The Llanfendigaid Estate has been owned by the Nanney-Wynn family and their forebears since the earliest records began in AD 1241. An estate map from 1780 shows that the original estate stretched along the Welsh coast from Harlech in the north to Aberystwyth in the south. However, since the collapse of many of the great British estates in the 1920s, Llanfendigaid Estate has gradually reduced in size to around 300 acres in the Snowdonia National Park on one of the most attractive stretches of the Welsh coastline.
The current owner, William Nanney-Wynn Garton-Jones, now operates the main Estate house and the surrounding cottages as a top quality catered and self-catering holiday establishment, complete with 28' x 12' indoor heated swimming pool together with private access to one of the more secluded beaches in the area. In addition he has collected together artifacts and paintings owned by the family over several centuries to help give guests a truly memorable Welsh holiday experience.
Built and occupied by the Nanney-Wynn family for over eight centuries, Llanfendigaid (which translates as "Parish of the Blessed") occupies a superb position half a mile from the sea in the southern end of Snowdonia National Park near the famous mountain Cader Idris.
This magnificent and very comfortable family home is set in an acre of lovely wooded gardens. It is surrounded by a further three acres of shared grounds and the owner's extensive 300 acres of farmland with magnificent views of beautiful scenery - and there is private access to a sand and shingle beach only 15 minutes walk away and shared use (with Ty-fendigaid) of a 24' x 12' indoor heated swimming pool. It was originally built in the 13th century, the house was renovated to its present design in 1746.
The interior has been more recently improved whilst retaining its character; it boasts panelled walls, antiques, fine family portraits and a number of interesting items collected during travels around the world over the last 200 years. The history of the house and family is documented for visitors to read. Excellent opportunities abound nearby for walking, bird watching, climbing and cycling (mountain bikes are available for hire). Nearby Tywyn (5 miles) has a swimming pool, a sand and shingle beach and is the terminal of the Talyllyn Railway, one of the famous "Little Trains of Wales". Aberdyfi (7 miles) has a first rate golf course and 5 miles of golden sand and dunes and pony trekking is available in nearby Arthog.
Electricity, partial oil central heating and Aga cooker (oil charged by actual usage according to flowmeter reading), 2 wood burning stoves, electric heaters, ample parking, 2 colour TVs, Video, DVD, Sky Digital TV, Stereo, payphone (01654 710501), Auto washing machine/dryer, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge and freezer, garden with furniture & barbecue, croquet lawn, use of owner's 300 acres of farmland, half size billiard table, wheelchair access, duvets with linen, towels for overseas visitors only. Electricity charged by meter reading according to actual usage. Sorry - no pets.
Bedroom layout:
Ground floor: 1 smallish single (suitable for the elderly or disabled
First floor: 3 doubles & 2 singles (all good sized)
Second floor: 1 double, 2 twins and a small single.
Aberdovey (7 miles) is home to the famous Aberdovey Golf Club of which my Great Great Grandfather was a founding member. Now over 100 years old, it is one of the best links courses in the UK and no golfer ever tires of playing there. Aberdovey beach is spectacular - 5 miles of golden sand and dunes.
Aberdovey is also home to the Yacht Club where many sailors learn the art of handling boats in tidal water.
Inland from Aberdovey is Machynlleth, home of the Owain Glyndwr's first Welsh Parliament and today home to the fascinating Centre for Alternative Technology which is well worth a visit.
Wales is famous for its castles, both English and Welsh. It has, I believe, more castles per square mile than any other country in the world. The English castles were built mostly by Edward I as his "Ring of Stone" to subdue the troublesome.
Two of these castles are close. The closest is Castell-y-Bere only five miles from the house, but this was knocked down by Edward I and little remains. The castle pictured opposite is Harlech Castle and although further away is in much better shape and was garrisoned as recently as the English Civil War.
These castles represent the pinnacle of Medieval castle building and were built at huge expense by craftsmen from all over Europe in the 13th Century. You can see more castles here.
Wales is also rightly famous for its "Great Little Trains" of which two are within easy reach of the house: the Talyllyn Railway and the Fairbourne Railway.
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