Gwalia Stores

Gwalia Stores is perfect for us and our doggo.

It's quirky, original, most definitely not chi-chi - and there's not a straight floorboard throughout the house. But it is warm, welcoming and home from home for us. Comfortable, cosy wood burning stove, plenty of space, and a quiet location in lovely Beaumaris. 2 mins walk to town or waterfront. Recommended if you're not looking for super-chic-perfection, this is unique.

Great location but property let down by poor level of cleaning.

Fat on kitchen worktops, old cooked food left in the microwave. Dust and cobwebs. It's such a shame as property has been converted beautifully, but not maintained. Stairs have no carpet so are extremely noisy.

Lovely property!

Really quirky, loved the original features that are still included from the old shop. The only part for me that I had to score down was comfort, the main mattress/pillows was just too firm for me so I didn't have the best night's sleep, I feel for the size of the room a beautiful four poster bed would have just finished the room off perfectly! But would definitely stay in the property again, great local amenities and the dog loved it!

Been here 3 times now so we obviously love it.

Only one thing I think that can be improved is the enclosed back yard. Remove the plants, wasn’t sure if they were ok for dogs if accidentally ingested and resurface maybe with an artificial grass area. Otherwise great place to stay.

First impressions - a large, high ceilinged, open plan space with little to soften the many hard surfaces.

Wooden worktops were naturally pitted and untreated and kitchen equipment was stored at ground level with no cupboard fronts. The Welcome leaflet was scruffy and out of date. The property was creaky and quirky however it was ideally located, well equipped, ideal for us with our two dogs and it did grow on us as the week went by.

Great location with easy access into town.

The property smelt very musty and the repaint on the walls of the lounge left a lot to be desired! The bathroom too could do with an upgrade. The sealant around the toilet and shower definitely requires attention! This property COULD be stunning if upgraded. At the moment it is more shabby than chic!

Lovely short stay at the Gwalia Stores, very handy for all the amenities.

The only problem we had was no WiFi for the whole of our stay, we reported this to the contact details on the information sheet, but didn't really get any help

I think a freezer is essential.

We managed as only two of us for four nights, but had there been 6 people for a week a freezer would be a must. But everything else was really good.

The property was lovely very cosy and welcoming.

We had no complaints during our stay. It would be nice to know a bit more about the history of the shop which would add an element of additional interest to the house.

A lovely holiday cottage with a rustic feel.

Carpets on the stairs, landings and bedrooms would have been welcomed as the stairs were extremely noisy. Carpet in the bedrooms would have added a cosy feel. The door handles upstairs, taps on the shower and bath appeared to opperate the opposite to what is normally expected, this caused concern when trying to turn the shower off the first time! To be honest the above is me being picky, as we really enjoyed our stay.

Lovely well equipped property, clean, spacious and comfy in a beautiful location.

Lots of room for our dog and the enclosed garden to the rear was perfect for him. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend. Thank you for having us. We hope to stay again.

We really loved the quirky style of the house.

Obviously lots of thought had gone onto the style, furniture, fixtures, bedding, towels. Kitchen was very well equipped, bathroom was lovely and added extras (soap, shampoo etc) gave it a hotel stay feel. Great directions and info re key and bins.

We loved Gwalia Stores it was a quirky cottage which we loved had everything we needed loads of space and just a short walk to the town.

it was lovely and clean just a little worn in places but that added to the charm of the place we could let our dogs run around without worry did'nt let them in bedrooms tho not allowed at home either. Would recommend the Liverpool Arms for first class food and table service dogs welcome.

We had a wonderful week at Gwalia Stores.

The cottage suited what we needed exactly. The cottage had a lovely cosy feel but without being too fussy which is what’s needed when you have dogs with you. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed although we did eat out often as Beaumaris has some great pubs and restaurants to eat in. We enjoyed sitting in the small courtyard at the back as it is a real sun trap. The beds were extremely comfortable and we slept very well as it is in a quiet location. There is a short walk to the main road where there’s plenty of variety and choice for such a small place. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are already looking to book again next year.

Very convenient and dog friendly property.

Beaumaris is a good base for an Anglesey holiday. Parking not an issue for us but may be trickier in high season. Log burner and shower worked well for us although I see problems mentioned in previous reviews. User error? It would have helped if it had mentioned in the property description that towels were provided - this needs amending. (It’s impossible to contact Sykes with a simple question - no reply email addresses, unhelpful recorded messages etc. my query re towels sent on the app via the online form was eventually answered 3 days into the holiday!) Beds at Gwalia were very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Liked the history of the place and eventually worked out that the Spitfire was responsible for the photo on the landing. Would happily return.

Beautiful cottage and our third visit as a nice quiet comfortable location.

Comfy beds for a good night's sleep and a well equipped kitchen. Lots of additional items provided to enhance your stay in the kitchen and plenty of room for a family. Downside shower still not warm enough may need tweaking. Hope to return soon.

We stayed at Gwalia Stores for a week over Christmas, with our large lurcher doggo.

The accommodation had everything we needed for our week away and we loved every minute. Large rooms with plenty of space - there was only two of us and the dog but there would have been more than enough space for four people and more dogs. A small enclosed back yard was perfect for a dog that can easily jump a 4’ fence

Loved this accommodation so much we are coming again in May 2024.

Great location for the bakery, bars and restaurants and the pier and Castle.

Lovely cosy cottage, plenty of seating for 5 adults, wonderful comfy beds and a well equipped kitchen.

The location was perfect for a wander to the bakery, the gaol, the castle and the fabulous shops in town. Only downside was the WiFi was a bit slow. Think that’s a Beaumaris issue rather than the property. Otherwise a wonderful place to stay and we will definitely be back next summer.

A beautiful quirky property.

We’d definitely return. Excellent location. Ideal to explore the local area. Kitchen really well equipped. Rooms really spacious.

It was our second visit and an extremely relaxing and comfortable stay.

Many additional items to assist with your stay for self catering in the kitchen. A fantastic base for a family break in a quiet position and good value for money. Unfortunately the glass had been broken by previous occupants on the Woodburner therefore we were unable to use it. This was one of the main reasons for booking the cottage and our second visit so was disappointed this couldn't be used or fixed whilst there. I would suggest some of the cooking items be replaced as getting worn but still useable. Looking forward to returning for our third visit with the Woodburn.

Great location, lovely property, well equipped for a comfortable stay.

A lovely, quirky little place with loads of touches of its past life as a local corner store to keep us interested when we weren’t out enjoying the beautiful local seaside town and excellent shops.

Possibly the friendliest area we’ve stayed yet and day two we had all shrugged off any vestiges of hurried townie and relaxed into the lovely relaxed beat of Beaumaris. Managed to do one awesome thing a day without travelling more than ten miles from our little store and there are so many great pubs and restaurants that even though I ran every morning amongst the wonderful scenery to offset them I’ve probably put half a stone on but don’t care it was worth it. Side note we had one small problem with a light switch which the owner immediately rectified. We will definitely return here

Have stayed in sykes property's several times Gwalia Store great location minutes walk from the attractions pubs and shops.

The property is spacious large dining and living area three good size bedrooms and a large bathroom ideal for a family. Could do with a repaint and possibly more comfortable seating in the living area other than that it's a lovely place for a break

Lovely unusual property!

Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay very centrally located in Beaumaris.

Garden was basic , there was no broom or hoover to use in property, fridge was too small parking was a challenge at times , no clear information about recycling we had to sort recycling which was full so it would be taken on send day , we had great holiday in this property

The property is great and full of character.

But really didn’t appreciate having to clean up another dogs poo from the small yard before our dog could go out there

A quirky, unusual property with a lovely open living space, perfect for sociable sharing.

Lovely mix of old and new.

Lovely property, close to all amenities Had everything we needed for a break away.

Weather was awful so grateful for games and puzzles in property.

A lovely place to stay for our short break in Angelsey.

Ideally situated for a short walk to the main street. Gwalia Stores is comfortable and well equipped property which was perfect for our party of 5 adults and our dogs. Just loved the quirkiness of the place, from the original large shop windows the large cupboards in the kitchen. We could not have asked for a better place to stay on our first holiday in Anglesey. We would definitely like to stay at the property again and would recommend to friends and family. Thank you Gwalia Stores.

Beautiful comfortable cottage in a nice quiet location.

Everything catered for with extra kitchen supplies to make the stay complete. Beds extremely comfy and our dog loved her first holiday here. Only downside was having to come home after a weeks stay there. Can't wait to return.

The log burner is dangerous we lit it and the whole place filled with smoke due to loose door and flue had to open windows and doors on a freezing cold evening/no welcome pack as stated

I booked this cottage for my 60th birthday as it looked quirky and we know where it was situated as we visit Anglesey frequently.

The property was listed as suitable for pets but what wasn’t made clear was that there was no means of securing the dogs downstairs. The stairs have high steps and unfortunately our dachshund made a bid for freedom up the stairs and then fell down them. Thankfully he was not seriously hurt but we were not prepared to take the chance of further incidents so left the property on Sunday. If we had not got dogs this would have been a delightful place to stay but possibly you need to explain to any dog owner the layout of the cottage or provide a gate that can be left open or closed

We have just had a fantastic holiday stopping at Gwalia Stores, loved the property and original features and would highly recommend staying there.

Close to the centre of Beaumaris which is a beautiful town. Will definitely be going back for another visit.

We had such a lovely stay at Gwalia Stores, the house is so well equipped we didn't want for anything.

Perfectly placed in Beaumaris, which is a lovely place to be based on the Menai Strait and to explore Anglesey. The Central Bakery is a must to visit too. Lots of great places to eat, The Pier House Cafe and Bistro and Jolly's Coffee House were a couple of our favourites.

Stayed for a week as a couple with one dog.

The accommodation was spacious, with a well equipped kitchen. Very minor but would have benefitted from some low lighting/lamps downstairs for sitting in the evening. The location was perfect. Close to the centre of Beaumaris but very quiet. Parking was never an issue - we always managed to find a slot. Enjoyed staying here as a base for exploring beautiful Anglesey!

We had a great holiday, the property was excellent for two dogs & two children.

The location was fab! Cleanliness was okay...but we had to wash all the crockery as it was not clean. The floors were very dusty and dirty...however we know that this was a dog friendly house. The yard outside was quite smelly (from other dogs) - would you consider putting a hose outside for people to wash the outside floor before they leave? The kitchen was well stocked but with accommodation for 6 people you need a much bigger fridge. An extra front door key would have been a great help. Overall we had a great stay and will be back (with our dogs & children). Thank you.

Ace location, beautiful house, thoughtfully laid out and equipped.

Highly recommend, in fact already have, and hope to come back again!

Really nice place to stay for a holiday.

Clean and spacious and well equipped kitchen. Very comfortable bedrooms. Not a complaint just a note,, quite steep stairs if your holidaying with elderly or young. Would stay here again Dave and Sarah

wonderful stay, cottage in great location and had everything we needed.

Would definitely recommend

We enjoyed our stay in Gwalia Stores.

Well equipped kitchen.

Lovely quirky property, just as described.

A fabulous open kitchen and dining area for everyone to be together if eating in. We stayed as 4 adults, a child and a dog and would recommend. The house had everything we needed, and is close to the centre of Beaumaris - a lovely weekend break!

Delightful and spacious.

Within 5 minutes of entering, we knew we would book again.

The photos of the property are true ; well designed with lots of nice touches and great amount of space.

Well equipped , 5 mins to the local Spar and Beaumaris High St. Parking wasn't an issue either. The listing did state that logs etc would be provided - they weren't which was disappointing- but the accommodation made up for this . Immaculately clean and an imaginative designed property. It would be nice to leave guests a guide book on the area/ an OS map and also - tell people about the Spitfire !! It's an amazing story !!

The cottage has bags of character and lots of space.

two minutes to the beach and pubs/restaurants.

Really centrally located and lovely to be near the bakery.

Comfortable stay but incredibly noisy stairs! It would have been nice to have more instructions in the manual eg name of WiFi (not just the password) what to do with the linen etc.

The Gwalia store was spacious, comfortable and a Great location The property information sheets stated you will find some fire lighters, kindling and logs for your use these were not available.

You will need to replace the can openers as the two available don’t work

We've stayed here several times now as love Gwalia Stores and Beaumaris!

I have previously suggested more lamps downstairs would be good for ambience and practically for reading at night. However we simply move some fropm upstairs and return them when we leave. I also bring a couple of large serving spoons with me as these are kitchen essentials which are missing! Otherwise all great but sorry to see the lovely original cart coffee table has been replaced by a more run of the mill one. Looking forward to our next trip :)

Loved this place really quirky, great location but stairs were really steep for 2 small children and outside space disappointing.

Beautiful bedrooms and really comfy beds with lots of storage space. On street parking was a challenge. Would of liked downstairs toilet. Would book again though as has a lovely few days and weather was great too.

Lovely holiday home - perfectly met our needs - 2 adults plus dog :) We love Beaumaris as a place to stay and due to the escalating corona virus epidemic, it was great to have somewhere we could enjoy cooking and staying put for the evenings.

Gwalia Stores is a great place to stay, decorated in a quirky manner, the photos are true to form.

The owner really easy to contact. Its located in an ideal spot, we had 3 cars with us and no issue in parking outside the property. It was just a quick 5 min walk to the centre of Beaumaris/sea front. Weather was changeable for the weekend and we found the property a welcoming home out of the rain! Ideal place for lighting the fire and playing board games with a glass of wine.

A wonderful quirky property where the owners have put in a lot of attention to detail

This place is very good.

Everything is there especially the kitchen, but also for children. A few "snags" but I am sure they will be sorted out. Parking is a bit of a nightmare in the high season. The Bishop Hotel restaurant can be recommended - superb food and service. Enjoy the excellent places.

Lovely accommodation, couple of minutes walk into town centre

Gwalia Stores is everything it is in the photos and more.

It has the wow factor and the owners have a great eye for detail. It is perfect for a family and even considers dogs (dog bowls provided!) The location couldn’t be better and parking was never an issue. We have already booked the house for a return visit.