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Brynsiencyn, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey Show on map
4.7
Sykes rating
4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets: Yes
Features
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi
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25 Customer Reviews
"Beautiful, well equipped cottage with amazing views in each direction."
Comfy beds, high levels of cleanliness and nice personal touches. Would recommend.
Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Dec 2024
"A lovely well equipped cottage, perfectly located for peace and quiet but great for exploring the island too."
Fenced in garden for our dog was great.
Reviewed by Diane4.7★Sep 2024
"Loved the setting of the cottage, great conversion of presumably once farm buildings, quiet, great views."
Enclosed gardens. Cottage was clean and reasonably well equipped. Lovely little balcony but sadly unable to use due to awful weather we had! ( note doors to balcony were extremely stiff and difficult to open) Could do with some storage in main bedroom, was only a small wardrobe with 2 hangers so would’ve been better with large set of drawers and a few hooks with hangers . Was quite cold when we were staying, would’ve been nice to have had a couple of blankets accessible. Although cottage says dog friendly, we found this particular one was no good for our dog. Steps difficult to negotiate for a dog in to garden (/only access to garden is from balcony] and he couldn’t cope with narrow wooden stairs on inside as too slippery for him without carpet and as this was an “ upside down house” he had to live in the hallway without us all week so that he could get outside again! Obviously not owners fault but something to bear in mind especially if you have a large dog , ours is a lab, went home a night early in the end. Also re. Maintenance cold tap was faulty and difficult to use in kitchen. Would be nice to put some tubs in kitchen to keep opened food fresh or to use for picnics etc. overall tho, this is a charming little place to stay and a good base for exploring the island
Reviewed by Alison4.4★Aug 2024
"So..."
. Wonderful cottage, Beautiful sunsets, Perfectly presented. We'll be back M&G
Gary And MelanieJul 2024
"A very pleasant stay."
With fabulous views. Everything we needed in the cottage. Comfy beds...settee. peaceful.
Regards
Melanie & Gary x
So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Gwalia.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback
Property Owner
Reviewed by Melanie5.0★Jun 2024
"The cottage was sublime."
Everything needed was provided. Location perfect. Will definitely book again and recommend.
What wonderful comments to read!
Thank you
Property Owner
Reviewed by Heather5.0★Jun 2024
"Lovely stay in Gwalia, Views amazing, Location great and weather wonderful."
Everything we needed. Many thanks
Sue, Paul And BarbaraJun 2024
"We have had a wonderful week in Anglesey - A new destination for us."
Gwalia is lovely. The cottage was the perfect base for exploring the island,
and a cosy and comfortable place to stay, with beautiful surroundings and
perfect peace.
Jones FamilyJun 2024
"We had a lovely stay at Gwalia cottage."
The setting is relaxing with the views of surrounding fields yet a short drive to beaches.
The cottage had all that we needed and was clean and tidy. A perfect base to explore the island. It was perfect for our small family.
We enjoyed using the high spec appliances, especially the coffee machine.
The bedrooms are cosy, especially the master but the beds were very comfortable. The master bedroom would benefit from a set of drawers rather than a cupboard.
Recommended Gwalia to others for a relaxing stay.
Thanks very much for leaving your feedback, we're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Gwalia. Note your comment regarding bedroom storage and we're looking in to it!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ellen5.0★May 2024
"We have loved our stay at Gwalia."
The cottage is cosy, well equipped and comfortable with great views. Perfect as a base to discover Angelsey for the first time. We loved walking up the the wild rabbits and cows! The highlights of our stay was travelling on the Snowdonia Star and visiting Trearddur Bay. I'm sure we will be back.
Thank you for your comments. Really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Gwalia.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Graham4.7★May 2024
"We had a lovely stay at the cottage last week, the cottage was just as described, the location was ideal and the views were lovely."
It was so lovely to sit on the balcony for a couple of early breakfasts and listen to the birdsong.
My only criticism which is minor... Would be to have a slighty larger wardrobe in the double room with a set if drawers built into it as there were no drawers at all in that room to stow your small itens of clothing.
We will hopefully be back to visit again and would have no hestitation in recommending the cottage to friends and family.
Thank you for taking some time to review your stay at Gwalia. So pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and made use of the great balcony.
We're looking in to changing the storage arrangements in the double bedroom so thank you for your suggestions.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jenny4.7★Apr 2024
"Such a relaxing and peacful spot."
We loved the cottage and location.
Very cosy
Beautiful views
Amazing beach.
We will be back. Thank you
Sally, Gregory, Miranda And Rufus And ChesterApr 2024
"A Beautiful Break
Thank you so much for a wonderful bolthole, so well equipped."
I'll be back with the family.
Catherine Chapman OxfordshireNov 2023
"Beautifully kept clean, comfortable accommodation, in a lovely rural
setting."
Home from home with all modcons. A great base to explore the
island of Anglesey and Snowdonia National Park from. We had a thoroughly
enjoyable break, and without hesitation would book this property again. We
will definitely recommend Gwalia to our friends and family.
Ian EOct 2023
"Just returned from a stay at Gwalia Cottage."
Lovely area & setting very peaceful & quiet. Cottage well equipped and we would have really enjoyed our stay except for the oil fired boiler. The fumes that were omitted from it were nauseating . It was so bad we had to have the patio door open whilst in the cottage even when when there was winds. Engineer came out and confirmed there wasn't a leak so the boiler was safe.
Thanks for your feedback on your stay. We always respond quickly to guest concerns and hope the engineer provided reassurance that the boiler was safe.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Carole3.4★Sep 2023
"Really enjoyed our stay the cottage was comfortable and cosy with everything we ..."
Really enjoyed our stay the cottage was comfortable and cosy with everything we needed would definitely recommend thank you so much
Thank you for taking the time to leave some feedback on your stay, and really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Sep 2023
"We had a lovely week the cottage was just as it had been described."
We will go back there again.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Kathlyn5.0★Sep 2023
"Gwalia cottage is the perfect place it is absolutely beautiful we throughly enjoy every minuet as soon as we stepped inside we felt at home ."
It has everything anybody could want for .the bedding is wonderful and such comfy pillows the kitchen has everything you need the view is amazing and the living area is comfy with even books and games for you to read and play which we did everyday our cockapoo doggie daisy rose enjoyed every minute knowing she was welcome and catered for everything was perfect we highly recommend this beautiful cottage which is near the most picturesque beaches we have ever seen our favourite being newbourgh forrest beach and the fairy tail lighthouse walks .thank you to the caring family who own this cottage for sharing we appreciated your thoughtfulness in everything you have put into making this cottage so wonderful .we will definitely return .kind regards linda David and daisy rose xxx
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave some feedback on your stay at Gwalia.
We're so happy you enjoyed your holiday.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jul 2023
"Wonderful cottage."
Clean and tidy. Kind welcome gift. Great location. Cottage had everything we needed. We will be recommending to friends and hopefully we will return ourselves one day.
We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Gwalia.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jul 2023
"We love going to Anglesey and had a lovely week away."
Gwalia Cottage is in a great location, so near to Llanddwyn beach and Newborough Forest, but not too far to drive over to one of the other fabulous places on the Island.
Overall, the cottage was clean and comfortable and is in very nice peaceful surroundings.
Unfortunately, it has an oil boiler which emits a fuel type smell. We were unlucky in that the boiler had a leak while we were there which increased the smell, however, the owners were quick to react and fix the issue which we were thankful for.
Sadly, it did taint our week as the boiler is situated within the kitchen/living area which meant whenever we were in the cottage we had all windows and doors open. This is okay to do during summer but not sure it would be as easy during the colder months.
After speaking to the owners through Sykes, they did say that depending on the weather the smell could be stronger... I would suggest that the boiler needs either moving to a different area or potentially the flue outside needs to be changed.
While the cottage itself is nice enough, the whole experience wasn't quite what we wanted.
Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback and we're pleased you are satisfied that we responded to and resolved the issue quickly for you.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alexandra4.1★Jul 2023
"We have had another wonderful stay on Anglesey, Gwalia Cottage was perfectly situated for us."
So very clean, comfy beds and great to have the balcony to sit and relax in the peace and quiet and watch the cows. Thanks for the lovely bag of treats. The lager and popcorn have gone taking the rest home to enjoy, hope to be back thanks.
The ColebournsJun 2023
"We absolutely loved this little gem, would 100% recommend newborough beach sunset, thanks for the lovely time"
The HamkinsMay 2023
"We have had a fabulous stay in Gwalia cottage, thank you for the goody bag."
Everything was perfect. The cottage is to the highest standard, all the decor and lovely comfy beds. Would not hesitate to return in the future
Glenn And KayMay 2023
"A brilliant find and stay."
We loved our time here, we wanted for nothing and made some brilliant memories thank you
The Coombs Family And Rubble The DogApr 2023
"We had a very enjoyable stay in this lovely apartment , wonderful places to visit and the weather was kind to us."
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Summary
Reverse-level
Two ground-floor bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size on request)
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony
Central heating
Electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine
TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking available
Rear garden with lawn, patio, and furniture, and balcony with furniture
Dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
There is a convenience store in the village 0.5 miles, pub 0.7 miles
Note: The garden is accessed through the balcony and down a flight of stairs, unsuitable for those with limited mobility
Note: Garage is available for bike storage; please request this upon booking
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
The property
The lovely, reverse-level home known as Gwalia Cottage is situated near Brynsiencyn on the Isle of Anglesey.
Gwalia Cottage provides a sleek base for a seascape and welcomes four visitors, set conveniently near a hub of amenities and attractions and just a short journey from mainland North Wales.
Before entering this charming barn conversion, take advantage of the off-road parking on offer.
Two elegant bedrooms await you, providing the ideal place to unwind after a day of exploration.
Choose between a double and a twin (zip/link) bedroom, both of which are served by a contemporary shower room.
Ascend the stairs to enter the open-plan living area, which is furnished with a fully functional kitchen, a dining area that can accommodate four people, plush chairs, and a wall-mounted TV for entertainment.
Enjoy the scenery by choosing an outdoor meal on your private balcony, which offers lofty views of the surrounding county, or head to the back garden for a picnic on the lawn; before turning in for the night, be sure to toast to your getaway.
Wake up to a hot cup of coffee before exploring the village, where you can stock up on necessities and stop by the Y Groeslon pub for hearty food or just a drink.
The Anglesey Sea Zoo, the Anglesey Model Village & Cafe, and the Anglesey Transport Museum & Café - Tacla Taid are just a few of the local attractions.
A little further on, towards Newborough, take advantage of the opportunity to stroll along the golden dunes of Traeth Llanddwyn and hike towards Goleudy Tr Mawr.
Travel to Bangor to explore the Penrhyn Castle & Garden National Trust property, take a stroll along Bangor Promenade, practise your swing at Clwb Golff St Deiniol Golf Club or explore the Treborth Botanic Garden's lovely grounds.
Visit the Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre to try your hand at windsurfing or kayaking or discover the impressive grounds of Caernarfon Castle, before grabbing your walking gear to tour the Snowdonia National Park.
Visit Gwalia Cottage to enjoy Anglesey's delights.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
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Where you’ll be staying
BRYNSIENCYN
Bangor 9 miles; Beaumaris 10 miles; Caernarfon 13.5 miles
A small village nestled on the banks of the Menai Straits on the Isle of Anglesey. Brynsiencyn is small yet delightful, hosting a shop, Post Office, a lovely village pub, a cafe and a takeaway. The village boasts some incredible views towards the delightful town of Caernarfon over the Menai Straits and even the dominant Snowdonia Mountain Range in the distance. There is plenty to do on the thriving island of Anglesey, the popular attractions of Anglesey Sea Zoo and Foel Farm are just a stones throw away, apart from this there are tonnes of spectacular beaches and history to be discovered. The tourist destinations of Beaumaris, Bangor and Caernarfon are all nearby and are all well worth a visit.
Important Information
Please note there is a goodhousekeeping bond of £150.
This property offers the following short breaks:
Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas
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