Caer Beris Manor by Group Retreats

Group Retreats are delighted to welcome you to Caer Beris Manor. We hope you have a wonderful stay.
Pasgent ap Gwrtheyrn, King of Beault and Gwrtheyrn, established his court here in 406 A.D.. After he was killed at the Battle of St. David’s by Uthyr Pendragon, his son Bragaid was allowed to keep the family lands and stayed with them until at least 745 A.D. when Ffernfaeil ap Tewdwr was King.

The Vikings ransacked the area in 896 A.D. but with the coming of the Normans another castle was built at Caer Beris in 1093 A.D. by Phillip Brewys. The castle was re-fortified in 1210 A.D.. It was besieged many times over the years and all that now remains are the earthworks and approaches. These are now classified as an Ancient Monument by CADW.

Many centuries later in 1896, Captain Charles Gam Harcourt-Wood of the 15th Hussars, turned Caer Beris into a sporting estate. He had married Lina Styleman and this was to be the family home. An extension, housing, a library and billiard room with master bedrooms above, was built using adze cut elm. The dining room was rearranged to accommodate the oak panelling which dates from about 1570.
The third Lord Swansea bought the house in 1923 and developed the grounds and gardens. Many of the trees and shrubs growing on the property were brought from their estate at Singleton Park. In 1922 he gained the title of 3rd Baron Swansea on the death of his half brother, Ernest Vivian. He later died at his country seat at Caer Beris on 16th November 1934.

The main Manor was being used as a clubhouse when in the 80’s, Peter and Katherine Smith, began the task of restoring the building and making it into a country house hotel. Rooms that had once been the butler’s pantry, servants’ hall, boot room and orangery are now letting bedrooms. The original swing bridge over the river has been rebuilt and an orchard of old English varieties of apples has been planted. More importantly, a historic house which had fallen into a bad state of repair was well on the road to recovery.

In August 2023, the hotel was taken over by Group Retreats Limited and is now thriving as an exclusive hire, private residence.
Electric vehicles are not to be charged from the house; There is an EV charger on the grounds, please speak to the caretaker for further information.

• Please observe and adhere to all speed limits on the driveways.
• Please do not enter the working farms. This is for your own safety as the farmers could be shooting.
• When on our walking routes, please close all gates and keep any dogs on leads.
• Please adhere to all signage with regards to parking. Do not park anywhere which may cause a nuisance to our neighbours.
• Noise. Please respect our neighbours, in particular, with regards to noise – consider children’s bedtimes. Your gathering must be brought inside by 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends to control noise.
• The pools and hot tubs may be check during your stay by the caretaker. Please be aware that he may be on the premises for this and for other maintenance purposes.
• The pool cover is not a safety cover and must be removed fully before swimming. It will not support your weight.
• Children must not be allowed to enter the pool area unsupervised.
• Please do not swim in the lakes.
• Please ensure to use the designated smoking areas only.
• Only wood is to be burned in our fires and these must be extinguished if left or when you go to bed.
• Children must be supervised at all times.
• Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to use the hot tub.
• The hot tub must be filled with water at all times. If the water level falls below the top water jets it must be refilled immediately.
• If the pool or hot tub water is not completely clear it must not be used. Please inform us immediately if this happens.
• No glass to be taken to the pool or hot tub.
• If bringing dogs with you, please ensure to keep them under control and away from any livestock.
• Do not use any glitter or confetti. No decorations are to be sellotaped, pinned or blue tacked to the walls or doors.
• We do not allow fireworks, external speakers, DJ’s, marquees, or day guests exceeding the maximum number of guests at the property.
• Noise must be kept to a reasonable level at all times. If playing music indoors during the evenings, please ensure to keep any windows closed.
When You Leave
• The house must be vacated by 11am at the latest.
• All rubbish must be removed from the house and gardens, and placed in the correct bins outside.
• All washing up must be done or loaded into the dishwasher.
• All unused food is to be thrown away or taken with you.
• All furniture and items must be returned to where they came from.
Failure to observe the above rules may result in loss of damage deposit.