Your South Wales Wedding - November/December 2022 (Issue 88)

MONMOUTHSHIRE, BRECON AND AROUND Spotlight on... CAER LLAN, NP25 4JS 01600 860 359 | www.caerllan.co.uk Situated in more than 25 acres of countryside, Caer Llan is a familyrun venue with impressive mountain views. This 18th-century property has an outdoor swimming pool, an original Victorian greenhouse and 16 en-suite bedrooms exclusively for wedding guests. Inside are large Chesterfield sofas and armchairs, Welsh slate floors, oak fireplaces, neutral colours and recycled-oak picture frames. Celebrate in style The Main Function Room has large bi-folding doors that open to reveal picturesque views of the surrounding area. Al fresco celebrations take place in the gazebo, which can accommodate 80 loved ones for the service and 120 for the evening celebration. The stretch tent and veranda is a charming area where guests can dine outdoors protected from showers or the sun. We love... Lovebirds will have exclusive use of the property throughout the day, including the on-site bedrooms. www.loveseen.co.uk LLANCAIACH FAWR MANOR, CF46 6ER 01443 412 248 | https://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/llancaiachfawr The Grade I listed Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a one of the finest surviving fortified Tudor manor houses in the country. Situated in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, this 16th-century property has been restored to how it would have looked during the royal visit of King Charles I in 1645. Celebrate in style The Parlour is used for intimate celebrations and provides the perfect setting for a candlelit ceremony with up to 30 guests, or the Great Hall can be used for up to 50 people. Alternatively, the light and modern Conservatory offers panoramic views across the countryside and is available for 70 friends and family. Perfectly combining modern and traditional décor, the Mansell Hall is a beautiful space with room for 120 nearest and dearest. Large receptions take place in the marquee. Situated on a tree-lined meadow, the formal gardens are ideal for a canapés reception and taking photographs with up to 120 loved ones. We love... The manor house is only 15 minutes from Brecon Beacons National Park and is close to the pre-historic landscape of Gelligaer Common, a place of significant historical importance. www.dave-powell.com 19 LOCAL VENUES

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