Towering just a few miles the Welsh coastal village Newgale lies Roch Castle which has been standing since the 12th Century. Just a quick glance of this impressive structure bares a striking resemblence to the House of Starks home of Winterfell. Built between 1195 and 1210 by the Norman knight Adam de Rupe the castle is made from stone walls that measure five feet deep, keeping any rivals a bay.
Visitors who venture to Pembrokeshire will discover the myth why de Rupe chose the highest room as his secret hideout.
Unfortunately, fast forward four-hundred years later, almost burned to ground during the English Civil War resulting in Roch Castle to lay in ruins for centuries.
Fortune soon changed when the landmark was purchased in 1900 that by Viscount St Davids and bought back to it former glory.
Today, the castle is succesfully entertaining guests in many more than ever aside from the it’s rich history thanks to Welsh born architect Keith Griffiths.
Following a complete renovation in 2012, Roch Castle is recognised as as an award-winning five-star hotel impressing guests from near and afar.
Visitors can enjoy afternoon tea in the Twr y Felin Hotel, a drink in the Roch Castle Honesty Bar, or have lunch in the Blas Restaurant, Oriel Lounge or Cornel Bar.
