Welcome to The Great House Hotel

Originating from around 1550, The Great House is a grade II* listed building and is believed to have been a gift from Queen Elizabeth 1 to the Earl of Leicester and used as a hunting lodge by him.

More modern day Royal connections are via His Royal Highness Charles, Prince of Wales who has visited when travelling throughout Wales.

Stephen D. Bond Esquire is the Lord of the Manor of Laleston and together with his wife Norma restored the Great House in 1986.

The house has a direct family link with the Maid of Cefn Ydfa of nearby Lllangynwyd Parish.

The stone arch above the fireplace in the cocktail bar is believed to be the largest single, unbroken span of stone in Wales. The beams and the stairs are all original to their period.

The Dovecote, in the south wall was an important source of food in olden times. Stone archways and mullioned windows have all been faithfully restored and inglenook fireplaces appear in most public rooms.

Each season has a unique place here. Spring breathes new life into the walled garden. Summer days invite you to take drinks on the patio before dinner and as Autumn turns to Winter, you are enticed to share cocktails in front of open fires.

Every detail is personally supervised by the owners. There is a well-stocked library 'for those quiet moments' and croquet lessons are optional!

The House is licensed for wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships.

 Disability Access Statement

Set in village location, 2 miles from the center of Bridgend.
We have our own car park and have bus stops immediately outside the hotel.
Porterage service for luggage is available.
There are 5 shallow steps with highlighted risers and a handrail together with a ramp and a handrail from the car park to the main entrance.
The ground floor is level throughout with accessible toilets in public areas.
The main house has eight bedrooms on the first floor accessed by a wide staircase with banisters to each side.
All bedrooms are en-suite with cordless kettles and remote control televisions.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Room service is available 8am – 10pm.
Waitress service available if needed.
Menus can be provided in large print by prior arrangement.
There is limited variable signal for all mobile phone networks.