Gorphwysfa

3.9★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

14 Customer Review(s)

Simon
November 2023

“A lovely cottage in a wonderful location, sea views from several windows especially the upstairs lounge (shame the log burner in here couldn't be used).”

Well equipped for humans & dogs didn't find anything missing or broken. We had a wonderful winter break as an extended family with an engagement, a birthday and finished off with the Northern Lights! Our dog loved running on the beach and even in the sea, liked the underfloor heating as well!! Only suggested improvement is check outside lights work as we could only get one to come on and it does go very dark here, great for star spotting. We were contacted by the owner a few days before ...

Well equipped for humans & dogs didn't find anything missing or broken. We had a wonderful winter break as an extended family with an engagement, a birthday and finished off with the Northern Lights! Our dog loved running on the beach and even in the sea, liked the underfloor heating as well!! Only suggested improvement is check outside lights work as we could only get one to come on and it does go very dark here, great for star spotting. We were contacted by the owner a few days before to say we could arrive earlier than normal as cleaners had been in and again before we left to say could depart later, so managed a last walk on beach.

- Simon, November 2023

Thank you for sharing such positive feedback. The upstairs snug has a radiator and due to previous misuse we allow holidaymakers to use only the stove in the living room (as listed in the house summary). Unfortunately we have just found out that the back of house lighting was switched off but now back on!! Your review in my guest book was amazing. Thank you again. Property Owner
Sandra November 2023

“Beautiful cottage in a stunning location, wonderful views over Llanddona beach.”

Everything you needed for a home from home holiday was there and more. The kitchen was absolutely stunning,and modern .Though spotlessly clean we felt the rest of it was a little tired in places, also the photos on the listing are misleading as the upstairs woodburner can’t be used, one of the reasons we booked the cottage.

- Sandra, November 2023

Thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed your stay at Gorphwysfa. There is a log burning stove in the living room complete with a basket of wood provided. Winter time is an excellent time for us to freshen up paintwork but for sure the beauty of Gorphwysfa is the new extension complimenting the 1870’s period style of the cottage. Very are very pleased to hear how you are looking forward revisiting. Property Owner
Wendy October 2023

“We had a lovely time staying at Gorphwysfa.”

The views from the property are wonderful. The kitchen is excellent, fully equipped with everything you'd need. My husband loved the additional lounge above the kitchen, and called it his reading room. I found myself sitting in a chair looking at the view for a long time! Our teenage son was very pleased with the quality of the WiFi. The ensuite bedroom had a very comfortable mattress, but the bed frame was very squeaky whenever someone moved in bed. The wooden floors are traditional but would benefit from a small rug. These points are personal and don't detract from the stay. We would definitely recommend a stay. The location is remote, however, whilst the road to it is narrow you rarely see an oncoming car. In fact we found the travelling not a problem. It was a quick journey to Beaumaris.

- Wendy, October 2023

Thank you Wendy for taking time to leave your review and we are really pleased to hear how you and your family enjoyed your stay at Gorphwysfa. It's certainly new news for us to hear about the main bedroom bed frame squeaking and we will definitely look into this. Property Owner
The Smith Family Oct 2023

“We had a great half term week here.”

The house has such stunning views and we have been very lucky with the weather. Beach every morning with the children. We got out and visited Newborough which was the most stunning beach and walks with the Lighthouse. Also the model village ,transport museum and Foel Farm which were all really sweet for young kids. We did get a chance to do the Sea Zoo. Beaumaris Castle was also a highlight. The house has been a great base and kitchen well stocked we have enjoyed the sun coming up from the snug and being cosy in the living room at night. We had a lovely meal in the Panton Arms in Pentraeth. We have really enjoyed Anglesey and will come back to the area. Thank you for a great stay.

- The Smith Family, Oct 2023
Julie, Alan, Betty and Gypsy Oct 2023

“From the moment we entered we knew it was special !”

The first floor sitting room is the icing on the cake! The view is outstanding. the landscaped garden is beautifully maintained. The fixtures and fittings are top quality. The EV charge point was a bonus. It's only a short walk to the beach, which is unspoilt. We felt totally at home here. Nicola was very helpful during our stay. So sad to leave!

- Julie, Alan, Betty and Gypsy, Oct 2023
Christine September 2023

“The property was VERY dirty, the bathroom had mould on the tiles, skirting boards hadn’t been cleaned for months, chipped glasses & cooking dishes.”

Towels smelt disgusting!!! Bed linen had stains on. Also the property didn’t supply the basics of washing up liquid/dishwasher tablets or extra bin bags. The internal paintwork all needs refreshed. When paying as much money for a weeks holiday you expect the property to be up to standard, this was the most expensive place we have stayed and basically the dirtiest, we understand we are paying for the location and the view from the extension which is pretty amazing and which sold the house for us, but very disappointed, this house has a lot of potential but I wouldn’t return.

- Christine, September 2023

This is the worst review we have ever had on the property. It's a shame that when we contacted you at the start of your stay to see if all was OK, we received no response. Had you informed us that you were unhappy, then we could have tried to address your concerns. Instead you chose to stay in an apparently very dirty property for the week without contacting us or Sykes? We checked and could not find any chipped glasses. We're truly baffled by your review and feel sorry that you felt compelled to write such poor (and inaccurate) comments on Gorphwysfa. Property Owner
Lynn September 2023

“Lovely house, traditional with style in a beautiful location.”

very private and spacious inside & out although the road down to property is extremely steep, twisty, 1 track, unlit, not suitable for walking with children, babies, or older people; even the trip to the local for dinner is a car journey unless you are very fit experienced walkers. Propety's owner was very helpful and efficient with replies to any queries we had.

- Lynn, September 2023

Thank you Lynn for your two page review, full of praise and sharing your holiday activities in our guest book at Gorphwysfa. It’s lovely to hear that you look forward to a return visit with your family. We do walk the road (along with our eighty year old neighbour too) and agree the road is steep and winding in parts but it is a public single track road with passing places that is well maintained. Property Owner
The Woolfs Aug 2023

““Thank you so much for sharing your cottage with us (spotless & clean).”

We had a fabulous time. Views, walks, location and cottage itself are all amazing. Beautiful!

- The Woolfs, Aug 2023
Mr Bradley Jul 2023

“We had a great family holiday in this lovely house which has a fabulous view across Redwarf Bay & is in such a beautiful peaceful spot.”

The beach is just a short walk from the house which was perfect for the children. The house is really spacious & the kitchen is very modern & well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Thanks for a great stay - we hope to return in the future!

- Mr Bradley, Jul 2023
Gordon Jun 2023

“Lovely property in a beautiful location.”

The good weather allowed us to enjoy the very private gardens. Lots of great walks from the house, we would recommend the walk to Beaumaris along the costal path. We had a fantastic time and would love to return one day.

- Gordon, Jun 2023
Carol Jun 2023

“We enjoyed a lovely week at Gorphwysfa - It's a great stone cottage and the kitchen extension has been very sympathetically built and is well equipped.”

We rarely used the snug as the weather was so good but we made full use of the tiered garden which we loved. The garden is a real hot spot despite a cool north wind at times and we enjoyed watching the sun setting over the island. Being a stone's throw from the magnificent Red Wharf Bay for walking and swimming was a bonus and the coastal path can easily be accessed. We all felt the bedrooms would feel cosier with larger rugs on boarded floor and mats in the shower to prevent slipping.

- Carol, Jun 2023
Sarah Jun 2023

“A truly amazing property in a spectacular location.”

The house is one of the best we’ve ever stayed in (and we’ve stayed in a lot!). The kitchen is wonderful, well equipped with lots of storage space and all the other rooms are comfortable and charming. Especially the upstairs snug with those amazing picture bi-fold doors. Also a charming cottage to boot! The location is a little remote - it’s a 30 minute drive to get to any of the main sites in the area - but this is more than made up for by the beach which is stunning and just a five minute walk from the house. We loved it so much we are re-booking for next year - and we never rebook anywhere so this is praise indeed!

- Sarah, Jun 2023
Caron May 2023

“This is a great property in a lovely peaceful location with amazing views.”

The house is really well equipped and comfortable. The owners were easily contactable and very helpful when we had a small problem during our stay. Would definitely return.

- Caron, May 2023
Clare May 2023

“We had a wonderful weeks' holiday with two toddlers who loved the garden and the beach just a stones throw away.”

The view from the house is incredible with the added bonus of the floor to ceiling windows to sit and enjoy it. Would definitely stay here again

- Clare, May 2023

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Summary

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)
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
Kitchen/diner
Utility
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 inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. 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
Shop 3.3 miles, pub 0.9 miles, beach 0.3 miles
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Beaumaris 4.5 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 shower room 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.

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.

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About the location

LLANDDONA

Beaumaris 3 miles; Benllech 7 miles; Red Wharf Bay 7 miles.

Llanddona is a small village on the Isle of Anglesey. Famous for its magnificent Blue Flag beach, the village also contains a local pub. The beach stretches across Red Wharf Bay to Benllech. The bay is very shallow and at low tide almost 25 square kilometres (10 sq. mi.) of sand is uncovered and provides safe bathing, perfect for wonderful family fun, fishing and miles of stunning scenic walks. The large bay attracts a huge number of waterfowl and wading birds, including shell duck, grey plover, purple sandpipers, curlew, oystercatchers and dunlin. Only 3 miles away is the delightful medieval town of Beaumaris which boasts a 13th century moated castle, lovely buildings housing excellent shops, "olde worlde" pubs, restaurants, bistros, museums, as well as a golf course and exciting pleasure boat and sea fishing trips. This is a beautiful location on the east coast of the picturesque Isle of Anglesey.

The roads around Llanddona are steep and single track with passing places

Llanddona near Beaumaris, Anglesey (Ref. 1137889)

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Reviews & Ratings

“A lovely cottage in a wonderful location, sea views from several windows especially the upstairs lounge (shame the log burner in here couldn't be used).”

“Beautiful cottage in a stunning location, wonderful views over Llanddona beach.”

“We had a lovely time staying at Gorphwysfa.”

“We had a great half term week here.”

“From the moment we entered we knew it was special !”

“The property was VERY dirty, the bathroom had mould on the tiles, skirting boards hadn’t been cleaned for months, chipped glasses & cooking dishes.”

“Lovely house, traditional with style in a beautiful location.”

““Thank you so much for sharing your cottage with us (spotless & clean).”

“We had a great family holiday in this lovely house which has a fabulous view across Redwarf Bay & is in such a beautiful peaceful spot.”

“Lovely property in a beautiful location.”

“We enjoyed a lovely week at Gorphwysfa - It's a great stone cottage and the kitchen extension has been very sympathetically built and is well equipped.”

“A truly amazing property in a spectacular location.”

“This is a great property in a lovely peaceful location with amazing views.”

“We had a wonderful weeks' holiday with two toddlers who loved the garden and the beach just a stones throw away.”

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About the location

LLANDDONA