Quay House The Smallest House in Great Britain

.The Quay House is also known as the Smallest House in Great Britain. The Quay House is located in Conwy, Wales, and is a local tourist attraction.

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Located quayside in Conwy, Wales, you might think the Smallest House in Great Britain would be difficult to find. Rather, it is simple. There’s always a friendly person standing outside providing information and selling admissions. But also, look for the brightly painted red building.

This unique structure measures only 72″ across, 120″ deep, and 122″ high. Despite this low overhead, the  home is two stories with the living quarters downstairs and bedroom upstairs, accessed by a ladder. During the 1920s the home was confirmed by the Guinness Book of Records to be the smallest home in Great Britain

Property ownership records show several different residents, including couples who resided in the cramped quarters.

In 1891, the property was purchased by Robert Jones for the sum of £20, who in addition to the small house, acquired the lease of the tenant, who coincidentally was a fisherman, also named Robert Jones. A framed copy of the bill of sale is available for viewing inside the home. The home has remained in the Jones family for over a century and is currently owned by the great-great-granddaughter of Robert Jones.

In 1900, the home, along with several other small properties were deemed unfit for habitation. Jones saved the property from demolition by touring the country with newspaper editor Roger Dawson, measuring other small homes and proving his claim of owning the smallest home in Great Britain.

Visitors to the tiny home can see housewares and climb the ladder would have provided access to the upstairs sleeping quarters. Access to upstairs is blocked off, probably out of a sense of caution, but you can see the living area. While there was little space, the location would have provided incredible views.

Today, visitors can see the interior of the home for £1.50. Because of the miniscule size it’s only possible for maybe two people to be inside at a time. One downstairs and the other visitor on the small ladder. It’s more of a novelty visit that anything else. It is an interesting place to stop, especially if you have a few coins in your pocket for admission.

For another unique location to visit in Great Britain, try Chetham’s Library in Manchester. Housed in a 15th century building, the library itself dates to 1653. Learn more by reading my blog post. 

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