NPRN16896
Map ReferenceSH54SE
Grid ReferenceSH5662940453
Unitary (Local) AuthorityGwynedd
Old CountyCaernarfonshire
CommunityPorthmadog
Type Of SiteVILLA
PeriodPost Medieval
DescriptionA late Georgian villa built by William Maddocks in the first decade of the nineteenth century. Percy Bysshe Shelly lived here from 1812-1813, writing 'Queen Mab', but leaving shortly afterwards following a mysterious shooting incident. Other visitors included Sheridan & Thomas Love Peacock. Home to a slate baron later in the nineteenth century, the house became a school in the late twentieth century and is now a hotel.
The main house has a near square plan under a hipped slate roof, incorporating an earlier house at the rear. It has a two storey four window front facing out over Tremadoc and Traeth Mawr. A veranda runs around three sides of the house. There is an added service range set back on the west and a bay window has been inserted in the main house.
The interior features include a mid nineteenth century mural of 'the Triumph of Neptune'.
The house is the focus for extensive grounds and gardens (NPRN 301636).
Source: CADW Listed Buildings Database (4432)
John Wiles 10.05.07