Llwynywermod
Llwynywermod, (Welsh: Llwynywermwd) is an estate owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, just outside the Brecon Beacons National Park in Carmarthenshire. The estate covers 192 acres near the village of Myddfai, by Llandovery.
The King rented the estate from the Duchy as Cornwall until June 2023: it had been his residence in the Principality as Prince of Wales since acquiring it in 2006.
The wood beside the estate is known as Llwynywormwood
History
William Williams, a relative to Anne Boleyn, was the original owner back in the 13th or 14th Centuries. At some time, the Griffies-Williams took on the title of a baronetcy in the early 18th century being close to the royal family.[1]
In November 2006 Llwynywermod was purchased by the Duchy of Cornwall as a residence for the Prince of Wales.[2][1] The Duchy completed its purchase of the property in April 2007.[2] Prince Charles 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
- Highgrove House, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, the King's family residence
- Clarence House, the King's London residence; formerly his official residence as Prince of Wales
- Birkhall, the King's house in Aberdeenshire
Outside links
- Location map: 51°58’9"N, 3°47’29"W
- 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"
- BBC NEWS: "Royal History of Charles' Estate"
- Sunday Times: "The Windsors' Holiday Home in Wales"
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Royal history of Charles' estate". BBC. 9 November 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_west/7716227.stm. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Llwynywermod (Household of the Prince of Wales)
- ↑ Craig Hamilton Architects: Llwynywermod
- ↑ "The Prince of Wales visits Llwynywermod near Myddfai"
- ↑ Premier Cottages
- Baker, Mark (2008). A Royal Home in Wales: Llwynywermod. Accent Press. ISBN 978-1-906373-60-3