- Heritage

Dolbelydr

A 16th century, Grade II* listed building, a fine example of a 16th century gentry house and has good claim to be the birthplace of the modern Welsh language. It was at Dolbelydr that Henry Salesbury wrote his Grammatica Britannica. Dolbelydr is cared for by The Landmark Trust, a building preservation charity who let it for holidays. Full details of Dolbelydr and 189 other historic and architecturally important buildings are featured in the Landmark Trust Handbook (£10 plus P&P refundable against a booking) and on the website…

Fferm

17th century farmhouse. Viewing is limited to 7 persons at any one time. Prior booking is recommended. No toilets or refreshments…

Gwydir Castle

Gwydir Castle is situated in the beautiful Conwy Valley and is set within a Grade I listed, 10 acre garden. Built by the illustrious Wynn family c1500, Gwydir is a fine example of a Tudor courtyard house, incorporating re-used medieval material from the dissolved Abbey of Maenan. Further additions date from c1600 and c1828. The important 1640s panelled Dining Room has now been reinstated, following its repatriation from the New York Metropolitan Museum…

Hafod

Picturesque landscape, one of the most significant in Britain located in a remote valley and improved by Col Thomas Johnes 1780-1816. Ten miles of restored walks featuring cascades, bridges and wonderful views in 500 acres of wood and parkland. The epitome of the Picturesque and Sublime. Georgian Group Award winner…

Hartsheath

18th and 19th century house set in parkland. Viewing is limited to 7 persons at any one time. Prior booking is recommended. No toilets or refreshments…

Iscoyd Park

A Grade II* red brick Georgian house in an idyllic 18th century parkland setting, very much a family home. After extensive refurbishment of the house and gardens we are now open for Weddings, parties, corporate events and conferences of all kinds. We can offer a wide range of B&B accommodation. All events…

Portmeirion

Built by Clough Williams-Ellis as an ‘unashamedly romantic’ village resort…

St Asaph Cathedral

The smallest ancient cathedral in Britain founded in 560AD. Memorial to Bishop William Morgan, translator of the Bible into Welsh. Wonderful stained glass windows, thought provoking sculpture ‘The Naked Christ’ on display. Venue for concerts and home of the annual North Wales International Music Festival…

National Botanic Garden Of Wales

Opened in 2000, the first botanic garden of the 21st century is already becoming an enduring icon for Wales. Extraordinarily beautiful in parts, it has as its centrepiece Lord Foster’s stunning Great Glasshouse which shelters a fantastic Mediterranean plant collection. From national nature reserve to Japanese Garden, there are nearly 600 acres of rolling Welsh countryside to explore…

Abercamlais

Splendid Grade I mansion dating from middle ages, altered extensively in early 18th century with 19th century additions, in extensive grounds beside the river Usk. Still in same family ownership and occupation since medieval times. Exceptional octagonal pigeon house, formerly a privy…