The current Gellihaf House completed in 1931, stands on the site where the old Gellihaf House Farm had stood for generations. Information on the Farmhouse is currently being researched but we know that the last occupier of the Farm was a solicitor, William Ebsworth whose family had lived and farmed there for many years. He passed away in 1927 and his daughter Edith, a spinster, had no desire to live alone in such a large house so she sold off the barn separately, allowing the main residence and outbuildings to be sold to a local businessman called Herbert Davies who owned the local abattoir. He promptly demolished the old farmhouse and rebuilt Gellihaf House in the Grand Manor House ‘Arts and Crafts’ style that we see today. It stands in impressive gardens and grounds and retains many of its original features. A beautiful, imposing house in which we hope you will thoroughly enjoy yourselves.
BOUTIQUE BED & BREAKFAST
HISTORY
RECEPTION / ENTRANCE HALL & LANDING
The Grand Entrance/Reception Hall is simply stunning. When entering Gellihaf House for the first time, the sense of space and the grandeur of the staircase is impressive, but what takes this hallway to the next level, is the beautiful array of stained glass between the porch and hallway; and the hallway and the kitchen. It is quite simply, beautiful! Visitors can use it as a place for relaxation or as a meeting point. The working coal fireplace and the gentle ticking of the Grandfather Clock create a sublime atmosphere. The staircase leads to the landing on the first floor. Once again this area invites contemplation and allows an individual to sit and read or just relax beneath our ‘Signature Window’; a stunning half-round casement through which spectacular views of the gardens are offered. These reception areas are at the core of what it means to stay at Gellihaf House.
SITTING ROOM
The Grandiose Sitting Room is blessed with a stately open wood burning fire, a Samsung 65″ TV, a desk area with Internet connectivity (for those who must keep up with business matters), a pair of voluminous 4 seater sofas that will swallow you up, a book case with an eclectic mix of reading material and a sideboard with an ‘Honesty Bar’. Guests at Gellihaf House are welcome to use our sitting room as they wish. With an enormous original bay window offering panoramic views of the garden, you can immerse yourself in the character of the house and garden or simply; pour yourself a dram, throw a log on the fire and watch a film of your choice on the house Netflix system. Guest have access to free Wi-Fi, USB ports and should you so wish; Cath offers homemade Cream and Afternoon Teas which can be served in the Sitting Room, Dining Room or if the weather allows in the Garden.
OUR GARDENS
Set in almost two acres of grounds, Gellihaf House has well-managed and enchanting gardens. The main area directly outside the front door is a mature garden replete with large lawns, shrubs and flowering plants; a glorious looking Mermaid Fountain (Maggie) dominates the middle of the main garden adding her special character. There is an upper lawn, once a tennis court with its own Summerhouse, which attracts the sun all day and is ideal for playing croquet or just lounging about. Or you can explore our wild garden ‘The Meadow’, a honeybee’s paradise full of wildflowers and bee attracting shrubs. There you can take a seat on our ‘Viaduct View’ log bench where you can view the Maesycwmmer viaduct and its beautiful surroundings, a dramatic legacy of the locality’s rich industrial heritage.
YOUR GREAT ESCAPE
Catherine and Howard believe that their guests should experience a completely stress-free and peaceful time during their vacation and should want for nothing. That conviction underpins the ethos and management of Gellihaf House; a place you will love and enjoy and a place to which you will surely return.
