Guests say
Rhyd Y Bont Bach is a well-received cottage with guests praising its cleanliness, stunning location near an RAF base, and the excitement of watching planes. The property offers a comfortable stay with a well-equipped kitchen, though some guests noted maintenance issues. The garden is appreciated for its seclusion and security for pets.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with only a few instances of overlooked cleaning details. The presence of old food and a blocked shower in one review suggests occasional lapses.
The location is generally praised for its beauty and proximity to local attractions, despite some concerns about the access track. The nearby RAF base adds a unique and enjoyable element.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and a relaxing atmosphere. However, some furniture and living spaces are reported to feel worn.
Facilities are adequate with a well-equipped kitchen, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a slow oven, broken blinds, and a need for TLC.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Rhyd Y Bont Bach sits in an idyllic position on the outskirts of the village of Rhoscolyn on the west coast of Anglesey. The property is just a short distance from the pretty beaches at Silver Bay and Rhoscolyn and the popular gastro pub, The White Eagle, making it an ideal base for family and friends looking to explore Anglesey. From the holiday cottage you can walk down to the entrance of the Inland Sea, where you will find carpets of wild flowers, the velvety smell of gorse, and wonderful bird life. The kitchen is well equipped with an electric oven and gas hob, fridge / freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and all the utensils you need to enjoy cooking. The sitting/dining room is welcoming and a lovely place to relax with a high beamed ceiling, oak floors with rugs, dining table and chairs, sofas and chairs, and a TV with DVD player. There are two downstairs bedrooms; one double bedroom with a brass bed and a twin with a shower room with large shower, wash hand basin and loo. There is a downstairs bathroom where you can choose between a bath or shower over. Upstairs there is a mezzanine sitting area with a sofa and coffee table. There is also a twin bedroom and en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, loo and wash hand basin. Outside there is an enclosed garden with lawn to the front where you can take in the serene setting plus there is ample off-road parking. When you’re ready to explore, there is lots to do close by; whether you like fishing, playing golf, or exploring this stunning coastline by boat or foot, there is something for everyone here. Rhoscolyn is noted for its clear waters and is great for snorkelers or you can visit the RSPB reserve and South Stack Lighthouse where there are breathtaking views and lots of birdlife. Lace up your walking boots and embark on a scenic coastal walk along the Anglesey Coastal Path or take a day trip to Holy Island and explore its breathtaking landscapes and historical sites. Rhyd Y Bont Bach has been carefully designed as a relaxing holiday home, fit for a getaway in any season.
Located on Holy Island, three miles from Trearddur Bay, Rhoscolyn is a small village with a church and primary school and is the most southerly place on Holy Island. Rhoscolyn also offers an excellent pub on the lane down to the beach, which is renowned for its gastro food, and the beach itself with its slipway, ideal for small dinghies and power boats, is a popular family destination throughout the summer owing to the sheltered cove and gently sloping sands. Also excellent cliff-top walks can be enjoyed and an abundance of wildlife can be seen, often including seals on the headland. Just two miles away is the village of Valley, which has a Post Office, chemist, shops and eating places, plus the nearby resort of Trearddur Bay is situated on the western shore of the island and is truly beautiful with a great sweep of low grassy coastline indented with rocky coves and fine Blue Flag sandy beaches. There are shops, pubs and restaurants in Trearddur Bay itself and nearby Holyhead offers a wider range of amenities, including a very good leisure centre, supermarkets, harbour front, a marina, the world’s second longest breakwater and exciting day trips to Dublin on the ferry. Watersports, bathing, sailing, windsurfing and horse riding are the main activities in the summer months, plus golfers will enjoy the excellent Holyhead 18 hole links golf course, and the area is also a great place for nature lovers with renowned birdwatching at the South Stack Lighthouse rspb Reserve. An excellent location with plenty to see and do!
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x twin with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with open fire
Central Heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, Sky basic package, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and high chair available on request.
Ample off-road parking.
Garden.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: WiFi is intermittent strength due to location
Reviews (10)
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Jessica
The living room is feeling worn down and although its a dog friendly accommodation the rug is marked and dirty, Bedding is always immaculate but somethings have let it down this year, there were curtains hanging off and unable to close properly and a broken blind in the downstairs toilet, things are feeling old and worn. The kitchen we have always struggled as to cook for 5 of us is a task with the slow oven. When we arrived I did a walk around of the garden just to make sure it was safe for my toddler to let loose and I had to pick up 6 dog messes that I presume had been left by previous holiday makers. Now I know that lies with tenants but it was really disheartening starting my holiday cleaning up after them. Gate is difficult to open and close and the latch is so stiff and one of my dogs escaped underneath due to a hole in the netting. I just feel it needs some TLC and updates.
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David
Lots of pots, pans and cutlery. Short of space to store ambient temperature food stuffs (bread, crackers, crisps, drinks, breakfast cereal.) Shower a bit rickety but worked perfectly well. Slightly odd not to have frosted glass in the downstairs bathroom window but cottage is isolated so not really a problem.
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Jo
Great secure garden for the dogs to run round in. Nice and peaceful while being easy to get to beaches and sites across Anglesey. Also very friendly and helpful housekeeper who came out to re-tune the tv for us on a Saturday evening!