- Castell Coch. History, tourist information, and nearby accommodation. ... Castell Coch is a Victorian fantasy castle built by William Burges for the Marquess of Bute.
- Dubbed as the fairytale castle, Castell Coch or Red Castle was built in the 19th century as a love sanctuary for the 3rd Marquess of Bute and his Lady.
- The highly decorated interiors and rich furnishings of Castell Coch make it a dazzling masterpiece of the High Victorian era. But it’s no exotic folly.
- By the 14th century, Castell Coch had evolved into a significant Welsh castle. Strong outer curtain walls of stone were added, encircling an enlarged bailey.
- Castell Coch is near Tongynlais and Taffs Well, just west of Cardiff. To reach Castell Coch, take Junction 32 of the M4 motorway, then the A470.
- Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle located in Tongwynlais, a village just outside of Cardiff, Wales. ... Castell Coch Wales - Cardiff Castles.
- Photo of the vineyard at Castell Coch with wine label on top and text, "The Castell Coch Vineyard". read image description.
- Castell Coch is located North West of Cardiff and is about 30 minutes drive from the city centre. ... Click here to read more about Castell Coch’s history.
- Castell Coch translates as the Red Castle, but not named after Red Gilbert, but the red sandstone it was constructed from. ... Cardiff Castle and Castell Coch.
- There has been a castle on the site of Castell Coch since the Norman times to protect the growing town of Cardiff before it became a city in 1081!