The Cilwendeg Shell House Hermitage
The Cilwendeg Shell House Hermitage is a most remarkable ornamental shell grotto, and a rare survival in West Wales.
About The Cilwendeg Shell House Hermitage
The Cilwendeg Shell House Hermitage is a most remarkable ornamental grotto, and a rare survival in West Wales.
It was built in the late 1820s by Morgan Jones the Younger, who inherited the Cilwendeg estate upon the death of his uncle and created the Shell House in his uncle’s honour.
This extraordinary woodland retreat was conceived in the picturesque taste of the era, and in addition to serving as a grateful tribute to the elder Jones, it was used by his family as a cool amusement in the summer months and a contemplative reading room in the depths of the winter.
How to find us
Key information
If you know when you want to visit The Cilwendeg Shell House Hermitage you can access the booking form at Booking Form - Shell House. With your payment you will automatically receive your ‘Charity Receipt’.
*Importantly, you will also automatically receive a separate ‘Booking Confirmation’, which will provide the directions as well as the individual PIN code that you will need in order to gain access to the inside of the Shell House on the scheduled day of your visit.
*please note: If for some reason you do not receive the ‘Booking Confirmation’ please check your Spam folder
Pricing:
- Adult:£5 / 60 and over: £4 / Under 18: £2
Visiting:
- Pre-booking is essential - https://shellhouse.org.uk/booking-form/
- Open from March to December.
