18/12/2024
Interesting facts and a lovely photo of our nearest beach, Langland Bay.
Langland Bay Manor, a striking Victorian-era building, stands as an iconic landmark on the picturesque coast of Langland Bay. With its dramatic Scottish Baronial style, this imposing structure has witnessed over a century and a half of history evolving from a private summer residence to a luxury apartment complex.
Known initially as Llan-y-Llan Villa, the manor was constructed in 1856 for Henry Crawshay, an ironmaster from Cinderford in the Forest of Dean. Crawshay, who had previously managed the Hirwaun Ironworks, chose this stunning coastal location for his summer residence. The building's distinctive architecture, featuring polychrome dressings and a tower at the entrance front, made it a standout feature of the Langland Bay landscape.
As the years passed, the property underwent significant changes. In 1888, Mr. Ludlow and his associates purchased the estate, expanding it and opening the Langland Castle Hotel. By 1891, it was rebranded as the Langland Bay Hotel under new management. During its heyday as a seaside retreat, the hotel boasted impressive amenities, including tennis courts and a bowling green for its guests.
The year 1922 marked a new chapter for the building when the Workingmen's Club and Institute Union acquired it. Repurposed as the Langland Bay Convalescent Home, it offered a place of recuperation for miners and other working men. At its peak, the home could accommodate up to 86 residents per week, primarily from mining communities. This role continued, later expanding to include holidays for club members until financial difficulties forced its closure in early 2004.
After a brief period of uncertainty, Langland Bay Manor entered its current phase. In 2005, developers purchased the property and began transforming it into luxury apartments. Today, the manor houses 25 upscale apartments and two houses, all while maintaining its Grade II listed status and historical significance.
Langland Bay Manor remains the most dominant structure in Langland Bay. It stands as a symbol of coastal Wales's evolution from industrial prosperity to tourism and modern luxury living. It continues to captivate visitors and residents alike and showcases the area's rich architectural and social heritage.
References:
https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/19124/
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/LanglandBay.jpg/550px-LanglandBay.jpg?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3v9j4qLGKAxXQv4kEHcOVOdkQ_B16BAgCEAI
https://media.onthemarket.com/properties/9928171/1338568358/document-0.pdf
https://langlandbaymanor.estate/?page_id=123
https://sites.google.com/site/ahistoryofmumbles/langland-bay-convalescent-home
https://langlandbaymanor.estate/?page_id=117
https://welshicons.org/cymrupedia/beaches-bays/langland-bay/
Six Windsor Place is a newly renovated fisherman’s cottage with fabulous views & 4 bedrooms sleeps 7.
