Guests say
Willoway is highly praised for its convenient location, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities, including a sauna and sea views. The spacious garden and proximity to the beach make it ideal for families, with thoughtful touches from the owners adding to the experience. Some minor maintenance issues and the kitchen layout were noted, but did not detract from the overall enjoyment.
Guests consistently noted the property was 'spotlessly clean'. One minor mention of dust under a bed suggests room for improvement, but overall, the cleanliness is of a high standard.
The property's location is frequently highlighted as excellent, being close to the beach and local amenities, with sea views and a quiet setting that is perfect for exploring Anglesey.
The property is described as spacious and comfortable, with plenty of room for guests to spread out. The presence of a sauna and multiple lounges indicates a high level of comfort.
Facilities are well-regarded, including a well-resourced kitchen and ample parking. Some minor repair needs were mentioned, suggesting most facilities are in good condition but could benefit from attention.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident through welcome baskets and provisions for dogs, as well as the provision of information and quick responses to queries. While these gestures are appreciated, they may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
Resting in the coastal village of Benllech, upon the Isle of Anglesey is Willoway, a fabulous, five-bedroom home. Enjoying stunning sea views and a proximity to the beach and local amenities, Willoway offers a wonderful base for a large group getaway, providing flexible sleeping arrangements, a sweeping garden, and a private driveway; the home accommodates up to nine guests. Travel up the driveway, park up and unload your belongings before entering into the property. Discover the well-equipped kitchen and utility, both featuring all the essentials to ease your self-catering needs. Venture into the living/dining room to gather as a group, also displaying delightful vistas over North Wales, complete with dining seating for nine, plush leather sofas, a Smart TV, and a woodburning stove. If you'd prefer to dine outdoors, travel to the garden, enveloping the home, where you can dine alfresco, relax upon the lawned area, and listen to the stream flow from the decking. Return indoors to catch some rest, select between five well-appointed bedrooms, including a double with TV, a further double, a bunk room and a single to the first floor, and a super-king-size with TV and a fabulous en-suite with sauna to the ground floor. The snug enjoys far-reaching views of the turquoise waters, offering the ideal place to unwind with a good book in hand. The home is complete with a shower room and a bathroom for convenience, where you can prepare for your coming days. Awaken to explore the surrounding shoreline, strolling across Traeth Benllech and Traeth Coch Pentraeth, before stocking up on the essentials at a nearby store, or dining out at one of the many cafés or restaurants in the area, including The Wendon Café & Seaside Shop, and Pebble Bistro. Travel inland to Llangefni, to discover Oriel Môn art gallery, ideal to visit on colder days, whilst Llyn Cefni Dam and Nant Y Pandy nature reserve offer the perfect landscapes for sunny strolls and hikes. Head for Beaumaris, a must visit whilst in the area, offering the opportunity to tour its resident castle, explore the pier with a bag of fish and chips in hand, or tour the Beaumaris Gaol and Court, whilst further attractions lie near Menai Bridge, including Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens, Pili Palas Nature World, and the gateway into Snowdonia National Park. Experience a seascape at Willoway.
Benllech has a lovely, long, sandy beach that is quite popular with families. A slipway makes it simple for everyone to access the beach, along with a picnic area and a number of stores and cafés to enjoy; the village centre has more shops, pubs, hotels, and restaurants to also make use of. The location aims to appeal to all tastes, with the village itself being perfect for family vacations and the rural setting providing serenity and convenient access to the coast, rural Anglesey, and of course the breath-taking Snowdonia mountains.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size with Smart TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, power shower over, basin, heated towel rail, WC, and sauna, 1 x king-size with Smart TV, 1 x twin, 1 x bunk, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, handheld shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
First-floor kitchen.
First-floor utility.
First-floor living/dining room with woodburning stove.
First-floor snug
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, hairdryer.
3 x Smart TVs, Blu-ray player, Amazon Alexa, Bose sound dock, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, stairgate and highchair available on request.
Driveway with ample parking.
E,V, charger payable via the QR code please note this is a non tethered charger and you will need to bring your charge cable.
Garden with side decked area, lawn, patio, furniture, and stream.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.3 miles.
Note: There is a small stream running through the garden.
Note: No stag/hen parties or similar.
Note: Bedding for travel cot not provided, guests are to provide their own
Nearby points of interest
- Penrhyn Castle
- Caernarfon Castle
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- National Slate Museum
- RSPB Valley Wetlands
Reviews (17)
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Julia
Only a few hundred yards to the beach. The garden is lovely. The only slight downside is that the kitchen forms a sort of corridor between the two wings of the house, which can be problematic when cooking is taking place and people are passing through the kitchen. Care needs to be taken to avoid accidents. Benllech beach is lovely, with cafes, toilets and a large car park. The town has plenty of shops and eating places. We enjoyed our stay very much.
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Anna
It was in a great location with stunning views over Benllech beach. We really enjoyed our stay. The only negatives would be that the description said enclosed garden, but there was 3 access points to the garden with no gates including the front drive. This was a worry with 2 small children and dogs to worry about. On several occasions 1 of the dogs took chase after a hare, so we had to put them on leads to go in the garden. Also, on first arrival we pushed the twin beds together in the spare room and there was a lot of dust under the bed so I had to run the hover around. Apart from this we did have a lovely stay and we were overall very happy with the property.
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Andrew
We were welcomed with a generous gift basket and fresh milk left by the owners, which is a kind thought, and we're now hooked on Welsh cakes! Benllech is a pleasant village with local shops and small choice of pubs and restaurants. The location is perfect as a base from which to explore Anglesey and North Wales. We were fortunate enough to enjoy great weather, so made the most of the large garden with outdoor seating areas. This meant that there was plenty of space for 4 adults and 4 kids to spread out into the garden, main lounge and second lounge. We did find the galley kitchen a little awkward for more than a couple of people at a time, but this wasn't a major problem. There were a few areas in need of minor repair or renovation in and around the property, but nothing that impacted our stay. And although we knew that the property allowed dogs before booking (we didn't have any with us), unfortunately there was an occasional whiff which needed regularly masking with air freshener. None of these issues impacted our stay and overall we thought the price was right, and the property was clean and comfortable. We wouldn't hesitate booking again, and not only for the Welsh cakes!