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The Rock House

About an acre of informal mature hillside garden, with views over the Radnorshire Hills. Over 30 years we have created wildlife ponds, a bluebell meadow, laburnum arch and have recently revamped the vegetable garden.

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The Rock House
The Rock House
The Rock House
The Rock House
The Rock House
The Rock House
The Rock House
The Rock House
The Rock House
The Rock House
The Rock House
The Rock House
The Rock House
The Rock House

About The Rock House

Rock House sits in about an acre on a hillside at 1000ft, with sweeping views over the Radnorshire Hills and Ithon Valley. It has been transformed over the last 30 years from a rocky clay-covered field with grazing cows to a relaxing and nurturing space with hardy plants, bog garden, dry shady ‘woodland’ border, a raised pond, laburnum arch, a grazed bluebell meadow, a relatively new fernery and recently revamped veg garden. Gardening high upon a windy Welsh hillside means we battle with nature and the elements. We learned the hard way to bolt our enormous greenhouse to some sturdy sleepers and we have a full time job not to share the fruit and vegetables with slugs, rodents, moles, rabbits and birds!
There are many seats around the garden – from small hidden places for two to more formal decking areas which take advantage of the views of the surrounding countryside. The most popular is the raised deck in front of the Cwtch, our garden retreat, which catches the last rays of evening sun. After 30 years we finally feel the garden has settled into the space so we hope you’ll enjoy it too when you visit.

The Rock House features

Location details

The Rock House,
Llanbister,
Powys,
LD1 6TN

Directions to The Rock House
Off B4356 just above Llanbister village. What3words app: jousting.radically.iron.

The Rock House openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Gluten free and vegan cakes available.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Gluten free and vegan cakes available.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Minimal wheelchair access.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Rock House at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at The Rock House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, The Rock House does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. The Rock House seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.