Fairlea Grange
A Gothic Townhouse with a Cinematic Past
10 bedrooms sleeping up to 24 guests, with hot tub, sauna, and games room - in the heart of Abergavenny, Wales
A Holiday Home with Character
Fairlea Grange is an imposing Gothic Townhouse in Abergavenny - once the childhood home of Ethel Lina White, whose book The Wheel Spins was adapted by Alfred Hitchcock into the classic hit movie, The Lady Vanishes.
This is an old quirky house with idiosyncratic features, and that's much of its charm. You'll find creaky floors, squeaky doors, carved fireplaces, stone archways, and stained glass windows. The lounge has a great fireplace with woodburner. The tall bay windows illuminate the house, whilst the staircase is imposing and grand.
- 24
- Guests
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Bathrooms
Everything Your Group Needs
Hot Tub
Outdoor hot tub in the courtyard garden
6-Person Sauna
Unwind after a day exploring the Brecon Beacons
Games Room
Snooker table and table tennis
Gym Equipment
Rowing machine, static bike, and treadmill on the veranda
Pet Friendly
Up to 3 well-behaved dogs welcome
Walk to Town
10 minutes to pubs, restaurants, and the market
Log Burner
Woodburner in the main lounge with logs provided
Two Kitchens
Aga, 9 hobs, 3 ovens - built for feeding a crowd
The Spaces
Spaces for Everyone
01
Grand Bedrooms
10 bedrooms across three floors, from four-poster beds to cosy attic rooms
02
Two Kitchens
Aga, range cooker, and everything you need to cater for the whole group
03
Formal Dining
Two connected dining rooms with space for everyone around one table
04
Hot Tub and Sauna
Courtyard hot tub and Finnish sauna - the perfect end to any day
A House with History
The Birthplace of a Hitchcock Classic
Built in the 1880s, Fairlea Grange was the childhood home of Ethel Lina White - the crime novelist seen as a contemporary of Agatha Christie. Her book The Wheel Spins was adapted by Alfred Hitchcock into The Lady Vanishes, and the layout of this very staircase featured in the story.
When Peter meets you at the door, ask him to share the tales this house still holds.
What Our Guests Say
“Such a quirky large house with rooms all over the place so even as a group you can find space on your own or be together. Well equipped for large groups. Very homely feel to it all.Games room and hot tub great extras. Heating excellent (though scarcely needed).So close to town...only 7 minute walk!. Quiet,safe area. Really nice to be met by Peter in person and shown round. We all loved it for our week, age range of 13 to 77! Only real improvement would be the wifi signal...to more parts of the house. Some editing/updating of handbook might be helpful...”
“We had a lovely time during our recent stay in Wales. We decided not to visit any restaurants, as we chose to cook our own meals instead. Having both Morrisons and Aldi nearby was incredibly convenient and made grocery shopping easy and affordable. This really helped us enjoy home-cooked meals during our stay. Overall, it was a relaxing and enjoyable experience. If you're planning days out during your stay, I highly recommend Raglan Farm Park – it's a perfect outing, especially if you're travelling with children. There's plenty to keep them entertained, and it's a great way to spend time as a group. For those who enjoy nature and a bit of adventure, the sunset view from Sugar Loaf is absolutely stunning. It's an ideal spot for trekking, offering rewarding views and a peaceful atmosphere at the top.”
“Good venue for a family gathering in a good location: thanks! I'm in the Safari browser and some of this web page is displaying a little strangely so just to confirm that 'yes' we did enjoy our stay and our overall rating is 7 out of 10. (One detail: we suspect there is a problem with the bed base in Room 1 as there seemed to be a bit of a dip in the bed, particularly on the side nearer the window, and we ended up wedging something under the mattress to try to even things up.) Thanks again and best wishes”
“Canoe the Wye near Symonds Yat. The Big Shoot at Ewyas Harold.....we did the Laser Clay Pigeon shooting...for all ages...well organised and very friendly. They do a whole range of activities including axe throwing, archery, clay shooting. Cope well with groups ....and lay on other facilities if required. The Blorenge Circular walk, starting at Keepers Pond car park. Great views of valley and Abergavenny. Not difficult terrain. Just one of the walks on the hills around to look up. The Castle and the Museum....and the Castle Meadows....great for walks or with dogs. Such a quirky large house with rooms all over the place so even as a group you can find space on your own or be together. Well equipped for large groups. Very homely feel to it all.Games room and hot tub great extras. Heating excellent (though scarcely needed).So close to town...only 7 minute walk!. Quiet,safe area. Really nice to be met by Peter in person and shown round. We all loved it for our week, age range of 13 to 77! O”
“we had a lovely picnic at Llanthony Priory. The house was absolutely perfect - thanks”
“Some of the group loved the hot tub and the sauna, paid a vist to Raglan Castle and The Sugarloaf”
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