Bodrhyddan Hall

Rhuddlan, LL18 5SB.

BODRHYDDAN HALL. The home of Lord Langford and his family, Bodrhyddan is basically a 17th century house with 19th century additions by the famous architect, William Eden Nesfield, although traces of an earlier building exist. The house has been in the hands of the same family since it was built over 500 years ago. There are notable pieces of armour, pictures, period furniture, a 3,000 year old mummy, a formal parterre, a woodland garden and attractive picnic areas. Bodrhyddan is a Grade I listing, making it one of few in Wales to remain in private hands and is available for weddings and corporate hospitality.

There has been a house on the site for at least 700 years. The first dwelling was probably of timber or 'wattle and daub'. No trace of it remains but there still exists substantial parts of its successor, a grey stone building which was built during the 15th century.

The house originally faced south, with a fairly short front drive to the road. All this was changed in the 19th century: a new main entrance was made facing west with a mile long drive to Rhuddlan, while the old front door was moved to its present position as the garden entrance. The new west front was designed in the style of the Queen Anne revival and at the same time the house was enlarged to its present size.