Castell Coch

Castell Coch is a pretty little medieval castle situated on a steep hill just outside Cardiff in the area of Tongwnlais. Still completely in-tact, Castell Coch is a lovely place to visit. The castle itself is very small and most people would not consider it to be a castle. Its main room plays host to some medieval furniture and paintings and there is a small room attached to that which is used as a chapel and people can get married there. It is so small that only 25 guests are allowed. The grounds around that castle make a very nice walk and it is also a lovely place to come by bike as it is on the Taff's Trail which is a public footpath and trail for ...  Read the complete review

Castell Coch is situated in the village of Tongwynlais, just outside Cardiff (About 10/15 mins). The Castle is situated on a wooded hillside overlooking the Taff River - and, less fortunately, the M4 Motorway (The M4 isn't very noticeable from the castle, but you can get a nice view of the castle peeking out of the trees from the road.) HISTORY The castle is very beautiful inside and out. It is like something from a fairytale. There is an element of make believe in the real history of the castle, as the castle as it currently stands is a Victorian Folly, and was only built in 1891. The site of the castle does have a longer history - The ...  Read the complete review

If ever you are driving along the M4 in Wales, head for junction 32 and stop off to visit this fabulous castle. For a picture have a look at http://www.castlewales.com/coch.html Whilst the exterior building is reminiscent of a story book fairy tale castle, with round turrets and conical roofs, it is the interior which is the most surprising. William Burgess decorated each room with incredible detail. One room has paintings within wooden panelling of the entire flower and fauna to be found in Britain. Children will be delighted with this attraction, everywhere you look are carvings of animals birds and insects. Fables and stories adorn ...  Read the complete review