3 Bed | (1D 2B) (2S) (1D 2B) | Sleeps 10 + cot

Nestled under the bulk of Mynydd Rhiw, and sheltered by woodland, this house, set in some 16 acres, enjoys views over rolling countryside to Snowdonia and to the sea. The woodlands, owned by the National Trust, abound in wildlife, are ideal for bird watchers, walkers, or for those wishing to relax and take advantage of its truly idyllic setting. Ideal for children to roam and explore, and with its play area and a half-size pool/snooker table, this property is popular every year.  The fascinating National Trust House at Plas-yn-Rhiw is a short walk away, and all of Lleyn’s attractions are easily reached by car.  Comprises; lounge with inglenook, woodburning stove, (logs provided when available), TV with Freeview, DVD, video etc.; kitchen/breakfast room with gas cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, auto washing machine etc.; downstairs cloakroom/toilet; upstairs bathroom/toilet with separate shower cubicle. Bedrooms look out over the walled orchard towards Hell’s Mouth beach (Porth Neigwl). Duvets and bed linen provided. Electricity by coin meter. Gas and oil-fired central heating included in rental.  Rear, walled patio with old waterwheel.  Pets accepted at an additional charge of £15 per pet per week.  Visit www.myspace.com/tynyparc for more photos and video footage.

3-night short breaks in price band D at £170. *Short breaks available by phone/email booking only.

Reference: 201201

RHIW: A BRIEF HISTORY
Rhiw is one of the highest villages on Lleyn and boasts one of the most magnificent panoramas in Wales: looking out over Hell’s Mouth Bay, the whole length of Wales, from Snowdon to Pembrokeshire, stretches before you.

There is evidence of an early settlement in the form of the Bryngaer hill fort, and two burial dolmens, and on the north eastern side of Mynydd Rhiw there is the site of the stone age axe head 'factory'. Some of the axe heads from this rock have been found as far afield as the southern counties of England.

Manganese was discovered at Ffrwd Y Nant in 1827, and was mined here during both world wars. The ore was shipped out of Ports Ysgo from the jetty after being transported down inclines from the mines above. The works were in use since the mid nineteenth century and the remains of the barracks can be seen today.

Now owned by the National Trust, Plas Yn Rhiw is a delightful manor house which was rescued from neglect and lovingly restored by the three Keating sisters, who bought it in 1938. The house is 16th-century with Georgian additions, and the garden contains many beautiful flowering trees and shrubs, with beds framed by box hedges and grass paths. Well worth a visit for the views alone!

RHIW TODAY:
Today, there are no shops or amenities in Rhiw. The nearest village is Aberdaron, some three miles away.

To the south-east of Mynydd Rhiw lies Porth Neigwl, or Hells Mouth, an impressive south-west facing, four-mile long bay popular with surfers and kayakers. A gently shelving beach, consisting mainly of medium sized pebbles at high tide but with vast expanses of sand, it is one of the best-known surf spot in north Wales.

Often deserted, the beach at Porth Ysgo is an almost hidden bay situated between Rhiw and Aberdaron. Accessed via a hundred or so steps, and quite hard to find as there are no clearly defined parking areas, it is well worth a visit. On the South side of the bay, there is a myriad of old mine workings, and to the west of the bay is Porth Cadlan. Here and on the fields above it, King Arthur is thought to have fought his thirteenth battle. To get there head from Rhiw towards Aberdaron and turn off when you see the sign for Porth Ysgo. When you come to a farm with a small pond, the car park is on the right.

NEAREST SHOPS ARE IN ABERDARON:
Spar Stores & Post Office Tel: 01758 760234. Locally produced meat for the barbeque, dairy produce, fresh vegetables & groceries.
Eleri Stores. Tel: 01758 760233. Newsagent, wines & spirits, fresh ice cream, suntan lotions etc. Fishing Tackle & Frozen Bait available.
Wendon a Glasfor Beachside Shops. Gifts, Toys & Beachgoods
Hen Blas Cafe, Gift Shop and Gallery

NEAREST GARAGE WHICH DOES CAR REPAIRS:
Pen Y Bont Garage, Sarn Meyllteyrn.

NEAREST PETROL STATIONS:
Pen Y Bont Garage, Sarn Meyllteyrn.
EW&SE Pritchard in Morfa Nefyn.
Llanbedrog Filling Station
Abersoch Filling Station

NEAREST DOCTOR'S SURGERIES:
Meddygfa Rhydbach, Botwnnog. Tel:01758 730266
Ty Doctor. On St.David's Road in Nefyn - half way between Nefyn and Morfa Nefyn. Tel: 0844 650223 or 0844 815 1166

NEAREST HOSPITALS:
Bryn Beryl Hospital on the A499 some 2 miles out of Pwllheli. Minor injuries unit. Tel: 01758 701122
Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor. Main hospital for the area with full Accident and Emergency facilities. Tel: 01248 384384

NEAREST PHARMACY:
Fferyllwyr Llyn, in Nefyn, next to the Londis store. Tel. 01758 720214. Open Mon. to Fri. 8.30 am to 6pm, Saturday 8.30 until 4 pm, and Sunday 10 am until 2 pm.
Fferyllwyr Llyn in Llanbedrog. Tel: 01758 740229. Open Mon. to Fri. 9:00 to 1:00pm and 2pm to 6pm. Saturday: 9.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 4:00pm. Closed Sunday.

NEAREST BANK/ATM MACHINE:
Midland Bank in Nefyn - by the mini-roundabout in the centre of Nefyn.

NEAREST POST OFFICE:
Aberdaron Post Office & Stores. Tel: 01758 760234

PLACES TO EAT:
Penbryn Bach, Uwchmynydd. Small & intimate restaurant offering local fresh fish & meat dishes. Tel: 01758 760216 Variable opening hours. Booking esential.
Y Gegin Fawr, Aberdaron. Once a communal kitchen where 13th century pilgrims could claim a meal on their way to Bardsey Island. Tel: 01758 760359
Ty Newydd Pub
Ship Inn

NEAREST TAKE AWAYS:
Chip Shop in Aberdaron

CAR PARKING IN ABERDARON:
Pay And Display car park in the centre of the village just by the bridge.

NEAREST POLICE STATIONS:
Nefyn Police Station - part-time station on Ffordd Dewi Sant (the main Morfa Nefyn to Nefyn road). Next nearest is Pwllheli Police Station on Ala Road, Pwllheli. Tel: 01286 670160 Opening Hours Monday to Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.

NEAREST INTERNET ACCESS POINTS:
Nefyn Library Free internet access. Open 2 pm to 6pm Monday and Thursday; 10am to 12 on Tuesday, and 4pm to 6pm on Friday. Or Pwllheli Library, K2 Computers in Pwllheli (01758 613130).

NEAREST CINEMA:
Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli. Tel: 01758 704088. Click on link for programme information.

NEAREST PUBLIC CONVENIENCES:
There are two sets of public toilets in Aberdaron. One by the car park and the other along the promenade.

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