Bryngarw House and Country Park

Bryngarw House and Country Park

Bryngarw House
Bryngarw Country Park
Brynmenyn
Near Bridgend
South Wales
CF32 8UU

Tel: 01656 729 009
Fax: 01656 729 007
E-Mail: info@bryngarwhouse.co.uk

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About Bryngarw House and Country Park

Bryngarw House is nestled in 113 acres of picturesque country parkland.

The history of the house itself is vague, but architectural evidence appears to indicate that it was originally a farmhouse, possibly dating from the 15th century. The first recorded date of its existence so far discovered, however, is 1743.


Much has been altered throughout its history and is a mixture of period influence. It was renovated by a Victorian industrialist who had travelled extensively in the Far East, bringing back rare and exotic plants and antiques. The farmhouse was altered and extended when Morgan Popkin Traherne married and undertook the 1830 renovation.

The household was quite advanced for its time in that it generated its own electricity. Orchestra and piano recitals were performed outdoors on the lawn, as O.P. Traherne (Morgan's successor) was a keen music lover. He also loved hunting and fishing and played host to royalty who visited the park for hunting weekends.

Bryngarw House and park came into public ownership in 1961, and for several years it served various functions including council run accommodation, a caravan park and offices. Gradually, dry and wet rot took effect and the House fell into a state of dereliction, although its superb frontage was always a cause for curiosity amongst members of the public.

In 1983, work commenced to create the country park as it exists today, and in 1987 the building was made completely weather tight, and part of the first floor accommodation converted was into a self-contained flat to accommodate an assistant warden to the country park.

In 1993, European funding was gained to renovate the house to its present condition.