Plas yn iâl with stunning mountain views

Escape to this cosy 4‑star farm retreat, set within 200 acres of private parkland and woodland. Enjoy mountain views from every window, unwind on the decking or in the summer house, and enjoy a burst of fun on the 20m zip wire in the garden. A scenic guided trail starts right from the front door, leading to a spectacular 360° viewpoint in just 20 minutes, with panoramic views across the Vale of Clwyd. Family‑friendly • Mountain views • 200‑acre estate • 20m zip wire • Type 2 EV charger The space Accommodation Overview Downstairs -Direct access to a large enclosed child‑friendly garden with panoramic mountain views and outdoor furniture. -Kitchen with dining table. Fully equipped for easy self‑catering: dishwasher, microwave, electric cooker, fridge, slim chest freezer, washing machine/dryer, ironing facilities, Dualit espresso machine, cafetiere, toaster, and all essential utensils. Tea towels and dishcloths provided. -Sitting room. Free‑standing oil stove, Freesat satellite TV with Samsung Internet TV (Netflix subscription included), two double sofas, iPod docking station, DAB radio, WiFi (average speed 4.5Mb/s). -Cloakroom with WC. Upstairs -Bathroom. Double‑ended bath (taps centrally positioned), chrome mixer power shower over bath, wash basin and WC. Personal towels supplied. Two bedrooms -One king‑size bedroom with a 32" wall‑mounted flat‑screen TV. -One twin bedroom (3.25m × 3.55m) with two single beds. -Due to the character of the house, the bedrooms are interlinked; access to the twin room is through the king‑size room. -All beds are Laura Ashley Victorian style, made up ready for your arrival. Towels provided. For Families -Highchair and wooden cot available on request. Heating & Energy -The house is heated by a biomass boiler, fuelled with woodchip sourced from the farm’s managed woodland. EV Charging -Type 2 Zappi charger installed in August 2026. -Guests are charged the cost price of £0.20 per kWh via email invoice. Guest access Grounds & Outdoor Space -Large enclosed garden. Partly wooded, featuring a 20‑metre zip wire strung between two trees. Climb onto the platform and glide away for a fun, family‑friendly thrill. -Ample parking beside the property. -Unrestricted access to 35 acres of bluebell woodland and 150 acres of farmland. -A courtesy footpath leads directly from the house to a 1,300ft vantage point with panoramic views across the Vale of Clwyd (as shown in the photo with sheep in the foreground). Historic Interest -Plas yn Yale / Plas yn Iâl is the ancestral home of Elihu Yale, who in 1718 helped establish the renowned Yale University in Connecticut, USA, which was named in his honour. Families Welcome -Children and babies are very welcome. -Cots, highchairs and stair‑gates available on request (please bring your own cot bedding). Pets -Sorry, no pets Other things to note Top 10 Things to See & Do During Your Stay at Plas yn Yale / Plas yn Iâl 1. Walk to the highest point on the estate for a stunning 360° panorama across the Vale of Clwyd. 2. Explore Chirk Castle (National Trust) – children love the spiral staircases and dungeon (25 mins). 3. Visit Erddig (National Trust) – a fascinating “Downton Abbey‑style” experience with preserved servants’ quarters (40 mins). 4. Cycle the ‘Black Run’ at Llandegla Mountain Bike Centre – just 5 minutes away, with bike hire available. 5. Walk the Roman city walls of Chester – a beautiful historic circuit around the city (40 mins). 6. Discover Ruthin’s attractions – the Gaol, the Craft Centre and Nantclwyd y Dre (20 mins). 7. Spend a full day at Chester Zoo – one of the UK’s best family attractions (45 mins). 8. Dine at The Corn Mill, Llangollen – riverside decking overlooking the River Dee; stand on the bridge for a perfect view of the mill. 9. Visit the Horseshoe Falls – follow the brown signs; this is where Thomas Telford diverted water from the River Dee to create the Shropshire Union Canal. 10. Walk up to Castell Dinas Brân History of the House and the Yale Connection Plas yn Yale is the ancestral home of the Yale family. One notable descendant, Linus Yale, began designing and manufacturing bank locks in America in the 1840s, leading to the creation of the world‑famous Yale Lock Company. The house is also known by its Welsh name Plas yn Iâl, meaning Hall in Iâl. It sits in the Iâl Valley – iâl meaning “fertile” in Welsh and pronounced yal. During Edward I’s conquest of Wales, Iâl was annexed early on and attached to Shropshire, becoming anglicised as Yale. Despite this, the area remained culturally Welsh and continued to follow Welsh laws and customs until the Statute of Rhuddlan reinstated Yale within Wales.