During our Easter break in North Wales, we were invited to stay at Talhenbont Hall, a stunning 17th Century Elizabethan Manor House located in the heart of Snowdonia.
Nothing quite prepared us for what we were about to see, from the gates that gently swung open, allowing us into the 100 acre estate to the house coming into view for the first time.
From the moment we walked into the front door there was a “Wow” moment around every corner.
We were very lucky to be given a tour of the house and gardens by the owner, Alicia who is very proud of the house’s history.
Talhenbont Hall was built in 1607 and was used as a garrison for Cromwell’s soldiers during the Civil War. There is even a painting on the wall of a meeting between Cromwell and his men, depicting him by the actual fireplace in the main room.
There is so much to explore both inside and outside the house, with themed and lovingly manicured gardens, a duckery and ancient woodland just a short walk away.
The woodland has a small meandering river running through, which you can cross via bridges – perfect for a game of pooh sticks and we were lucky enough to visit just as the bluebells were coming into bloom.
Back inside the house, there are five bedrooms to choose from including the bridal suite which is dark wood panelled room complete with a huge four poster bed and a copper bath.
The kids were over the moon to have their own rooms, all of which have large double / king size beds, apart from the Cromwell Room which has two single beds.
There are also two bathrooms, one with a walk-in shower and the other with a walk-in shower and a roll top bath, plus an extra separate W.C.
Back downstairs, the manor house consists of the main lounge, complete with huge Chesterfield sofas and a piano, a large dining room, the court room, a study, an informal dining room with large AGA, kitchen plus another WC and basin and a huge laundry room.
Cooking on an AGA was definitely a learning curve for me, but following some sound advise we managed well. The kitchen itself was extremely well equipped with everything you needed to cook almost anything, probably because the family use it as their own home for a few months of the year.
Talhenbont Hall is the perfect place to stay if you want to get away from it all and I was disappointed that we had such a busy itinerary as I would have loved to explore more of the grounds, we did manage a soak and that gorgeous bath though!
The only downside is the lack of phone signal / wifi although there is a wifi router available in the office which is just about strong enough for light social media use.
We used the office room as the kids room, as they could watch their TV in here or plug the Nintendo Switch into the television.
Just outside the office is a tennis court if you fancy a knockabout.
Pricing for the Hall which sleeps 10 people starts from £1,309 for a 2 night stay (off peak), up to £3,077 for a 7 night stay in the summer holidays.
To book it is recommended contacting Paul and Alicia directly for the best pricing. Email enquiries@talhenbonthall.co.uk or phone 01766 810247.
If staying in the Hall is above your budget, there are also five holiday cottages on the site, each of which sleeps between 4 and 6 people and giving you access to the stunning grounds.
Talhenbont Hall is also licensed to host weddings, both indoors and out which start from £3,850. For more information about weddings please visit www.talhenbonthall.co.uk/
A massive thank you to Paul and Alicia for the fabulous welcome hamper and for letting us stay in their beautiful house, it was an experience we will treasure for years to come.
Disclaimer: We were guests at Talhenbont Hall for the purpose of a review. All thoughts and opinions are our own
Wow just wow! My favorite pieces would have to be the massive soaked tub and the life size checkers or chess board! I also can’t imagine trying to cook like that! Was there a pool on property?
That bath looks amazing! Well the whole place does really and it really feels like you had an lovely experience here at Talhenbont Hall. It sounds like a place with a lot of history and character, which we would very much enjoy too
Oh gosh, what a lovely place to stay. The bedrooms look beautiful and that bath is just wow. The grounds are so lovely as well. We live in South Wales but have never been to North Wales. Maybe one day soon we will
What a gorgeous place to stay! Snowdonia is so beautiful and I’d love to spend a night or 2 here. Your bedroom was wonderful too.
What a beautiful place to stay at, I am loving the decor plus the history of this house. I would love to stay here one day.
This looks like a castle and just so gorgeous! I;ve never had the opportunity stay in a castle-like building and this one looks like a dream come true.
wow that bath is enough to get me to want to go there! how beautiful is this!
This looks like an amazing place to stay and its lovely to find more places that can accommodate the larger family!
The children would adore staying somewhere like this.
Wow. What an absolutely stunning place to stay. It’s somewhere I’d love to stay myself.
The house looks so beautiful. I would love to have a soak in that bath!!!
How amazing does this little place look? It’s looks so grand. And that bath looks amazing I would love one of those in my house. The bedroom also looks pretty spacious.
It certainly does look very “Wow” amazing! Those rooms are incredible and the whole place looks just picture perfect and stunning with plenty to do.
What a beautiful place – and I know where it is as I used to live within a few miles! I do love those bath tubs … I’d spend my whole weekend soaking in one if I stayed there!
What a stunning place, the house is so huge and the decorations look splendid and some are like an antique. I love the auto gates that open for your car when you entering. It looks like a palace to me.
What a beautiful looking location! I just want to sink in to one of those bathtubs. And look at that epic welcome hamper!!
WOW what an amazing place. :O It is like a muggle version of hogwarts lol
Look at that magnificent view and beautiful ambiance of that place. It must be a really fantastic experience to visit Talhenbont Hall with your family. Thanks for sharing us the glimpse of this lovely Manor House.
What an absolutely stunning place to stay! I’d love to relax and soak in the bath tub!
What a gorgeous place! The house is stunning and the backyard is just beautiful. Will have to look into this.
What a beautiful building, a I love a place with a rich history.
We’d love to visit Snowdonia one day and this manor house looks amazing! I love the baths and the bedrooms and the grounds to roam around!
I love old houses like this one. You are very lucky to be invited to stay in a classic manor house. The closest I ever came to this was home swapping into a 17th century stone row house in an old quarter in Costa Brava. Your manor house stay is quite a bit more luxurious.
This sounds so amazing! That four poster bed and free standing bath tub- what a great room. I have added this to my list of places to see
This sounds right up my street and the bath tub would be a dream!
What a wonderful place to stay. Smart move on soaking in the tub. I was just thinking we don’t use the bath much around here, we’re always too busy!
I love manor hotels and country houses, although I’ll be honest our children are not at manor hotel compatible age yet.
Oh wow what an absolutely gorgeous place to stay, this building is so beautiful and the grounds – this is exactly the kind of “simple back to nature and away from screens” break for a family that I love
Laura x
Oh My Gosh, that looks absolutely amazing, and that bath in the master bedroom is to die for. It’s so huge – I love it
Wow. What a place. That would an amazing location for a big family break.
Wow, what a darling manor! Looks like something from a fairytale or movie! Would be such a lovely place for a wedding!