Plas yn Rhiw
Plas yn Rhiw
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- Vizetelly26 contributionsAbsolutely charming tea room set in a peaceful locationWonderful experience at the Ystafell De Plas yn Rhiw Tea Room from start to finish! We enjoyed a special Christmas afternoon tea which we would highly recommend. The tea room team Sian, Linda and William were friendly and professional and set up a superb festive afternoon tea table for us and made sure that we were all happy with our food and ensured that we received the best service possible. Sian, Linda and William provided us all with a memorable afternoon tea experience and we really enjoyed the very efficient service and delicious food. We also attended Ystafell De Plas yn Rhiw Tea Room’s mince pie and coffee event. The cakes are exceptional and so beautifully decorated. This tea room and team are a real asset for Plas yn Rhiw. Sian, Linda and William certainly made Christmas very enjoyable.Visited December 2022Written December 22, 2022
- CornishEmExeter, United Kingdom62 contributionsWhat a charming place!We loved our visit to Plas yn Rhiw. The staff at the house were friendly and welcomed us asking questions about the objects in the rooms. The gardens are beautiful and the orchard was very peaceful. The whole place had a magical feel. The cafe was great too.Visited September 2022Written February 4, 2023
- PThomas1985Stourbridge, United Kingdom325 contributionsIdeal spot for tea and cake after a long walkWe used Plas yn Rhiw as a base to do a 3 hour walk locally, around Rhiw itself in fact. A great walk, and surprisingly easygoing. I'm return to the National Trust car park, we had a quick look around the gardens - very pleasant - and then headed for the tea room for tea and cake. This was exactly what we needed after a walk. The inside was cosy, with a log fire burning, but we opted to sit outside on a fairly sunny January day. Perfect!Visited January 2023Traveled with friendsWritten February 7, 2023
- skill44Shifnal, United Kingdom82 contributionsHouse, Grounds and Café, all very enjoyable.The story of this impressive house is quite remarkable, and the excellent and friendly National Trust ladies who explain it bring its history to life. The grounds, teeming with bird song, have a most interesting plant collection in the garden near to the house, and wonderful wooded walks beyond. Added to this is the tiny cosy café, with lovely coffee and excellent sandwiches, in a stone cottage with indoor and outdoor seating. A very enjoyable visit.Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 21, 2023
- Maria M76 contributionsTranquil place to visitLovely story attached to this house so worth visiting the house as well as the veery pretty gardens. Very narrow lanes (as stated in the national trust book) but worth going to. Cafe was good we had cake but also hot food on offer from a limited menu.Visited June 2023Written June 29, 2023
- Intarsia80Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom34 contributionsInteresting house and extensive groundsA really lovely house to visit. Not the biggest NT property but one of the interesting ones. So many fascinating objects within the house and so well preserved. The garden is pretty and winding, there are woods and an orchard to explore. Toilets and a great little tearooms on-site and the carpark was plenty big enough with great costal views.Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten September 5, 2023
- JeffB64CPRDerby, United Kingdom269 contributionsIn the back of beyond, but not to be missed.A complete unknown until we had a spare day and wondered where to go...and wow, what a joy this is. The stunning gardens complement the fascinating house, with it's remarkable history of rescue and restoration by the ladies in the 1930's. So unusual for an NT property in it's style and also location. Note must be given of the orchard, meadows and the brilliant pollinator trail. Volunteer guides were wonderful. Final touches of perfection - sea views over Hell's Mouth and a cracking tearoom.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 17, 2023
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Gelert
4 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Drove 2 hour round trip, can only see ground floor of small house. However garden is nice enough.
Went to cafe after, long queue though 4 staff, present serving, even a tea seemed to take 10 minutes. Finally my turn. Small selection of cake (3). Asked for a slice , thin slice you could nearly see through for£3.50. I questioned the size. Woman said “ Do you want it or not”? Not a good example of customer service for a National Trust, and actually unusual in my exoeriance
Went to cafe after, long queue though 4 staff, present serving, even a tea seemed to take 10 minutes. Finally my turn. Small selection of cake (3). Asked for a slice , thin slice you could nearly see through for£3.50. I questioned the size. Woman said “ Do you want it or not”? Not a good example of customer service for a National Trust, and actually unusual in my exoeriance
Written September 10, 2021
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Margaret B
16 contributions
Sep 2022
the house was so unexpected a visit, we were staying in a campsite quite nearby, and just stumbled upon it. the parking is good, not too far a walk up a slight incline to reach the house and tearooms. its a charming property, owned by 3 sisters, each never married. they renovated the house and garden to a spectacular degree, and its left just as they left it. this is a national trust property, and wondering around the house, you can tell the care that has been taken to look after it, quaint little rooms and little nooks and crannies all over the house.
the garden is a delight, its cram jam packed with trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables, along winding paths leading in several directions, there is a orchard i believe but didn't manage to see it this time, will do next i hope..
the garden is a delight, its cram jam packed with trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables, along winding paths leading in several directions, there is a orchard i believe but didn't manage to see it this time, will do next i hope..
Written September 21, 2022
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PThomas1985
Stourbridge, UK325 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
We used Plas yn Rhiw as a base to do a 3 hour walk locally, around Rhiw itself in fact. A great walk, and surprisingly easygoing. I'm return to the National Trust car park, we had a quick look around the gardens - very pleasant - and then headed for the tea room for tea and cake. This was exactly what we needed after a walk. The inside was cosy, with a log fire burning, but we opted to sit outside on a fairly sunny January day. Perfect!
Written February 8, 2023
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ElegantJo
102 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
This garden must boast one of the best views, over Cardigan Bay. It is set high up in woodland and due to its temperate climate, its roses and even fuschias were in flower in May, which is truly enviable for those of us in other parts of the country where we have frosts.
The interior of the house was most interesting. I had never seen a paraffin cooking stove before, and spent some minutes considering how I would set about cooking Christmas Dinner with such an implement.
We were fortunate that one of the guides in the house was local, had visited as a young boy and had tea with one of the sisters who had brought the place back to life. He also got to know all the sisters later and had fascinating stories to tell.
The reason for dropping one star is that, with the best will in the world, this place is not very accessible. The NT has done its best, but is constrained by the geographical features and by the steep and changing levels throughout, but the views alone are a huge compensation.
The interior of the house was most interesting. I had never seen a paraffin cooking stove before, and spent some minutes considering how I would set about cooking Christmas Dinner with such an implement.
We were fortunate that one of the guides in the house was local, had visited as a young boy and had tea with one of the sisters who had brought the place back to life. He also got to know all the sisters later and had fascinating stories to tell.
The reason for dropping one star is that, with the best will in the world, this place is not very accessible. The NT has done its best, but is constrained by the geographical features and by the steep and changing levels throughout, but the views alone are a huge compensation.
Written May 28, 2022
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Dawn W
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Sep 2023 • Couples
Stayed as 1paw dog friendly on site.
However thins means the dog can sit at the cafe with you and there is a separate walk, away from the house, called 'the lower woodland walk' its over grown and very short. Pointless.
The house itself has gardens, which I accept the 'no dogs' and extensive woodland walks, these could be dog friendly, you'd be able to at least see the house.
However thins means the dog can sit at the cafe with you and there is a separate walk, away from the house, called 'the lower woodland walk' its over grown and very short. Pointless.
The house itself has gardens, which I accept the 'no dogs' and extensive woodland walks, these could be dog friendly, you'd be able to at least see the house.
Written September 21, 2023
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CornishEm
Exeter, UK62 contributions
Sep 2022
We loved our visit to Plas yn Rhiw. The staff at the house were friendly and welcomed us asking questions about the objects in the rooms. The gardens are beautiful and the orchard was very peaceful. The whole place had a magical feel. The cafe was great too.
Written February 4, 2023
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Lancashire55 contributions
Jul 2021
What a fabulous place! The garden was one of the prettiest I have ever seen - well done to the gardeners for doing such a great job maintaining them. Lovely views down to Hell’s Mouth. (Hell glimpsed from heaven?) Dogs are not allowed in the garden, but that’s understandable here as they are compact, with narrow paths. We took turns to look around whilst the other waited at the tea room with a cup of tea.
Only three rooms in the house were open, due to Covid, so we will definitely return to explore the rest.
The tea room was a little gem too. Such friendly staff and excellent quality items on offer.
A little woodland walk made the dog’s day too.
It was one of the most relaxing times of our very relaxing holiday.
Only three rooms in the house were open, due to Covid, so we will definitely return to explore the rest.
The tea room was a little gem too. Such friendly staff and excellent quality items on offer.
A little woodland walk made the dog’s day too.
It was one of the most relaxing times of our very relaxing holiday.
Written July 25, 2021
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HillyGilly2014
Shropshire, UK168 contributions
Oct 2021
Pretty place situated high up with wonderful views, small garden but lots to see with winding paths and different areas. Shame only the ground floor of the house was open when we visited, would have thought the upstairs could have been open with restricted number of visitors allowed up at a time, if covid was the reason.
Tea room had a good selection of snacks and some warm food, staff friendly too.
Tea room had a good selection of snacks and some warm food, staff friendly too.
Written October 6, 2021
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skill44
Shifnal, UK82 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The story of this impressive house is quite remarkable, and the excellent and friendly National Trust ladies who explain it bring its history to life. The grounds, teeming with bird song, have a most interesting plant collection in the garden near to the house, and wonderful wooded walks beyond. Added to this is the tiny cosy café, with lovely coffee and excellent sandwiches, in a stone cottage with indoor and outdoor seating. A very enjoyable visit.
Written April 21, 2023
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JeffB64CPR
Derby, UK269 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
A complete unknown until we had a spare day and wondered where to go...and wow, what a joy this is. The stunning gardens complement the fascinating house, with it's remarkable history of rescue and restoration by the ladies in the 1930's. So unusual for an NT property in it's style and also location. Note must be given of the orchard, meadows and the brilliant pollinator trail. Volunteer guides were wonderful. Final touches of perfection - sea views over Hell's Mouth and a cracking tearoom.
Written September 18, 2023
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Peter e
Manchester, UK809 contributions
I disagree with Pam on my visit. The staff were very engaging and perhaps yes we needed more info available. I saw someone touching and picking up items and was mortified to see that as it clearly stated do not touch.( I was being very english and not commenting on that behaviour ) But was concerned that the said female visitors were very butch and would have caused a scene tbh. Luckily everything was left in its place. However, Pam also mentions about the tea room. It was in a lovely situ and the whole tea and cakes scenario would be very rarely bettered in most national trust properties. Obviously Pam had a bad day there - but in all fairness on what I saw it was lovely to contradict
cathbannister
Nottingham, UK12 contributions
are dogs welcome
Peter e
Manchester, UK809 contributions
I would guess in the garden yes - house no
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