Long before Sir Clough had settled on this spot to create his extraordinary explosion of architectural whimsy, much of the land was owned by one Adelaide Haig, who resided in the waterfront manor ...

grand porticoes and tiny terracotta-roofed houses, painted in bright colours. Portmeirion has become known as one of the most successful British architectural projects of the 20th Century.

A recent survey named Portmeirion as high on many people's bucket ... Beatles' manager Brian Epstein practically lived in the Gate House (having a wardrobe designed to his specifications).

Take a look inside the winning Interior Design Masters' cottage in Portmeirion. John Cooper was the master behind the cheerful and colourful design that was inspired by the Mediterranean. The special ...

There are numerous pretty villages in the UK with unique features, and one in particular has been compared to Italy for its ...