Report - 2020 DEMOLISHED - Royal St Davids Hotel Harlech

[Justakingphotoz]

I have visited Harlech 4 times in the last 4 years and have usually visited this site each stay.

The Royal ST Davids Hotel is a large building that was built on the Harlech coast overlooking the Royal St Davids Golf course. It was built based on Sketches drawn by George Henry Walton. The building caught fire in 1922 and was subsequently Rebuild hurriedly by Griffith Morris, Giving it a slightly different aesthetic.

Since its Downfall The Building was considered an Eyesore and there have been many attempts to gain permission to demolish it by the snowdon Council. Part of the issue was due to the occupation Of Bats in the building.

The building was owned by a Gibraltar company which had completely disregarded the property.

At the time of this post, Sept 2020, I can confidently say the building has been fully demolished.

Photos taken on Pentax K20D

Cloudy day

Nice window

Safety first

Strong 7pm sunlight

Claimed by nature

Ocean View

 

[Fluffy]

Damn.

I was hoping to visit this last month whilst in the area but ran out of time. Fuckit.

 

[tumbles]

Damn.

I was hoping to visit this last month whilst in the area but ran out of time. Fuckit.

It really was a fetid death trap. Stunning views thou. Better explores further down the hill!

 

[Fluffy]

It really was a fetid death trap. Stunning views thou. Better explores further down the hill!

Yeah, I've heard there's a few in the area I'll have to pop back before the year is out.

 

[Shaun]

I'm sure everyone in harlech jumped for joy when they heard it was finally getting demod, was abit of a eyesore on what is a very lovely town.

 

[Calamity Jane]

Huge building, probably a nice explore when about. What stood out to me was the amount of grey. I know hospitals are not pleasant anyway, but this building certainly wouldnt have patients marvelling at its beauty. Shame as the views look lovely

 

[HughieD]

Glad you captured it before its sad demise. A bit derped inside but an impressive facade, for sure.

 

[host]

God I did this about 2010 ? It was wrecked then. Nice report too