Barracks Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

6 Customer Review(s)

“House is amazing we really enjoyed our stay.”

The standard is fantastic. ...

The standard is fantastic. What we loved: The space Quality of furnishings The views! The surrounding sheep The privacy The house is to die for really did love it and would book again. Constructive feedback: The tv in the little sitting room is not great. On the wet and cold days a movie night together would have been great but there is no tv in the large living area. Invest in sky tv and a better music system we could not get that to work at all WiFi is shocking and needs addresses or at least publishing. My husband was working from home and was confined to the small sitting room We don’t usually care for tv on holiday but when weather is poor and wales in lockdown this should really be considered for families with kids The ask to bag up all the linen and towells etc would be reasonable except for the fact you’ve asked us to be for 10. It should be 12 when you expect us to have a good clean first. Finally, there is so much space for a hot tub? We would pay for to stay there with a hot tub i really don’t understand why the owner hasn’t put one in?

- Mrs Hayes, July 2020
“The house was in a beautiful location and the photos don't do the place justice.”

- Mr Hopwood, August 2020
“We absolutely loved our stay at Barracks, a very special place, with outstanding views, we enjoyed the location with a short journey to Penmon beach and the Pilot Cafe and a equally short car journey into Beaumaris, we wandered down to the Priory in the evenings, which is very beautiful and finished by enjoying G&T’s catching the last of the light and the views at the front of the house, would absolutely stay here again.”

(Our two year old had a great time here and it felt very safe both in terms of location and outdoor play.)

- Mrs Balmforth, July 2020
“Perfect holiday cottage for peace and solitude”

Barracks Cottage is set in a very peaceful area. The cottage is in a beautiful but very remote location so it's best to do a large shop at Bangor Tesco or Marks & Spencers. There's a small Waitrose at Beaumaris too. The nearby lighthouse and beach are well worth a visit with a £3 charge for the toll road and parking. Nice quaint cafe by the lighthouse, serving delicious cream teas amongst other things. Barracks Cottage has been renovated to a very high standard; very spacious and the views over the Menai are to die for. The main gate and driveway up to the cottage could do with a bit of attention as it's quite steep and difficult to navigate.

- Meander55447976888, October 2019
“House very good - contacted owner once re a fuse issue and he was very friendly.”

No "guide" in house therefore no idea about bins - when and were to put out or what day. Leak from under washing machine when used. Tried to contact yourselves regarding the above - was on hold for 15 minutes so gave up. Previous used you three times but service has deteriorated following move to Chester. Would need a lot of convincing to use yourselves again i am afraid.

- Dr Kazi, October 2019
“This is a beautiful house in a wonderful peaceful location.”

The weather wasn't great but we were able to sit and eat out a number of times (yes there's garden furniture not shown on the website). Lots of lovely local walks, especially down to the lighthouse, and an easy drive to Beaumaris. You definitely need a car though as there's no public transport nearby. We were there with our 3 adult children, their partners and 2 babies and there was plenty of space and privacy for all. Two very minor niggles: the shower in the family bathroom is over the bath so not very practical for the adult guests in the 2 non-ensuite bedrooms (it was difficult to keep the floor dry), and the mattresses are very firm which some liked and some didn't! But we loved the house and would certainly consider returning.The owner was very helpful too in answering our questions.

- Mrs Saffer, July 2019
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The property

A fabulous holiday cottage located in a unique coastal location overlooking Penmon Priory in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with outstanding views over the Menai Strait and magnificent Snowdonia, you'll be hard-pushed to find better views or a more idyllic location than this!

This once ruined historic former Quarrymans Barracks has been lovingly restored and it is so delightful to see that the renovation includes the rebuilding of the lovely bell tower using the original stone from the local quarry.The high-quality limestone from the quarries at Penmon Point supplied the stone to build many local buildings, including the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge. The renovation with all the modern comforts makes this an excellent holiday cottage to stay in.With a modern kitchen that you can watch the sunrise over the mountains in the morning, there is ample dining space in the same room for the evening time.The sitting room with three large sofas around a wood burning stove, it’s the perfect place to kick back and relax after a day out.

There is also a second dining table in the sitting room.There is a small snug at the end of the house with a TV to hide away after a long meal in the kitchen.On the ground floor there is a cloakroom with loo & wash basin. Upstairs are four bedrooms all together.The first is a double room with king size bed and ensuite.The ensuite to the double room has a shower, loo and wash hand basin.There is also a further double bedroom and a twin bedroom.

Lastly, there’s a twin room with an ensuite which has a shower loo and wash hand basin. The family bathroom has a bath with shower over, loo and wash basin. Outside is a generous garden which is mainly lawn with ample parking for 6+ cars.

There is short rough track to drive to the cottage.

A beautiful walk practically from the front door along the Anglesey Coastal Footpath takes you past the Priory up to Blackrock Point, famous for Penmon lighthouse and Puffin Island.There is also a lovely pebble beach and a small, friendly cafe serving drinks and snacks and, of course, ice cream!

Plenty of rock pooling, sea life, bird watching and fishing opportunities too. Nearby Beaumaris is just a short drive away, and has a wide selection of shops, bars, restaurants, galleries and interesting individual shops (no Costas or McDonalds here!) in addition to the splendid moated castle.

Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x king, 2 x twin
1 x ground floor has a cloakroom with loo and wash hand basin
1 x family bathroom with with bath and shower over, loo and wash hand basin
2 x ensuite shower loo and wash hand basin
Kitchen with range oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and toaster
Sitting room with woodburning stove and Tv with Freeview.
Range oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and toaster
Woodburning stove, TV with Freeview, 1 x Travel Cot (linen not provided), 1 x High Chair, 1 x Stairgate, all three avaialble on request
Views of the Menai Strait
Off road parking for 6-7 cars
Large lawned garden
Approx 4 miles to amenities in Beaumaris
Note: short rough track up to the cottage.

About the location

PENMON

Llangoed 1 miles; Beaumaris 3 miles.

Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the south-eastern corner of the Isle of Anglesey, Penmon looks out across the Menai Strait towards the magnificent mountains of Snowdonia. Close by is Puffin Island, where puffins do indeed nest. They, as well as seals and porpoises and many other water fowl can be viewed from a boat trip starting from Beaumaris. Heritage lovers will enjoy discovering the historic Penmon Priory, a 13th Century Augustinian House complete with its original holy well and curious dovecote. At Black Point, near the lighthouse, the Pilot House Cafe serves coffe, teas, lunches and ice creams. Nearby White Beach is a large pebble cove and the coastal path winds via a nature reserve and scenic cliff path all the way to the open sands of Red Wharf Bay. The village of Llangoed has a shop with Post Office counter. Picturesque Beaumaris has a 13th Century moated castle, a pier, small independent shops, a gallery, exhibitions and a wide choice of bars, cafes and restaurants.

Note: There is a short rough track up to the cottage

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Reviews & Ratings

“House is amazing we really enjoyed our stay.”

“The house was in a beautiful location and the photos don't do the place justice.”

“Perfect holiday cottage for peace and solitude”

“House very good - contacted owner once re a fuse issue and he was very friendly.”

“This is a beautiful house in a wonderful peaceful location.”

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About the location

PENMON