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4- and 5-star hotels in Barry
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star hotels in Barry, United Kingdom, for couples, families and business guests who want character stays with gardens, parking and easy access to the town.
Staying in Barry
Barry is a seaside town in the Vale of Glamorgan, with Barry Island's beaches and promenade giving it its holiday feel. The hotels on this shortlist sit in Barry and its surrounding districts: five share the Gileston Manor address in the west, while others are on Porthkerry Road, in Moulton, in Llancarfan and on the High Street and The Leys in Barry itself.
The Manor group is quiet and garden-based, with free car parking and housekeeping throughout; Gileston Manor Luxury B&B adds a spa, sauna, jacuzzi, restaurant and private beach on top. For couples after a country-inn atmosphere, Fox And Hounds Llancarfan and Three Horseshoes offer bars and restaurants, while Three Horseshoes and The Mount Rooms add family rooms and playground or lounge space for families. The Mount Rooms and The Stalls are simple, well-placed bases for a short break, and Apartments Wales suits longer stays with kitchen and kitchenette facilities.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Coach House at Gileston Manor
Gileston Manor, Barry, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 5-star base in the grounds of Gileston Manor, the Coach House keeps things simple: free wifi and free car parking, with a garden to step out into and housekeeping looking after the room. It suits guests who want the highest class of stay near Barry but would rather park the car and settle in quietly than work through a long list of extras.
See The Coach House at Gileston ManorThe Apple Store at Gileston Manor
Gileston Manor, Barry, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBooking the Apple Store means a 5-star Gileston Manor address with a room kitted out for an easy stay: coffee, a TV, a shower and toiletries, plus towels and a hairdryer. Free wifi and free car parking are part of the package, and there is a garden. Good for guests who value a self-contained space with the essentials already in place.
See The Apple Store at Gileston ManorThe Stalls at Gileston Manor
Gileston Manor, Barry, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOne of the 5-star properties at Gileston Manor, the Stalls covers the practical side of a stay with free car parking and housekeeping, and adds a garden for guests who like to be outside the room. It fits travellers driving to Barry who want the top class of accommodation and somewhere green to sit, without expecting a long roster of on-site services.
See The Stalls at Gileston ManorThe Cheese House at Gileston Manor
Gileston Manor, Barry, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt the Cheese House, a 5-star address at Gileston Manor, guests get free wifi and free car parking along with a garden, terrace and picnic area. That combination of outdoor space and easy parking makes it a natural pick for those who plan to spend time outside rather than in a lounge, and housekeeping keeps the room in order.
See The Cheese House at Gileston ManorGileston Manor Luxury B&B
Gileston Manor Gileston Road Cf62 4Hx Barry United Kingdom, Barry, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereBreakfast can be taken in the room. It suits guests who want the stay itself to be the event, with dining and leisure on site.
See Gileston Manor Luxury B&BFox And Hounds Llancarfan
Bethwyn Gwyn, Barry, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereRated 4.6 out of 5 from 288 reviews, Fox And Hounds Llancarfan is a 4-star stay with a restaurant and bar, and pets are allowed. A garden and terrace give guests somewhere to sit, and free car parking and free wifi cover the basics. It appeals to travellers who want to eat and drink where they sleep and would rather not leave a dog behind.
See Fox And Hounds LlancarfanThree Horseshoes
Moulton, Barry, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereWith 4.2 out of 5 from 952 reviews, Three Horseshoes is a 4-star choice that leans family-friendly: family rooms, a playground and a games room, plus a restaurant, bar and lunch service. Free wifi and parking round it out. It works well for guests travelling with children who want meals and something to keep everyone occupied without leaving the property.
See Three HorseshoesThe Mount Rooms
Porthkerry Road, Barry, United Kingdom
Best for: Families
- Lounge
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Mount Rooms, a 4-star hotel, is set up for straightforward convenience: a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and lifts alongside free wifi, room service and a bar. It suits guests arriving at any hour or passing through Barry, and rooms come with the expected bathroom, shower, TV and towels.
See The Mount RoomsLimpert Bay Guest House
The Leys Barry, Barry, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereLimpert Bay Guest House offers a 4-star, non-smoking stay with free car parking and a garden, plus free internet access in the lounge. Rooms include a bathroom, shower, TV, coffee and a hairdryer. It fits guests who want a quiet, no-smoking house with parking sorted and pets staying elsewhere.
See Limpert Bay Guest HouseApartments Wales
108 High St Vale Of Glamorgan S.Wales Uk Vale Of Glamorgan S.Walesbarryglamorgan Cf62 7Ds, Barry, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereApartments Wales is a 4-star option built around self-catering: apartments with a kitchen or kitchenette, microwave, oven, refrigerator and toaster, plus a fireplace in some. Free wifi and free car parking are included, pets are allowed, and a beach, golf course, tennis court and horse riding are within reach. Best for longer stays and guests who prefer to cook.
See Apartments Wales
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach House at Gileston Manor | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| The Apple Store at Gileston Manor | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| The Stalls at Gileston Manor | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| The Cheese House at Gileston Manor | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Gileston Manor Luxury B&B | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Fox And Hounds Llancarfan | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Three Horseshoes | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| The Mount Rooms | ★★★★ | – | – | – |
| Limpert Bay Guest House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Apartments Wales | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Three Horseshoes has family rooms and a playground, plus a games room, bowling and darts to keep children busy. The Mount Rooms offers family rooms, a lift and a 24-hour front desk, and Apartments Wales adds kitchen and kitchenette facilities with beach nearby for self-catering days out.
For couples
Gileston Manor Luxury B&B brings a jacuzzi, sauna and spa, plus a private beach. Fox And Hounds Llancarfan pairs bars and a restaurant with a 4.6 guest rating from 288 reviews, and The Cheese House at Gileston Manor offers a garden, terrace and picnic area.
Gileston Manor Luxury B&B · Fox And Hounds Llancarfan · The Cheese House at Gileston Manor
For spa and leisure
Gileston Manor Luxury B&B is the only listed hotel with a spa, sauna, jacuzzi and private beach. Three Horseshoes and Fox And Hounds Llancarfan both have bars, restaurants, gardens and terraces, and Three Horseshoes also has a golf course and bowling.
Gileston Manor Luxury B&B · Three Horseshoes · Fox And Hounds Llancarfan
For pets
Fox And Hounds Llancarfan allows pets and has a garden and terrace for walks, with a restaurant and bar on site. Apartments Wales also allows pets and offers kitchen, kitchenette, microwave and oven facilities, so pet owners can settle in for a longer self-catering stay.
Questions, answered
Which hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at The Coach House, The Apple Store and The Stalls at Gileston Manor, The Cheese House at Gileston Manor, Fox And Hounds Llancarfan, Limpert Bay Guest House and Apartments Wales. Gileston Manor Luxury B&B lists car parking rather than free car parking.
Do any hotels allow pets?
Fox And Hounds Llancarfan and Apartments Wales both list pets allowed. Limpert Bay Guest House states pets not allowed, and the remaining hotels on this shortlist do not list a pets policy.
Which hotel is best for families?
Three Horseshoes lists family rooms, a playground, a games room, bowling and darts. The Mount Rooms also has family rooms, plus a lift, lounge and 24-hour front desk, while Apartments Wales offers kitchen facilities, a cot and beach nearby.
Which hotel has a spa or pool?
Gileston Manor Luxury B&B is the only hotel on this shortlist with a spa, sauna and jacuzzi; it also lists a private beach. No pool appears in the facilities of any of the listed hotels, so a spa and leisure break points to Gileston Manor Luxury B&B.
Is breakfast available?
Gileston Manor Luxury B&B lists breakfast in room, Fox And Hounds Llancarfan, Three Horseshoes and The Mount Rooms list breakfast, and Three Horseshoes also lists lunch and special diets. The remaining hotels do not list breakfast among their facilities.
Which is the top-rated pick?
Fox And Hounds Llancarfan has the highest guest rating of the hotels here, 4.6 out of 5 from 288 reviews. Three Horseshoes follows with 4.2 from 952 reviews, and The Mount Rooms has 3.7 from 827 reviews; the other hotels have no guest rating shown.
Do any hotels have a restaurant or bar?
Four do: Gileston Manor Luxury B&B and Fox And Hounds Llancarfan list restaurant(s) and bars, Three Horseshoes lists restaurant(s), bars and a bar/snack/cafe, and The Mount Rooms lists bars. The other hotels on the shortlist have no dining listed.
Which hotels are closest to the centre of Barry?
Apartments Wales sits on High Street in Barry, and The Mount Rooms is on Porthkerry Road; both are town-centre addresses. The Gileston Manor hotels share a single manor address outside the town, and Limpert Bay Guest House is on The Leys, with Fox And Hounds Llancarfan in Llancarfan and Three Horseshoes in Moulton.