Stately Homes in Wales

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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 Location map OS SH419 376 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 Location map OS SO044 534 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 Location map OS ST421 909 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Plas Mawr    An Elizabethan townhouse, considered an architectural gem, is especially noted for its ornamental plasterwork and original furniture. AV tour. High Street, Conwy, Dyfed, Wales, LL32 8EF Attraction Type: Historic House Location: Conwy, A55 Website: Plas Mawr Phone: 01492 580167 Cadw Location map OS SH781 776 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 National Trust Location map OS SH521 696 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 Location map OS SH237282 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 Location map OS SH590 371 Photo Credit: Barbara Ballard Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

HISTORIC HOUSES IN WALES
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