Guests say
Lapwing Cottage in Holyhead is consistently praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting, abundant wildlife, and the warm hospitality provided by hosts Mandy and Glen. The location is ideal for exploring Anglesey, with everything within a short drive. The thoughtful touches, including a welcome pack, enhance the stay.
Guests unanimously commend the cottage for its immaculate presentation, noting it as spotless and very clean.
The cottage's location is celebrated for its tranquility and proximity to wildlife, with easy access to the rest of Anglesey. The presence of an RAF base nearby adds a unique touch, although it is not mentioned as a negative.
Reviewers find the cottage to be spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped, contributing to a relaxing stay.
The property is noted for its excellent facilities, including a full-size fridge freezer, good cookware, and a log burner. The well-equipped kitchen and eco-friendly features are particularly appreciated.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently mentioned, with special note of a welcome pack. While such gestures are highly valued, it is politely noted that such extras, while common, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Lapwing Cottage offers the perfect haven for peaceful holidays, whether enjoying Anglesey’s beaches or taking advantage of fabulous bird watching opportunities, you won’t be disappointed.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 50" Freeview Smart TV, Bluray Player, DVDs, Games, Books, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. . Lawned area with garden furniture. BBQ available on request. 1 small dog welcome. Bike store on request. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking, including grounds. Please note: No children under 5 years old. There is an unfenced pond next to the driveway. Access via uneven farm track, may not be suitable for cars with low suspension. The garden is not enclosed.. Approached via a private, uneven farm track (not suitable for cars with very low suspension), Lapwing Cottage is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is adjacent to both the rspb Valley Wetlands reserve and Tywyn Trewan Common. This is a delightful two-bedroom cottage, which has recently been converted from a former farm building, offering a charming base for exploring the beautiful Isle of Anglesey, an ideal holiday destination for walkers and ornithologists.
Lapwing Cottage, which is single storey, combines character with modern comfort and has been well-equipped for all your holiday needs. The rustic charm has been maintained with high ceilings and exposed beams, along with a wood burner for cosy winter nights, whilst the kitchen and bathroom give a luxurious modern feel.
With the benefit of dazzling sunrises and stunning sunsets coupled with uninterrupted views of Snowdonia, Lapwing Cottage offers a superb location and inspiration for photographer or artists. Those who wish to take advantage of Anglesey’s ‘Dark Skies’ will be amazed at the myriad of stars and galaxies visible on clear nights. Cerrig Cottages are also close to RAF Valley which will be of interest to aviation enthusiasts for the opportunity to wathc the trainee pilots, visiting military aircraft, plus the Red Arrows are frequent visitors.
Cerrig Cottages are an ideal ornithologists’ holiday location, with over 85 species of birds recorded on site by the wildlife-loving cottage owners including lapwing, curlew, golden plover, skylark, wheatear, stonechat, three species of owl, peregrine falcon, the charismatic chough and even a booming bittern. Stoats and lizards live in the garden walls, there are newts and dragonflies in the pond, and otters have recently been seen in Llyn Traffwll at the bottom of the paddock. As part of their wildlife recording, the cottage owners regularly undertake moth trapping sessions which guests are welcome to attend, rapidly becoming a favourite activity for the younger guests. New for 2021, cottage guests will have special access to the owners’ new 6.5 acre wildflower meadow, home to nesting skylarks and meadow pipits in the spring, followed by a myriad of butterflies and pollinators in the summer when the wildflowers are in full bloom.
The public footpath opposite Cerrig Cottages takes you to the rspb Valley Wetlands Reserve to the north, or a 40-minute ramble to the south brings you to the seaside town of Rhosneigr with its vast beach, famous for sea sports, as well as a variety of bars and cafés. For those preferring to drive, Rhosneigr beach is less than 15 minutes away. Fishing and golf nearby. Traeth Cymyran takes 10 minutes by car and Rhoscolyn, the location of Prince William’s favourite Anglesey pub, takes just 15 minutes. Beach 2½ miles, shop 1 mile, pub 2 miles and restaurant 1½ miles.
Lapwing Cottage can be booked together with Curlew Cottage (ref UK6707) to accommodate up to 6 guests.
Free WiFi
Please note: Cerrig Cottages are not on mains drainage but have an eco-friendly bio-plant. Please do not flush any sanitary products, wipes etc or use any anti-bacterial products (soap/shower gel/washing powder).
To avoid their accidental use, please do not bring wipes or any anti-bacterial products with you.
Please only use the eco-friendly household cleaning products and laundry detergent provided.
No children under 5 years old.
Small dog/s only allowed.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Trearddur Bay Beach
- Anglesey Adventures
- Caernarfon Castle
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage in a perfect setting. Lapwing cottage is an ideal location for relaxation. It’s clean, comfortable and very well equipped. The owners were very friendly and helpful, they had all the information about where to visit and places to eat. They had prepared a lovely welcome pack which was much appreciated on arrival. We will definitely return to this cottage next year!
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Nik
Mandy and Glen have put a lot of thought and work in getting the cottage just right and they were great hosts with nothing too much trouble. It’s in a great spot for wildlife and look forward to returning in summer to see the flowers. Thank you for letting us use your lovely cottage
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Mark
If you haven't visited Anglesey, it is well worth it, and Lapwing Cottage is a perfect base. It is well kitted out and is beautiful! Spacious too. Location is peaceful and has plenty of wildlife to keep a lookout for, including a wild flower meadow and butterfly/bee corridor in the appropriate seasons, so you don't even need to move far if you don't want to. Plus some excitement of planes from the RAF base close by. Lots to visit on the island and all within a 20-30minute drive. The owners are helpful and knowledgeable about the area.