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GELLIHAF HOUSE

HISTORY

Located centrally in the historic and fascinating Rhymney Valley; your hosts, Catherine and Howard fell in love with Gellihaf House the moment they saw it and they rest confident that you will love it too. The current Gellihaf House was completed in 1931 in the style of the Arts and Crafts Movement. It was built on the site of the old Manor House of the same name, which, unbelievably was once in the ownership of Catherine’s great, great uncle during the 19th Century, a fact established 6 months after moving in!

Catherine and Howard immediately embarked on a thorough program of renovation and decoration lasting 2 years, which succeeded in giving the tired old house a new lease of life. It now stands in beautiful grounds and gardens and is an example to all as to what can be achieved, with hard work and dedication and a sympathetic nod to the era of its design.

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RECEPTION & LANDING

THE GRAND ENTRANCE

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.

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RELAX & UNWIND

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.

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GARDENS & WOODLAND

OUR GARDENS

Set in almost two acres of land, Gellihaf House has well managed, delightful gardens complete with a sublime mermaid fountain featured centrally in the main garden. There is an upper garden area, once a tennis court with a charming pavilion, but now a croquet lawn, which attracts the sun all day and is perfect for sitting, chilling and perhaps reading a book. Also, to the south of the house, there is an area left mostly to nature (called “the meadow”) where you can sit on the large fallen log and marvel at the view down the valley which features a magnificent legacy of the area’s industrial heritage; the ‘Maesycwmmer Viaduct’.

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Boutique & Peaceful

GUEST ROOMS

Having ascended the imposing staircase and arrived at the spacious landing, visitors can benefit from a choice of three welcoming bedrooms; all named after local rivers to engender a ‘sense of place’. All our rooms offer high levels of comfort, which create a peaceful and relaxing environment. Each room has been individually designed by Catherine and Howard and are beautifully finished with soft furnishings handmade by Catherine, featuring fine fabrics from Iliv, Cotswold Collection, for that personal touch. The Taff and Rhymney rooms boast king sized sleigh beds, with the Sirhowy room having twin double sized sleigh beds. All our beds are fitted with deep ‘Silent-night’ mattresses and four hundred thread count ‘Kensington’ cotton linen ensuring a comfortable nights sleep. Spacious en-suite bathrooms are quipped with standing showers and deep soaking bathtubs, and are provided with luxury towelling and bathrobes for your comfort. Finally, all rooms are equipped with ‘Smart’ televisions, high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access, complementary tea and coffee and finally, European multi plugs and hair dryers are located in the chest of drawers.

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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.

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