So this was the end of our fantastic break away in South Wales, we’d seen Linda’s daughter, stayed in a superb little cottage (definitely return there), done 4 fabulous walks and we wanted one more day out before heading back down the M5. The sun was out again (it always shines on the righteous!) and we fancied somewhere on route home. Tredegar House is perfect for this, near to the M4 and some of our way home, we had also thought of Tyntesfield, but that will be saved for next time. We turned up a little early as the house didn’t open until 11am, but not to worry, the grounds are a fine way to spend an hour, so we headed off on a loop around before then heading in. The house itself is 17th century, red brick and was owned by the Morgan family who also owned lots of Monmothshire, Glamorgan and the Brecons. Its a lovely stop off but before long we were crossing the Severn bridge and heading back to Plymouth. Plans are afoot for next year already, although I can’t expect the same weather but you never know.
The red brick, 17th century, Tredegar HouseAt this stage it wasn’t open, so we headed off for a walk around the grounds first. The house is here at the far end with the stables to the right, we will come in through the stables later.At the far end looking back to the house Eurasian Coot apparentlyAnd the large pond he was swimming on, there was an old boat house at the far end and the Morgam family would have used the pond to take boats out on
I always see Brimstone butterflies each year, but rarely manage to get a photo of one. I was a bit lucky to get this one with my phone and a zoom in
Tulips, the garden looked lovely and for the end of March it was looking very spring like. To be honest since we got back the weather hasn’t really got going, the temperatures are still not great down here, but at this point we were enjoying the colours.The house was now open, so we headed in through the garden and stablesThe ornate gate and Tredegar House entranceThe Gilt Room, an entertaining space for the family, with this fantastic ceilingThe entrance hall area, we also walked through areas of carved wood, called the Brown Room, bedrooms and kitchens.This is the oldest part of the house, I’ve taken the photo through a window so I’m glad its come out ok, but you can see the narrowed windows, typical of the 1600s. So that was that and it was a quick snack in the car before heading back home. Looking forward to coming back again and exploring more of the Brecons next year, no doubt Andy will take us somewhere new as there are plenty of places still to see.
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