Dolwar

4.3★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

11 Customer Review(s)

Richard and Family
Sep 2022

“Lovely beautiful week we have had, the Dolwar is a beautiful cottage and in a beautiful location to tour the Isle of Anglesey.”

Lovely Furnishings and beddings, couldn't be better, love every bit of it. Took a lot of tips from the guest book so was very useful. will be back again, Thanks for having us.

Lovely Furnishings and beddings, couldn't be better, love every bit of it. Took a lot of tips from the guest book so was very useful. will be back again, Thanks for having us.

- Richard and Family, Sep 2022
Charlotte August 2022

“The cottage on entering was clean and welcoming.”

Great entrance porch for outdoor gear which we used to good effect. Lovely lounge with big TV and dining area. Kitchen and utility room were great. Garden, outside eating area and summer house were well used as the sun shone. Double bedrooms were great. However, the third bedroom with the sofa bed was unusable as the sofa bed did not go flat but bent! Luckily there were only 4 of us and our grandaughter was able to.sleep in the double bed with her Mum. We choose this cottage as it had three bedrooms but in reality it only has two, a proper single bed in the third bedroom would have made it perfect!

- Charlotte, August 2022
David July 2022

“We were very disappointed to find that an ongoing problem with a leak from the bathroom had not been resolved.”

We reported this on the Saturday morning and had a very frustrating weekend trying to resolve the issue. While most staff at Menai holidays were helpful, when the overarching Sykes customer services intervened the conversations deteriorated. We could not get them understand that we were on holiday and not house sitting the cottage. We were told by some we HAD to be back at the cottage at certain times even though as arranged the keys were left in the key safe. We were at the cottage at the prearranged times for the plumber but both occasions he was late and even though the keys were in the key safe he did not attempt to use them on the Saturday evening when we had gone out for a meal. Even after we informed you that the problem had been repaired, no one bothered to contact us on the Monday morning to see if we were ok. We only received an email after we had returned home. Overall the customer service was from Sykes cottages was appalling and very unsatisfactory. We have been offered a partial refund but we had a very stressful worrying two days out of our week while the leak was sorted. It could have proved quite dangerous as there was a possibility that the ceiling may have collapsed. We feel that this should have been picked up by the housekeeper before we arrived as it obviously has been an ongoing problem for quite a while.

- David, July 2022
Helen July 2022

“Fabulously comfortable beds.”

Big fluffy towels. Huge tv! Desperately needs a brush and dustpan. (We read previous comments and brought our own) Very little kitchen cupboard space. There were lots of things in cupboards that were probably unnecessary. Could do with some touch up decorating and a deep clean (window areas and skirts) excellent recycling set up. One the whole a great little property.

- Helen, July 2022
Terence July 2022

“This was a nice place to use a base for our week in Anglesey.”

Clean and comfortable and off-road parking a bonus. Close to some good coastal walks. Not far from shops, restaurants and chippy.

- Terence, July 2022
T. Stanley Jul 2022

“Nice comfortable place.”

Plenty to see and do here. Lots of walks and beaches to discover. Chippy by the harbour does a good job and Rasi restaurant worth a visit, only a short walk away. Lucky with the weather as well. Lovely and clean to come to, yes they were comfy beds! Used the sun room and enjoyed the garden. What a super way to enjoy your holiday. Many thanks to whoever is caring for your home, both in and out.

- T. Stanley, Jul 2022
Christine June 2022

“Very comfortable and generally well equipped.”

It would be helpful if some basic cleaning items were to be provided (dustpan and brush at the very least) and there were no oven gloves or baking tray for the oven. We found the front door impossibly difficult to open from the outside (I think we were lucky to be able to open it when we first arrived..it wasn't a good start to the stay) and resorted to using the back door. Perhaps we are just getting feeble as we get older!

- Christine, June 2022
Apr 2022

“Everything you need!”

Very cosy and welcoming. It's a great base to visit all the stunning parts of Anglesey. Thank you for making our stay perfect.

- , Apr 2022
Apr 2022

“How was your host?”

10/10 Very welcoming and friendly. Their information was excellent. For example, any questions asked were answered in a short space of time. How clean was Dolwar? 10/10 Dolwar was exceptionally clean. We had all the essentials needed on arrival. How was the facilities? 8/10 The facilities in Amlwch were actually quite something. The scenery was outstanding. For example, the local bays gave us the opportunity to do something we enjoy 'kayaking'. The local beaches were an amazing surprise what with the water so clear and the sand soft enough to relax and chill out on. We also ventured out to the biggest boot sale in North Wales, where we was able to pick up some great bargains. The local Indian restaurant 'Rozzi's' I have to say was the best curry house I have ever eaten in, a car is essential though. How did you sleep? 10/10 - The beds I have to say were so comfy, windows were spectacular. Would you stay here again? Yes, Dolwar is a true gem. It's exactly what we was looking for. Thank you we will definitely recommend to others and be back again.

- , Apr 2022
Apr 2022

“We arrived on April fool's day and left on the fourth and was very pleasantly surprised.”

Everything you need for a perfect holiday. Well situated for so many places, sea virtually on your doorstep - when the tide is in that is! Home comforts, warm welcome all you need is the sunshine & we were lucky enough to have it all weekend. We will return!

- , Apr 2022
Mar 2022

“How to sum-up Dolwar?”

If you are looking for a cosy cottage to curl up and lose yourself in, then look no further. Dolwar will not WOW you. It smiles on your arrival. It gently welcomes you in and furnishings, extremely comfortable beds and all the essentials of modern life. If you are looking for the perfect little Welsh bolt hole, then this is the place for you. It is definitely the place for us.

- , Mar 2022

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size bed, 1 x king-size bed, 1 x single sofa bed
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Living/dining room with log-effect electric fire
Gas central heating with a log-effect electric fire
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine/dryer
Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Stairgate and travel cot provided
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Front garden with lawn, rear enclosed garden with patio, lawn, furniture and summer house
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 2.1 miles
Note: Travel cot and sofa bed can not be used at the same time, infants are included in the occupancy Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £300
Note: Please mind your head when entering the utility room from the kitchen

The property

How fabulous to spend a great holiday in a lovely old copper miners’ cottage in the Port of Amlwch.

The Port was thriving in 1853 because mines in the 18th & 19th century on Parys Mountain were the largest in the world being exported from the harbour.

The cottage is nearly 200 hundred years old with its quaint quirkiness and original thick walls and views of Parys Mountain from the windows.

The cottage has been decorated inside with Welsh slate floors, bathroom, and kitchen.

Wonderful furniture and a relaxing garden with table, chairs, umbrella and of course, the relaxing summerhouse in the garden.

The summerhouse has a TV, a workstation, an easel, a cream leather settee, and a wooden bistro seat so you can picture yourself doing some artwork or just chilling with a glass of wine or coffee and just relax!

When you arrive there is a well-maintained stone driveway which could hold 2-3 cars or street parking opposite.

On approach to the house is the big porch where you can leave your coats and shoes before stepping into the living/dining room prepared for up to five people to savour a lovely meal together or sit in front of the large Smart TV to enjoy a good film etc after a great day out at the beach or many other attractions available for you to explore.

The kitchen is equipped with all that you need to create tasty dishes, and the quirky utility room where the washing machine is positioned and entrance to the back garden.

The bathroom is equipped with bath and shower ready for you to freshen up after a great day out sightseeing, laughing, and having a good time!

When you find your eyes are telling you that it’s time to sleep following the wooden stairwell to find three well-presented bedrooms.

There is a huge sumptuous super-king bed in the main room, the second bedroom has an inviting king-size bed, and the third bedroom holds a new sofa bed where either one adult or child could sleep, or if you have an infant the bedroom can be transformed into a baby room with a travel cot, baby blanket, highchair and baby food plate provided.

A stair gate is erected on top of the stairwell for safety.

If the room is not used for a guest, the sofa bed can be put into a settee for you to relax on and read etc.

The coastal path is only a short distance from Dolwar, turn right when leaving Dolwar and you will come to the port where you will find pubs, cafes, and an award-winning chippy!

There is also a nice secure child play area with swings etc to keep the kids occupied from time to time.

The port and village are steeped in history visit the Copper Miners Kingdom Museum, Geo Mon where you can learn all about the geology of the area.

Local fisherman and their boats sometimes share their catch on the quay side.

If you are into golfing and fishing you are in the right place.

The Copper Kingdom is a unique landscape of Parys Mountain in every shad of yellow, brown and orange imaginable.

In the 18th-century people came from all over the UK to dig for copper, prompting it to become the Welsh Copper Rush.

South Stack Lighthouse is on its own tiny island, just getting there is an adventure.

It has 400 steps above big waves great for epic views.

Anglesey Farmers Market is held every third Saturday of each month.

Amlwch market is every Friday.

where you can have a coffee while buying the fresh farmers produce.

Amlwch has everything you need in its village petrol, ironmongers, charity shops, Indian, Chinese takeaway, beauty and hairdressers, craft shops, Co-op and Spar all in walking distance from Dolwar.

What else could you ask for?

If you fancy walking there are plenty of those for a dip, hire a kayak etc. This beautiful island ofAnglesey is off the north-west coast of Wales.

The island includes Holy Island (Holyhead) across the narrow Cymyran Strait and some islets and skerries.

Anglesey island is about 260 square miles, is the largest in Wales, the largest in Britain, largest in the Irish Sea and near the Isle of Man.

The largest town is Holyhead on Holy Island, whose ferry service with Ireland handles over two million passengers a year.

The Menai Strait to the mainland is spanned by the Menai Suspension Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford in 1826, and the Britannia Bridge, built in 1850 and replaced in 1980.

LLanddwyn beach has a ruined church once home to Saint Dwynwen the Welsh patron saint of lovers from the 5th-century AD.

Be sure to visit Anglesey Sea Zoo, which features a unique aquarium with over 40 tanks, or if that isn’t your thing, visit the esteemed 18th-century Plas Newydd House and Gardens, offering panoramic views out towards Snowdonia.

For a wildlife rich walk, visit the 25-acre Dingle Nature Reserve which rests near the Cefni River, or for a day at the beach head to Lligwy, where you may be able to spot dolphins and seals!

Continue onto Beaumaris where you can delve into history at the remarkable 13th-century Beaumaris Castle.

Cemas Bay Traeth Bach Beach are also within easy reach, where along the way, you find a fresh milk shed where you can purchase fresh milk from the local cows, yoghurt, cheese etc.

Carry on up that road towards an old 16th Century Llanbadrig church which is worth seeing with its steep coastal walk overlooking the sea.

Don’t miss out on a memorable stay at Dolwar.

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About the location

AMLWCH PORT

Holyhead 15 miles; Llangefni 15 miles.

The small seaside village of Amlwch Port lies on the north eastern corner of Anglesey, in a stunning coastal location. With an affluent mining history, the village now plays host to numerous activities and attractions, making it the ideal location for a family holiday. Discover the history of Amlwch and its copper mining tradition on the Heritage Copper Trail, part of the beautiful 125 mile coastal path that winds its way along the coast of Anglesey, or visit the Old Mine Works at Mynydd Parys, and see the red, yellow and purple rocks, which some say, resemble the surface of the Moon. For lovers of fishing and golf, both are available in Amlwch, with the Bull Bay Golf Club close by, and sea fishing a very popular pastime. Take the ferry to Dublin and spend a day enjoying Irish life, or stay on Anglesey and make the most of one of the beautiful beaches on offer. No matter what your preference, you're sure to have a wonderful time in this lovely seaside location.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £300
Note: Please mind your head and step when entering the utility room from the kitchen
Note: Travel cot and sofa bed can not be use at the same time, infants are included in the occupancy
Note: There are hand rails in the shower/bath to help get in and out and there are also rails on the stone steps leading up the side of the house

Amlwch Port, Anglesey (Ref. 1095356)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely beautiful week we have had, the Dolwar is a beautiful cottage and in a beautiful location to tour the Isle of Anglesey.”

“The cottage on entering was clean and welcoming.”

“We were very disappointed to find that an ongoing problem with a leak from the bathroom had not been resolved.”

“Fabulously comfortable beds.”

“This was a nice place to use a base for our week in Anglesey.”

“Nice comfortable place.”

“Very comfortable and generally well equipped.”

“Everything you need!”

“How was your host?”

“We arrived on April fool's day and left on the fourth and was very pleasantly surprised.”

“How to sum-up Dolwar?”

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AMLWCH PORT