Plas yn Rhiw
Delightful manor house with ornamental garden and wonderful views.
Plas yn Rhiw, Rhiw, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 8AB
Important notice
Opening times for 21 December 2024
Asset Opening time House | Tŷ Closed Garden | Gardd Closed Tea-room | Ystafell De Closed Oherwydd gwaith adeiladu, mae'r tŷ ar gau'r ar hyn o bryd. | Please note that due to ongoing building work, the house is currently closed.
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Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs only in the main garden, upper woodland, orchard and house.
Tea-room
Located in one of the repaired vernacular buildings on the estate, the tea room is run by a local family-run business from just up the road in Rhiw.
Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome to explore the paths of the lower woodland (behind the visitor reception and toilets) on a short lead. They are also welcome at the courtyard of the tearoom on a lead.
Toilet
Electric vehicle charging point
Gravelled car park 250 metres uphill, accessible parking adjoining visitor reception and toilets. Steps, gravel and uneven, narrow paths in garden.
Accessible toilet
Seating available
Benches and picnic benches in the garden and outside the tea-room.
Designated parking
Steps/uneven terrain
Steps and uneven terrain around the garden.
By road
From Pwllheli: Follow the A449 until Llanbedrog where you turn right onto the B4413 towards Aberdaron, following brown signs for Plas yn Rhiw. From Nefyn: Follow the B4417 until Pengroeslon, join the B4413 by turning right for Aberdaron or left signposted Pwllheli. We do not recommend following a more direct route by Sat Nav, which includes very narrow lanes without any passing places. From Aberdaron: Follow the B4413 for approximately 8 miles until Plas yn Rhiw is signposted. Plas yn Rhiw accessible parking will be on the left. Continue a further 80 yards downhill for the main car park on the right corner.
Parking: Main car park on the left (signposted) on a bend before a steep hill. Accessible parking next right signposted for Plas yn Rhiw, please note access via narrow lane which isn't suitable for wide vehicles.
Sat Nav: Please avoid using Sat Nav when travelling along B4417 from Nefyn.
On foot
easily accessed from Llyn coastal path
By train
Pwllheli 10 miles
By bus
Pwllheli to Aberdaron (passing Pwllheli train station), alight at gate.
By bicycle
Planning your visit
Visiting Plas yn Rhiw with your dog
Plas yn Rhiw is a one pawprint rated place. Here is a guide for what to expect when bringing your dog to Plas yn Rhiw in Gwynedd in Wales.
Highlights
House
A 17th-century manor house with Georgian additions, restored by the three Keating sisters.
Garden
An ornamental garden with stunning coastal views and beautiful flowering trees and shrubs, framed by box hedges and grass paths.
Plas yn Rhiw tea-room (not National Trust)
Small tea-room managed by a local business, offering a selection of light bites, cakes and refreshments with lovely views.
Woodland, meadow and orchard
The wider grounds include a broadleaf woodland, rising up to a flower rich meadow and native fruit orchard.
Things to see and do
Family days out in Plas yn Rhiw
There's lots for families to do at Plas yn Rhiw, including pollinator trails and nature spotter sheets. Find out what to expect on your next visit.
Things to see and do at Plas yn Rhiw
Visit Plas yn Rhiw in Gwynedd to find out how the past tenants made this house into a comfortable home.
Plas yn Rhiw re-roofing project
Since the end of 2023, we embarked on a significant renovation project, which has included the replacement on roof slates, painting windows and replacing any deteriorating rafters.
Visiting the garden at Plas yn Rhiw
The garden at Plas yn Rhiw has a lot to offer through the seasons, from delightful snowdrops to an orchard of fruits and enchanting flowers.
Top trails
Plas yn Rhiw and Rhiw village walk
A walk through coastal woodland to the village of Rhiw, around the base of the mountain and back down to Plas yn Rhiw along country lanes.
Eating
Plas yn Rhiw tea-room (not National Trust)
Small tea-room managed by a local business, offering a selection of light bites, cakes and refreshments with lovely views.
Places to stay
Bwthyn yr Ardd
Located on a hill above the sea, this rustic former gardener’s cottage enjoys stunning bay views.
Tyn y Parc Barn
Next to a pretty farmhouse, groups of friends and families will adore this character packed barn close to the coast.
Pant Rhiw Cottage
Take in the views across Hell’s Mouth Bay from this cottage on the Plas-yn-Rhiw estate.
Tan Y Bwlch
A beautifully restored 19th century cottage with panoramic sea views outside the front door.
Upcoming events
Penwythnos Eirlysiau | Snowdrop Weekend
Ymunwch â ni ym Mhlas yn Rhiw i fwynhau’r arddangosfa eirlysiau wrth i chi grwydro’r ardd a’r coetir. | Join us at Plas yn Rhiw to enjoy the snowdrop display while you explore the garden and woodland.
About Plas yn Rhiw
The house was rescued from neglect and lovingly restored by the three Keating sisters, who bought it in 1938. The views from the grounds and gardens across Cardigan Bay are among the most spectacular in Britain. The house is 17th-century with Georgian additions, and the garden contains many beautiful flowering trees and shrubs, with beds framed by box hedges and grass paths.
History
History of Plas yn Rhiw
Learn about Plas yn Rhiw’s past residents, from the Lewis family who were descended from the ninth-century King of Powis, to the Keating sisters who restored it in 1939.
Support us
Volunteering at Plas yn Rhiw
Take on a new opportunity as a volunteer at Plas yn Rhiw and become a valued member of the team.
Our work at Plas yn Rhiw
Find out how a field was transformed into a wildlife-rich habitat at Plas yn Rhiw in Gwynedd.
Latest news
Meeting the bees needs - 50,000 unusual residents protected during National Trust Cymru repairs to historic house
For the first time in 200 years the buzz in a National Trust house in Gwynedd, North Wales has been stilled, as a rare species of wild bees living in the roof have been moved to a new home during conservation work.