Guests say
Hen Dy Goits is a charming, characterful cottage in a peaceful location, ideal for exploring Anglesey and perfect for dog owners thanks to its secure gardens. Guests appreciate the cosy atmosphere, well-equipped kitchen, and unique decor. Many mention relaxing stays and thoughtful touches such as welcome packs. While some reviews note areas needing improvement, particularly regarding cleanliness and garden maintenance, the majority highlight the cottage’s comfort, dog-friendliness, and tranquil setting as standout features.
Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with several guests noting issues such as dust, musty smells, and the need for a deep clean, particularly in the kitchen and soft furnishings. However, some guests found the property clean and comfortable. The overall impression is that cleanliness can be inconsistent and may benefit from more attention.
The location is widely praised for its tranquillity, proximity to beaches, and suitability for exploring Anglesey. Some guests found the directions challenging, but once found, the setting is described as peaceful and convenient for day trips.
Most guests found the cottage cosy, warm, and comfortable, with positive comments about the beds, underfloor heating, and log burner. A few mentioned minor issues such as soft mattresses or worn sofas, but overall comfort is a strong point.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, with guests appreciating the kitchen amenities, secure gardens, and dog-friendly features. Some mention maintenance issues such as overgrown gardens, worn furnishings, and minor repairs needed, but most found everything necessary for a pleasant stay.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, homemade jam, and dog treats, which added to their enjoyment. Please note that these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A lovely old fashioned detached cottage in the Welsh countryside, within easy access to stunning coastlines, with unspoilt sandy beaches, its a perfect family holiday destination.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner, Patio Doors To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
Utility Room: Freezer, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 3 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Air source underfloor heating (in open plan living space), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for multi-fuel burner included. Welcome pack.. Large enclosed garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. In a delightful rural setting close to Anglesey’s west coast, Hen Dy Goits is bursting with charm, character and history. Sitting in the grounds of the owner’s home, it was once the coach house to the islands main post office from where the post was distributed across the whole of Anglesey. The cottage has been skilfully converted, and boasts a beautiful handcrafted Welsh oak staircase and a bespoke pitch pine kitchen along with a lovely enclosed garden. Perfect for year round breaks, with its cosy multi-fuel burner and wildlife-friendly sunny gardens back and front, Hen Dy Goits is also within easy reach of award-winning and surfing beaches, as well as a host of visitor attractions including a sea zoo, Beaumaris castle, Plas Newydd (National Trust), Trach Mon racing circuit and lovely boat rides to spot puffins or fish. Anglesey is a paradise for walkers and cyclists with miles of peaceful country lanes to explore and its whole 125 mile coastline is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Aberffraw’s unspoilt, sandy beach and estuary, the Newborough Warren Nature Reserve and the romantic Llanddwyn beach are all close by. Day trips to Ireland are easily accessible from the port of Holyhead and a myriad of outdoor pursuits and stunning mountain scenery are just a half hours drive away in the Snowdonia National Park. Beach 2 miles. Shop ½ mile, restaurant 5 miles.
Please note: There are open-tread wooden stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
The owner lives on-site/nearby.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (27)
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Charlotte
I want to give a really fair review because we did have a lovely holiday and enjoyed our stay.The cottage is lovely, well laid out and very spacious. Everything we needed was there, we forgot to bring a couple of things but they were provided at the property so it wasn't a problem. You could literally turn up with just your clothes and not need to bring anything else. The owners really have thought of everything. The mattress was very soft which is great if you like it soft, but that's personal preference, the bedding and bedrooms were clean. The stairs are a beautiful feature. The kitchen had everything we needed but really does need a good clean, we had to wash all crockery and utensils before use and things like the knife block needed a wipe down. The worktop needs some TLC but that's the problem with wooden worktops and water. The bathroom had a very strong smell of wee, I gave the toilet and the floor around it a good clean which improved it but it quickly came back.The grassed garden was lovely and the dogs enjoyed running around in it, however I did find some dog poo which was left by previous people. I picked my dogs poo up as I went along so knew it didn't belong to them. The front garden was very overgrown which is great for wildlife and my dogs love having a good rummage around the overgrowth, we were even treated to a hare munching away on the weeds. Thank you for our stay and cleanliness aside, we enjoyed ourselves, the board games and outdoor games were also a lovely touch. I left the property as clean as I could, unfortunately the hoover provided wouldn't have been efficient enough for our hairy dogs so I apologise for any pomsky glitter left behind.
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Confirmed Guest
We arrived at the cottage after seeing the pictures expecting to be able to sit out and enjoy the lovely gardens but no walk through front gate to weeds all over the paths and patio areas, overgrown bushes, ivy growing all over cottage and pathway and trees and the proximity of the house of owners just feet away. The lovely doors and windows looking rotten in desperate need of treatment. Into the cottage seemed good until look at the doors main double doors have a big gap between them and the stable door has a big gap between door and frame. The amount of draught that comes through them would be awful in winter, back door step not attached slides off and is dangerous, kitchen work top behind sink and drainer is rotten mouldy and black, the electric hob moves, onto upstairs main bedroom windowsill moves and u can see outside from inside underneath it. Single room one bed kid went to sleep in the pillow and towel that was on the bed stunk of wee. Into the enclosed back garden the fence is about 3ft tall rotten wood falling down sheep wire along bottom didn't feel safe leaving dogs out their alone due to the poor fencing also a big honey suckle bush which is poisonous to dogs in the back garden. no privacy as owners walk round the outside to their own garden. This place could be made lovely with some tlc and time spent on it. Sadly the pictures that are on the site and booking places are nothing like what the cottage is like now especially the outside.
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Karen Foster
The house is beautiful and we woukd definitely consider going back. The only issue we could find was the driveway was quite overgrown which caused all the sensors to go mad every time we drove in or out. The patio was also very overgrown do we didnt feel as though we could sit out at that side. However, the back garden lawned area was fab a proper sun trap the dogs loved it. There was a table and chairs on the decking which we used regularly.The house itself is gorgeous has absolutely everything you need, the beds were really comfy. Fantastic place.Really enjoyed our week there and our 3 dogs loved it and the treat jar which was left for them as well.Fantastic thank you so much