Guests say
Afallon is a well-loved cottage in Menai Bridge, Anglesey, praised for its stunning views, spaciousness, and comfort. Guests have enjoyed the extra touches like a hot tub and the inclusion of entertainment options. While some have raised concerns about driveway safety and cleanliness, the property remains a recommended choice for large groups and families seeking a relaxing break with picturesque scenery.
Reviews indicate a generally satisfactory level of cleanliness, with some guests noting areas for improvement such as cobwebs and dust. The presence of spiders has been a concern for some, suggesting a need for more thorough cleaning in certain areas.
The location is highly praised for its amazing views and peaceful setting. It serves as a great base for exploring Anglesey and North Wales. The proximity to local amenities and attractions adds to its appeal.
The majority of guests find the beds comfortable and the living spaces ample and welcoming. Some concerns about the driveway and the need for more bathrooms have been mentioned, but overall, the property provides a comfortable stay.
Facilities like the hot tub, PlayStation, and conservatory are appreciated, but some guests have reported issues with maintenance, such as the driveway condition, games being incomplete, and some appliances needing repair. The presence of a hot tub and other amenities is noted, but the lack of a tumble dryer and some kitchen essentials has been highlighted.
Guests have mentioned thoughtful touches like a well-stocked kitchen, music system, and toys for children. While gifts such as wine and Bara Brith have been left for guests, it is important to note that such gestures, while appreciated, are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Boasting panoramic views across the Menai Strait and towards the Snowdonia National Park is Afallon, a stunning period property set amidst a peaceful woodland setting, yet within striking distance of the bustling towns of Menai Bridge and Beaumaris.
With four bedrooms, a stylish interior design and its superb location on the Isle of Anglesey, this detached property promises to be an exceptional self-catering experience for families or groups of friends. Soak up the views from its elevated position before entering into the house and finding the spacious entrance hall, leading you into the sitting room. Light up the fire to set a cosy ambiance as you curl up on the leather sofas to tune into the TV or perch at the bay window, affording a constant connection with the picturesque views of the waters, where on a clear day, Penrhyn Castle can be seen. Return back to the hallway to find a well-equipped games room, certain to keep younger guests of the group entertained, whilst the sleek kitchen is certain to entice the chef of the group. Modern painted cabinets are topped by solid worksurfaces, providing plenty of preparation space and houses a range of quality appliances for cooking up a storm each evening. A handy boot room lies adjacent for useful storage and is equipped with a luxury wine fridge. The dining room boasts an expandable table to sit up to 12 people, to enjoy an evening in front of another open fire and idyllic views through sliding doors. Open up those doors to reveal the conservatory, where a morning cup of tea, watching the breath-taking sunrise or a moment’s peace and quiet can be enjoyed, with the striking views to keep you company. Here, you can step outside Afallon and enjoy a terrace with a seating area and a hot tub where a glass of wine can be enjoyed whilst in awe of the view in front of you. Steps take you down to a secret garden with numerous entwined pathways leading to further patio areas showcasing different, stunning viewpoints. Returning inside, through to the hallway, you can take the staircase up to find four bedrooms, comprising of two double bedroom, where coastal views continue to captivate, a twin bedroom and a double bunk bedroom, each one boasting a refreshing colour palette, quality linens draped across sumptuous beds and plenty of storage space to keep your things.
The pebble beach is just 200m away, where the children can spend endless hours collecting shells and discovering caves or in the warmer months the family can enjoy paddle boarding, swimming or bathing. For the evenings where you do not feel like cooking, stroll just 200m to the nearby Gazelle Hotel or the luxurious Hotel Chateau Rhianfa, where you can enjoy an evening meal whilst overlooking the beautiful Menai Strait. Or take a 15-minute walk to the town centre of Menai Bridge, where you will find a larger selection of places to eat and drink with something to suit all palettes and pockets, as well as a plethora of shops to browse. Take a moment to brush up on the local history at the Menai Bridge Heritage Museum before hopping on board a boat to discover Church Island, home to the well-known Saint Tysilio. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, pop into the famous Menai outdoor activity centre and learn to windsurf or sail or enjoy a family day out kayaking, mountain biking or an exhilarating rib ride.
Continue just 2 miles from Afallon along the coastline to find the beautiful quaint town of Beaumaris, home to more amenities, a 13th century castle, a Victorian prison and opportunities to enjoy boat trips out to Puffin Island. Nearby, is Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens, as is Pili Palas Nature World, home to meerkat, bug and butterfly enclosures, both promising to be wonderful days out for the whole family. On the isle, beaches are in abundance and a local favourite being the stunning Newborough Beach, where you can laze on the glorious sands to admire the views of the Eryri (Snowdonia) mountain range, stroll through the woods with your canine companion or venture to Ynys Llanddwyn, a magical place with historical buildings awaiting to be explored. Just a short distance across the Menai Bridge is the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, home to a plethora of walking and cycling paths, as well as many other outdoor pursuits for the thrill seekers amongst us. A wonderful getaway awaits you at Afallon.
Resting on the edge of Isle of Anglesey is the town of Menai Bridge, home to one of two bridges to mainland Wales. As well as its plethora of shops and places to eat and drink, the town plays host to Menai Bridge Heritage Museum, where you can learn about Saint Tysilio lived on Church Island, just off of Anglesey in the 9th century, hence the name of the 14th century St. Tysilio's Church. Nearby attractions includes Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens and the towns of Beaumaris and Caernarfon.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Four bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x small double bunk room .
Bathroom with walk-in shower, freestanding bath, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility/boot room.
Dining room with open fire.
Sitting room with open fire.
Conservatory
Gas central heating with 2 open fire's.
Electric oven, hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, wine fridge.
TV, WiFi, Play station & Bluetooth Bose music system.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Ample off-road parking.
Terrace garden with seating area, Hot Tub and multiple patio areas.
Two well behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking allowed.
Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.4 miles.
Pebble Beach and slip way 0.2 miles.
Note: due to regular hot tub maintenance, this may not always be up to temperature on your arrival.
Note: Please note the several steps and narrow pathways down to the further terraces and garden as seen in the photographs, children and pets to be minded at all times.
Sandy beach approximately 1 mile from property
Nearby points of interest
- Penrhyn Castle
- Caernarfon Castle
Reviews (25)
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Rebecca
Love the decor and furniture and the conservatory view is stunning. The cover to the hot tub was broken and there was lots of debris in the tub itself so didnât look like it had been cleaned but it maybe that debris had got through the broken part of the cover. I think a new cover may have been delivered while we were there so hopefully this is now sorted
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John
There is plenty of space to spread out within the property, but we spent 90% of our time in the conservatory with the doors wide open taking in the views. The hot tub was a great addition and added to the house's collection of TV's, games machines and board games etc. The walk into the small town is closer to 50 minutes but it has all the basic shops you would need, along with some cracking little cafe's all with superb service. We also took advantage to RibRide with a 1 1/2-hour trip out to puffin island. They offer various packages, but they are highly recommended but take your own wet weather jacket just in case. Beaumaris is a short drive up the other way along the coast and has a far greater selection of shops, cafe's etc. plus, the historic court rooms, jail and castle. It's a lovely place but the seagulls are like 'Special Forces' who can steal your food (ice creams included) from you in the blink of an eye - bless em! They had me in stitches watching them attack my daughters ice cream cone. The house boasts some lovely garden areas, with some additional seating areas. Note that, like all places based in rural locations, there will be a fair number of flies etc. We were never bothered by them at all, but they do like to collect in the conservatory, but they can soon be evicted and they never made it further into the house and/or bothered with any food we had prepared. Note that the drive can look daunting to some but it's easily accessible if you take it sensibly, with plenty of parking spaces over two levels. The only error we made was that we only booked it for a week, it takes a week just to unwind and start to relax. It's a place where we would consider coming back to in the future as we've been visiting North Wales and Anglesey for over 20 years as there is so much to do. It's a stunningly beautiful location.
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Nahied
We had a lovely and peaceful time. The only issue we had was with the bathroom door that seriously needs looking at. Thereâs only one bathroom apart from a small WC downstairs and with 10 people staying., people are in and out of the bathroom until the early hours of the morning. You have to push the bathroom door to go in and then the lock makes so much noise. You cannot go to the toilet without everyone else knowing about it, if you want privacy . Itâs very very loud to shut that door. Apart from that the house was beautiful. Yes there were loads of webs but not many spiders thankfully !!! We loved Affalon and would love to stay again - but hopefully with a quieter bathroom door !!