Set on the shores of the Menai Strait amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery, this elegant National Trust house was redesigned by James Wyatt in the 18th century. The 1930s restyled interior is famous for its Rex Whistler association and contains his exquisite romantic mural and the largest exhibition of his works.
There’s a fine spring garden and Australasian arboretum, with an understorey of shrubs and wildflowers, an Italianate-style summer terrace, and massed hydrangeas which give autumn colour.
A woodland walk gives access to a delightful spring and early summer rhododendron garden.
From the house and grounds, the views across the Menai Strait to the mountains of Snowdonia are simply stunning.
Garden areas are a mix of level and sloped areas, with a mix of gravel, tarmac, and grassed areas. There is a terrace garden with uneven steps.
There is one play area and a Frisbee Golf Course in Dairy Wood which is accessible, but as it is in the woods it is uneven ground.
Dogs are welcome in the garden with the exception of the Italianate Terrace Garden, dogs are not allowed in the house. Dogs must be on a lead at all times.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the house, garden, café, and shop.
FACILITIES
- Baby-changing facilities available in the Old Dairy toilets.
- Adventure play area in Old Dairy Wood open. Garden tree house remains closed.
- Adapted toilet in the Old Dairy near car park
- Accessible path route but some steep gradients
- Unfortunately we are unable to provide wheelchairs for garden and there is no buggy service
