Located five miles north of Cardiff Castle, Castell Coch, or the "Red Castle," was built to be its country companion. Built on the foundation of a 13th century castle, it was always intended more as a realisation of a romantic fantasy, than as a practical residence. The castle, which looks like something out of a fairytale, was the culmination of the combined efforts of the Marquess of Bute and William Burges.
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My favorite castle!! It's just like out of a fairytale. In fact, when I went to visit, a group of adults (yes, adults!), re-enacted parts of Harry Potter...
“Delightful and charming find”
Spent an hour and fifteen mins looking over this charming fairytale castle which has been well preserved. Delightful rooms furnished with furni...
“Fairytale wonderland”
This place is juuuust amazing! A fairytale castle and lovely scenery! It was fall when I was there and the trees were all different colours, to...
“A wonderful half day - or even a full day if you bring a picnic”
I am a native South Walian and have known Castell Coch, inside and out, from early childhood on. In fact, at the age of 9, I fell from the draw...
“loved the fairytale interior”
Driving up to the Castle was magical, we had a wonderful time wandering around the various rooms and trying to take in the minute details of th...
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