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Mansions and Manors
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Wales
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Gwydir
Castle - Llanrwst, Gwynedd - 2 miles north of Betws-y-Coed
Gwydir Castle is a Grade I listed, early Tudor courtyard house,
set in ten acres of important historic gardens and located in
the enchanting foothills of Snowdonia. The castle is primarily
a family home although guests are warmly welcomed to share in
the tranquil and timeless atmosphere. Former notable guests include
King Charles I, Lord Leicester, King George V, and Queen Mary.
The castle is within pleasant walking distance of the town of
Llanrwst, with convenient rail and bus connections. Medieval Conwy
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Maesmor
Hall - Maerdy, Corwen, Clwyd - 12 miles west of Llangollen
Maesmor Hall is a Grade II listed property on a site dating from
the thirteenth century and is surrounded by its own parkland with
a tributary of the River Dee running to the rear of the house.
The Hall underwent alterations and refinements in the 1800's and
1920's and now has an indoor swimming pool complex with sauna,
shower and changing rooms and the grounds include a croquet lawn
and hard tennis court. It is ideally situated for visiting Chester
and North Wales with Snowdonia on the doorstep and Betws-y-Coed
close by. Children welcome.
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Plas
Alltyferin - Pontargothi, Nantgaredig, Carmarthenshire - 8
miles east of Carmarthen.
This Georgian (c 1780) Country House is set in its own 260 acre
farm and woodland with sweeping views across its own historic
motte and bailey castle to unspoilt countryside and the Towy Valley
beyond. At Alltyferin itself there are lovely walks around the
estate, either up to our trig point or along the River Cothi which
runs through the property, or in the woodlands. This property
offers two twin bedded guest rooms facing the view, one with shower
and en-suite facilities, the other with private bathroom right
next door. There is a downstairs sitting room where guests may
watch tv and read, and a panelled dining room where a full cooked
breakfast is served. We don't provide evening meals, but there
is a choice of five excellent pubs and a restaurant within a couple
of miles.
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