Standing prominent amongst
dense woodland on the steep hillside high above Tongwynlais village, the fairy tale
Castle Coch castle can be found.
Castle Coch
translates to English as “Red Castle”, and it’s definitely shown in the red
wooden features. It’s somewhat of a mix match towers, with hidden doors, tiny steep stair
cases, beautiful stained class windows and elaborate walls and ceilings.
courtyard
Spectacular views
across the countryside from the top windows
Ornate
ceilings
Colourful
tiles…look hard and see owl faces?!
Dressing table
The tea rooms were
unfortunately closed but there was a little shop, free parking and toilets. Be
prepared for lots of narrow steep steps!. £5.50 for an adult to go inside, which
included an electronic guide (May 2014).
For my first visit to a South Wales Castle (and I'm not big on them in general), the 19th Century Gothic castle was a good place to wile a few hours away....
Beautiful woodland with a dense Wild Garlic carpet surround the castle on the steep slopes. Some boards showing walks around the woodland would be a great addition.
For my first visit to a South Wales Castle (and I'm not big on them in general), the 19th Century Gothic castle was a good place to wile a few hours away....
Beautiful woodland with a dense Wild Garlic carpet surround the castle on the steep slopes. Some boards showing walks around the woodland would be a great addition.
