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13 Guests
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7 Bedrooms
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3 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
12 Customer Reviews
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"Ynys Castell is all about location location location."
To watch your access road go underwater, leaving you marooned on the island, is the greatest sense of relaxation. If we’d been stuck indoors all week, I might have listed some faults. Thankfully, the weather was kind to us, so we took full advantage of the outdoors.
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"Stunning! Thank you for the use of your island and home."
It contained everything we needed for a wonderful stay. We had read a couple of bad reviews before we travelled but found everything clean and tidy. Yes there are a few cosmetic jobs that need addressing but nothing that distracted from our use or enjoyment. We didn't realise that the only bathroom upstairs was the ensuite but we managed fine. Amazing grounds very neat and tidy with a host of nooks and seating areas. The outside dining area had a very Mediterranean feel to it. Would love to return.
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"We had a very enjoyable stay and found the property ideal for our four related families: we two grandparents and the families of our three children."
The house has a slightly quirky feel to it and there are plenty of spaces to go when you want to socialise or just be quiet on your own - both indoors and in the grounds. There are lounge areas both upstairs and downstairs. The kitchen is well-equipped and there was plenty of crockery and cutlery for our needs. We actually found that the inaccessibility of the causeway for two hours either side of high tide quite beneficial in that being cut off for a few hours seemed to help bond everyone together. The property does need a bit of TLC, though, and we were surprised at how dusty/dirty some places were, suggesting several months since proper cleaning. There was no arrival pack, a common courtesy with most holiday properties we have rented in the past, and we were surprised to find scant provision of toilet rolls, black rubbish bags, tea towels and dishwasher tablets. There were bright lights situated in the grounds which seemed to be on all night, which is both uneconomical and damaging to wildlife. Although there are three bedrooms upstairs, the only toilet/bathroom upstairs is the en-suite for one of the bedrooms. Despite those criticisms, we would not hesitate to recommend the property for family get-togethers such as ours.
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"When we got there the house smelled of wet dog."
We had to air out the house. The general cleanliness was very poor. Didnt really use the ensuite bath downstairs as the shower curtain was disgusting . All the towels had stains on them . A few of the mattresses of the beds were lumpy and in need of replacment as did quite a few of the pillows. The whole house needed a good dusting. Which we had to do ourselves as we have allergies. Not something you want to do on a holiday. The garden however are beautiful and the owners got back to us straight away with any queries or general issues we had. Just feel whoever is maintaining the cleaning for the property needs to do a much better job. As the property and views itself was amazing.
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"The location is amazing and hard to beat."
The house was disappointing with parts looking tired and in need of refurbishment. The bathroom situation upstairs was unsatisfactory with 2 rooms only having access to the bathroom by going through another bedroom. The upstairs lounge/ under stairs area needs attention to make it more appealing. Outside the barbecue area needs some attention.
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"We absolutely loved ynys castell, very comfortable, warm, and beautifully set out; making the most of the stunning views."
All age groups enjoyed their stay! Thank you
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"Some small touches would go a long way."
More pots and pans as the number were limited. One poor quality blue cloth and scourer were supplied , spend a little more on these items as those supplied were useless! A few more tea towels , two supplied which were used after one day! All in all a fantastic property but the small touches let it down
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"An absolutely magical house with beautiful gardens."
Good kitchen and living areas with everything we needed. We considered it the best holiday house the family have stayed in. It had plenty of room to spread out, and the views of the water and the boats were delightful.
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"Beautiful setting and spacious large house only disappointment was to find mice running around the kitchen."
Owner informed and said would deal with this. If you go to this property you will not be disappointed as the location is excellent.
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"Fantastic property and the views are amazing."
Will definitely be returning
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"We had an amazing time, what a truly unique experience."
I will definitely recommend it to others. Thank you
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"The only thing that I was not happy with was the hall carpet it was full of ..."
The only thing that I was not happy with was the hall carpet it was full of stains and needs replacing it gives a bad impression and the house is quite expensive and I expected better
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Summary
- Seven bedrooms: Ground-floor 1 x king with( en-suite bath, shower attachment, basin and WC), 1 x twin, 1 x bunk bed, First floor 1 x double with balcony, 1 x bunk bed both with access to a (Jack and Jill bathroom with bath, walk in shower, basin and WC), 1 x double, 1 x single with basin
- Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen with dining area
- External utility
- Small living room and dining table
- First-floor sitting room with balcony and wood burning stove
- Snug
- Central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, full size fridge and freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler
- Washing machine in utility room
- 2 x TV, DVD Player, CD player, selection of books and toys
- Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Towels inc. in rent
- Highchair and travel cot available on request
- Off-road parking for 2 cars and further parking at the bottom of the drive
- Boats welcome
- Large mature gardens with lawned and patio areas with garden furniture
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome (charges apply currently £20 per dog per week)
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 0.6 miles
- Note: The unique island location means that there are areas of cliff face and of course the sea within close proximity to the cottage and guests with young children need to be mindful of this
- The tide stays on the causeway for up to 4 hours, then off for up to 8 hours so arrival and departure times will vary to accommodate the tide
- Note: Check-in is 4pm, check-out is 10am
The property
Ynys Castell is a beautiful, unique home on its its very own island off Anglesey, just outside Menai Bridge.
This stunning, seven-bedroom abode offers a balcony to soak in the views, a large garden to dine alfresco and a grand interior to unwind in after an action-packed day.
This pet-friendly property welcomes families and friends seeking a coastal escape like no other.
Accommodation is ranged over two floors.
Downstairs is a contemporary kitchen, utility corridor, dining room, sitting room, three bedrooms (one en-suite) and cloakroom.
Upstairs is a large living area split into two, a further four bedrooms (one en-suite) and a family shower room. The contemporary kitchen is equipped with an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave and toaster.
Washing machine and fridge/freeze are in the utility corridor close by.
There’s plenty of seating, making dining a convivial pleasure.
The downstairs sitting room is comfortably furnished, there’s a flat screen TV and it is framed by a beautiful large bay window with lovely views.
There are three bedrooms on the ground floor: one king en-suite, one twin and a bunkroom.
The en-suite has a bath with hand held shower attachment, loo and wash hand basin.
There is also a ground floor cloakroom with a loo and hand wash basin and also a family shower room with shower, loo and wash hand basin. Upstairs is a large living space.
There’s a charming area with sofas, a wood burning stove and large flat screen TV / DVD.
And a further area with seating and space to read.
There are large picture windows with superb views up and down the Menai Strait.
French doors lead out onto a balcony. This floor also houses a further four bedrooms.
A double bedroom with balcony and a bunk room sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom (with bath, separate shower, loo and wash hand basin), a further double and single bedroom.
Outside, there’s plenty of space to explore.
Ynys Castell has large mature gardens and patio areas equipped with garden furniture.
There are plenty of secret corners to discover and there’s even a slipway down to the Strait.
Parking for two cars is available outside the house and there is room for a further two cars at the bottom of the drive (make sure you park above the high water level). When the tide is right, the bustling town on Menai Bridge is just paces away, packed with independent shops, cafés and great restaurants.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
About the location
MENAI BRIDGE
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll 2 miles; Bangor 2.5 miles; Beaumaris 4.5 miles; Caernarfon 8 miles
This delightful town sits right on the edge of the Isle of Anglesey and is home to one of two bridges to mainland Wales. It is an ideal base for a holiday and is great for exploring this beautiful island. It has a strong history which can be discovered in the Menai Bridge Heritage Museum, the well known Saint Tysilio lived on Church Island, just off of Anglesey in the 7th century, hence the name of the 15th century St. Tysilio's Church. Menai Bridge itself offers a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy. In terms of entertainment, this is an ideal spot with something for everybody, there is the butterfly palace 'Pili Palas' which is incredibly popular with families, as well as the astounding Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens well worth a walk around. The Snowdonia National Park is within driving distance for you outdoor enthusiasts, it has wonderful walking, cycling and opportunities to see some beautiful sights. Nearer to the town, there are some incredible places including the popular towns of Beaumaris and Caernarfon with their majestic castles and much more to do.
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NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure that you take every care to manage the risks and dangers associated with the location of the property and so protect yourself and those staying with you from loss, injury or death.
Most particularly, the house has not been designed for ease of use or safety for parties with small children or persons with any mobility restrictions. The house is an island and is cut off from the mainland for approximately 4 hours in every 12 hours. Please do not attempt to cross the causeway when there is water on it. Please exercise care and due attention when using all the property grounds as all the island is surrounded by water and dangerous terrain.
NOTE Charges apply for dogs per week currently £20 per week per dog
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Last minute