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Stately Homes in Wales

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Call them stately homes, country houses, or simply historic houses, most of these historic places of residence recall a bygone age of wealth and splendour. In some cases the houses have been created from the ruins of medieval castles. In other cases the house has been built to look like a medieval castle.

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 Margam Castle
  

This is a partial ruin of a Tudor-Gothic fantasy castle-home built in 1835. Gables, turrets and towers are part of the architecture. There is an AV presentation on its history, an orangery, a park, formal gardens, an Iron Age hillfort, and a maze in Margam Park.
Margam, Glamorgan, Wales

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 1 m E A48/M4 junction
OS SS811 862

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 Newton House
  

Set in a large park, Newton House was built in 1660, and altered in 18th and 19th centuries.
Dinefwr Park, Llandeilo, Dyfed, Wales

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 1 m W Llandeilo (A40)
OS SN613 224

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 Paxtons Tower
  

Early 1800's banqueting hall on Middleton Estate, which also hosts the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Views over Tywi valley.
Llanarthne, Dyfed, Wales

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: off B4310
OS SN522 181

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 Penarth Fawr
  

Well-preserved example of Welsh gentry house built in the mid 15th century with 1700's renovations. It has a hall with a superb timber roof.
Chwilog, Pwllheli , Gwynedd, Wales, LL53 6PR

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 4 m E Pwllheli by A497 and minor road
Website: Penarth Fawr
Phone: 01766 810880
Cadw
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OS SH419 376

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 Pencerrig
  

The home of Thomas Jones, Welsh landscape painter of 18th century and member of one of the premier Welsh families. Now operated as a hotel. The grounds are landscaped.
Llandrindod Road, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales, LD2 3TF

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 2 m N Builth Wells, on A483
Website: Pencerrig
Email: info@pencerrig.co.uk
Phone: 01982 553226
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OS SO044 534

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 Penhow Castle
  

Penhow Castle, fully restored, was, at first, a medieval keep. Then a hall block was added in the 15th century, and later a Stuart manor home. There are a 13th century curtain wall and a 12th century keep tower and ramparts on view. Rooms on the audio tour include the Norman bedroom, a 15th century great hall, a minstrels' gallery, a Tudor moat room, a Charles II panelled dining room, an 18th century kitchen and a Victorian housekeeper's room.
Penhow, Newport, Gwent, Wales, NP26 3AD

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 6 m E Newport, on A48
Phone: 01633 400800
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OS ST421 909

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 Plas Berw
  

Early 17th century house, courtyard garden, ruins of 15th century house. Deer park.
Pentre Berw, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: on B4419, off A5
OS SH465 718

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 Plas Machynlleth
  

Interesting and important (listed building) Welsh gentry house with parkland on the edge of a small town. The house and garden were given to the town as a public park. The historical development of the site reflects that of the town.
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: in Machynlleth, A499/487
OS SH745 004

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 Plas Mawr
  

An Elizabethan townhouse, considered an architectural gem, is especially noted for its ornamental plasterwork and original furniture. AV tour.
High Street, Conwy, Gwynneth, Wales, LL32 8DE

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: Conwy, A55
Website: Plas Mawr
Phone: 01492 580167
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OS SH7811077590

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 Plas Newydd
  

The gardens surround one of the most popular country houses in Wales, the home of the Marquis of Anglesey. Lawns and open parkland are dotted with informal plantings of shrubs, and there is a formal Italianate rose garden by the house. A seasonal rhododenron garden is open in spring. Best viewed in: Spring.
Llanfairpwyll, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales, LL61 6DQ

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 2 m S Llanfairpwll, on A4080
Website: Plas Newydd
Email: plasnewydd@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01248 714795
Fax: 01248 713 673
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OS SH521 696

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 Plas Newydd, Llangollen
  

Woodland walk with Valle Crucis Abbey stone font, 19th century formal garden beds.
Hill Street, Llangollen, Clwyd, Wales

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: Llangollen, on A5
Website: Plas Newydd, Llangollen
Phone: 01978 861314
OS SJ221 417

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 Plas-yn-Rhiw
  

A small garden surrounding a (mostly) medieval manor. Flowering shrubs and trees, with rhododendrons, azaleas, and magnolias, are separated by formal hedges and grassed pathways. The original garden has been extended by the National Trust to include 150 acres of surrounding woodland, including a snowdrop wood overlooking the garden.
Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales, LL53 8AB

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 16 m S Pwllheli on Aberdaron road
Website: Plas-yn-Rhiw
Email: plasynrhiw@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01758 780219
Fax: 01758 780219
National Trust
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OS SH237282

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 Portmeirion
  

Portmeirion It is difficult to categorize Portmeiron - it is an experience! Clough Williams-Ellis created a fantasy village incorporating elements of Italian and Gothic design set in 85 acres of beautiful woodland gardens overlooking a harbour.
Portmeirion, Gwynedd, Wales, LL48 6ET

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: off A487
Email: info@portmeiron-village.com
Phone: 01766 770000
Fax: 01766 771331
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OS SH590 371

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