Guests say
Tymynydd Cottage in Rhoscolyn, Anglesey, is highly praised for its stunning views, peaceful and remote location, and comfortable, well-equipped accommodation. Guests appreciate the spacious garden, ideal for dogs, and the proximity to lovely beaches and walks. The separate annexe is a bonus for extra privacy. Despite some minor maintenance issues and difficulty finding the property, the overall experience is one of tranquillity and enjoyment, with many guests eager to return.
The cottage receives high marks for cleanliness, with numerous reviews mentioning it was 'spotlessly clean', 'exceptionally clean', and 'clean and comfortable'. This indicates a well-maintained property that guests found to be tidy upon arrival.
The location is frequently described as excellent, with beautiful views, peaceful surroundings, and proximity to beaches and wildlife. Some guests noted the rural, isolated feel as a positive aspect, although a few mentioned the RAF noise and the property being hard to find.
Guests found the cottage to be comfortable, with special mentions of clean and comfortable beds, a cosy atmosphere, and a well-equipped kitchen. The separate annexe added to the comfort level for larger groups or those desiring privacy.
The cottage's facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and good Wi-Fi. However, some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues and a desire for clearer instructions for appliances, which slightly lowers the score.
While guests have had positive experiences, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Ty Mynydd is a wonderful holiday cottage tucked away in the picturesque Rhoscolyn. The cottage is located on a private estate overlooking a small lake which sees an abundance of wildlife.
The cottage is on one level and designed to bring in the lovely views of the lake, fields and the Snowdonia mountains in the distance. The cottage comes with a small annexe and sleeps two in a king size bed with underfloor heating and ensuite with large shower. There is also a TV and the basic essentials for cuppa!
In the main kitchen you are very well equipped with fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave and all the kitchen utensil for your catering needs. The washing machine is located in the hallway. This open plan living space has comfortable sofas and chairs.
The seating area leads onto the dining room with seating for six and a wonderful setting for any meal.
The main house has a double bedroom and a second room with bunks. As mentioned the annexe is a few short steps away with third bedroom.
The main bathroom has bath with shower over, loo and wash hand basin.
There are lovely lawned areas on the outside with ample parking and decked veranda to enjoy the evenings.
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 double, 1 x bunk room, 1 x Annexe with superking bed.
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and basin in main house.
Annexe bathroom has ensuite shower, WC and basin.
Kitchen with sitting room.
Conservatory with dining table.
Electric heating in main cottage.
Annexe has underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave.
TV, DVD player, books and games, Wifi, with intermittent strength due to location.
Garden area with decked veranda, patio furniture.
Off road parking for at least three cars.
Shop, pub and restaurant 2.5 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Trearddur Bay Beach
- Anglesey Adventures
- Caernarfon Castle
Reviews (45)
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Glynis
If you like a quiet peaceful place this is the place to come to . The property is a little bit tired but nothing serious except the veranda does need some attention, especially the hand rail which wouldnât take long to repair. We would definitely recommend to other people. Thereâs a lovely beach not far away and a brilliant pub the White Eagle very close by that serves excellent food . We will definitely be looking at coming back next year as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay . The weather was in our favour too which was perfect. Thankyou for a lovely holiday.
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Nickie
The beds were super comfy ensuring a great nights sleep. It was nice to have a range of areas to sit in dependent on weather and wind, and it is an amazing spot for star gazing too - we even got to see some aurora activity on two nights! The trainer planes/jets from RAF Valley were not an issue for us at all - the noise was not excessive and the hours were reasonable. It was nice to watch them pass. You are some distance into a private estate but we walked down to the beach a few times which was stunning with the mountain backdrop, walked to the White Eagle for an exceptional evening meal and cycled to Trearddur Bay one evening too for cocktails and live music at the Oceanâs Edge. We did have a couple of issues during our stay. We were unable to access the wifi due to a password issue and one of the bedroom main lights was not working. I tried to contact the company from the Sunday morning but they did not respond effectively in a timely manner and so it was Thursday before aid was offered. (Note the delay was due to Menai holidays and not the owner). The property does look a little tired in places, although some of this will be due to withstanding the elements in this exposed location. Overall, we had a very comfortable stay and the setting was exceptional. Recommend this place if you want a big hug from nature!
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Michael
We brought along with us a bit too much as we were led to believe that there would be hardly any provisions, but we were pleasantly surprised. (We didn't need to bring hand-washes, tea towels, or a cafetiere, but were glad we brought salt and pepper and milk.) Better to bring something and not need it rather than not have it. The huge conservatory with it's comfy chairs was a real plus, lovely and warm in there if the breeze was a bit cold outside. The DVD player worked great, (more and more cottages aren't including that in their listing and it's a real deal breaker for us, especially if the Wi-Fi is intermittent - though the Wi-Fi here worked fine throughout). Circular walks on the door step, no shortage of hangers in the wardrobes. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the grounds, and explore the surroundings. We never stay at the same place twice, but actually found ourselves considering a return visit.