Guests say
Friars is a well-received cottage in Anglesey, praised for its spaciousness, comfort, and well-equipped nature. The enclosed garden is a hit with dog owners, and the proximity to the beach and RAF Valley adds unique charm. The occasional presence of planes is noted as thrilling rather than disruptive. Some minor maintenance issues are mentioned, but overall, guests seem to have had enjoyable stays and would recommend the property.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to accurately assess the cleanliness of the property, as specific references to cleanliness are not provided.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to beaches, nature reserves, and the unique experience of watching planes from RAF Valley. It is described as quiet and well-situated for exploring Anglesey, contributing to a positive experience for guests.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, noting the quality bedding, well-equipped kitchen, and spacious living areas. The secure garden adds to the comfort for those with pets. However, some guests mentioned issues with heating control and a damp feeling upon arrival.
The cottage is generally well-equipped with a good range of appliances and a secure garden. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as problems with the oven, door locks, and heating system, which suggests room for improvement in this area.
While some guests were pleased with the facilities and the secure garden, there were mixed comments regarding welcome packs, with some guests receiving them and others not. It should be noted that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed and may vary.
About this property
Resting in Llanfair-yn-Neubwll in Anglesey is this traditional, single-storey, terraced cottage of Friars. Walk through the traditional Welsh cottage front door and the whole wide world of Friars greets and amazes you. Within easy reach of the Airport, amenities and the very quiet beach of Traeth Cymyran a 10 minute walk from Friars. This white-washed cottage is a real hidden Jem, a true Tardis. Features are open-plan modern living, exposed beams, and enclosed gardens for six people to enjoy a homely staycation. Two off-road parking spaces greet you on arrival before stepping into the sitting area; start the wood burning stove set in a rustic inglenook, sink into the sofas and start your holiday with ease! The living space has gorgeous, exposed beams overhead a traditional Welsh Crog loft, with a kitchen area well-equipped for rustling up picnics, hearty breakfasts, and BBQ’s. There's plenty of space to dine together at the table for six, or why not make dinner an alfresco affair in the rear garden? It's enclosed and private for you to kick back and toast to your holiday retreat over a delicious dinner! Load up the dishwasher and choose between two shower rooms to freshen up before bed. All bedrooms at Friars have storage space and TVs to take it easy in the mornings with your favorite shows; choose between two doubles, one of which has access to the rear garden, and a twin. In the mornings, take a cup of coffee fresh from the coffee maker out to the front patio and admire the countryside views! This is the place for that all important morning sun, a real sun trap! Within easy reach of the cottage, you'll find convenience stores to stock up on essentials, Catch 22 Brasserie, RSPB Valley Wetlands, and you can join the Anglesey Coastal Path from here. A wonderful spot for touring Anglesey, pack your towels and head to Traeth Cymyran un spoilt sandy beach just a ten-minute walk from Friars, this where you can join The Coastal Path. Walk along the beach to Rhosneigr, approximately 45-minute meander along the shore and take in the coastline views. This beach really is a hidden Jem and is doggy friendly all year round. Traeth Cymyran has the most sensational sun sets on Anglesey. Take a bottle of wine, relax on the warm sand and watch the sun go down. Trearddur Bay is 10-minute drive away, where you can walk away the hours on the sandy Traeth Trearddur, stop for lunch in Sea Shanty Café or Oceans Edge restaurant, or test your swing on The Beach Golf Course. If you're looking for water sports, Rhosneigr is also nearby (approx. 15 mins) for windsurfing, kite surfing and surfing, with a popular Surf Shop and Café, Bars and Restaurants. Plus, the renowned Golf Links of The Anglesey Golf Club. Head further inland to the traditional town of Llangefni to discover local history at Oriel Môn or follow a footpath through The Dingle (Nant-y-Pandy) Nature Reserve.
The bustling Holyhead is a must-visit for your holiday in Anglesey; stop for fish and chips with a sea view, browse Holyhead Maritime Museum, take a walk along the Holyhead break water, and take in the views back to the mainland. You can also add a day trip to Dublin to your holiday from here. Head back to South Stacks for most dramatic setting of the lighthouse. Wildlife lovers have Breakwater Country Park (Parc Gwledig Morglawdd Caergybi) close by for scenic trails, birdwatching and a fishing lake. While a spectacular coastal walk takes you to Goleudy Ynys Lawd for engine room tours of a historic lighthouse. Friars is so well placed it is 30 minutes to anywhere on the Isle of Anglesey.
Book your stay at Friars for an unforgettable holiday in Anglesey.
On the Isle of Anglesey, Llanfair-yn-Neubwll is a small settlement. It is located along the Anglesey Coastal Path and is home to the Hotel Cymyran, which offers a restaurant and bar to non-residents. Valley, a popular community with a range of stores and restaurants, two hotels, and a café, is only a few miles away. There is also an RAF base here, as well as a few commercial planes. The famed beach resorts of Trearddur Bay and Rhoscolyn are about five miles apart from Llanfair-yn-Neubwll.
Accommodation
Single storey.
Three bedrooms: 2 x double with TV, 1 x twin with TV.
Shower rooms both with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with wood burning stove.
Oil central heating with wood burning stove.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker.
4 x TV with SKY, WiFi .
Fuel, power, and starter pack for wood burning stove (available October to April) included in rent .
Welcome pack on arrival .
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Front, enclosed patio with furniture.
Rear, enclosed, multi-level garden with lawn area, patio furniture and BBQ .
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.4 miles, beach less than 1 Km away approx..
10 minute walk.
Note: 2 well behaved dogs, first dog free £25 supplement for a second.
Note: This property is close to the Airbase which operates Monday to Friday only and normally stops all flying by 6pm
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There is no flying at weekends or bank holidays
Reviews (21)
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Stephanie
The pots and pans needed a good wash. We know it isnât their fault that maybe the people before us didnât clean them but it would have been nice for the cleaners to check. I did make a comment regarding the leak in the back hallway which is really a health and safety hazard. I know you are waiting for the roofer to come but real you should have got this done prior to renting out. However we had a beautiful stay as the weather was good to us and it doesnât put us off going back to Angelsey.
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Malcolm
Front door difficult as mentioned by others side gate into garden impossible to open without a lot of force rear garden could do with a little tiding up .Electric went off and after talking to owners there were no torchâs as mentioned in bedroom draws as backup and no replacement batteries for lantern thatâs not their fault but needed mentioning skylight in hallway still leaking as mentioned by others theses are just niggles and didnât spoil our enjoyment if visiting valley again would difficulty consider returning overall a very pleasant experience thanks
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Clive
Great for dogs and the rear garden is enclosed. The owners use a Nest thermostat which is preset to a maximum temperature of 21 degrees. We often felt cold in the evenings and the cottage in general felt damp when we arrived.This was a little disappointing as the listing stated that fuel was included and not rationed. There is a log burner which you can use to increase the heat further. Front and rear gardens have a lot of weeds and the outdoor furniture is shabby. When we arrived there was only one toilet roll which had nearly ran out but there was a welcome pack of bourbon biscuits. To sum up, nice cottage but needs some reinvestment. Allow occupiers to control the heat level (even if that means increasing the cost)