Llwynywermod
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Llwynywermod, also known as Llwynywormwood, is an estate owned by the Duchy of Cornwall
, in the Brecon Beacons National Park
in Wales
.
The 192 acre (0.77699712 km²) estate is near the village of Myddfai
, Llandovery
, Carmarthenshire
; the Duchy completed its purchase of the property in March 2007. The three-bedroom farmhouse was converted into a residence for Charles, Prince of Wales
, who is also the Duke of Cornwall
, by Craig Hamilton Architects using traditional building techniques. It was once the coach house to the now ruined 13-bedroom country house of the Griffies-Williams family that stood nearby.
Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, took up residence at the property in June 2008.
The courtyard range adjoining the main house is let as holiday accommodation when the Prince is not in residence.
The historian Mark Baker
has written a book detailing the history of the estate and restoration, entitled A Royal Home in Wales: Llwynywermod. It was originally commissioned by the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust
, who presented a special leather-bound copy to the Prince of Wales in February 2008.
Duchy of Cornwall
The Duchy of Cornwall is one of two royal duchies in England, the other being the Duchy of Lancaster. The eldest son of the reigning British monarch inherits the duchy and title of Duke of Cornwall at the time of his birth, or of his parent's succession to the throne. If the monarch has no son, the...
, in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Brecon Beacons
The Brecon Beacons is a mountain range in South Wales. In a narrow sense, the name refers to the range of popular peaks south of Brecon, including South Wales' highest mountain, Pen y Fan, and which together form the central section of the Brecon Beacons National Park...
in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
.
The 192 acre (0.77699712 km²) estate is near the village of Myddfai
Myddfai
Myddfai is a small village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is situated south of Llandovery in the Brecon Beacons, and has a population of 415.-Lady of the Lake Legend:...
, Llandovery
Llandovery
Llandovery is a market town in Carmarthenshire, Wales, lying on the River Tywi and the A40 road.The town is served by Llandovery railway station, where there is a park and ride to Llanelli and Shrewsbury via the Heart of Wales Line...
, Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire is a unitary authority in the south west of Wales and one of thirteen historic counties. It is the 3rd largest in Wales. Its three largest towns are Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford...
; the Duchy completed its purchase of the property in March 2007. The three-bedroom farmhouse was converted into a residence for Charles, Prince of Wales
Charles, Prince of Wales
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is the heir apparent and eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Since 1958 his major title has been His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. In Scotland he is additionally known as The Duke of Rothesay...
, who is also the Duke of Cornwall
Duke of Cornwall
The Duchy of Cornwall was the first duchy created in the peerage of England.The present Duke of Cornwall is The Prince of Wales, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, the reigning British monarch .-History:...
, by Craig Hamilton Architects using traditional building techniques. It was once the coach house to the now ruined 13-bedroom country house of the Griffies-Williams family that stood nearby.
Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, took up residence at the property in June 2008.
The courtyard range adjoining the main house is let as holiday accommodation when the Prince is not in residence.
The historian Mark Baker
Mark Baker (author)
Mark Baker is an author of several books on Welsh country houses and estates, his first book was published at the age of 14 in 1999 on the Rise and Fall of Gwrych Castle, Abergele by Gwasg Helygain, making him one of Britain's youngest published authors...
has written a book detailing the history of the estate and restoration, entitled A Royal Home in Wales: Llwynywermod. It was originally commissioned by the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust
Welsh Historic Gardens Trust
The Welsh Historic Gardens Trust, WHGT is a charitable trust concerned with the conservation and protection of gardens and parks in Wales.The objectives of the Trust are to:...
, who presented a special leather-bound copy to the Prince of Wales in February 2008.
Further reading
- Baker, Mark (2008). A Royal Home in Wales: Llwynywermod. Accent Press. ISBN 9781906373603.
External links
- Official LLwynywermod (North Range) Duchy of Cornwall property
- Official LLwynywermod (West Range) Duchy of Cornwall property
- BBC NEWS: "In pictures: Charles' Welsh home"
- Daily Telegraph: "Head to Wales to find a farm fit for a Prince"
- This Is London: "Pictured: Inside Charles and Camilla's new eco-friendly Welsh home"
- The Times: "After 37 years as Prince of Wales, Charles finally buys a home there"
- Myddfai Community Website: "LLWYNYWORMWOOD - New Royal Residence"
- BBC NEWS: "Royal History of Charles' Estate"
- Sunday Times: "The Windsors' Holiday Home in Wales"