Photo: Glyn Cywarch by Moses Griffith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Glyn Cywarch is a Grade II* listed historic house in Gwynedd, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Glyn Cywarch
Glyn Cywarch was built in 1616 and stands near Talsarnau in Gwynedd, set within the Snowdonia landscape.
The house blends Welsh regional building traditions with Renaissance-influenced detailing, giving its interiors a distinctly rich character.
Its gatehouse is particularly imposing, framing the approach to the hall.
A major restoration programme has uncovered and conserved original panelling and plasterwork.
In 2024, the house received the Historic Houses Restoration Award in recognition of work judged to be of national importance.
Historic Houses members can visit free of charge with a valid membership card.
History of Glyn Cywarch
The house was built in 1616, with building work continuing over subsequent centuries as the family's fortunes and tastes evolved. A major restoration programme has uncovered and conserved original panelling and plasterwork that had lain hidden for generations. In 2024, Glyn Cywarch received the Historic Houses Restoration Award in recognition of a restoration judged to be of national importance.
Architecture of Glyn Cywarch
The house blends Welsh regional building traditions with Renaissance-influenced detailing, a combination that gives its interiors an unusually rich character for a house of this scale. The gatehouse is imposing in its own right, framing the approach to the hall.
Worth knowing
In 2024, Glyn Cywarch received the Historic Houses Restoration Award, given in recognition of a restoration judged to be of national importance.
Gardens & grounds at Glyn Cywarch
The grounds mix formal touches with looser planting, taking in sweeping lawns and mature trees that set the house within its wider Snowdonia setting.
Plan your visit to Glyn Cywarch
Nearest station: Tygwyn Rail Station (0.6 miles)
Places to visit near Glyn Cywarch
Harlech Castle
View Harlech Castle on heritage mapCriccieth Castle
View Criccieth Castle on heritage mapDyffryn Ardudwy Chambered Tomb
View Dyffryn Ardudwy Chambered Tomb on heritage mapDolmelynllyn Estate
View Dolmelynllyn Estate on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Glyn Cywarch there are 2 historic properties, including 1 castle and 1 historic house, across Cadw and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of Glyn Cywarch there are 5 historic properties, including 2 historic buildings and 2 castles, across Cadw, Historic Houses and National Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Glyn Cywarch there are 18 historic properties, including 9 historic buildings, 5 castles and 2 historic houses, across Cadw, National Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Facts
A Welsh gentry house with a commanding gatehouse, restored to reveal its original character and recognised nationally for the quality of that work.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Gwynedd, Wales
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