Llwynywermod

Llwynywermod (Welsh: Llwynywermwd), also known as Llwynywormwood, is an estate owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, just outside the Brecon Beacons National Park in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The 192-acre (0.78 km2) estate is near the village of Myddfai, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire.

History

William Williams, a relative of Anne Boleyn, was the owner in the 13th or 14th Centuries. In 1815, George Griffies-Williams was created a baronet, and Llwynywermod became the seat of the Griffies-Williams baronets,[1] a line which came to an end in 1877.

In November 2006, Llwynywermod was purchased by the Duchy of Cornwall as a residence for the Duke in Wales.[2][1] The Duchy completed its purchase of the property in April 2007.[2] Prince Charles, who is also the Duke of Cornwall, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, took up residence at the property in summer 2008.[1]

Buildings

The three-bedroom farmhouse was converted into a residence for Charles, Prince of Wales, by Craig Hamilton Architects[3] using traditional building techniques.[4] It was once the coach house to the now ruined 13-bedroom country house of the Griffies-Williams family that stood nearby. The courtyard range adjoining the main house is let as holiday accommodation when the Prince is not in residence.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Royal history of Charles' estate". BBC. 9 November 2008. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  2. "Llwynywermod". Clarence House. Missing or empty |url= (help)
  3. Craig Hamilton Architects: Llwynywermod
  4. "The Prince of Wales visits Llwynywermod near Myddfai"
  5. Premier Cottages

Further reading
  • Baker, Mark (2008). A Royal Home in Wales: Llwynywermod. Accent Press. ISBN 978-1-906373-60-3.

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