Guests say
Gorphwysfa is a well-loved cottage in Beaumaris, Anglesey, praised for its stunning views, peaceful location, and proximity to the beach. Guests appreciate the spacious, well-equipped kitchen, private gardens, and the unique charm of the property. While some minor issues are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and well-maintained, with only one review citing significant cleanliness issues. The majority of positive comments suggest that the property is generally kept to a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful and peaceful setting with fabulous views and proximity to the beach. The only drawback mentioned is the steep, narrow access road, which may not suit everyone.
Guests find the property comfortable, with special mentions of the cosy lounges and comfortable beds. Some suggest minor improvements like larger rugs and non-slip mats in showers, but overall, the comfort level is rated highly.
The facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the modern kitchen and garden. However, some guests noted issues with maintenance such as non-working outside lights and a wood burner that couldn't be used, leading to a slightly lower score.
While some guests mentioned a welcome pack and the helpfulness of the property owner, there is not enough consistent information about thoughtful touches like gifts to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such amenities are appreciated but not guaranteed.
About this property
Beaumaris 4.3 miles. Gorphwysfa’s name perfectly fits its peaceful location and meaning of ‘resting place’. Just a stone’s throw from the beach with every window in the front of the house boasting a wonderful sea view, Gorphwysfa is a charming, stone-built, detached cottage on the beautiful Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. With delightful, terraced gardens and stunning sea views, this pretty Llanddona cottage is spread over three floors offering attractive and traditional accommodation for your Anglesey adventures. Enjoy rustling up delicious meals in the new contemporary kitchen, with all the essential appliances and more to get you feeling inspired, whilst the first-floor sitting room offers full panoramic views over Landdonna beach and Red Wharf Bay; perfect for enjoying the amazing sunsets. There is a separate dining room with a rustic feature fireplace and patio doors out to the garden for balmy summer evenings. Relax in the welcoming sitting room which boasts a woodburning stove within the large stone inglenook fireplace, perfect for warming you up on a cool winter day, with sofas to sit on while you enjoy watching TV or relish conversation with loved ones. There are four, well-presented double bedrooms at this Anglesey holiday home with the master bedroom comprising of a king-size bed and featuring an en-suite bathroom, whilst a family bathroom offers a lovely space to freshen up serving the remaining three bedrooms. Outside, this Anglesey cottage is home to a beautiful, terraced garden offering a patio area and lawns with shrubbery beds and fruit bushes, along with extensive coastal views, making it an ideal spot for alfresco dining with a view.
The property is accessed via two alternative single lane roads with passing places, steep in sections, leading down to the beach.
LLanddona is famous for its magnificent blue flag beach accessible from the property in just a short walk away. Enjoy miles of scenic coastal walks offering stunning vistas whatever the weather. Get the tide just right and enjoy a beautiful walk to Red Wharf Bay. Visit the town of Beaumaris to see Beaumaris Gaol, a Victorian jail home to original artefacts from that era including a tread wheel, along with Beaumaris Castle, The Old Court Museum, and the Victorian pier. Book a Seacoast Safari over to Puffin Island for a wonderful experience cruising out of the Menai Strait to spot some beautiful birds and marine life, even spotting dolphins and seals if you’re lucky! The Eryri National Park can be easily reached via a scenic car journey where you will find plenty of walking routes and some of Wales’s most incredible scenery! Whether it be holidaying with a partner, family, or friends, Gorphwysfa is the place to offer a lovely break.
Beaumaris is a well known historic town on the Isle of Anglesey situated on the Menai Strait and overlooking the Snowdonia mountain range, making for the most stunning of sunrises. With its medieval castle (now a World Heritage site) dating back to the reign of Edward I and its Victorian pier, gaol and courthouse, it is also known as a major centre for yachting. Beaumaris is rich in history and retains much of its medieval street pattern. It’s setting, diversity of architectural styles and periods, differing scale, open spaces, varying roofs and overall quality contribute greatly to the town’s character. There is a good selection of shops, restaurants and public houses, as well as fishing opportunities and boat trips in the town, plus a golf course nearby. Along the coast is a large bay called Red Wharf Bay; its Welsh name is Traeth Coch (Red Beach) and the area is renowned for its glorious sunsets. The bay is very shallow and at low tide, almost 25 square kilometres (10 sq. mi.) of sand is uncovered providing safe bathing, perfect for wonderful family fun, fishing and miles of stunning scenic walks. Further afield is the port of Holyhead, which has regular ferry links to Dublin. Beaumaris is a good central base for touring Wales, in a beautiful location on the south coast of the picturesque Isle of Anglesey, within easy reach of the spectacular mountains of Snowdonia.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x double, 2 x second-floor double (sloped ceilings).
Family bathroom with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility includes; a washing machine, sink and drainer, ironing board with iron and clothes airer.
Dining room.
Sitting room with wood-burning stove.
First-floor sitting room with panoramic sea views
Oil central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
TV with FreeSat, DVD player, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs.
Log basket filled with dry logs etc as 'starter pack' for wood-burning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Front terraced lawned garden with steps, seating table and chairs for outside dining.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Local Pub 0.9 miles and near by convenience store is 3.3 miles.
Home delivery shopping by Waitrose, Tesco or alike is available.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Nearby points of interest
- Penrhyn Castle
- Caernarfon Castle
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- National Slate Museum
- Great Orme Country Park
Reviews (38)
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The James'
! We have had the best time here, this is a beautiful house and a beautiful setting. The sunsets were amazing, as were all our trips across the island. Thank you for a wonderful holiday!
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Turdi And Tristan
It has been such a relaxing holiday, with such a peaceful place. We have enjoyed spending much time admiring the coastal views from the upper lounge. Had a week with no rain and managed to explore the island including Beaumaris (and the castle), Holyhead - lighthouses/walks in the area, including Holyhead Mountain, Amlwch, Plas Newydd (NT), Menai Bridge, as well as walks from here across the sands to Red Wharf Bay and a circular walk to the village and the coast. Would recommend George & Dragon, Beaumaris and Caffi Pen y Dref, Amlwch. Will miss the beautiful views!
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Tristan
Spent a week here at the beginning of November. Found the property one of the best we have stayed in. The view from the house is beautiful. The house is in such a quiet peaceful area that it helped to have a relaxing holiday. Positives for us - The view from the upstairs lounge. Comfortable seating areas and the house lends itself to different zones. Slept well due to comfortable beds and the house being quiet. Close to the beach and other walking areas. Easy to get to see many sites on Anglesey. At time of booking my wife was concerned about the narrow steep lanes mentioned, however after the first time of doing the roads it became easy and a non 4x4 car was able to drive them. Only met one other vehicle whilst on this road during our stay. We would highly recommend the property.