DiCamillo Companion
Wales

Craig-y-Nos Castle (Bryn Melin)

  • House & Family History: Craig-y-Nos was the home of Adelina Patti, the famous opera singer, who, at the turn of the 20th century, was one of the world's most famous and highest paid entertainers. Patti entertained royalty and heads of state at Craig-y-Nos.

  • Architect: Thomas Henry Wyatt

    Date: 1841-43
    Designed: House for Rhys Davies-Powell

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  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "Doctor Who" (2006 - TV series, episode 2.2 "Tooth and Claw," as Sir Robert MacLeish's Torchwood House; as the house front and courtyard; the observatory on top was digitally added). "Most Haunted" (2004 - TV documentary, episode 4.2, no.40). "Most Haunted Extra" (2004 - TV documentary, from episode 4.2, no.40).
  • Past Seat / Home of: Rhys Davies-Powell, 19th century. Adelina Patti, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Corporation

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel

    Ownership Details: Today Craig Y Nos Castle Hotel

  • House Open to Public: By Appointment

    Phone: 01639-730-725

    Fax: 01639-731-077

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.craigynoscastle.com

    Historic Houses Member: No