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Nannau Nannau, Gwynedd 18th century landscape park, deer park, walks, woodland, kitchen garden, ponds. Nannau, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales Location: 2 m N Dolgellau, off A470 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Nantclwyd House Ruthin, Clwyd Small formal gardens and grounds with temples and follies designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. Ruthin, Clwyd, Wales Location: in Ruthin, A494 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Nanteos Location map Rhydyfelin, Dyfed Georgian landscaped park. Lake, woodland walks, trees, walled garden, stable block, 19th century lodge. Rhydyfelin, Aberystwyth, Dyfed, Wales, SY23 4LU Location: off B4340 Phone: 01970 624363 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

National Botanic Garden of Wales Location map Llanarthne, Dyfed Educational facility for research, sustainability and conservation. The centrepiece of the garden is the Great Glasshouse - the largest single span glasshouse in the world at 328 ft (100m) long and 164 ft (50m) wide. 17,000 herbaceous plants run parallel to the wall of the 200-year-old double walled garden. A restaurant and shop are on the premises. Llanarthne, Dyfed, Wales, SA32 8HG Location: off B4310 Website: National Botanic Garden of Wales Email: info@gardenofwales.org.uk Phone: 01558 668768 Fax: 01558 668933 Photo Credit: Wales Tourist Board Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Pant-yr-Holiad Location map Rhydlewis, Dyfed A woodland garden covering 5 acres as part of a working farm! Notable for its unusual trees and shrubs, but also more common varieties of azaleas and rhododendrons. A bog garden supports rare ducks, and there are terraced alpine gardens and herb gardens, plus a summer walk lined with herbaceous plants. Best viewed in: Spring. Rhydlewis, Llandysul, Dyfed, Wales, SA44 5ST Location: Location: 2 m N Rhydlewis, off B4334 Phone: 023975 493 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Parc Llanfrothen, Dyfed 11th century stone built garden terraces, buildings, in 20th century park. Llanfrothen, Garreg, Dyfed, Wales Location: 2 m NE Garreg, A4085, on minor road Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Pen-y-lan Ruabon, Clwyd Early 19th century park, surviving complete. Ruabon, Clwyd, Wales Location: 2 m SE Ruabon, on minor roads off A539 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Penbedw Nannerch, Clwyd Scheduled ancient monument (Penbedw Park stone circle). 17th-18th century park with grotto and pavilion. Nannerch, Clwyd, Wales Location: 1 m S Nannerch, on A541 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Peniarth Llanegryn, Gwynedd Circa 18th century landscape park, wooded riverside, country house, kitchen garden, rock garden, terrace. Llanegryn, Gwynedd, Wales Location: 1 m W Llanegryn, minor roads off A493 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Penlan-uchaf Farm Garden Location map Fishguard, Dyfed A hillside garden built around alpines and summer bedding plants. Planted with over 12,000 spring bulbs augmented with annuals and a raised herb garden. Gwaun Valley, Fishguard, Dyfed, Wales, SA65 9UA Location: 5 m SE Fishguard, on minor road off B4313 Phone: 01348 881388 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Picton Castle Location map Picton, Dyfed Forty acres of woodland gardens, walled garden, fountain. Picton, Dyfed, Wales, SA62 4AS Location: 3 ½ miles SE Haverfordwest, on minor road off A487 Website: Picton Castle Email: pct@pictoncastle.freeserve.co.uk Phone: 01437 751 326 Fax: 01437 751 326 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Plas Berw Pentre Berw, Gwynedd Early 17th century house, courtyard garden, ruins of 15th century house. Deer park. Pentre Berw, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales Location: on B4419, off A5 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Plas Brondanw Llanfrothen, Gwynedd The gardens surround the house of Clough Williams-Ellis (see Portmeiron), and were developed by the eccentric architect over a period of 70 years as a romantic series of Italianate vistas, incorporating architectural focal points such as a folly and an orangery Llanfrothen, Gwynedd, Wales Location: 5 m NE Porthmadog on A4085 Phone: 07880 766741 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Plas Gwyn Pentraeth, Gywnedd 18th-19th century garden and country house, terraces, woodland, walks, walled garden, parkland. Pentraeth, Anglesey, Gywnedd, Wales Location: off A5025, on B5109 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Plas Gwynant Beddgelert, Powys Early 19th century garden, parkland, woods, riverside walks, terraces, walled garden. Beddgelert, Powys, Wales Location: 3 m NE Beddgelert, on A498 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Plas Llangattock Llangattock, Powys Several listed buildings. Gentry house and garden, 19th century curved greenhouse. Llangattock, Powys, Wales Location: on A4077 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Plas Llidiardau Llanilar, Powys Seven-acre garden of Victorian house redeveloped. Borders, rare shrubs, trees. Llanilar, Powys, Wales Location: 1 m E Llanilar, on B4575 Phone: 01974 241 434 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Plas Newydd Location map Llanfairpwyll, Gwynedd The gardens surround one of the most popular country houses in Wales, the home of the Marquis of Anglesey. Lawns and open parkland are dotted with informal plantings of shrubs, and there is a formal Italianate rose garden by the house. A seasonal rhododenron garden is open in spring. Best viewed in: Spring. Llanfairpwyll, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales, LL61 6DQ Location: 2 m S Llanfairpwll, on A4080 Website: Plas Newydd Email: plasnewydd@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01248 714795 Fax: 01248 713 673 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Plas Newydd, Llangollen Llangollen, Clwyd Woodland walk with Valle Crucis Abbey stone font, 19th century formal garden beds. Hill Street, Llangollen, Clwyd, Wales Location: Llangollen, on A5 Website: Plas Newydd, Llangollen Phone: 01978 861314 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Plas Penhelig Location map Aberdovey, Gwynedd A restored Edwardian garden encompassing seven acres of terraces, pools, fountains, lawns, and orchards. There is a rock garden and herbaceous borders plus azaleas, rhododendrons, tree-heather and roses. The walled kitchen garden is a gem, covering a half-acre. Best viewed in: Spring. Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales, LL35 0NA Location: in Aberdovey, A493 Phone: 065472 676 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Plas Tan-Y-Bwlch Maentwrog, Powys 19th century terraced gardens noted for trees and rhododendrons. Woodland walks. Maentwrog, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Powys, Wales Location: on A487 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Plas-yn-Rhiw Location map Pwllheli, Gwynedd A small garden surrounding a (mostly) medieval manor. Flowering shrubs and trees, with rhododendrons, azaleas, and magnolias, are separated by formal hedges and grassed pathways. The original garden has been extended by the National Trust to include 150 acres of surrounding woodland, including a snowdrop wood overlooking the garden. Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales, LL53 8AB Location: 16 m S Pwllheli on Aberdaron road Website: Plas-yn-Rhiw Email: plasynrhiw@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01758 780219 Fax: 01758 780219 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Portmeirion Location map Portmeirion, Gwynedd It is difficult to categorize Portmeiron - it is an experience! Clough Williams-Ellis created a fantasy village incorporating elements of Italian and Gothic design set in 85 acres of beautiful woodland gardens overlooking a harbour. Portmeirion, Gwynedd, Wales, LL48 6ET Location: off A487 Email: info@portmeiron-village.com Phone: 01766 770000 Fax: 01766 771331 Photo Credit: Barbara Ballard Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Post House Gardens Location map Cwmbach, Dyfed Lovely woodland gardens along the banks of the River Sien. A variety of rare plants, especially trees and shrubs, make this garden notable. In spring the gardens are abundant in snowdrops, anemones, wild orchids, and bluebells. A conservatory houses tender plant varieties from around the world, and old roses climb the trees in summer. Best viewed in: Spring and early summer. Cwmbach, Whitland, Dyfed, Wales, SA34 0DR Location: on minor roads off B4299, 7 m N St. Clears Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Powis Castle Location map Welshpool, Powys Steeply terraced garden in the grounds of a historic house. The garden was planted in the early 18th century. Clipped yews and old roses prosper, as well as tender and unusual plants. There are fruit trees on the terraces and an orangery. The views are superb. Welshpool, Powys, Wales, SY21 8RF Location: 1 m S Welshpool, off A483 Website: Powis Castle Email: powiscastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01938 551929 Fax: 01938 554336 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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