Stately Homes in Wales

Dylan Thomas Boat House    Access to the small home where Thomas, the famous Welsh poet, lived, is along a footpath and down a steep staircase. Some of the rooms are still the way he left them. There are a few original writings and a small bookshop. A tiny tearoom provides snacks. Dylan's Walk, Laugharne, Dyfed, Wales, SA33 4SD Attraction Type: Historic House Location: off A4066 Website: Dylan Thomas Boat House Phone: 01994 427420 Fax: 01994 427420 Location map OS SN305 109 Photo Credit: www.dylanthomasboathouse.com Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Erddig House    Restored formal 18th century gardens surrounding a country house. A large walled garden has been planted with authentic varities of fruit trees and shrubs, and there is a long canal garden. Later additions are the Victorian flower garden, parterre, and walks. The national ivy collection is housed here, as well as a large collection of narcissus. Parties may arrange a private tour led by the head gardener. Best viewed in: Spring. Wrexham, Clwyd, Wales, LL13 0YT Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 2 m S Wrexham on A525/A5152 Website: Erddig House Email: erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01978 355 314 Fax: 01978 313 333 National Trust Location map OS SJ326 482 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Eyarth Hall    Garden terraces of a Tudor house, water gardens and rockwork. Llanfair Dyffryn, Ruthin, Clwyd, Wales Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 3 m S Ruthin, off A494 OS SJ127 541 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Fonman Castle    A lived-in medieval castle built c1200 and added to and renovated over the centuries. Georgian interiors. The hall, drawing room (once used as a meeting room by John Wesley), library, and kitchen (c1650) are on view. Rhoose, Barry, Glamorgan, Wales, CF62 3ZN Attraction Type: Historic House Location: on B4265, 1 m W Cardiff Airport Email: sophie@fonmancastle.fsnet.co.uk Phone: 01446 710 206 Fax: 01446 711 687 Location map OS ST047 681 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Gwydir Castle    Tudor mansion gardens, terrace, 19th century parterre, old cedar trees. Llanrwst, Gwynedd, Wales, LL26 0PN Attraction Type: Historic House Location: on A5106, ½ m W Llanrwst Website: Gwydir Castle Email: info@gwydircastle.co.uk Phone: 01492 641687 Fax: 01492 641687 Location map OS SH795 610 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Gyrn Castle    Built 18th and 19th centuries. Large picture gallery, panelled entrance hall. Woodland walks. Llanasa, Holywell, Clwyd, Wales, CH8 9BG Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 4.5 m SE Prestatyn, off A55 Phone: 01745 853500 Fax: 01745 853500 Location map OS SJ111 815 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Hartsheath    19th century park, woodland, formal gardens, flowering cherry trees. Pontblyddyn, Mold, Clwyd, Wales Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 3.5 m SE Mold, off A5104 Phone: 01352 770217 Fax: 01352 770217 OS SJ287 602 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Judge's Lodging    A mid-Victorian house that served - as its name suggests - as lodging for a Judge, in this case The Reverend Richard Lister Venables. See the restored Servant's Hall, Withdrawing Room, Parlour, and the original Courtroom, whjere a soundscape recreates an 1857 trial for duck-stealing! In addition, special exhibits trace the history of Radnorshire and the town of Presteigne. Presteigne, Powys, Wales, LD8 2AD Attraction Type: Historic House Location: in town centre, on B4362. The TIC is in part of the building. Website: Judge's Lodging Email: info@judgeslodging.org.uk Phone: 01544 260 650 Fax: 01544 260 652 Location map Details of Judge's Lodging OS SO314 644 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Kymin, The    High hill above Wye River with landscaping, superb views, and two historic buildings. Kymin Road, Monmouth, Gwent, Wales, NP25 3SE Attraction Type: Historic House Location: off A4136 1 m E Monmouth Website: Kymin, The Email: kymin@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01600 719 241 National Trust Location map OS SO528 125 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Lamphey Bishop's Palace    A ruined medieval retreat for the bishops of St David's. Mainly the work of Henry de Gower, Bishop of St David's from 1328 to 1347. Later Tudor additions. Lamphey, Pembroke, Dyfed, Wales Attraction Type: Historic House Location: just N Lamphey (A4139) on minor road Website: Lamphey Bishop's Palace Phone: 01646 672224 Cadw OS SN018 009 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Llancaiach Fawr Manor and Living History Museum    Voted Best Family Attraction in Wales, Llancaiach Fawr shows what life was like at the time of the English Civil War (1645). Visitors can dress in period costumes and try out authentic crafts. There is an ongoing program of events aimed at making this troubled time "come alive" for visitors. Nelson, Treharris, Glamorgan, Wales, CF46 6ER Attraction Type: Historic House Location: on B4254, 1 m N Nelson (A472) Website: Llancaiach Fawr Manor and Living History Museum Email: llancaiachfawr@caerphilly.gov.uk Phone: 01443 412 248 Fax: 01443 412 688 Location map OS ST114 967 Photo Credit: Wales Tourist Board Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Llanerchaeron    18th century John Nash villa, 19th century farm buildings, barns, walled gardens, parkland and lake. Ciliau Aeron, Aberaeron, Dyfed, Wales, SA48 8DG Attraction Type: Historic House Location: on A482, 2 ½ m SE Aberaeron Website: Llanerchaeron Email: llanerchaeron@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01545 570200 Fax: 01545 571759 National Trust Location map OS SN480 602 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Llangoed Hall    Several listed buildings. Sir Clough Williams-Ellis's first commission. Edwardian country house and garden, now run as a hotel. Llyswen, Brecon, Powys, Wales, LD3 0YP Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 2 m NW Llyswen, on A470 Website: Llangoed Hall Email: enquiries@llangoedhall.com Phone: 01874 754 525 Fax: 01874 754 545 Location map OS SO117 399 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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