HISTORY:

A truly impressive building dating from 1632, Llangoed Hall formerly known as Llangoed Castle, strikes an imposing picture in the Wye Valley near the village of Llyswen, in Mid Wales. Set within 17 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, it is the ‘home from home' that you would expect from your ‘best friend's Country House'.

The Hall, originally known as Llangoed Castle, was donated to the church in 560 by Prince Iddon in expiation of his sins, and may have been the legendary White Palace, home of the first Welsh parliament. A mansion existed from 1632. It was in the possession of the Macnamara family for two generations until 1847, having been won in a game of cards. In 1912 Clough Williams-Ellis re-designed it as a country house, retaining the surviving Jacobean porch as part of the south wing. Sir Bernard Ashley bought Llangoed Hall in 1987 and opened it as a hotel in 1990.

The house has a number of curiosities, and is rumored by local folklore to have a ghost named Arginald, a boy who committed suicide in the 1940s. Mention of Arginald is forbidden by staff when talking with hotel guests. A family cemetery nearby contains the grave of a horse.

Though the oldest part of the building dates back to 1632. Original features include the Jacobean chimneys and the oak door that leads from the library to the South porch.
However, as it stands today most of the building owes its heritage to Edwardian architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, who finished rebuilding it in 1919. The carved timber staircase and 95 foot long pillared gallery are examples of unusual daring on his part.
 

HAUNTINGS:

This young man, reported in the kitchen and library areas of the hotel, was killed in a hunting accident during his stay here.