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The Vale Resort in Hensol has won two international awards for the second year running. The four-star venue was named Wales' Best Golf Hotel at the World Golf Awards and Wales' Best Resort Spa at the World Spa Awards.
Stephanie Metson, the marketing director, said: “We're delighted to retain our titles, which are regarded as a benchmark of quality in our industry. It's a credit to the entire team that we find ourselves celebrating success again 12 months later.”
The venue is situated in more than 650 acres of gorgeous countryside and manicured gardens. The four-star hotel has 143 luxurious bedrooms to choose from, two championship golf courses, Wales' largest spa, an award-winning restaurant and extensive sporting facilities.
Say 'I do' in the Morgannwg Suite, which has a private bar and overlooks the surrounding golf course. It's capable of holding 220 guests for the ceremony, 140 for the wedding breakfast and 200 for the reception.
Alternatively, you can tie the knot in the Castle Suite, it boasts high ceilings, large windows and a neutral décor throughout. It can hold 700 of your loved ones for the ceremony, 400 for the meal and 500 for the evening celebration.
The Conservatory is available, with space for 120 of your friends and family for the ceremony and 70 for the breakfast and party.
The Cowbridge Lounge is ideal for more intimate nuptials, with room for 80 of your nearest and dearest for the ceremony and 60 throughout the evening.
The final area available is the Pendoylan Suite, which is capable of holding 80 attendees for the vows and 70 for the meal and reception.
Couples will receive a complimentary bedroom on the night of the wedding, an anniversary dinner, a month's membership to the health club, a free round of golf for the groom and three friends and a 20 per cent discount at the spa.
To find out more, visit www.valeresort.com