Historic Bed & Breakfast
Questionnaire
Year erected: 1735
What is the history of the property?
Lloyd George used to stay here on his way to Cricceth when Thomas Gee ( Local printer who printed the first bible in the Welsh language)
We have the story of Emily Fazakerly who lived here in the C19 and Howells girl boarding school who purchased it and used Castle House as a girls boarding house.
We lived in the house for ten years as a family of 9 children, turning into a BnB when the majority of the children flew the nest.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Georgian building with significant Victorian embellishments.
Incredible coving!
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
We also own the Town Walls 1250 and in our garden is Leicester’s Church built by Robert Dudley, lover of Queen Elizabeth II built as the first reformation building, a cathedral for N. Wales.
Being called Castle House, it is no surprise we are next door to Denbigh Castle!
Has restoration work taken place?
Insides are up to modern 5* Gold specification.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Cornice work, embellished ceilings, arches.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Thomas Gee ( Printer)
DS Davies ( MP)
Howell’s School
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Grade 2 listed
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a: Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
Denbigh is one of the walled towns of N Wales
We own a significant portion of the walls.
