Castell Deudraeth ‹ Portmeirion

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-The greatest honour for architects -is to see their designs...	0:00:20	0:00:25
-..become buildings -that reflect their ability.	0:00:25	0:00:29
-Portmeirion is testament -to Sir Clough's talent.	0:00:29	0:00:33
-Yet, it is not the estate's -only masterpiece...	0:00:33	0:00:37
-..as Castell Deudraeth -also stands here.	0:00:37	0:00:40
-Castell Deudraeth was originally -home to David Williams...	0:00:47	0:00:51
-..Merionethshire's -first Liberal MP.	0:00:52	0:00:56
-He developed the place -and turned it into a castle...	0:00:56	0:01:01
-..back in the 1850s.	0:01:02	0:01:04
-Then the castle was bought -by Sir Clough in 1931.	0:01:05	0:01:10
-Situated 500 metres -from Portmeirion village...	0:01:10	0:01:13
-..the castle was built -from solid stone.	0:01:13	0:01:17
-But unlike ordinary castles, -it has a slate roof.	0:01:17	0:01:21
-Clough had grand plans -for the old building.	0:01:22	0:01:25
-His ambition was to combine -the castle with the village...	0:01:25	0:01:30
-..creating additional guest rooms -and a restaurant.	0:01:31	0:01:35
-But, due to his involvements with -the village and lack of funds...	0:01:35	0:01:40
-..no real work was done.	0:01:41	0:01:43
-It was in a poor state back then...	0:01:44	0:01:47
-..and has deteriorated -even further.	0:01:48	0:01:51
-There have been plans to develop -the castle for the past 15 years.	0:01:54	0:02:00
-They depended on financial -assistance from different sources.	0:02:00	0:02:07
-To realise Clough's dream the castle -needed major renovations.	0:02:09	0:02:14
-The aim was to restore it -to its original glory.	0:02:15	0:02:19
-Castell Deudraeth will soon -be opened at Portmeirion...	0:02:21	0:02:26
-..providing a variety -of standards...	0:02:26	0:02:29
-..yet maintaining the high standard -of self-catering accommodation.	0:02:30	0:02:35
-People will be able to enjoy -visiting the place...	0:02:35	0:02:39
-..and walk around -or sit in the gardens.	0:02:39	0:02:43
-It's the only way -to make it feasible.	0:02:43	0:02:46
-As the castle is owned -by a registered charity...	0:02:52	0:02:56
-..it was eligible to get assistance -from the Lottery...	0:02:56	0:03:01
-..and from the European Regional -Development Fund.	0:03:01	0:03:05
-With additional assistance -from the Welsh Tourist Board...	0:03:05	0:03:09
-..the plan -is to renovate the castle...	0:03:10	0:03:13
-..and provide eleven -luxurious guest rooms...	0:03:13	0:03:16
-..a restaurant -on the ground floor...	0:03:16	0:03:19
-..in addition to conference rooms.	0:03:20	0:03:23
-They will also restore -the Victorian garden.	0:03:23	0:03:27
-It's a huge task and an exciting -part of Portmeirion's history.	0:03:28	0:03:32
-In contrast to the old castle, an -exhibition was held last October...	0:03:52	0:03:57
-..an exhibition better suited -to the modern, technological age.	0:03:57	0:04:02
-Technology 2000 is the third -exhibition of its kind.	0:04:02	0:04:07
-The idea is to bring technology -into rural Wales...	0:04:07	0:04:11
-..giving business the chance -to see what's available.	0:04:12	0:04:16
-People would normally have to travel -to English cities.	0:04:16	0:04:20
-It is, by now, one of the biggest -technological exhibitions...	0:04:20	0:04:24
-..in Wales and perhaps in Britain.	0:04:24	0:04:28
-Technology of all kinds -was exhibited here...	0:04:30	0:04:34
-..for children, adults, -small and large businesses.	0:04:36	0:04:40
-Computers can lighten the workload -and benefit all businesses.	0:04:40	0:04:45
-Portmeirion is aware -of the importance of this.	0:04:46	0:04:50
-In my job as Training -and Personnel Assistant...	0:04:51	0:04:55
-..I make sure employees -are given job descriptions.	0:04:55	0:04:59
-We take personal details -and give contracts.	0:04:59	0:05:03
-Every person who works -in the village...	0:05:03	0:05:06
-..is trained through -the Personnel Department.	0:05:07	0:05:10
-A wide variety of work is done -at Portmeirion...	0:05:13	0:05:17
-..and it succeeds because -the staff do their very best...	0:05:17	0:05:21
-..to maintain the very highest -standard of service.	0:05:21	0:05:25
-With regards to training...	0:05:27	0:05:30
-..we provide training -for staff in the gardens...	0:05:30	0:05:34
-..down to the housekeeping -department.	0:05:34	0:05:38
-They are provided with training -which is relevant to their jobs...	0:05:39	0:05:44
-..and additional training...	0:05:44	0:05:46
-..such as an introduction -to computers.	0:05:46	0:05:49
-Although it may not be -a part of their job...	0:05:50	0:05:53
-..everyone here -is offered the extra training.	0:05:54	0:05:59
-We have a website that traces -the history of the village.	0:06:06	0:06:10
-It looks at Clough -and his influences...	0:06:10	0:06:14
-..the Trust, Brondanw -and the history of the buildings.	0:06:15	0:06:20
-There's a virtual tour -of the village...	0:06:20	0:06:24
-..and you can look at photos -of the hotel rooms.	0:06:24	0:06:29
-There are sections -on the pottery, 'The Prisoner'...	0:06:29	0:06:33
-..and people -can also comment on the site.	0:06:37	0:06:40
-They can ask us -about accommodation...	0:06:40	0:06:43
-..about the pottery and where -it can be bought and so forth.	0:06:44	0:06:49
-We felt it was important -to have a website.	0:06:49	0:06:53
-Portmeirion Pottery -also has its own site.	0:06:53	0:06:57
-Both sites can be accessed through -the same address - Portmeirion.com	0:06:58	0:07:05
-It is something that will grow.	0:07:06	0:07:08
-We include news about the village -on the site...	0:07:09	0:07:12
-..along with any press releases.	0:07:12	0:07:15
-The site is in five languages...	0:07:15	0:07:18
-..Welsh, English, French, -Irish and Breton.	0:07:19	0:07:23
-You can read all about -this magical village from home.	0:07:25	0:07:29
-The website covers Portmeirion's -history as well as the latest news.	0:07:29	0:07:34
-We also have a web based newsletter -that is updated every year.	0:07:37	0:07:41
-Of course, some don't have access -to the Internet...	0:07:42	0:07:47
-..so prefer something on paper.	0:07:47	0:07:50
-This is the printed newsletter...	0:07:51	0:07:53
-..that is sent to everyone -who stays here.	0:07:54	0:07:57
-They are also placed in the rooms.	0:07:58	0:08:00
-Many return here year after year...	0:08:02	0:08:04
-..and have a great interest -in the place and what goes on here.	0:08:05	0:08:10
-This is a way of communicating -with loyal visitors...	0:08:10	0:08:15
-..and with the first-timers.	0:08:16	0:08:18
-It gives them some background...	0:08:18	0:08:21
-..and it promotes future events.	0:08:22	0:08:26
-We've also been producing -an annual magazine...	0:08:28	0:08:32
-..that has been -quite successful...	0:08:34	0:08:37
-..so we'll continue with it.	0:08:38	0:08:40
-On paper, on the Internet -and even on the Monopoly board!	0:08:40	0:08:45
-We sponsor one square on the board.	0:08:46	0:08:49
-We felt that Portmeirion -should appear...	0:08:49	0:08:52
-..on the first Welsh board.	0:08:53	0:08:55
-It provides publicity...	0:08:56	0:08:58
-..and was an ideal way -to 'put the place on the map'!	0:09:00	0:09:05
-Located between Pobol y Cwm -and a telephone company...	0:09:10	0:09:14
-..Portmeirion has -already got its hotel...	0:09:14	0:09:17
-..and everyone is ready -to sing its praises.	0:09:18	0:09:22
-Portmeirion is unique.	0:09:22	0:09:24
-You couldn't create Portmeirion -in every Welsh county.	0:09:24	0:09:29
-But on the other hand, -the lessons to be learnt...	0:09:29	0:09:33
-..are the ones of using local -produce, using the language...	0:09:33	0:09:38
-..and showing the best sides -of our culture and language...	0:09:39	0:09:44
-..in the best environment -in Britain.	0:09:45	0:09:48
-Portmeirion is one of the area's -biggest employers.	0:09:50	0:09:54
-It employs about 160 people, most -of whom are fluent Welsh speakers.	0:09:54	0:09:59
-All have to maintain -high standards of service...	0:09:59	0:10:03
-..but they are all local people.	0:10:04	0:10:06
-It is, of course, world famous...	0:10:07	0:10:10
-..and is therefore a very -important attraction to Gwynedd.	0:10:10	0:10:15
-The important thing is not -just to attract people here...	0:10:15	0:10:19
-..but to attract them -for the right reasons...	0:10:20	0:10:24
-..so they stay longer and spend -their money at other attractions.	0:10:25	0:10:31
-Plans for the Millennium -were detailed and busy.	0:10:55	0:10:58
-Celebrations began -with a leisurely train ride...	0:10:59	0:11:04
-..while the restaurant was busy -creating that special atmosphere.	0:11:04	0:11:08
-After hours of preparation, the -dining room was a visual feast...	0:11:21	0:11:25
-..and was ready for the party.	0:11:26	0:11:28
-# FOR AULD LANG SYNE #	0:11:38	0:11:41
-With fireworks to end the evening -it was a night to remember.	0:12:04	0:12:09
-The organising had all -been worth it.	0:12:09	0:12:13
-I'm the Executive Chef here and I'm -responsible for scheduling staff.	0:12:20	0:12:25
-I ensure that all is well with them -and that they get their days off.	0:12:25	0:12:30
-I also arrange the menu every day, -with Colin, our Head Chef.	0:12:31	0:12:38
-The menu changes every day...	0:12:41	0:12:43
-..so that involves a lot more work.	0:12:45	0:12:48
-I have twenty staff -in the kitchen...	0:12:52	0:12:55
-..fourteen chefs -and six kitchen porters.	0:12:55	0:12:58
-So there's a lot of arranging -to be done to keep them all happy!	0:12:59	0:13:04
-On the whole, -I have a very good team here.	0:13:04	0:13:08
-In the kitchen, a wide variety of -skills and experience is combined.	0:13:09	0:13:14
-The aim is to make -every meal special.	0:13:15	0:13:18
-I'm the Sous Chef -here at Portmeirion.	0:13:18	0:13:21
-I've been here five weeks -and I'm enjoying it immensely.	0:13:21	0:13:25
-I worked previously -at the Monkey Island Hotel, Windsor.	0:13:26	0:13:30
-I worked there for three months.	0:13:30	0:13:33
-Before that, I served -in the Royal Navy for eight years...	0:13:33	0:13:38
-..and did several tours of Bosnia -and in the Gulf.	0:13:39	0:13:43
-I'm now beginning to slot -into a different style of life...	0:13:44	0:13:49
-..outside the military.	0:13:49	0:13:51
-I'm the Restaurant Manager -and I've been here for three years.	0:14:01	0:14:05
-It's a busy hotel and most guests -come here to eat every day.	0:14:06	0:14:11
-We have to make sure -the restaurant is ready...	0:14:14	0:14:18
-..for breakfast, lunch and dinner.	0:14:18	0:14:21
-There is a staff of twelve here -and we make sure...	0:14:27	0:14:31
-..that the standard of the -restaurant is a high as possible.	0:14:31	0:14:37
-When setting, -the aim is to create a picture.	0:14:41	0:14:44
-A place for everything -and everything in its place!	0:14:45	0:14:49
-I manage the hotel's -Reception Desk.	0:14:51	0:14:54
-There are three of us -employed full-time here.	0:14:55	0:14:59
-We look after the guests and make -sure they get what they want...	0:14:59	0:15:03
-..as quickly as possible.	0:15:04	0:15:06
-Today, we are preparing flowers -for a wedding.	0:15:06	0:15:10
-The bride chooses the flowers -and we make the table arrangements.	0:15:10	0:15:16
-The atmosphere and the place -has so many different aspects...	0:15:18	0:15:23
-..that the word 'magical' -can be used to describe it.	0:15:23	0:15:28
-One feels as though one is caught -in a different world here.	0:15:29	0:15:35
-The hotel is situated -on the seashore...	0:15:39	0:15:42
-..with magnificent views -when the weather is at its best.	0:15:42	0:15:47
-At present, I have four -Frenchmen working here...	0:15:56	0:16:00
-..with possibly another one soon.	0:16:01	0:16:03
-It gives us the opportunity -to learn from their experience.	0:16:04	0:16:09
-They can also learn from us.	0:16:12	0:16:14
-We try to employ as many -local people as possible...	0:16:17	0:16:21
-..and train them here -at Portmeirion.	0:16:22	0:16:25
-They gain qualifications -at the end of the training...	0:16:26	0:16:31
-..instead of going to college.	0:16:31	0:16:33
-The college comes into the -workplace and assesses them.	0:16:38	0:16:43
-We get them straight from school -so it's an ideal opportunity...	0:16:44	0:16:49
-..to give them -good training quickly.	0:16:50	0:16:53
-Hercules Hall is at the heart -of the village...	0:17:02	0:17:05
-..and has become -a popular location for weddings.	0:17:05	0:17:09
-The Tudor Room is decorated with -panelling from Deudraeth Castle.	0:17:09	0:17:14
-There was a Tudor Room -in the old castle.	0:17:14	0:17:18
-We've just adapted the panels -to fit into this room.	0:17:19	0:17:23
-We have a licence to hold -civil wedding ceremonies there.	0:17:23	0:17:28
-The new hall provided a new -home for the Jacobean ceiling.	0:17:41	0:17:45
-It originally came from Emeral -Hall in Flintshire in 1933.	0:17:46	0:17:50
-This room also has a licence -for civil weddings...	0:17:51	0:17:56
-..and has been very popular.	0:17:57	0:17:59
-Over fifty weddings have -been held there...	0:17:59	0:18:03
-..with over 80% of couples -getting married here.	0:18:04	0:18:08
-It is a big part of our business...	0:18:08	0:18:11
-..and people return -for their anniversaries.	0:18:11	0:18:16
-We use local produce -for most of our dishes...	0:18:23	0:18:28
-..from Llandudno, -Pembrokeshire, Cardigan.	0:18:29	0:18:34
-We use seasonal meat like pheasant, -venison, rabbit and so on.	0:18:34	0:18:39
-The produce is always -local and in its season.	0:18:40	0:18:45
-That's what makes the menu special.	0:18:46	0:18:49
-The menu is changed daily with -something to suit every palate.	0:18:49	0:18:53
-This is the first course - -red salmon.	0:18:54	0:18:58
-It has been prepared -in three different ways.	0:18:58	0:19:02
-Firstly, its served on its own.	0:19:03	0:19:05
-We also have smoked salmon roulade -stuffed with cream cheese.	0:19:06	0:19:11
-This is a salmon mousse served -with toasted brioche.	0:19:11	0:19:16
-It is served with a salad, a little -yogurt and some mustard dressing.	0:19:16	0:19:21
-This is the main course.	0:19:23	0:19:25
-We have breast of duck -with red cabbage...	0:19:26	0:19:30
-..cooked in red wine and sugar.	0:19:31	0:19:33
-It's served with caramelised -apples and blueberries...	0:19:39	0:19:43
-..with an orange -and blueberry sauce.	0:19:45	0:19:49
-Side-vegetables -are saffron potatoes...	0:19:51	0:19:56
-..courgettes stuffed -with mushrooms...	0:19:59	0:20:03
-..and a celeriac mousse -with a carrot filling...	0:20:05	0:20:09
-..and a parsnip mousse base.	0:20:10	0:20:12
-The dish is completed with marrows, -peppers, tomatoes and basil.	0:20:15	0:20:20
-For dessert, we have prepared -a chestnut parfait.	0:20:25	0:20:29
-We have a slightly frozen -parfait...	0:20:32	0:20:35
-..with sponge and cream.	0:20:37	0:20:39
-It has been made using eggs -and syrup.	0:20:40	0:20:44
-There is a chocolate ganache top...	0:20:45	0:20:47
-..a fresh raspberry...	0:20:48	0:20:50
-..a little caramel sauce -and a praline...	0:20:52	0:20:55
-..made with sugar and almonds -and baked in the oven.	0:20:55	0:21:00
-To complete the evening, we serve -cheese with biscuits and celery...	0:21:04	0:21:10
-..petit fours, coffee -and plenty of champagne.	0:21:10	0:21:16
-Thank you very much. Goodbye.	0:21:16	0:21:19
-Portmeirion is a special place -for a wedding.	0:21:23	0:21:28
-There are great areas for photos...	0:21:28	0:21:31
-..such as in the piazza -or near the water.	0:21:31	0:21:35
-The food is wonderful and -they can choose their own menu.	0:21:35	0:21:39
-They are usually so delighted -that they can't wait to return.	0:21:44	0:21:49
-Portmeirion is a partnership -between the company that runs it...	0:21:51	0:21:55
-..and the Trust that owns the site.	0:21:55	0:21:58
-The company works hand in hand -with the Trust...	0:21:58	0:22:02
-..with regard to ideals, -conservation and social values.	0:22:02	0:22:07
-We hope we can give something back -to the local community.	0:22:08	0:22:13
-Brondanw has been here for -centuries - since the Middle Ages.	0:22:19	0:22:24
-But the current building has been -rebuilt from almost nothing...	0:22:25	0:22:30
-..after it was destroyed by fire -during the '50s.	0:22:31	0:22:35
-The first plants at Portmeirion -were planted in this area.	0:22:42	0:22:47
-From here on, the Gwyllt begins.	0:22:47	0:22:49
-Portmeirion is unique...	0:22:56	0:22:57
-..and I would describe it as one of -the most unique hotels in Britain.	0:22:58	0:23:03
-I'd also say that this is now -the most Welsh hotel in Wales.	0:23:04	0:23:11
-Every part of Portmeirion -is different.	0:23:20	0:23:23
-You keep noticing things -that you may have passed...	0:23:23	0:23:28
-..many times before -without seeing them.	0:23:28	0:23:31
-There is always something new -to see.	0:23:32	0:23:35
-If anyone's bored, -they should come here!	0:23:35	0:23:39
-Thanks for Sir Clough's dream -and its realisation.	0:23:41	0:23:45
-The architect would have been -delighted to see...	0:23:45	0:23:50
-..his masterpiece -as it stands today.	0:23:50	0:23:53
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