a fairytale stay

Thought to be one of the oldest homes in Wales (dating back to the 12th Century), Grade 1 listed Plas Llanmihangel was once owned by a Norman knight. Formerly the courthouse of the Vale of Glamorgan, this castellated manor house is rich with historical features, including a watch tower (perfect for stargazing), original barricaded door, priest holes, and an old dungeon entrance (now a fabulous games room).

Nestled deep in the Vale of Glamorgan’s rolling countryside, and a few short miles from its Heritage Coast, Llanmihangel is idyllic in its proximity to the very best of the local area. With panoramic views of the local countryside from the Tower, its the perfect place to plan your adventure! If you’re not keen on venturing far, the Plas is set within around 14 acres of grounds including a magical ancient Yew Tree wood.

Complete with a full suit of armour, four poster beds, enormous hearths and a medieval wood panelled Great Hall - Plas Llanmihangel has been lovingly restored to its former glory. Modernised with sympathetic touches and contemporary luxuries like a wood fired hot tub, the home offers the ultimate harmony of historic splendour and modern comfort.

Plas Llanmihangel has a two night minimum stay.

Plas Llanmihangel comfortably sleeps up to 15 people. The acommodation is broken down below. If you require further accommodation, there is an additional Cottage which sleeps a further 4 and a Mill which sleeps a further 6. Please contact us for details.

The Tower Wing

• Queen Anne Suite - features a four poster king size bed, window seat, en suite shower & dressing room (sleeps 2)

• Rogues Gallery Bedroom - features a window down into the Great Hall, a vanity and views across the lake and 12th century church (sleeps 2)

The Tower Wing is also where the Tower itself is located, just up from the dressing room of the Queen Anne bedroom, perfect for stargazing. The Tower Wing also features an additional shower room.

The West Wing

• The William & Mary Suite - features a four poster bed featuring the ‘Lady & The Unicorn’ tapestry. The suite also boasts a reading room and large bathroom complete with a roll top bath. This bedroom overlooks the ancient Yew Tree grove (sleeps 2).

• The Dovecote Twin - a pretty twin bedroom, complete with sink vanity (sleeps 2).

The West Wing also features a large family bathroom with roll top bath and walk in shower.

The East Wing

• The Dunraven Room - a larger bedroom featuring a kingsize bed, a vanity, sitting area with chaise, and dressing area. Access across the hallway to a family bathroom and shower room (sleeps 2).

• The Three Bears Room - A triple room (with three single beds). Access across the hallway to a family bathroom and shower room (sleeps 3).

• The Lady Charlotte Room (First Floor) - A double room with four poster bed and vanity (sleeps 2).

The East Wing includes a family bathroom and shower room.

The East Wing also features the Hunting Tower - a turret room with bar seating to enjoy a drink looking out at the view of the lake and the 12th century church.

First floor communal areas include:

• Medieval Great Hall

• Piano nook

• Drawing Room

• Snug / TV room

• Kitchen & Breakfast Room

Ground floor communal areas include:

• Games Room

• Chess nook

On arrival, you will receive a welcome hamper, full of our favourite luxury delights.

• Fully equipped modern kitchen complete with dishwasher, smeg fridge freezer, smeg induction oven, air fryer, microwave, toaster, mixer, toastie maker, kettle and coffee machine.

• Cooking equipment, crockery and glasswear

• Wood fired Rayburn for extra cooking space

• Washing Machine and Dryer

• Ironing board and Iron

• Hoover

• Wood burners (logs provided)

• Hairdryers (in each bedroom)

• Smart TV / DVDs

• Wifi (please note some areas of the house have poorer signal than others due to the thick stone walls)

• Games Room including: pac man, space invaders, pool table, air hockey, table tennis, various board games, backgammon. Chess board in the Chess Nook opposite the Games Room.

• Bed linens, towels and robes provided

• Wood fired hot tub with jets and lights

• Fire pit

• Outdoor seating

• Woodland walk and ancient yew tree grove

• Duck ponds

• Listed stone steps

• Outdoor games area with facilities including basketball hoop, boules kit, croquet and a rounders kit

• Bike wash and bike storage

• Ample parking

• Guest access: Whilst you have the whole Plas and the grounds entirely to yourself, there is a groundskeeper’s cottage attached to the house (without access to the main house) for emergencies. The groundskeeper will be there to check you into your stay and will be contactable for the duration of your visit.

• Dogs: We welcome our canine friends, but respectfully ask that they are kept off the furniture at all times. Additionally they are not allowed in the pink snug room. Please be mindful that the yew tree berries in the garden are poisonous to dogs (and people!) if consumed. Please be mindful of the ponds on the grounds.

• Owners note: This is a very, very old listed building with great importance to the local area and its history. We encourage our guests to enjoy this magical place but kindly ask that it is treated with the utmost respect and care, so it can be enjoyed by generations to come.

  Please also note that due to the nature of such an old building, there are lots of hazards to be mindful of - including low ceilings and doorways, uneven stone stairways and wonky floors. This is not a modern home by any means! It’s very important to please take extra care, particularly with children / elderly guests. As Plas Llanmihangel was never built to be a modern staycation retreat, not every bedroom has its own bathroom - however there are plenty of bathrooms across the Plas which can be used in communal areas. Lastly, the castle can be cold in areas during the cooler months so we encourage guests to make sensible choices like keeping doors of unused rooms closed.

• Safety Features in the house include: Fire Smoke Alarms, Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Fire Blankets, Fire Extinguishers, First Aid Box, Fireplace Guards

Finally, thank you for your interest in the property!

Please see our Local Area page for a list of nearby attractions, things to do, places to visit and a list of recommended local pubs.

Please send us an enquiry for us to send you an accurate quote. Please note, we require a two night minimum stay.