Llanerchaeron -
National Trust House near Aberaeron
Llanerchaeron is a small 18th
century Welsh gentry estate which has survived virtually unaltered. The
house was built by John Nash in 1795 for Major William Lewis to replace
an earlier house - originally the home of the Parry family since at
least 1634.
Now consisting of the
main house, servant's
quarters, stables, farm buildings and walled garden, Llanerchaeron is a
traditional rural estate that was bequeathed to the National Trust in
1989 by Mr J. P. Ponsonby Lewes, last of the ten generations of the
family to have lived here.
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On the farm at Llanerchaeron |
In the Hot house |
Cawl and Bread Pudding in the Cafe |
Nash had been made bankrupt at the age
of 31, however after designing Llanerchaeron and a number of other Welsh
estate houses, he went on to grander things, designing the Brighton
Pavilion and Buckingham Palace.
In the house can be seen the collection
of antiques donated to the National Trust by Miss P. M. Ward. as well as
memorabilia from the Lewis family.
The House and servant
quarters were opened to visitors for the first time in June 2002
following extensive restoration. There are also extensive gardens also open
to the public. The cafe serves home made food and their bread pudding is
renowned.
- Designed and built by John Nash
- Many unaltered features including service courtyard
with dairy, laundry, brewery and salting house
- Working organic farm and two restored walled gardens
- Set in the beautiful Aeron valley with extensive estate
and parkland walks
- Extensive events programme
- Admission prices -
click here for National Trust website
Contact details
01545 570200
01545 573024
Fax: 01545 571759
Email: llanerchaeron@nationaltrust.org.uk
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