Sunday 20 December 2009

Abbey-Cwm-Hir Hall Powys




The Hall at Abbey-Cwm-Hir near Llandrindod Wells Powys is Grade 11* listed and is one of Wales` finest examples of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture.
The Hall is open to the public all year round and visitors are treated to a guided tour of all the rooms by the owners.From November until early January each room is decorated with elaborate Christmas decorations.Paul & Victoria Humpherston bought the hall in 1997 and have spent 9yrs restoring it to a building of gothic splendour: boasting stunning interiors & fascinating collections.They have also restored 12 acres of Victorian gardens set above the ruins of the 12th C 'Abbey of the long valley'. The hall has appeared on several t.v documentaries on historic houses & lifestyles. Their achievements have been featured on BBC 'Discovering Welsh houses', 'My Secret Wales', 'Wales Today', 'How the other half lives' & 'Great Welsh Roads'.
A visit not to be missed.

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