The Angel Hotel review: A heavenly place to stay in Abergavenny
One of Wales’s loveliest small towns has one of its loveliest small hotels and they even have an option for you to stay within the grounds of Abergavenny Castle. However, the Walnut Inn’s owners have another place you need to know about the award-winning Angel Hotel, a delightful place in the very heart of the town centre. Its location makes it the perfect place to stay.
We absolutely love it: it is an ideal mix of a lovely self-catering place with the stress-free ease of a hotel stay. And speaking of easing the stress, they’ll even lend you a car if you arrive by train: the hotel has a little electric vehicle called a ‘Twizy’, which guests can use during their stay.
Food and drink
The beautifully decorated Oak Room Restaurant provides a varied menu from breakfast in the morning to dinner in the evening. On the menu, guests will find dishes made with quality local produce. More informal dinner surroundings are available in the Foxhunter bar—full of comfortable leather sofas. It offers a range of beers and wines.
What to do
For walking, cycling and climbing, Abergavenny is a perfect base on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, where there are many things to do. Three towering mountains surround the town, all of which—including the dramatic Sugar Loaf—can be reached on foot. If you want to do all of them in a day, it’s easily done in the Angel’s ‘Twizy’ electric car.
Don’t miss
Abergavenny has plenty of interesting little shops and cafés, including a large Italian-Welsh deli, but the highlight is the covered market. It’s an interesting place to visit for a couple of hours.
The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, has rooms from £95—you can enquire via www.angelabergavenny.com, or call 01873 857121.
1. The Angel Hotel is a perfect choice for tourists due to its ________.| A．beautiful surroundings | B．award-winning service |
| C．delicious food | D．ideal location |
| A．a car that the hotel lends to its guests | B．a restaurant that offers high quality food |
| C．a train that tourists can take to the small town | D．a national park that is surrounded by mountains |
| A．Industry & Business. | B．Health & Food. |
| C．Sports & Entertainment. | D．Travel & Lifestyle. |
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