Cyfarthfa Castle Castles
Cyfarthfa Castle is the former home of the Crawshay family, historical ironmasters of Cyfarthfa Ironworks in Park, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Despite appearing superficially to be a fortified building it is a house built in the style of a large mansion. The castle stands in 158-acre (0.64 km2) of parkland. It was designed in 1824 by the architect Robert Lugar for William Crawshay II, and built at a cost of approximately £30,000 using locally quarried stone.
The entrance hall has a curiously Mock Tudor feel, planned to give the illusion of an ancient family home. The small shields around the frieze, the tall pillars around the windows, huge Gothic doors and the superb red and clear glass windows that fill the rear of the hall, all add to the imposing grandeur. The ceiling depicts the white rose of Yorkshire, the original home of the Crawshay family.
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AddressBrecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, CF47 8RE
Opening times1 Apr - 30 Sep 10am - 5pm / 1 Oct - 31 Mar Tue-Fri 10am - 6pm, Weekends 12am - 4pm
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Attraction typeCastles
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Studios At Glenthorne
Studios At Glenthorne is just 15 minutes walk from Merthyr Tydfil Railway Station. These family-run, self-catering studios are set in a Victorian townhouse. Each modern studio at Glenthorne has contemporary décor and bright finishes.
Tregenna Hotel
Situated at the foot of the Brecon Beacons and 30 minutes drive from Cardiff, Tregenna features free private parking and is just 4km from the Brecon Mountain railway line..
The Imperial Hotel
Located in Merthyr Tydfil just 3 miles from the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Imperial Hotel is a family-run property with a bar, free Wi-Fi in public areas and free parking on site. It is 5 minutes walk from Merthyr Tydfil Railway Station..
Castle Hotel
Set in the heart of Merthyr Tydfil, Castle Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi access throughout 30 minutes drive from the centre of Cardiff. The hotel features a 24-hour front desk, as well as an on-site bar and a restaurant..
Queen Bee & B
Queen Bee & B is located in Merthyr Tydfil, 1.7 km from Cyfarthfa Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Winchfawr Lodge
Set within Brecon Beacons National Park, the Winchfawr Lodge is 6 minutes drive from Merthyr Tydfil. It offers self-catering lodges with scenic views, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. The centre of Cardiff is 25 miles away.
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