive. It was Dated beyond, untidy and nothing worked, the ensuite bathroom was yet again spacious but not practical. The heating didn't work and the room was freezing because the windows were blocked from any sunlight in the day because of overgrown bushes. We sat most of the night in the sitting room because it was much warmer.It was a cold sleepless night.It's such a shame for a beautiful property such as this, they've definitely let the rooms go.

Janie Randell

16:47 02 Aug 24

Had a great nights stay at Miskin Manor. The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was lovely - both our evening meals and buffet breakfast in the morning. The grounds were beautiful and we enjoyed waling around them. Easy access to Cardiff, Caerphilly, Newport and Caerleon where we visited many attractions.

Alan Nixon

10:57 24 Jul 24

Evening meal menu poor selection. Ensure you know what your deal entails. We got charged for sweets because we exceeded the amount allowed. £3 credit card transaction must be more than goodwill. Would I rebook? No unless the administrators get a grip

Mary Poland

15:51 23 Jul 24

Went for afternoon tea in Miskin Manor today. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. The tea was cold, the sandwiches skimpily filled and the choices were not on all the cake stands. The scones were rock hard and the cakes mediocre, for 2 people: 4 small sponge cakes, 2 pieces of shortbread and 2 chocolate covered strawberries. The picture of the tea on the internet was not a bit like that which is actually produced. At a cost of £26 per head I consider it to be a real rip off.

Chris Rose

16:26 25 Jun 24

Lush break to the Miskin Manor. Special thanks to the friendly Spanish lady on dinner, Matthew for all your help whilst we were staying and all the team for making us feel so welcome. Great dog friendly room in one of the adjoining cottages - we stayed in room 43 which had access to the gorgeous rose garden. Yes, the establishment is in administration which means you’re not getting a 5* experience throughout - our biggest issue was the spa is closed (has been since October) - breakfast buffet is a little slow for fresh food and some of the veggies served on the meal were frozen rather than fresh, but overall the stay was great.Get out and explore the grounds and soak up the history of this lovely location.

Ganondorf Salad

19:14 19 Jun 24

What a lovely hotel this is. Just off the M4 but very quiet and surrounded by greenery.Spectacular building and it's peppered with portraits throughout.If you're a fan of stuffed animal heads, then the bar is right up your street.We had a four poster bed which was really comfortable (but sounded like a bird crying whenever you moved), and came with a free discarded sock left over from a previous guest on top of the canopy. Which was a treat.The bathroom was amazing, it was worth the price just for that.We had a good view of the landscape and enjoyed a walk round the grounds for a bit.The only issue was the non-drinkable tap water, which is understandable with a building of this nature, and we didn't spot the bottled water downstairs until the next morning (our fault for not asking).Breakfast was a tasty buffet which is always a winner.We had a very enjoyable stay and we're looking forward to finding a reason to spend more time here soon.

Hugh evans

15:59 15 Jun 24

Lovely room, very spacious. Meals small portions. Tap water in the room was not drinkable. It would have been advisable for the hotel to place a bottle of water in the room.

Lee L

12:13 14 Jun 24

Grounds are magnificent, the exterior is grand and unfortunately it went down hill from there. Room was very basic, there wasn't a desk to work from. In the morning, there was no hot water in the rooms at all so if you wanted a shower you could only have a cold shower.

Tony Protts

15:39 02 Jun 24

Lovely old building but getting a bit tired. This is more than made up for by the staff who are wonderful. It's also dog friendly and there are areas you can have your meals with dogs sat near you.

Libby Pymont

15:14 28 May 24

Stunning grounds to walk around. Beautiful Manor, nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. Our room was perfect with a bath and shower. Four poster bed with a nice view.

Brian Curtin

11:07 27 May 24

I was wowed by the building when we parked up, wowed by the decor in the lounge areas & wowed when we got to our 4 poster bedroom. This is a beautiful building that is in need of some TLC & an injection of cash but don't let that put you off. See Miskin Manor for what it is & turn a blind eye to the flaking paint on the ceiling & the warm water from the shower. We've stayed in the Shard & that had issues!!! We loved our 2 night stay here. The staff were lovely, the breakfast was self service & the dinner menu was limited. Even the power cut didn't put us off. The staff opened the bar & offered free drinks for the time the power was off. We had a 2 mile walk around the grounds & by the cricket pavilion & even the sun made a brief appearance. Lovely place that I would happily visit again but don't expect to much as you get what you pay for.

Natalia

19:50 30 Apr 24

I usually trust TRAVELZOO and like their deals. However, it's been a very big disappointment this time.Please read BAD reviews before you book (I wish I did).This hotel has gone into administration and it's very obvious why.It is a very tired, stagnated place with no life at all.This hotel has no facilities to offer (no smimming pool or gym as seen on photos).Very dated and understaffed.Food presentation was quite nice, though.Staff are very nice and very helpful!! God knows what keeps these people motivated to continue working so well when the whole place is falling apart.This building has got such a great potential, and hopefully a new investor will give this hotel a second chance. Untill then, it is not worth staying there, and all these nice glossy photos and lucrative advertisement is no more than a harsh deceiving marketing in an attempt to earn some money while they still can.

peter orrill

19:53 26 Apr 24

The staff were friendly and helpful, lovely location, we had a travelzoo deal, 2 rooms, the cottage room number 43 was very nice, but our room in main hotel number 14 was poor. 4 plug sockets not working, no hairdryer, 3 bulbs missing from lamps, no spoons for the tea. The receptionist did offer to move us to another room but we decided to stay because it was only 1night. The food was good but not hot. But worth coming for the price.

Anthony Wathey

22:39 23 Apr 24

If I could give this hotel a minus 5 star I would as after a long 13hr day at work I came to the hotel that was book and paid for, for two night stay to be turned away by a jumped up night watchman that said no rooms at the hotel all full and my email confirmation wasn't any good and must of been an Internet glitch. He then said no other staff there to try and help so not his problem. After 25years of working away form home in this country and abroad I've never experienced such a poor customer service so this is one hotel I'll not be stopping in ever again

Sam Lee

17:38 18 Apr 24

Wonderful stay, staff and service was a brilliant, food was lovely, location was astounding, amazing for the price. 10/10 would stay again. Shame about going into administration this place deserves more credit and attention. Super impressed with everything

Janet Mann

15:44 06 Apr 24

We stayed here overnight using an offer advertised on Travelzoo.Whilst the offer was very good the service in this hotel really let it down. A beautiful hotel set in exceptional grounds. Room was lovely however, there was no shampoo or shower gel provided which is standard in the most basic of hotels. I showered and washed my hair only to discover there was no hairdryer. I used the toilet and then discovered that we hadn't been provided with a toilet roll. I phoned reception and luckily the lady brought me a roll quite quickly. A 2 course evening meal was included in our offer. There was a very limited choice but the food was cooked and presented nicely. However the staff were bordering on rude. We were seated at 7.30 and and the service was slow. at 9.30 with our dishes still piled up on the table and having only been given one drink.I asked at the bar if there was any chance we could be served a dessert to be rudely told they were very busy.As a hotel it is your responsibility to have enough staff for the amount of rooms and covers you have booked.I complained at reception but was told that the Travelzoo offer had been more popular than expected, this is not a good enough excuse for poor service.We continued to wait and at 9.45 gave up and went without.This resulted in a very disappointing experience.

Daniel Egan

03:09 26 Mar 24

Went here last spring for afternoon tea with the family and what a delight.The grounds were beautiful and well-maintained.The pastries and sandwiches as part of the afternoon tea were plentiful and delicious, the prices were really reasonable.The service was very good.

bradley pryce

10:41 18 Mar 24

Birthday night away with the girlfriend, can’t fault the place, great location, great food & drinks, great staff, great company.Now a KAREN would say, I was suppose to check in at 3pm but I couldn’t. (Go have a drink in the lounge Karen)The kettle lead wouldn’t reach the floor from the table. (Put the kettle on the floor Karen)The bath water wasn’t as hot has I would have liked. (Get into cold water therapy Karen)Only 1 toilet roll in the room. (Ask for one at reception Karen)

Mark Waygood

18:22 01 Mar 24

A truly beautiful manor house. For anyone that enjoys quirky, quaint historic houses, this is for you. It is set in 25 acres of pretty grounds. Miskin manor is full of character and atmosphere with lovely views from the rooms. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Bring your camera.

Dan Geldorp (Danwise Dangee)

15:04 29 Feb 24

I knew this would not be a great stay as the hotel is in administration, however some aspects were incredibly bad.Upstairs corridor has a ceiling leak dead in the middle, dripping into a bucket, mould growing heavily under the drooping sodden roof.The bed mattress was almost rock solid, sheets although definitely washed had old stains on them.The entire feel of the place is as though you've entered a 90's hotel with an olden days style applied.First night staying the door on our room would not stay locked and was openable from outside even with deadbolt engaged, this was resolved the next day but the reaction of the staff indicated this was a somewhat common occurrence!The lounge bar closed at 10PM and lights were being turned off giving us the 'vibe' we had to move on.The water pressure from shower and bath taps was akin to a light drizzle, running a bath took at least an hour. The temperature was just passably high enough for a comfortable shower.

Mark

13:49 26 Feb 24

We stayed for one night in a gorgeous 4 poster bedroom with stunning views of the gardens. Incredibly great service from the staff, Ryan, Trudy, Matt and Laura deserve an extra special shout out, they were all so friendly and welcoming. Stunning breakfast as well and we enjoyed some cute little walks around the grounds.

David Jones

18:42 22 Feb 24

This is a beautiful hotel in great grounds and just 1 minute off the M4 motorway. All the olde worlde atmosphere is there and great views from the patio. The hotel has just been taken over after the previous family retired. It will soon undergo a upgrading and , with the right marketing and catering for diners and non residents , this place could be brilliant.

Anthony Gavin

18:04 22 Feb 24

What a let down. We went to Miskin Manor for my birthday, so we thought we would push the boat out and went for a suite, we stayed in the Juliet Suite. The hotel looked great on the website, full of character, quite impressive. How wrong could we be. The tarrif for the suite was £140, this included dinner and breakfast. Seemed a good deal.We walked into the reception to check in. The reception was dark and smelt damp. We paid for the room and were then told that the dinner was to a maximum of £15 any more than this we would have to pay the extra, we were not made aware of this when we booked over the phone.We got our door card and started to make our way to the room. The corridors were dark and dingy and we had to step over a bucket that was there to catch water from a leak, I presume from the roof. On entering the room we were disappointed, the room was huge but felt cold. The building is graded building, grade 2 I think. The windows were original and not the best of fits. The dafts and road noise were horrendous. The window ledges where soaking wet, from were the rain had seeped through. Walking round the room it felt like there were holes in the floor under the carpet. If it wasnt hole, there was alot of flexibility in the boards.My wife has had a serious illness and her immune system is compromised, so cleanliness is very important. The room was filthy, cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and dust everywhere.The decor was not as the pictures, the four poster bed in our suite, was painted grey and not wood as shown on the website.The bathroom was okay but the water pressure for the taps was non existent. So much so there was a sign sdvising you to runthe hot water tap in the bath until hot water came out, before using the shower. It was a bad start that got worse.The staff in the bar and restaurant were great but obviously over run I went to the bar for coffee during the afternoon and had to press a door bell and wait for the bar staff who were busy elsewhere.We had a table booked for our evening meal. The food was typical bar food but expensive. The bar and resteraunt again not the cleanest of rooms again cobwebs on the ceiling lights and dusty.We ate our meal and went back to our suite. The room, this may sound funny, felt very heavy and not welcoming. It felt like we were being watched, it made us feel nervous. We couldn't settle and with the cleanliness issues, about 2.00am, having had no sleep, we decided to leave and go home.We packed up and went down to reception to check out. Reception was empty, I called out but got no response. So I left my door card and we left. The front door was insecure anybody could have walked in.Needless to say we won't be going back and would not recommend this hotel. The hotel needs a shake up and alot of work is need to improve cleanliness and the customer experience.

Bethany Thomas

12:21 15 Feb 24

Originally booked this as a valentines getaway for me and my partner. Advertised as a spa getaway so thought it would be the perfect place to go. On arrival we showed ourselves to the room but was massively disappointed and disgusted by the state of this room. There were used tissue under the bed side table. Rubbish under the bed. Pee on the toilet. A ring of dirt on the bath. Hair absolutely everywhere. Stains on the bed. Dirty cups. Dead bugs under the bedside table. Hairdryer did not work. When we went downstairs just to ask if the room could be recleaned we we’re to We were told to wait in the reception while they cleaned the room. I was more than understanding and did not kick up a fuss about the shocking state of the room only to find when we went back to the room that it had not been cleaned and everything was still as it was. We had to go back downstairs to ask it be recleaned once again. The receptionist then tried to tell me that the dirt on the bath was a scratch! Proceeds to wipe it with her finger only to figure out it was in fact dirt. Was offered a complimentary drink. Just one singular drink as an apology. Ended up having a bottle of wine which they paid £2.40 for. I did not want to ruin my own time and decided to still be polite about the whole thing. No change of room or refund was offered. Absolutely horrid place and standards are clearly on the floor. I am up for giving it another go once new management comes in but in no way would I recommend this place. Really disappointing considering my partner works hard for his money and we were looking forward to staying here. I was extremely understanding at first but no excuse for the abysmal performance and service at this establishment. You can see all the photos in this review to see the state of the room we were offered

Roy K

22:34 14 Feb 24

I booked a table here for this evening's Valentine's Day dinner and arrived full of expectations as the hotel is a stunningly beautiful building in lovely grounds.On arrival, my partner and I were shown into the special Valentine's Day dining room, which had just 4 tables laid out. The special Valentine's Day treatment consisted of fake rose petals scattered on the tables and 2 fake plastic battery-operated tea lights.The room itself was cold and piped non-descript elevator music played in the background throughout the meal.However, having ordered our starters, main courses and desserts from the special Valentine's Day menu, it actually took around 20 minutes before someone came to ask us what we'd like to drink. The starters arrived after about 40 minutes and then there was a wait of an hour before the mains arrived.The desserts then took almost another hour to arrive despite me asking a waitress how long they would be and being told they were on their way. When they did arrive, one was 3 balls of ice cream served on an oval Ikea plate and the other a tirramisu in a tumbler glass. And this took an hour to prepare.To be fair, the starters and main courses were very nice, but the service was absolutely appalling. Not once during the duration of the meal (almost 3 hours) did anyone ask if any more drinks were wanted, if we were enjoying the meal, or if everything was OK.I didn't take pictures of the desserts as by the time they arrived, I'd lost the will to live.Then, to top things off, we went into the bar to pay and waited almost a quarter of an hour for TWO people in front of us to pay their bills. Three staff members behind the bar seemed completely confused as to who had ordered what and were having to be told by customers what drinks had been purchased and what food they'd had!It's such a shame as the whole atmosphere in the dining room, the terrible service, the almost unbearable wait between courses, and the total indifference of the staff ruined what should have been a special romantic meal.This really is not good enough, Miskin Manor!Hopefully, when the hotel is under new management, the standards will improve. Until then, I certainly won't be going back there.

Lucy Hywel

17:24 29 Jan 24

Sad to see such a lovely building not being listed loved. Greeted by a bin full of rubbish before even walking into the building. Needed directions and went to ask two members of staff who carried on their conversation without looking up. Could be so much more

ray s

10:05 26 Jan 24

We booked this as a stop midway on our journey to meet friends for the weekend. Amazing place, nothing changed from its original features, and the room was a dream to be in. The surrounding gardens even though winter was still beautiful. Had an evening meal with family, and the cost was also good for 5 of us. Breakfast, as you can see, was prepared fresh as to your requirements. Staff, from walking through the grand entrance and greeted by the receptionist, was lovely, explained where everything was, and the waitering staff were polite, professional, and nothing was a problem if we asked for anything. If i were you and thinking of going to visit Wales, stay here as for us no more premier in/ travel lodge as when you get a service like this you want to come back. In fact, we have booked again for our journey back from West wales. Thanks to all the staff for making this stay a great one. Support places like this as they are a rare thing of beauty and need to stay for us to see history and enjoy reading about the owners' past and present in the corridor is fascinating. Well enough from me, visit and see for yourself.

Julie Trabocco

09:01 09 Jan 24

This hotel is in receivership. Ni pool or gym facilities in operation. Extremely basic menu for breakfast and evening meals. Buckets located everywhere collcting dripping water frim the ceiling. This is not a 4 star establishment.

Dee “Dee Dee” Dee

19:27 12 Dec 23

Creepiest hotel ever. In administration. Hasn't had an update in 100 years. Mould in the rooms. Just an awful experience staying here. I hear it is haunted, so if you like that kind of thing, you do you. Card reader didn't work and had to BACS payment them. I think this is because of the administration

Leo and Lara

09:39 19 Nov 23

We visited for afternoon tea. Beautiful setting. Very good service and would definitely go back again. Great value for money. November 2023

Dawn Burgess

22:12 12 Nov 23

I would definitely stay here again. We took our dog so was staying in one of their little cottages. The bedroom and bathroom was very spacious. I didn't find any fault, I looked at the positive, it is seeped in history and love stepping back into another era. Breakfast was delicious and the lady who served us was the best hostess ever.

Mrs J Hexter

15:26 12 Nov 23

Beautiful place in a stunning location. Attended a wedding here. Lovely old historic building but quite tired and in need of some TLC

Mobile Phone

08:58 12 Nov 23

Unfortunately, I hit the character count limit detailing everything that I found wrong with this place so I have put the main points below.Staff are liars.The same breakfast was different every day.Day one, the bacon was like 2 strips of leather.The hot bath tap only allows water to trickle out so it takes a lifetime to run a bath, by the time it's full, the water is cool.They only make up the room when they can be bothered and even when they do, they don't clean or replace the used cups and glasses.You don't find out until they day off check-in that none of the advertised facilities are available (pool etc).They don't take card payment despite advertising they do, in fact, on the check in desk they have a sign showing that they accept a dozen or so payment methods, however, they're just joking, they don't.The hot water was bright yellow one night.

Debra C

12:50 25 Oct 23

We were unaware that the hotel had gone into administration until we checked in and were advised .we were then informed that they would only expect cash .also, no pool .spa or treatments were available. The menu was very limited, so not great, but i must commend the staff who were outstanding when they don't really now there future at the moment.

Sue B

14:36 14 Oct 23

What a beautiful venue. We only went to an event lunch, but I'd happily come back and stay. Its so beautiful too look at, proper country Manor.Food was beautiful and cooked so well we loved it ❤️

Matt Payne

10:47 28 Aug 23

Hmm. A very mixed bag. I cant score it OK as too many negatives.Looks like an amazing wedding venue but speaking only as a hotel stay.The Good.Beautiful old ostentatious building that has huge character in a lovely rural location. A little tired in places but part of the charm.Four poster room was large and full of character and historyThe Bad.Bed is not comfortable. Not horrendous but we both had back ache by morning. One of the staff members was clueless.Brought wine, didn't open it; asked for ketchup, never brought any,; asked for G&T in a gin glass, got it in a 1/2 pint glass. Asked for dessert. Told we couldnt have one. Didn't seem to know anything.Bar had nothing on draught. Looking at the reviews this has been a while. 7 or 8 pumps. All off. Appreciate things happen on a day but this has been more than a day or two. Not many alternatives.Spa had broken sauna. Again seems like this has been a while. Was a pretty well equipped gym but pool and a steam room doesn't make it a spa. No jacuzzi which is unusual and a touch disappointing. Decent sized pool with people playing ball games which ruled out a relaxing swim. Not the manors fault but a distinct lack of facilities.Room shower had ultra sensitive taps. Too hot (scolding) or cold. Couldn't get the temperature right despite micro adjustments to the taps.The UglyNo drinking water in the room and tap water not drinkable (sign to say so). Kettle in room but what are you supposed to use it with?. Wife went down at midnight to find a miserable security guard who was complaining he was tired??? Found us some water bottles but it's like this was unexpected. What are guests supposed to do??After booking a stay with dinner bed and breakfast the main restaurant wasn't serving. This was one of the draws from the web site. Not stated prior to arrival. On arrival we were made aware that they could only do the lounge menu (basically bar/pub food).OK a bit disappointing but we came down for dinner just before 8:30pm to be told they'd stopped serving???They then said they could fit us in and then said that of the 4 things on the menu they had no lasagne and no thick chips left.I had the burger and skinny fries and wife had fish and chips. Not bad, just not the dining we had hoped for when booked. VERY limited options especially if they also run out of the few things listed. Then to be told we couldnt have dessert either.......there were no starters at all either.All in all is this a quality establishment. Not based on this visit and I wouldn't recommend a stay here to anyWould I stay here again? NO. I'm afraid not. With a restaurant that couldn't do the food, a bar that couldn't do drinks, a spa that didn't have working facilities and staff (not all) who don't understand customer service it struck out on all 4 key elements.

Nay Jackson

16:41 24 Aug 23

The most uncomfortable stay I've had in a hotel; I could feel the springs through the mattress and duvet. I had to sleep on the duvet to make it slightly bearable. We were told you couldn't drink from the tap in the room, but they didn't provide a bottle or two of drinking water. I had to ask the bar staff how we get drinking water and they explained we have to bring bottles to them to fill; there was no sign in the room explaining how we get water though. We weren't given any information about when breakfast was or what was included; we had to ask. My family and I had dinner there and we had to ask for water to be provided, which took a long time to come. The food was OK. When we came to order dessert, we were told there was none and the chef had gone home. They seemed under-staffed and like the staff were inexperienced.

Steven Roche

15:04 18 Aug 23

Had 2 days with my wife at this beautiful Manor the staff were very helpful and polite, the room was lovely and the breakfast each morning was freshly cooked and very enjoyable. And I must not forget the resident cat he was as welcoming as the staff.

Courtney Harkness

13:44 06 Aug 23

I stayed here with my partner and his family for the Wales rugby. When we arrived the staff were lovely and showed us where our rooms are. My partner and I had a double room on the top floor, I loved the old theme the room had but we noticed that we had mould and the wallpaper was coming away from the wall due to the damp in the room, although it didn't affect our stay we just didn't expect it in a 4* hotel.We got back from Wales rugby late at night and we were hungry but unfortunately the kitchen was closed but the staff were really nice and made us dinner even though the chef had closed the kitchen which was very kind of them.The breakfast was also amazing! Staff and view were excellent but just a shame about the room.But I would go again.

SarahYah Yashar'el

11:25 07 Jul 23

Lovely hotel and lovely staff. We were upgraded to a superior room in one of the cottages, which was nice & spacious. The spa was in another building which is just a couple mins walk, but we had it all to ourselves. Breakfast was nice & hot.Beautiful grounds located in the woods, nice & peaceful.

John-tyler Lovell

14:48 01 Jul 23

Disappointing stay, lovely location and easy to park, also adorable resident cat that was very friendly.But, our room stank of sewage drains, we were told last orders for food were half 7 but the kitchen closed early (we pre paid for the meal and was told we could use it the next day) to then be told the kitchen wasn't serving normal customers due to a wedding. The reception staff were really helpful but the kitchen and lounge staff we felt as if they did everything to not serve us. Eventually after we were agreed to be served the portion sizes on the food wernt great. This goes for the breakfast buffet too, understocked and everything was cold. For the money we reccomend driving across the road to castle mynach as the food is much betterWe've had better stays in the premier inn for a quarter for the price, very disappointed as it looked promising.On a more positive note the gym and spa are great and well equipped for what is essentially a hotel gym

Sandra Davies

10:16 17 Jun 23

Pamper me spa session at Miskin Manor, the massage treatment with hot stones was lovely as was the therapist and relaxation room. Though the pool and changing room could do either a face-lift, more loungers / seats and lockable lockers as all were broken also the sauna too was out of order......The Grazing board was lovely and staff running area was pleasant and accommodating.

Richard Lloyd

06:28 02 Jun 23

For a 4 star hotel, we expected so much. Despite our 5 hour drive no meals provided due to a wedding being on. Our room was basic. Seen better Premier Inns which provide much more. Breakfast was lukewarm. We couldn't eat it. I've contacted management but still no reply. We truly expected better for the price we paid. Really disappointed.

Shevonne Whitely

11:01 18 May 23

Absolutely amazing stay at the Miskin Manor, they pulled out all the stops, even provided transport when the cabs/taxis were overwhelmed by a fanfare from a nearby concert.They treated guests like family and gave generous.The room was stately and beautiful. The grounds well maintained and mysterious.I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.As a female solo traveller I felt incredibly welcome and safe, will definitely return.

Aaron Healey

09:11 16 May 23

To begin with we were greeted by the kindest lady I believe I have ever me, Trudy truly couldn’t do enough for us! Trudy made this experience from arrival all the way through just perfect and seamless and exceeded our expectations not just but a small bit, but a lot.Our lodge was clean, the grounds are simply breathtaking. I would recommend to anyone. It’s a very peaceful place to be.We will be back and we will bring family next time perhaps for the other cabins!Wow is the only word that springs to mind when I think of our stay.We’re on the precipice of leaving now and I will be sad to see this estate in our rear view mirror.We thank you kindly for having us and especially thanks to Trudy for making this just that bit more special.See ya soon! X

saffronhardy

10:41 06 Mar 23

Beautiful place to stay!We had a lovely spacious room which was immaculately clean! Nice hot shower, decent sized towels and a good bed.Staff were friendly and welcoming, we were a little late to breakfast as we didn’t realise it finished at 9:30am but we were still welcomed and told to stay as long as we wanted to eat our food, offered extra hot drinks well after everyone else had left.The hotel itself and the grounds are beautiful and well worth a visit!Thank you.

S. L

13:55 09 Feb 23

The staff were friendly and very helpful, especially Trudy at the front desk. The hotel and gardens are beautiful. We loved making friends with the resident cat. This place has so much character! The room was as expected, traditional but basic decor. We had no issues with the shower (pressure and heat were great). Unfortunately, the full lounge menu wasnt available, however, the food we ordered was fresh and delicious. I enjoyed 2 relaxing spa treatments (massage and facial). All in all, good value for money.

Naim @Studio Enso

14:48 19 Jan 23

I recently got to photograph a wedding at Miskin Manor in South Wales. It was a wedding photographer's dream come true. The manor is an old building that has been beautifully restored. It made a beautiful setting for the ceremony and reception. The grounds are just as impressive, with many beautiful spots for portraits and group pictures. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and they made sure that everything went smoothly on the day. The venue and its facilities were also very impressive to the couple and their guests. Miskin Manor is a great place for a wedding, and I hope to go there again in the future.

Lisa Rollins

13:08 17 Dec 22

We were driving back from Swansea and decided to stop overnight as the drive was becoming a strain. The venue was in a stunning setting which we could only appreciate in the morning. We were upgraded to a four poster room as the heating was struggling in other areas. It was very cold but given the age and size of the venue we could see why. There were real fires lit in the reception and lounge areas. The decor was grand and looked very festive. We spoke to one staff member at breakfast who said the place was up for sale and struggling. He did give us a brief tour of the function rooms as one staff member was getting married that day so we had a sneak preview and the ceremony room was lovely and warm. It's certainly a lovely place for a wedding 💒 but definitely room for improvement. The cooked breakfast could be hotter and you had to go into a separate room and bring it back to your table. Overall it was satisfactory and staff were good.

Irem Ali

22:51 10 Oct 22

Really surprised at some of the reviews. Sarah at front desk upgraded mine and my colleagues room as the standard rooms had no view. The dinner was quite slow to come out but it was fine. The house cat let us make a fuss of him. And we had a history lesson and an impromptu tour of the hotel including the bridal suite which was beautiful.

Arry S

15:29 10 Sep 22

First impressions, stay not yet complete but … amazingly relaxing exfoliating body scrub by Claire. My skin is silky soft and I’m looking forward to the rest of my stay. I feel pampered and well-looked after. On arriving at the hotel, the reception staff listened to my particular requirements regarding a quiet and peaceful room and chose the perfect one for me. Thank you all.

Robert Leigh

08:24 20 Aug 22

Attended a wedding 2 days ago and from the very start there were problems. Went to order a drink and one till had froze so had to trek to another smaller bar upon which the bar staff couldn’t differentiate between red wine and white wine, to then later on not being able to be served by some of the staff as they were too young to serve alcohol. Later the food was brought out and was not even what the wedding party had ordered, staff seemed to have no clue what was suitable for people which food allergies and some people ended up with no food at all.Personally I ended up being sick later that night and many other guests at the wedding felt ill too later and next morning, 2 days on and I still don’t feel great. Will definitely steer clear of this place in future and I’m sure the wedding party were hugely disappointed and let down by this too.

Spare Channel

07:59 27 Jul 22

Miskin Manor have been shirking their public rights of way responsibilities for years, even Amanda Rosenberg once categorically claiming “there is no public right of way and there never has been” (spoiler, there is and always has been), even placing a coded gate blocking the trail some years ago (blocking a Public Right of Way is a criminal offence) as well as that huge tree left for an age. But I am pleased that they are now finally taking responsibility and clearing the pathway with the installation of proper public accessible gates. The manor itself is very pretty and the bar staff have been pleasant when I’ve visited. The hot drinks were nice and not hugely expensive.

Paul Stross

13:25 12 Jul 22

This is a tricky review to write. The service staff that you meet are great and helpful. The venue is magnificent However, you will get a strong sense that the 'leadership' behind them is; absent, woeful, unsupportive, incompetent and you will resent them too. What could have been a five star winner all round, so easily, managed to fall needlessly short at every test. The fixes were so simple but there seems to be no one in charge to support and encourage the staff who were over stretched. Let me say also our entire wedding entourage felt the same independently.In summary, nice place. Terrible management who deserve naming and shaming. I am sure this is a chronic problem not limited to our dates.(I have had a reply from the management but they do not seem to accept that the team are badly lead. )

Chris Kearns

09:49 10 Apr 22

My wife and I were celebrating a birthday and got a night away without the kids. Miskin is a lovely, romantic, rustic country house, steeped in history and very cosy. We relaxed, ate very well and enjoyed the bar. Big wedding on at the time which will pull on staff availability, but it was never a deal breaker! Highly recommended

Gareth Griffiths

08:59 28 Mar 22

Went for Sunday dinner, booked for 1pm but asked to arrive 15 minutes early.2.15pm still waiting for for starters. 2.30pm starters arrived very nice.Sunday dinner arrived next, oh cold tough meat. We required steak knives to cut it.Small portions roast potatoes were beautiful. Desert very nice waiting staff very helpful and apologetic about kitchen problems. We had coffee to finish.We explained our concerns to our waitress and to our surprise they only changed us £20 per person.So very happy in the end2 course's £253 course's £30And we had coffee on top.

Liz Lynes

18:28 23 Feb 22

The estate is fabulous with lovely herbaceous borders through the summer.The interior is grand but cosy with attentive staff and gourmet menus.We have spent many happy moments there with family and friends - hard to beat if you live in Cardiff.

Carol Oakley

22:33 16 Feb 22

Beautiful venue for a wedding. Fabulous room, gorgeous setting. However, when we went for breakfast at 9am, we were told there were no beans, black-pudding or even eggs left! It had been described as a full Welsh breakfast, but I would describe it as half an English! A shame, as our stay was very enjoyable otherwise.

Muhammad Berki

14:13 16 Jan 22

Wonderful place to visit.The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly.The views are stunning.It's very relaxing and comfortable.We had afternoon tea and the scones wore the best I've ever had. Yummy 😋

Steve Collingwood

00:08 10 Jan 22

We had our wedding here mid December and the staff were friendly, helpful and very organised. There was only a handful of us, but we were treated like a party they were making a huge profit from. My new bride and I were allocated a room called the nest and to say that it was spectacular really doesn't do it justice. Even my mother, who can be a little fussy could only point out the lack of a lift as it's only fault. Our food was delicious and we certainly couldn't eat it all despite some healthy appetites around the table. All in all we had a wonderful stay and a perfect wedding in some glorious surroundings. Thanks to everyone who made our day so special

Michelle Dougherty

17:45 25 Dec 21

Had a wonderful stay here with my son. The staff there are so nice and professional. Avril and Peter are wonderful. Such nice people. The front desk guy was great. It was all decorated for Christmas. Loved the grounds, the food and room. Would definitely stay here again.

Ray Noyes

22:03 13 Dec 21

We arrived for Christmas Festive Lunch, about 40 in the party. We ordered coffee in the lounge for five of us. The waitress placed the cups and saucers on the table, holding the cups with fingers and thumbs with fingers inside the cup. Not the most hygienic. At the dining tables, no Christmas crackers in sight. No drink or wine list offered. Just 2 bottles of still water for 6 diners. Starters seemed adequate although my sister could not cut her duck. Main course was mediocre at best. We were served first so our meal was at least warm, albeit undercooked. Others complained that meal and plates were cold. Roast potatoes were overcooked and hard, no other potatoes available. All other veg was undercooked. Desserts were OK, Christmas pudding was good as was the chocolate pot. No mince pies in evidence and tea and coffee were served as an afterthought with sugars bringing up the rear. The dining room was charged to the diners at £200 and meals charged at £30. Frankly, one of the worst festive meals that I have ever had.

usmaa umer

18:25 08 Nov 21

Beautiful manor house set in gorgeous surroundings. Even saw a fox near the entrance as I walked in!! There are transparent pods outside where small groups can meet and have food. The staff were very accomodating and friendly. Service was excellent and it was busy inside. They were able to take into account gluten free request for one member of our party.

Lee Bert

16:17 19 Apr 20

Went for a wedding. Really nice place. Visually appealing and makes for a relaxed yet upmarket setting for a special day. Good staff also and just a good all round place.

C. J . Cardiff jack.

14:34 18 Mar 20

Nice when you can find it the only problem is it's down the lanes and not very friendly people when you get down there

Darren Thomas

12:12 08 Mar 20

Beautiful venue for our Daughter's wedding, very friendly and helpful staff

Claire Goode

16:19 08 Feb 20

The most expensive high tea I have had ...£125 for 6 of us and only 2 trays of sandwhich and cakes.Speaker system which kept cutting out.This was a special gift for our mum after the death of our dad to make Christmas a little different..After emails back forth to the manager (took him 3 weeks to reply) offered a free high tea ????.Like we will ever go back rather havevthe money

Julie Steward

08:29 04 Feb 20

My favourite place. Food hit and miss and pricey

David Smith

14:00 08 Dec 19

Food bordered on inedible .. pool was cold , customer service NON EXISTENT. We have complained but have not even had the courtesy of a reply! Save your money ... or better still, spend it elsewhere!

Simon Jones

17:36 22 Oct 19

This is a 4 star hotel, with 5 star prices, that should be a 3 star. The decorating is very shabby with broken tiles in toilets and bathrooms. As I was leaving I even noticed what looked like a punch hole in the door to room 13 also the carpet was near thread bare infront of 1 of the rooms.

Kenni Mullett

18:20 22 Jul 19

Me and my wife stopped here by chance for a spot of lunch and as we approach the venue we were pleasantly surprised with how beautiful the building and surrounding grounds were. The decor was perfect for the building and there were plenty of seats available to choose between in the drawing room. The menu had a good selection for lunch and we decided to go with a veggie option and a hamburger along with two sides. This is where our experience took a turn as we had a 45 minute wait when there was only two other couples in there dinning. When they did arrive they were nice but nothing special, however one of the side dishes was the wrong one and the other was under cooked. I don't think I'd be going back again for lunch/dinner, I would have considered going back for high tea until the fact I've just read some of the other reviews stating very similar thoughts on the high tea to what I thought of the lunch.

Marina H.

14:49 19 Nov 17

Went here with a girlfriend and just enjoyed the grounds & atmosphere as it's such a beautiful setting.Food was good but it's worth going just to enjoy the...

stevecoupe

06:17 09 Nov 11

We had a business conference booked at Miskin Manor, which was a great success. We were looked after very well by the staff who were very friendly and...

Andrewliberty

02:04 04 Nov 11

We would like to thank you for the excellent wedding reception provided for our daughter Rhian at Miskin Manor.The setting, the wedding breakfast and the...