Your South Wales Wedding - November/December 2020 (Issue 76)

16 CRAIG Y NOS CASTLE, SA9 1G 01639 731 167 | www.craigynoscastleweddings.com Situated in the Brecon Beacons and surrounded by acres of tranquil countryside is the impressive Craig Y Nos Castle. Back in 1878, the property captivated Adelina Patti, the leading opera star of the day, who decided to make the castle her home. With a rich history, the hotel combines historic architecture with grand colours to make a stand out wedding venue. Visitors will be able to engage in a tour, book one of the 36 en suite bedrooms and enjoy the bar, private lounge and gym. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Theatre (120) is one of only eight Grade I listed opera houses in the UK. The area has a 125-year-old curtain depicting Madame Patti on a chariot in Rossini’s last Italian opera and the walls are decorated with the names of Patti’s favourite composes. The Music Room and Billard Room are also available to create space for a further 120 friends and family. Receptions are held in the Conservatory, with a maximum capacity of 130 loved ones. WE LOVE... The Patti Bar and Nicolini Lounge are located in the centre of the castle and are available for guests to use throughout their stay. TALL JOHN’S WEDDINGS, LD3 7PX 01239 821 143 | www.talljohns.wedding Just a stone’s throw from the Llangorse Lake in the Brecon Beacons sits the impressive Tall John’s House. The manor house is located amongst the rolling Welsh hills and private grounds with impressive lawns, mature trees and views across the valley. Built to celebrate the demise of the Spanish Armada, the property has been hosting weddings since 1588 and has a range of spaces available for events. Those looking to stay the night can choose between the Honeysuckle Cottage, which sleeps eight on a self-catering basis or The Coachmans, which is a charming getaway for two. The manor house can also hold 20 on a staffed basis with breakfast included. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The restored Welsh barn looks across the Black Mountains and is available for weddings. Boasting an enchanting courtyard, underfloor heating, insulation, electric points, hard floors, integral toilets and a catering area, this charming space has it all. The team have created a light and airy room that retains the romance of the original building with slit windows, high beams and exposed brickwork. It can cater for 160 loved ones, and the split level granary can accommodate 80, with room for more people to stand in the gallery above. Those looking for an intimate space can say their vows in the Drawing Room, located inside the manor house, with up to 20 friends and family. Tall John’s can also cater for intimate or elopement weddings for up to 30 nearest and dearest in the manor house and granary. WE LOVE... Couples will receive a special breakfast basket on the morning after the wedding. www.jenkins-photography.co.uk