Nanteos, Grade I listed country house hotel in Llanfarian, Wales
Description
Nanteos is a stately home featuring English Palladian architecture built in the 18th century in the Welsh village of Llanfarian. The three-story building displays a symmetrical south elevation with seven bays, fourteen baroque-style windows, and sandstone details, surrounded by parkland that includes outbuildings such as stables and a circular dovecote.
History
The house was built between 1739 and 1757 for the Powell family and incorporated materials from an earlier structure documented as far back as 1666. This continuous development shows how the site evolved across multiple generations.
Culture
The estate holds a medieval bowl known as the Nanteos Cup, which local tradition associated with supernatural healing powers. Visitors can sense the significance of this object to the community as it forms a central part of the place's identity.
Practical
Your visit can focus on exploring the mansion and surrounding parkland, accessed through a western lodge entrance. Visitors should allow time to discover the various outbuildings and the expansive grounds.
Did you know?
The name Nanteos comes from Welsh words meaning brook and nightingale, reflecting the natural setting of the mansion. This etymological connection to nature shows how deeply the place is rooted in its local landscape.
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