Stabl Bach | Llanfaethlu | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.7★

7 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

45 Customer Review(s)

Emma
October 2023

“Great place close to the beach.”

Lovely comfortable home for a super week away. My only minor criticism is there was no cutlery rack in the dishwasher. We had to wash it up in the sink but in the grand scale of it all did not detract from an amazing property. Very dog friendly and beautifully presented. If we visit Anglesey again we will certainly look at staying here again.

Lovely comfortable home for a super week away. My only minor criticism is there was no cutlery rack in the dishwasher. We had to wash it up in the sink but in the grand scale of it all did not detract from an amazing property. Very dog friendly and beautifully presented. If we visit Anglesey again we will certainly look at staying here again.

- Emma, October 2023

Thank you very much for your feedback. Just a quick note to say there is a pull out tray at the very top of the dishwasher for cutlery. Generally, It can be a good idea to let Menai Holidays know early on in a stay if something isn't right as it can often be fixed quickly, like in this case, and might have saved some washing up! Property Owner
Janine October 2023

“This was our second stay at Stabl Bach and it won’t be our last.”

Perfect location if you love the outdoors, and especially if you love being out & about with your fury friends. Lovely coastal walks right on your doorstep, stunning scenery & a warm & welcoming home. Thank you to all & hope to be back soon!

- Janine, October 2023
Teresa October 2023

“A fantastic cottage in a superb location, absolutely stunning scenery”

- Teresa, October 2023
Beverley September 2023

“Few issues toaster broken ?”

Fire risk step into lounge needs highlighting trip hazard also gate bottom garden needs warning re steps lovely property needs some deep cleaning maybe although we stayed end of season

- Beverley, September 2023
Elsie September 2023

“Really lovely cottage, in a great situation.”

Accommodation flows nicely, with plenty of space for 2 families; with double beds/bathrooms at either end of connecting twin/single rooms, with separate staircases. Really warm and cosy. Good parking. Friendly welcome. Directions from main road not good (first left after the pub? signed Church Bay?) Steps to the beach only suitable for a tall, fit person (but a short, pleasant walk around the road). Nicely decorated, and fresh. Would recommend. Comments for action by owner: The fridge thermostat had failed, and so lost some food due to being frozen. Freezer very dirty - had to clean to use. Light bulbs in bathroom need replacing (2). Pillows are hard and lumpy. Toaster is useless (previously commented on) - a cheapie would do the job!

- Elsie, September 2023
Gillian August 2023

“Once again, a fabulous stay.”

Already booked for next year and hope to keep going every year. If you want peace and quiet, fabulous views views all around, then this is the place.

- Gillian, August 2023
Annesley July 2023

“All good but the dishwasher did not work properly.”

we tried to call but just put on endless answering machines so gave up. it war running for over 12 hours at a time....

- Annesley, July 2023
Sonia May 2023

“A few more provisions not just a small bottle of milk and Welsh cakes would have been nice as didn’t really want to go out after a long journey to get there.”

Full mop and bucket left in utility and bin in shower room hadn’t been emptied. We take pride in where we go and had 2 dogs yet I had to clean up in the garden from previous owners … one thing we would never leave as we know how important it is to take a dog with us. I did originally say 4 people were staying but only 2 of us stayed so we left the place better than when we arrived. Information was very good and location fabulous.

- Sonia, May 2023
Helen March 2023

“We had a fabulous week at Stabl Bach.”

This is a gem of a property nestled on the north of Anglesey with direct access to Porth Trefadog beach - a rarity. Stabl Bach is extremely spacious and so warm with geat attention to detail. We enjoyed the luxury of the beach to ourselves each day at low tide and spectacular waves at high tide. Stabl Bach, we miss you and are will return.

- Helen, March 2023
Alexandra February 2023

“What an amazing place to stay.”

So comfortable with direct access to a great beach with wonderful sunsets

- Alexandra, February 2023
Colin December 2022

“An absolutely stunning property with a lovely homely feel.”

We will be booking again.

- Colin, December 2022
Ann November 2022

“What a beautiful location!”

! We arrived at Stabl Bach in the dark as we couldn't go in until 5pm. We feel this is fine in the summer months as it is light. We understand that with Covid that cleaning obviously takes more time, however in the winter when it is dark, we found it difficult negotiating the steps with luggage etc and finding the keysafe. That said, it is small criticism...once in, and settled, after a good night's sleep we awoke to see where we were and WOW!!! It is beautiful, the cottage is delightful, it is light and airy, and we wanted for nothing. We felt "at home". We can only reiterate a lot of the previous comments already made. The peace of the place is fantastic, having the beach to ourselves was wonderful, our dog loved it as did we. It was lovely to have walks straight from the house and the near proximity of the coastal path. Sadly because of a mud slide the coastal path steps collapsed on the Sunday evening of our stay so we couldn't go there, but it didn't stop us as there are plenty of other walks around and about. We are now home and missing the place so much that we are seriously considering booking again. We can certainly recommend Stabl Bach, especially for families as there is so much room. I would point out however that if you have a Houdini dog like we have and he/she is small, it is possible for them to escape under a gate and some fencing around the garden (which incidentally is massive and great for children and dogs alike). We had to watch our dog like a hawk because if he got a scent he would be off and there is livestock nearby...worth a consideration. A lovely peaceful place to unwind.

- Ann, November 2022
Christine October 2022

“Lovely cottage which was well equipped.”

The layout was perfect for our group of two couples, two children and one single. The beach was a hit with the children, they loved collecting stones and shells. There are steep steps down to the beach from the garden so not really suitable for anyone with mobility problems. Just one thing to mention, when travelling to Stabl Bach, don't follow the postcode but use the owners directions for the last couple of miles, otherwise you'll end up down a dirt track in the middle of nowhere!

- Christine, October 2022
Janet September 2022

“Our second stay at Stabl Bach, we were 5 adults and a dog.”

The house is in a lovely location with the beach at the bottom of the garden. The steps to the beach have been improved from our last visit. The house was lovely and clean and well equipped. The beds and seating arrangements are very comfortable. Lovely hot showers! We would come again!

- Janet, September 2022
David September 2022

“We love the property for its setting, beautiful and isolated, and for its peacefulness and lack of tourists.”

Having two staircases so that upstairs can be split into two private spaces suits us very well. There are two areas we found less pleasing. Firstly, the cooking range just seemed too complicated to deal with when looking forward to a relaxing holiday and so we relied more than we wished to on the microwave and eating out. Secondly, it seems very strange to have a good washing machine but bo tumble dryer. We did one load of washing but it took 3 days to dry inside on the airer as it was too windy to leave the airer outside when we left for outings. If a tumble dryer is not possible, what about an economical electric heated airer? Finally, though this wasn't much of a problem, a bigger kitchen bin would have been great

- David, September 2022
Annesley July 2022

“Lovely cottage with everything beautifully decorated and appointed.”

the kids loved being able to get direct access to the beach...the sunken seating area was always nice for a meal in the evenings as it was protected from the wind.

- Annesley, July 2022
Gillian June 2022

“I don't really want to share how lovely this place is (would like it all to myself) but the first day we arrived, I booked it again for next year.”

Huge garden and direct access to the beach, house was perfect and everything you need is there. So relaxing, I didn't want to come home. Cant wait to go back. there.

- Gillian, June 2022
Mary May 2022

“Wonderful cosy cottage.”

Great location. Short walks to Sandy beach and church bay. The dog loved the large garden. Really didn’t want to leave. Only niggle was the wind!

- Mary, May 2022
Chris April 2022

“This is an excellent property.”

Really well appointed and equipped. Wonderfully peaceful with direct access to a beautiful, quiet beach. Can’t find fault; would be very happy to return :))

- Chris, April 2022
Karen March 2022

“We had a fantastic stay.”

The only issue we had was finding the property. The postcode sent us down the lane before the lane we should have taken and the what3words left us at the top of the lane. Thankfully the people in the private white house were able to help us get to the cottage.

- Karen, March 2022
Jayne February 2022

“Beautiful cottage and stunning location, we had a lovely stay in this spacious cottage.”

The beds are comfy but on the small side. It is isolated which we knew and wanted so remember to take all your supplies as no welcome pack and only one log for the log burner. The beach is stunning and just out of the gate in the garden.

- Jayne, February 2022
Stacey February 2022

“Beautiful place, amazing location.”

The house was spotless, we had everything we needed for the week. The children and the dog absolutely loved the beach being so close. It was such a peaceful stay we absolutely loved it. We will definitely be back!

- Stacey, February 2022
Mandy January 2022

“Fantastic location right by the beach and lovely large garden for our ...”

Fantastic location right by the beach and lovely large garden for our dogs Cottage warm and cosy , plenty of space to relax indoors after walks

- Mandy, January 2022
Dawn January 2022

“This was our first time visiting Anglesey and Stabl Bach cottage and we were not disappointed the property was amazing, everything we needed was there.”

The beach and the views at the end of the garden were stunning. Even though it was January we were lucky with the weather too. We went on long walks and just relaxed in this peaceful environment. I would highly recommend booking Stabl Bach to friends and family and would definitely book this property again.

- Dawn, January 2022
Joanna December 2021

“We had a wonderful stay at Stabl Bach!”

The garden was fantastic and we loved being able to sit and look at the sea. Being able to easily access the beach was a huge plus. The house has been really nicely kept and we really appreciated that high quality appliances were provided and that the kitchen was very well stocked with absolutely everything you need. It was spotless which was brilliant. The only small thing we’d say is that the internet was quite slow and if that could be improved it would make the cottage perfect!

- Joanna, December 2021
John December 2021

“The most beautiful location and loved the beach at the end of the garden, watching the sun set sat on the wall/beach was idyllic.”

We enjoyed exploring coves, rock-pools and the coastal path with the dog. Lovely house, very comfy throughout and all you needed in the kitchen. Great layout if two families are staying together. Would love to go back.

- John, December 2021
Neil October 2021

“House was lovely and as described.”

Very well appointed kitchen, even down to supply of dishwasher tablets (something usually absent). Can't emphasise enough the closeness and beauty of the beach. The garden is also very large (big bonus for kids and dogs), which perhaps isn't obvious from the listing. Only downsides were that wifi was a bit temperamental and in general a lot of the attractions we ended up going to were on the East side of the island, so we did a fair bit of driving (but that will come down to individual choices).

- Neil, October 2021
Celia September 2021

“Fantastic location.”

Access directly from the garden to a pristine beach unfrequented by anyone other than the occasional coastal path walker. Our only complaint/constructive criticism is regarding the pillows. They were plentiful but all identical - medium to firm and so springy and thick that three out of our party of five couldn't sleep on them without neck ache. Luckily two of our party had arrived in a motor home with their own pillows so we all got a good night's sleep.

- Celia, September 2021
Barry June 2021

“The only minor things that I would say need addressing, I would say a DVD player should be available, the windows could do with a good clean, a sign on the gate to the beach saying private ( we had several people coming up to the garden to try and get through ) and some spare light bulbs would be handy.”

Other than that the cottage is in a fabulous location, a bit isolated and a little way from the shops, however I don't think that is to big an issue given the advantage of having a lovely cove a the bottom of the garden with fabulous sunsets.

- Barry, June 2021
Lisa June 2021

“Just very poor WiFi , if kids have iPads etc, they may struggle.”

May be worth adding to listing, Apart from that fabulous holiday.

- Lisa, June 2021
Joy April 2021

“This cottage had everything (except a bread bin!”

) Very comfortable and a homely feel. Having the sea at the end of the garden was an added bonus....its a shame its fully booked for next years school holidays

- Joy, April 2021
Steve October 2020

“Beautiful cottage, which had lovely feel to it the bonus was a beach at the end of your garden where we saw the most spectacular sunsets We enjoyed in our stay immensely, very relaxing.”

Highly recommended

- Steve, October 2020
Trista September 2020

“We loved the location, loved the venue.”

We had a great time. It would be nice to have use of a radio/speaker as we didn’t realise we needed to bring our own and we love listening to music a lot. If we come again we know to bring one. Doesn’t affect our overall view of the holiday though!

- Trista, September 2020
Vj August 2020

“Considering that we had been notified of a later check in to allow for deeper house-cleaning to meet requirements for Covid-19, we were disappointed in the standards as there was evidence of fluff, bits of toy (not ours) and dirt behind/under the settees in the t.”

V. room, the rugs smell of dogs, there were dirty crock pots in the kitchen cupboards, and there was sand across the work surface in the utility room, even before we had unpacked. We reported that the range wasn't burning very hot, indeed had a yellow flame and was sooting up saucepans; that the dining room rug had been left up the wall higher that the skirting board; and that there was water pouring out of the shower unit in the walk in shower. The latter was dealt with in that we were notified that a plumber was to come out....they didn't however turn up, so wasn't resolved during our stay. The rug we moved ourselves, as it was a trip hazard and had prevented the door closing. The cottage is lovely and clearly a great location for family holidays. We will certainly look to book again. Many things you expect to work around when on holiday, because every property has its quirky features , but stating that the later check in time is to give housekeeping more time, is a massive inconvenience when it's not up to high standards that have previously been reported on reviews, and which were one consideration when choosing this property.

- Vj, August 2020
Anne July 2020

“Very enjoyable stay with our 3 grandchildren under 7,and family.”

Lovely cottage in a great location. Steps down to the beach at the end of the garden. Coastal path walk to either bay. Very comfortable ,and spacious cottage. Games and books available to use. Would like a couple more dishes that fitted into the side cooker on the range.Would add to directions,that if you pass the school on your left, you have just missed the left hand turn. Otherwise no issues. Wanted to book again whilst we were there, but already booked up.Maybe 2022.

- Anne, July 2020
Kevin March 2020

“The only hiccup apart from some heavy winds was we found the cottage difficult to locate on first arrival due to a post code that did not exist on my sat nav, and some rather vague written instructions.”

I phoned your office In some frustration but all they could suggest was that I return to Holyhead and refollow the instruction!!! Holyhead was about 20 minutes away. We eventually found it more by luck than judgement having stumbled across one of the way markers mentioned in guidance note. Mildly frustrating!! The cottage is very remote but wonderful, very spacious, quirky , cosy if not toasty, spotlessly clean , nicely decorated and carpeted and fully kitted out. Perfect in fact It sits next to a nice beach but sadly we did not get the weather to fully enjoy that feature The cottage also sits on the Anglesey Coastal Path with pleasant walks in both direction. Our dog loved it Very highly recommended we would loved to have stayed longer I would only add that the cottage has lots of steps and stairs and would not be great for anyone with mobility issues

- Kevin, March 2020
Suzan February 2020

“Our Holiday was brilliant the weather was not good (storm Dennis ) But we thoroughly enjoyed our time spent inside the Beautiful Stabl Bach we could not have had anything more suitable was warm cosy everything was lovely home from home.”

Beach was so close too an added advantage in warmer weather.would definitely stay again. ( Beautiful Family Time Together )

- Suzan, February 2020
Scott December 2019

“Amazing cottage and the lovely touch of a Christmas tree!”

It was a wild week in December but managed some lovely walks from the door. The sea was wonderful to watch We wanted to get away from it all and that’s exactly what we did... will definitely be going back.

- Scott, December 2019
Michael November 2019

“Would have appreciated more transparency on dogs being welcome, to find when making our reservation, a charge for a second dog.”

Otherwise the cottage gave our party everything we wanted for our break. It was warm, cosey and very comfortable in the stormy weather we had in our stay, the weather didn't stop us getting out and about - Great

- Michael, November 2019
Janet August 2019

“The accommodation was fantastic - well equipped cottage in a great location.”

There was everything we could have wanted and we had a wonderful holiday. The only extra thing we would have appreciated was a copy of the manufacturers manuals for some of the appliances - I had to google one to work out how to use the washing machine! These are usually supplied in the welcome book about the cottage along with the wifi code.

- Janet, August 2019
Gemma July 2019

“Fabulous location and beautifully presented property.”

We will certainly visit again.

- Gemma, July 2019
Marilyn July 2019

“This cottage is idyllic we spent every moment on the beach at the bottom of the garden or enjoying al fresco lunches in the garden.”

Glorious sunsets as we were sitting on the garden wall. It felt like home after a couple of days with every amenity in the house, it was so welcoming. We aged in family from 70 to 2! We were so sad to leave that we are going to book it again very soon. Thank you to the owners.

- Marilyn, July 2019
Millie June 2019

“The family and the dogs had a great time at Stabl Bach.”

We enjoyed lots of lovely walks along the coast and had the beach at the end of the garden to ourselves most days. The house was perfect, lots of space and equipped well for our weeks stay. We are already wishing we were back and will be booking for next year!

- Millie, June 2019
Lisa June 2019

“Stabl Bach was beautiful and in a lovely quiet location.”

...just what we were looking for to relax and unwind . You can tell the cottage is well loved by the owners - it is well equipped , the decor is of a high standard and the whole house was immaculately presented yet very homely. We loved the finishing touches - particularly all the lovely pictures throughout the cottage . The bed was SO comfortable and we fell asleep listening to the sounds of the sea. The garden was fantastic - a great space for our dog to run and play, with an abundance of wildlife and most importantly great for an early morning cup of tea on the wall overlooking the beach

- Lisa, June 2019
Kay May 2019

“Location was wonderful, large garden, steps leading down to beach, on most days the beach was ours alone.”

Would take in the view every morning, was fabulous. The grandchildren and dog loved it. The house was extremely comfortable, cosy and clean. The bedding and towels were high quality. There were plenty of mugs, plates and dishes. It had space for us all to spread out. Only one down side, would help if there was a dryer. Plus a little more of a welcome pack. Would certainly go back and would recommend to our family and friends.

- Kay, May 2019

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 2 x double rooms, 1x twin room and 1x single room
x 2 Bathrooms: The shower room is located between the double and the twin bedrooms, the main bathroom is set between the double and the single bedrooms
Sitting room with sofas, smart TV and electric heater
Separate sitting / dining room with sofas, large dining table and wood-burning stove
Kitchen with range cooker table and separate utility room Patio area and large lawned garden with gate leading to the beach.
Central heating, Woodburning stove, electrical fire
Smart TV, Wi-Fi
Dishwasher, fridge freezer, breakfast table, washing machine, clothes airer, microwave, iron & ironing board
Garden area outdoor seating
Bed linen and towels provided
Off road car parking for up to 4/5 vehicles
2 Well behaved dogs welcome
Walking distance to beach.

The property

Stabl Bach is a semi-detached cottage with a welcoming feel and fantastic flow throughout.

A large garden perfect for family games and a private gate leads you straight onto the beach - Wow!

It is ideal for family and friends looking to get away from the hustle and bustle and unwind in this gorgeous Anglesey coast location.

"Cosy cottage with sea views, a large garden with access to a sandy beach has the making of a perfect holiday in my eyes." Church Bay is close by is a pretty little village with stunning coastlines and sandy beaches to visit.

The Wavecrest Cafe and The Lobsterpot are both popular spots for food or just an ice cream.

And some beautiful spots are all within a short drive for a day out exploring Anglesey.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

LLANFAETHLU

Holyhead 10 miles.

The small village of Llanfaethlu nestles close to the stunning, north west coastline of Anglesey. Amidst spectacular cliffs and sandy beaches, this unassuming village provides a local shop and Post Office, whilst nearby Church Bay boasts a superb seafood restaurant. Wales' only working windmill is within easy reach, providing an opportunity to see corn being ground the old fashioned way, whilst the surrounding countryside boasts excellent fishing, birdwatching and coastal walks, with climbing on offer in Snowdonia. Indulge in fabulous watersports, including kitesurfing, diving and sailing at the stunning Rhosneigr beach, or enjoy 18 holes at a choice of three local golf courses. Spend the day at Anglesey Sea Zoo, visit the historic town of Beaumaris with its medieval castle and array of shops and restaurants, take a boat trip past Plas Newydd Country House or indulge in a day trip to Ireland. A wonderful, all year round holiday location.

Please notes that there are stone steps down from the parking area to the house entrance.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great place close to the beach.”

“This was our second stay at Stabl Bach and it won’t be our last.”

“A fantastic cottage in a superb location, absolutely stunning scenery”

“Few issues toaster broken ?”

“Really lovely cottage, in a great situation.”

“Once again, a fabulous stay.”

“All good but the dishwasher did not work properly.”

“A few more provisions not just a small bottle of milk and Welsh cakes would have been nice as didn’t really want to go out after a long journey to get there.”

“We had a fabulous week at Stabl Bach.”

“What an amazing place to stay.”

“An absolutely stunning property with a lovely homely feel.”

“What a beautiful location!”

“Lovely cottage which was well equipped.”

“Our second stay at Stabl Bach, we were 5 adults and a dog.”

“We love the property for its setting, beautiful and isolated, and for its peacefulness and lack of tourists.”

“Lovely cottage with everything beautifully decorated and appointed.”

“I don't really want to share how lovely this place is (would like it all to myself) but the first day we arrived, I booked it again for next year.”

“Wonderful cosy cottage.”

“This is an excellent property.”

“We had a fantastic stay.”

“Beautiful cottage and stunning location, we had a lovely stay in this spacious cottage.”

“Beautiful place, amazing location.”

“Fantastic location right by the beach and lovely large garden for our ...”

“This was our first time visiting Anglesey and Stabl Bach cottage and we were not disappointed the property was amazing, everything we needed was there.”

“We had a wonderful stay at Stabl Bach!”

“The most beautiful location and loved the beach at the end of the garden, watching the sun set sat on the wall/beach was idyllic.”

“House was lovely and as described.”

“Fantastic location.”

“Just very poor WiFi , if kids have iPads etc, they may struggle.”

“This cottage had everything (except a bread bin!”

“Beautiful cottage, which had lovely feel to it the bonus was a beach at the end of your garden where we saw the most spectacular sunsets We enjoyed in our stay immensely, very relaxing.”

“We loved the location, loved the venue.”

“Considering that we had been notified of a later check in to allow for deeper house-cleaning to meet requirements for Covid-19, we were disappointed in the standards as there was evidence of fluff, bits of toy (not ours) and dirt behind/under the settees in the t.”

“Very enjoyable stay with our 3 grandchildren under 7,and family.”

“The only hiccup apart from some heavy winds was we found the cottage difficult to locate on first arrival due to a post code that did not exist on my sat nav, and some rather vague written instructions.”

“Our Holiday was brilliant the weather was not good (storm Dennis ) But we thoroughly enjoyed our time spent inside the Beautiful Stabl Bach we could not have had anything more suitable was warm cosy everything was lovely home from home.”

“Amazing cottage and the lovely touch of a Christmas tree!”

“Would have appreciated more transparency on dogs being welcome, to find when making our reservation, a charge for a second dog.”

“The accommodation was fantastic - well equipped cottage in a great location.”

“Fabulous location and beautifully presented property.”

“This cottage is idyllic we spent every moment on the beach at the bottom of the garden or enjoying al fresco lunches in the garden.”

“The family and the dogs had a great time at Stabl Bach.”

“Stabl Bach was beautiful and in a lovely quiet location.”

“Location was wonderful, large garden, steps leading down to beach, on most days the beach was ours alone.”

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About the location

LLANFAETHLU