Manor Parc Country Hotel

Everyone has one of those places you always seem to go on a special occasion with the family and, for my family, it’s always been the Manor Parc.
As the spot of my parents’ wedding reception, this hotel/​restaurant has seen our regular custom for over two decades and not without good reason. The food is unbelievably good, the hotel itself is well presented and the service is always quick, efficient and made all the more enjoyable by knowing most of the veteran staff by name. It was also used as the spot for Gavin and Stacy’s wedding reception in the TV series, which prompted many «We’ve been there» exclamations from around the room.
Although they possess a formidable menu, the real attraction is the Sunday lunch. Tender slices of beef, dripping in gravy, placed lovingly next to a perfectly cooked selection of veg and Yorkshire puds. It makes the M&S adverts look like the contents of a kebab shop bin.
While the main course is my idea of the dream Sunday roast, the sweet trolley is a diabetic’s nightmare but just the ticket for those looking for a one-​off taste of overindulgence. The Belgium Chocolate Truffle can silence a room in collective ecstasy, while the profiteroles will leave you unbuckling your belt as a sign of a job well done.
I’ve often left feeling full, rarely left feeling hungry, but I’ve never left feeling disappointed. Sunday may be the day of rest for some, but for those at the Manor Parc, it is their time to shine.

You’ve probably all seen the Manor Park Hotel before — if you’re a fan of Gavin and Stacey you’ll remember that it was the venue they had their wedding reception in! My daughter and son in law also had their wedding reception here a few years ago and its a lovely place. The setting is perfect — just on the outskirts of Cardiff so really easy to get to with good links into the city centre. The grounds are really pretty and have amazing views as it’s set quite high up. There’s a lovely patio area where you can have a drink first before going in for your meal. The food was lovely, not fancy, just well cooked and tasty. There’s even room for a small dance floor for when the evening reception warms up. The Manor Park Hotel is highly recommended.

Good hotel and excellent value for money. Room was very clean and the staff were kind and friendly. One member of staff even took the trouble to book us a table and a cab for a night out.