History

 

This eminent hotel sits in pride of place over-looking Stradey Park and out to the Burry Estuary. The hotel is deeply rooted in the history of the area: the original owner of the Edwardian mansion gave the area its name, Furnace. Alexander Raby, the son of the industrialist of the same name owned Raby’s Furnace and lived in, what is now, the Stradey Park Hotel; an iron bridge connected the two properties.

 

In 1976 Trust House bought the mansion house and converted it into the premier hotel for the area, making extensive changes along the way including the addition of the bedroom block and the banqueting hall. During this period of refurbishment many cannon balls from the Raby’s Furnace were discovered; these cannon balls being the very weapons regarded as saving Wales from French invasion.

 

Then in 2000 the hotel was taken over by its current owners who embarked on 2 phases of extensive and loving renovation, which achieved WTB 4 star status for the hotel in 2003. This renovation included an extension to the front of the hotel creating a welcoming and distinct restaurant quite unlike standard hotel dining areas. Refurbishment of all public areas including a new contemporary bar, stylish Brazz restaurant and elegant walkways was completed at the end of 2006.