Whatever the season, South Wales is fantastic. A place packed with potential, overflowing with fun. Summer brings light evenings, late sunsets and happy days. So whether you’re staycationing here on holiday or fancy making the most of your weekends, you won't want to miss the best bits. So read on for the Great House’s top tips for superb all-weather, all-budget things to do in South ...

Since late 2021 the buzz around the four-day Platinum Jubilee weekend has had people up and down the country (and the World) making Jubilee plans. Now, with only a few weeks left before the big weekend, the realisation that you might actually need to start prepping for that street or garden party you organised back in December is probably kicking in....

After a complete cut-off for large gatherings and events in 2020, weddings started to trickle back into action last year, with a complete wedding revival in full force expected for 2022! Spring is already peeping around the corner, which means wedding season 2022 is about to burst into life. And the word on everyone’s lips? Sustainability....

There have long been many ways to greet the New Year. Getting more active. Eating less food. Cutting out the booze. But in the last few years a new resolution has gained momentum. Going vegan for a month. So how and when did this start? Might you want to try it? And how can you reward yourself if you do?...

Our 2021 gift guide has something for everyone, from Gin & Tonic Afternoon Tea to a 6 course Tasting Menu, you’ll find an option for anyone! Our vouchers are valid for 3 months, so the recipient has the option to choose when to redeem their experience....

Afternoon tea. The reward for many a cracking south Wales hike. The focus of countless scenes in costume dramas. The utterly reassuring rattle of spoon on china. The deeply satisfying, sweet-treat comfort food. We know it, we love it, it feels as if it’s woven into our DNA. But how did it all begin?...