Plas yn Rhiw
WalesDelightful manor house with ornamental garden and wonderful views.
Plas yn Rhiw, Rhiw, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 8AB
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Closed
Opening times for 5 November 2026
Asset Opening time House | Tŷ Closed Garden | Gardd Closed Tea-room | Ystafell De Closed Garden admission (from 1 March)
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- Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs only in the main garden, upper woodland, orchard and house.
- 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.
- 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.
- Toilet
Gravelled car park 250 metres uphill, accessible parking adjoining visitor reception and toilets. Steps, gravel and uneven, narrow paths in garden.
- Accessible toilet
- Designated parking
- Seating available
Benches and picnic benches in the garden and outside the tea-room.
- Steps/uneven terrain
Steps and uneven terrain around the garden.
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- 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
- Accessed from Llyn coastal path.
- By train
- Pwllheli 10 miles
- By bus
- Pwllheli to Aberdaron (passing Pwllheli train station), alight at gate.
- Cycling
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. The house is currently closed for essential conservation work.
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.
Visit Sarn y Plas
A mid18th century Grade II cottage, located north of the road just below Plas yn Rhiw Woods. Once home to poet R S Thomas and artist M E (Elsi) Eldridge. Open on Thursday and Sunday, 12pm-3pm, until 1 November.
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.
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.
Visiting the house at Plas yn Rhiw
Find out how the past tenants of Plas yn Rhiw made this house into a comfortable home.
Spotlight events
Open Doors
On Saturday 26 September and Sunday 27 September, enjoy free entry to Plas yn Rhiw and Sarn y Plas. It's all part of Open Doors, funded and organised by Cadw, which invites heritage organisations, private owners, local authorities and others to open their doors or offer activities to the public free of charge during September.
Calan Gaeaf at Plas yn Rhiw
Celebrate Calan Gaeaf with a family-friendly outdoor adventure at Plas yn Rhiw this October half term.
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 garden cottage enjoys stunning bay views.
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
Sorry, there are no upcoming events at this place
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.
Our work
Restoration work at Plas yn Rhiw
The house at Plas yn Rhiw is currently closed due to significant conservation efforts. The house is expected to remain closed during 2026, and we appreciate the patience of our visitors as we undertake this crucial work.
Our work at Plas yn Rhiw
Find out how a field was transformed into a wildlife-rich habitat at Plas yn Rhiw in Gwynedd.
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.
Latest news
Preserving a Welsh Treasure: Plas yn Rhiw embarks on significant restoration work
A significant new chapter is beginning at one of the Llŷn Peninsula’s most cherished historic homes. Following the completion of a major reroofing project in 2024, detailed investigations at Plas yn Rhiw have confirmed that the next phase of its restoration will begin this spring. To allow this essential conservation work to take place safely, the house will remain closed throughout the 2026 season.
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.
