Chateau Rhianfa






Rhianfa from an engraving c.1820




Chateau Rhianfa


Chateau Rhianfa is a Grade II*-listed former stately home which has since been converted into a luxury hotel.




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 Architectural style


  • 3 Refurbishment


  • 4 Awards


  • 5 External links


  • 6 References





History


Located in Beaumaris on the Island of Anglesey, the estate on which Chateau Rhianfa sits was originally given to Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet of Bodelwyddan in 1828 by his parents.


Construction work began on the House of Rhianfa (also known as Plas Rhianfa) in Spring 1849 by Sir John William, 2nd Baronet of Bodelwyddan. Originally the house was intended to provide a residence for William's wife and daughters in the event of his house. The house was completed two years later in 1851.


The house remained in the possession of the Williams family until 1957 when it was sold and converted into a number of apartments. Most of the land surrounding the house was also sold, leaving just three acres attached to the estate.


The house itself is now a Grade II*-listed property.



Architectural style


The Williams family had travelled extensively in the Loire region of France and drew inspiration for their home from the chateaux they observed there. Lady Sarah Williams was said to be particularly fond of the architectural style popularised by King Francois I.


Chateau Rhianfa architecture draws heavily from the castles located at Blois, Chambord, Amboise, Chenonceau and Chaumont.



Refurbishment


Formerly known as Plas Rhianfa, Chateau Rhianfa is now owned by Rhianfa Ltd and operated under the Interesting Hotels brand. The house was purchased in March 2011 and has undergone a multi million pound refurbishment.[1]


With refurbishment work completed, Chateau Rhianfa has reopened as a 16 bedroom hotel. Three cottages within the estate have also been converted into luxury guest houses.



Awards


Chateau Rhianfa has been awarded a 5 star guest accommodation grading from Visit Wales[2] and also a Visit Wales Gold Award.[3]
Chateau Rhianfa was also winner of the 2012 Quality Regeneration Tourism Award from the Anglesey Tourism Awards.[4]



External links



  • Official website

  • Template:Interesting Hotels website



References





  1. ^ Amazing Retreats in £8.85m events investment – Event Magazine


  2. ^ Anglesey EDU newsletter – August 2012


  3. ^ North Wales Tourism Board Archived August 13, 2014, at the Wayback Machine.


  4. ^ 2012 Anglesey Tourism Awards list of winners









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