A guide to stately homes and other historic houses in Wales, highlighting attractions, history, and visitor information.
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Historic Houses of Wales Gazetteer A guide to stately homes and other historic houses in Wales, highlighting attractions, history, and visitor information. |
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 Historic Houses in Wales
Abbey Cwm Hir Hall
Abbey Cwm Hir, Powys, Wales, LD1 6PH Grade II* listed Victorian Gothic Revival mansion overlooking the ruins of the 12th century Cisterian Abbey (and incorporating carved stones from it). Each of the 52 rooms is open to owner-led tours and is carefully conceived to make a separate style statement. Eclectic collections ranging from clocks and phonographs to signs and packaging. Set in 12 acres of landscaped grounds incorporating walled garden, lake and waterfall, deciduous woodland, courtyards and terraces. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Abbey Cwm Hir Hall Email: info@abbeycwmhir.com Phone: 01597 851 727 Location map OS Grid SO054711 Heritage Rating:  ?
Aberconwy House
Castle Street, Conwy, Gwynedd, Wales, LL32 8AY This medieval merchant's house features an exhibition on life in Conwy from Roman times to the present. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Aberconwy House Email: aberconwyhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01492 592 246 Fax: 01492 564 818 National Trust Location map OS Grid SH782 776 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Heritage Rating: ?
Aberdeunant
Llansadwrn, Llandeilo, Dyfed, Wales, SA19 6DL A traditional Carmarthenshire farmhouse in unspoiled setting. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: on minor roads off A40, 8 m N Llandeilo Website: Aberdeunant Email: aberdeunant@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01558 650 177 Fax: 01558 650 177 National Trust Location map OS Grid SN671 308 Heritage Rating: ?
Bodelwyddan Castle
Bodelwyddan, Rhyl, Clwyd, Wales, LL18 5YA Bodelwyddan Castle may look medieval but it's a fake, a 19th century mock castle complete with turrets and battlements, built on and around an earlier original house. The architect responsible for the castle, Joseph Hansom, invented the Hansom cab that bears his name. The National Portrait Gallery has a collection of 19th century paintings displayed here. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Bodelwyddan Castle Email: enquiries@bodelwyddan-castle.co.uk Phone: 01745 584060 Fax: 01745 584563 Location map OS Grid SH999748 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Heritage Rating: ?
Bodrhyddan
Rhuddlan, Clwyd, Wales, LL18 5SB A 17th century red brick house on much older foundations, Bodrhyddan is the home of Lord Langford, whose family have inhabited Bodrhyddan for over 500 years. There has been a house here since the 14th century, but the present building is largely 17th century with Victoria additions. On display is period furniture, armour, and an unusual 3000 year old mummy! MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 1 m W Rhuddlan, on A5151 Website: Bodrhyddan Email: bodrhyddan@hotmail.com Phone: 01745 590414 Location map OS Grid SJ045786 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Heritage Rating: ?
Bryn Bras Castle
Llanrug, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales, LL55 4RE Mock castle with 1800's garden, woodland, water garden, rock garden, lawn. Offering accommodations. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: off A4086 Website: Bryn Bras Castle Email: holidays@brynbrascastle.co.uk Phone: 01286 870210 Fax: 01286 870210 Location map OS Grid SH543625 Photo Credit: Eric Jones, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence Heritage Rating:  ?
Brynbella
Tremeirchion, Clwyd, Wales Late 18th century park and garden, listed house, attractive views. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: on B5429 Location map OS Grid SJ081 725 Photo Credit: Eirian Evans, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence Heritage Rating: ?
Bryngywn
Llanfyllin, Powys, Wales, SY22 5LJ 18th century house and parkland with formal garden and lake. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: off A490, 2 m E Llanfyllin Website: Bryngywn Email: enquiries@bryngwyn.com Location map OS Grid SJ177 182 Heritage Rating: ?
Carswell Medieval House
St Florence, Dyfed, Wales Two-storey later medieval house with a barrel-vaulted basement. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: off B4318, 3 m W Tenby; 1 m E St Florence Website: Carswell Medieval House Cadw Location map OS Grid SN098 010 Heritage Rating: ?
Cefn Bryntalch
Llandyssil, Powys, Wales Important Queen Anne revival house (listed building is home of composer Peter Warlock) and garden by Bodley or Webb. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 4 m W Montgomery on B4386 Location map OS Grid SO177 964 Photo Credit: ceridwen, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence Heritage Rating: ?
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