Faenol Fawr, Tudor country house hotel in Bodelwyddan, Wales.
Description
Faenol Fawr is an Elizabethan country house in Bodelwyddan, Wales, recognizable by its H-shaped layout with crow-stepped gables. The interior preserves original Tudor fireplaces and staircases that reflect the building's 16th-century character.
History
The house was built in 1595 by John Lloyd, registrar of St Asaph during Queen Elizabeth I's reign. Major renovations around 1725 gave it the appearance it holds today.
Culture
The building's name comes from Welsh, where Faenol means Manor and Fawr means big. This linguistic connection to local heritage is immediately visible in how the place is identified and spoken about.
Practical
The hotel offers rooms in the main building and self-catering cottages on the grounds. Visitors should plan visits in advance and check accessibility features to match their needs.
Did you know?
A fire in 1980 prompted extensive restoration that transformed this private residence into a hotel. This change of use saved the historic structure from decline and gave it new purpose.
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