Isfryn | Pentraeth | Pentraeth Forest | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.5★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

77 Customer Review(s)

Jill
February 2025

“This is our second visit to this lovely property but unfortunately we only found out that the log burner wasn't working via a note from the cleaners when we arrived, as this was extremely important to me I immediately phoned to report this, after five days Sykes replied to tell me that the owner has very kindly offered us an alternative cottage with a log burner, unfortunately Sykes didn't relay this information to me until two days before we were leaving.”

And I am still awaiting a £60 refund for the reduction in pets. I have now been informed by the owner that a new log burner has been installed so on this basis I would definitely return. Isfryn is perfect for us, the location and facilities are first class, the beds comfortable, the showers are great, it is spotlessly clean and I can't wait to go back.

And I am still awaiting a £60 refund for the reduction in pets. I have now been informed by the owner that a new log burner has been installed so on this basis I would definitely return. Isfryn is perfect for us, the location and facilities are first class, the beds comfortable, the showers are great, it is spotlessly clean and I can't wait to go back.

- Jill, February 2025

We appreciate your thoughtful comment. As always, we strive to provide the best facilities for our guests. Unfortunately, during your visit, the log burner was out of service due to excessive smoke, making it unsafe to use. We have since installed a brand new log burner, which is now ready for use. Property Owner
Tina December 2024

“Hi everyone We have again had a wonderful New year at this home.”

The only thing i need to bring up is the wood burner. The vents are not working properly and the smell of smoke in the house is very strong. We also experienced headaches on occasions and i wonder if the chimney may need sweeping or can you check the carbon monoxide detector is in place as we could not locate it. Other than this , everything as always was fabulous.

- Tina, December 2024

We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic New Year at Isfry House. We have been experiencing ongoing issues with the current log burner, which has been brought to our attention. We are committed to listening to feedback and ensuring that our guests are satisfied by offering the highest quality accommodations. A brand new log burner is scheduled to be installed shortly. Property Owner
Gillian November 2024

“Our 5th visit since 2018.”

Excellent property, has everything you will need. Stunning views. Ideal location for touring the island. Would recommend. Love the new decking.

- Gillian, November 2024

We appreciate your kind feedback and are delighted that you continue to choose us for your stays. The elevated decking has been successfully reinstalled to enhance this lovely area while ensuring the safety of our guests. Property Owner
Michael October 2024

“We had a superb time.”

The accommodation is excellent. Its position provides great opportunities to explore by foot or car this part of Anglesey. The house is fully equipped with high quality fittings in kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. Our mattress was so comfortable. Fabulous power shower in en-suite. Outstanding views. Some minor cosmetic issues but nothing to spoil our stay. Yes the track is rough but perfectly easy to navigate with our standard BMW tourer. Heartily recommend it to those wanting a quieter time on holiday.

- Michael, October 2024
Gary September 2024

“No entry through the front door, used as as storage space, you have to use the side door.”

Access by of road cars along a long track.

- Gary, September 2024

Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately, this is a rural property that is typically accessed via a rough track. We appreciate your comments and will explore options to improve access to the property. Property Owner
Suzanne August 2024

“A very nice and comfortable place and with great views.”

- Suzanne, August 2024
Sharon June 2024

“In general the property was very comfortable and in a good location.”

We had a lovely stay and felt at home there. However the main problem we experienced was a very narrow track to drive up to the property and the hedges had not been cut back or maintained which resulted in our car being scratched each time we drove up and down the track. This put a downer on our holiday and was very frustrating. Due to this we will not be returning to the property again.

- Sharon, June 2024
Craig June 2024

“Our second time staying at Isfryn.”

Really enjoyed our stay. Glad to see the slightly rotten patio has been replaced with a nice new composite one. Lovely house, very clean. It's in a remote location with incredible views and so peaceful Only two things I could say need to be looked at. Firstly a gate needs to be installed across the entrance to the cess pit area just to stop nosey dogs or children going in. The dishwasher tablet dispenser doesn't work.poperly but I got around that by just placing the tablet at the bottom of the washer before starting it. The lane to.the house as other have said needs to mentioned. If you have a low car it's needs to driven down with a great deal of caution. My Alfo Mito had few scrapes before we learned how to navigate it. Any MPV should be fine. Overall though we would love to stay again in the future.

- Craig, June 2024
Colin May 2024

“Isfryn is a well maintained property in a quiet part of Red Wharf Bay.”

Easy access to the beach and coastal walks. Ideal for walkers and dogs alike. If you require isolation, peace and quiet as we did, then Isfryn is for you. Highly recommended for those looking to unwind in a beautiful part of Anglesey

- Colin, May 2024
David May 2024

“This was a beautiful house in a stunning location.”

It was comfortable, spacious and we felt at home. There were no issues which detracted from our holiday but some matters we would like the owners to be aware of. Some maintenance points: Considerable leak on the bath tap in the family bathroom. Some loose and missing grout in the tiled floor of the ensuite bathroom. Batteries in the Hive thermostat showing as "red" Dishwasher does not release tablet from the dispenser. Some facility points: No readily accessible hooks for wet coats (necessary given the outdoor nature of the location and Welsh weather!) A coat stand would be a useful addition. Imbalance in crockery and cutlery, for example many glasses and small coffee cups, less full size mugs. Insufficient crockery and cutlery to efficiently use the dishwasher as it was not possible to accumulate dishes in the washer and have enough to use. All of these points are easily resolved and we would not in any way wish to detract from the overall quality of the house and the excellent holiday we had there.

- David, May 2024
Angela April 2024

“The cottage was not cleaned to an acceptable standard.”

The fire was not cleaned. Two kitchen plates had food on them. The utensils were greasy. We also did find the kitchen that well equipped with old utensils, plates and the trays for the oven need replacing. The kitchen floor and table were dirty. The other area that needs attention is the main bathroom. The bath tap leaks and the floor tiles are broken and with missing grout. On the positive the location was very nice and quite with wonderful views.

- Angela, April 2024
John March 2024

“This was our second stay in the property, which we really like and would highly recommend.”

Despite this, there are some things that would have made our stay even better, as follows: 1. the cooker hood lights need to be replaced. Neither of them worked and there were no spare bulbs available. 2. the cooker hood fan needs to be checked - it was very noisy and I think it is faulty. It was unusable. 3. the soap dispenser on the dishwasher remains closed during the wash cycle, which means that the detergent is not released into the machine. 4. the kettle needs to be replaced because the lid is broken and potentially dangerous. 5. the frying pans and metal baking trays should be replaced because they are very old and scratched. 6. more cutlery would have been useful. 7. the fan in the ensuite bathroom was unusable - it seems to be on its last legs.

- John, March 2024
Alison March 2024

“Isfryn is a very nice, spacious , clean and comfortable property, It has great views from most windows.”

The access road needs maintenance and is only suitable for four wheel drive vehicles . This was mentioned in the welcome pack . We were aware that it was early in the letting season but the outdoor garden facilities were untidy and not very welcoming in contrast with the interior. The house name was worn and not particularly visible which is very important after a long journey with some narrow lanes to negotiate at the approach to the property. Despite these points, our party of four had an enjoyable stay.

- Alison, March 2024
Gillian November 2023

“Fabulous cottage, everything you could possibly need.”

Outstanding views. Highly recommend. Our 2nd stay and will be back for sure.

- Gillian, November 2023
Kellan October 2023

“What a fantastic location in an absolutely wonderful house.”

We've had the best holiday and couldn't have asked for more. The walks in the local area are perfect for us with our Labrador. We loved watching the ships at sea and the tides come and go from the living room window in a morning. It was so peaceful. The lack of light pollution meant we could see so many more stars and even a few shooting ones. It's been magical and I hope we'll return one day.

- Kellan, October 2023
Alexis October 2023

“Great place to stay, lovely views, could stop there all day looking out of the windows.”

The approach road has many complaints but we found it ok and we was in a normal car, if you take it slower it was fine. We will definitely go back to Isfryn as it was so nice and very relaxing place to be.

- Alexis, October 2023
Diane September 2023

“After I’d booked a week in Isfryn, several negative reviews were published which left me somewhat apprehensive about the upcoming holiday.”

As it turned out, I needn’t have worried. Isfryn is a lovely spacious property with beautiful views from the lounge and bedrooms. Yes, some of the grouting is a little black around the base of the showers but this is a very minor detail. The rest of the house appears to have been freshly decorated and it was clean throughout. The lane up to the property is rough but if taken slowly it’s absolutely fine. Even with a car without much ground clearance, we didn’t experience any issues. We will definitely be booking again.

- Diane, September 2023
Joe September 2023

“Beautiful location, fantastic cottage.”

We had no problems whatsoever.

- Joe, September 2023
Chris August 2023

“Isfryn is a really lovely property in a great position for attractions on both the island and the mainland.”

The major drawback is the approach road which is in a dreadful state. Unless you have a 4x4 your car is likely to 'bottom' and it can't be doing tyre lifetime any good. The other drawback is that (as others have mentioned) there are several minor issues that could be fixed on a changeover day but haven't been. We left a note detailing 7 issues, the most serious of which was that we were unable to find oven gloves - H&S issue Sykes. The vacuum was hopeless and poored 'wet dog' smell into the room rather than picking up. The sink in the en-suite bedroom drains very slowly. If these were all fixed then Isfryn would be a 5 star property every time. If you have already booked, don't dismay - we had a great week and these issues are irritations rather than holiday spoilers.

- Chris, August 2023
M July 2023

“The property was in a perfect location for our holiday and the house itself was ideal for our needs.”

Overall the property was very clean and we would recommend it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Minor criticisms would be: Crockery and cutlery are getting worn. Clean pillow and mattress protectors should be provided for new visitors. They were grubby and some pillows have no protectors. The draughts through the windows and doors in the lounge made the room quite cold with the weather not being too good.

- M, July 2023
Vicky July 2023

“Absolutely love it here at Isfryn.”

Relaxing and beautiful place. Have visited on many occasions, sharing with friends and family and everyone loves it. Great to see much needed improvements made, new cooker, wardrobes, freshly decorated, new heated towel rail in bathroom, new shower heads, new outdoor seating (on decking was a treat as never sat here before and the sun beams here) Couple of niggles; one seat cushion missing on a sofa on decking, some old doors left on the decking, no basics in kitchen i.e. wash up sponge, cloth, one dishwasher tablet. Would ensure we take these next time. On the whole a fabulous holiday cottage in all seasons, perfect, peaceful location.

- Vicky, July 2023
Martyn June 2023

“It is generally a very nice place, but there are a number of things that have ...”

It is generally a very nice place, but there are a number of things that have been mentioned in the visitors book that need sorting, shower door broken, grouting in shower floor, outside decking no cushions, cooker hood dirty, confusion over waste bins, bed frame not together, all quite minor and quick to fix but takes the edge off of a really nice break

- Martyn, June 2023
Matthew June 2023

“We had a really lovely week at Isfryn!”

The property is in a beautiful location with great views and just a 5 minute walk from the beach. It's also very well positioned for exploring the rest of Anglesey. We found Isfryn to be clean, the furnishings very comfortable and to have everything that we needed. Before our stay, we requested a stairgate and highchair were made available to us and these were both in the property on arrival. We filled our sunny week with lots of beautiful days out and were sad to leave. Having stayed in lots of great properties on Anglesey over the years, we are happy to say that this is one we would stay in again. Thank you!

- Matthew, June 2023
Craig June 2023

“Overall we loved the property,and had a wonderful holiday.”

The location though remote is fantastic.However some lack of maintainence alongside some untidy aspects need to be addressed. A garden bench collapsed due to being rotten which could have caused injury. There are also rotten timbers on the raised patio. There is quite a bit of rubbish which needs disposing of such as empty boxes, and the remains of an old kitchen. Lastly the track to the property needs to be mentioned. It is passable with care with a normal road car on a dry summer's day. However if it is wet I would say you would almost certainly need a 4x4 or a high vehicle, to navigate the deep potholes and rocks.

- Craig, June 2023
Peter May 2023

“The house was in a quiet location ideal for dog walks, but the lane to the property is in need of repair our car bottomed out a couple of times, the mattress in the ensuing room is need of replacement as it unsupportive.”

Also why only leave 1 dishwasher tablet and enough washing up liquid for one wash. Would I stay again ,sorry no

- Peter, May 2023
Rebecca April 2023

“We had a wonderful stay.”

The house is lovely. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived and the facilities were great. My only comment would be as there is only a washer dryer and the dryer side isn't very good a rotary line with pegs would be useful. This is maybe nit picking as everything else in the house was great. The views are amazing. We loved our holiday here and would definitely stay here again.

- Rebecca, April 2023
John March 2023

“The standard of this accommodation was excellent - spacious, clean, well-equipped, very comfortable and close to the beach and other attractions.”

The short lane leading to the property was not as bad as we expected but it needed careful driving to avoid scraping the bottom of the car.

- John, March 2023
Tina December 2022

“Once more we had a wonderful break at this house.”

We have stayed here now 5 times , this being the first in winter. The house is lovely and warm, everything you need is here. Great location to trip around. Only suggestion really is the path leading up really needs fixing, some cars really would struggle , we were fine in our little van ( better than the car for the dog). Many thanks will hopefully book again later in the year .

- Tina, December 2022
Julie December 2022

“We really enjoyed our stay at Isfryn over the Christmas period.”

The position of the property was ideal for local walks (despite the weather) and the whole property is very well maintained and comfortable. Our only minor comment was that there are a few pieces of equipment missing that would have increased our rating to 5*. A clothes airer would have saved us using the tumble dryer (& far cheaper!). A cafetiere, mixing bowl & some pyrex dishes for the microwave would have made life easier. We will certainly return

- Julie, December 2022
Susan December 2022

“Isfryn is a really lovely holiday home.”

We had a long cosy weekend there , over looking Red Wharf bay. We woke to see billowing clouds broken with blue sky , red sand on the beach with tidal waters changing the view daily. The house was really warm with a log burner in the lounge which we made full use of. Isfryn was larger than we expected , with new carpets, new thick towels, comfortable beds and a well stocked kitchen. Dressed for Christmas made us feel welcome. Parking for the cars was more plentiful and the house was directly on the Welsh costal path. What more could we ask for. Thank you to the owners for trying so hard.

- Susan, December 2022
Ian October 2022

“Bedroom door catch not working.”

Water pressure very strong in bathroom. Could do with a chair in each bedroom. Mattress topper stained. Initially no logs for fire and no matches to light it. Carpet in lounge badly stained. No liners in bins except kitchen. A hairdryer would be useful for the ladies.Nice location but would probably not return to this property.

- Ian, October 2022
Stephen September 2022

“We found Isfryn to be a very spacious and warm house.”

The twin bedroom has some shelving for clothing but there is nowhere to hang clothes and since it is a smallish room perhaps it is more suitable for children. Oddly the only bedroom with a mirror is the en-suite room. The house is in a lovely, secluded position with views of the bay. Many pleasant walks can be made from the door. Access to the property for the last 200 Ms is by a rough track but taken slowly driving an Octavia and a Polo we never had problems. Previous reviewers mention the absence of an adequate vacuum. The issue is now resolved with a new ‘Henry’. We accept that the quiet location will limit mobile phone signals but our main gripe was a very intermittent Wi-Fi connection. It seems to be a BT hub via a landline but even so for say 70% of the time we needed Wifi the hub was not connected. Perhaps we were unlucky since no one else has mentioned this as a problem in reviews or the visitor’s book. Bins collection is fortnightly. We put both outside the gate and they were emptied on Thursday 6th October. We experienced some minor cleaning issues and were I the owner I would be disheartened by the many carpet stains to what look like newish carpets. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our stay and the real test is would we go again – the answer is ‘yes we would happily return’.

- Stephen, September 2022
Jenn August 2022

“A beautiful house with excellent facilities.”

We had a very comfortable stay and the views from the house and the surrounding areas were stunning! A great location with lovely places to visit within a short drive. Thank you very much, we will definitely be back!

- Jenn, August 2022
Susan August 2022

“The house was in an amazing spot with spectacular views with an easy walk to the beach.”

The house is spacious and comfortable. Only a couple of bits of constructive feedback, there is a bad drain smell in the kitchen sink, the taps in the main bathroom tend to spurt and the track to the house does have lots of potholes to manoeuvre ( was warned about this on the site). All in all though we had an amazing stay thank you

- Susan, August 2022
Jane July 2022

“The house, views and setting were perfect.”

The furnishings in the house - I.e. mattress, pillows, mattress covers where not the quality I expected. If I had seen the mattress cover before I slept on it -I would have removed it and found something else to sleep on. The sitting room was perfect but does require better sofas and extra chairs. The house is roomy, light and beautiful with lovely bathrooms and showers. The facilities great.

- Jane, July 2022
Kim July 2022

“Fantastic property with stunning views, very comfortable with everything needed for a week break.”

My only complaint is the hoover, trying to clean up after dogs with a hoover that doesn't work is a nightmare!! Perfect for walking with access to the forest (for shade) and the beach. We will definitely return again. Thanks

- Kim, July 2022
Beverly July 2022

“Lovely cottage in a tranquil location with views over the bay, surrounded by nature.”

The road to Isfryn is a single track country road then onto a farm track but our cars and a motorcycle made it up and down with ease. We loved the isolation and peace. The tree house type platform was perfect for all day chilling on with breakfast or to enjoy a glass of gin on in the afternoon. Log fire was enjoyed of an evening and sofas and beds all comfy. We had 4 adults a child and 2 dogs and we all had space, it felt safe and was fun to be in after our days exploring Anglesey. The Panton arms nearby was great for food and atmosphere. Local garage for firewood was convenient. Could do with a little investment to enhance some tired furniture and replace a useless hoover (it wasn’t nice to not be able to hoover as we went especially with having a small child and dogs) A new bench would also be lovely as it is so lovely to be sat outside the lounge area. Bathrooms and showers etc great and this house has a lovely open homely feel to it.

- Beverly, July 2022
Stacy May 2022

“The cottage was so peaceful.”

The kids loved the snug and the games were an added bonus and they spent hours just playing. The decked patio is such a sun trap and we sat for hours watching the kids play on the lawn. For a family break it was perfect, definitely a home for home. We would book again. Not a complaint or negative but needs a new hoover as it didn't work, with children and visiting the beech it is definitely needed.

- Stacy, May 2022
Heather May 2022

“Thank you for a lovely cottage to stay in, once again we are not disappointed.”

The views we had were brilliant. Did you know about the bat's from the nextdoor cottage? My hubby counted 140 from dusk, made his day. You can walk down to the beach but that hill is very steep for some people but hubby found another route back which was flatter. We visited our favourite beaches and our dog teddy loves them but not the sea. Lovely to go back to a homely house and chill, and being by the sea we were both really tired, and the beds provided were really comfy. We both love Anglesey and will be back in October with the family and we have booked with Sykes Cottages again. So thank you for a lovely cottage with no worries at all to stay in.

- Heather, May 2022
Colin April 2022

“The house lacks TLC, much of the furniture is tired and needs replacing (including chairs, carpets and mattresses); from the visitors' book this has been fed back over the past 2-3 years.”

There are no mirrors in 2 of the bedrooms, or towel rails in the bathroom. The level of cleanliness wasn't great; all the windows have a build up of mould on the frames, the bi-fold doors had pet nose prints, the bedside tables were dusty and had pet hair on them. The baking trays were unusable, and the kettle leaked.

- Colin, April 2022
William April 2022

“A lovely house in a beautiful location.”

- William, April 2022
Stephen April 2022

“The property seemed to be missing any apparent welcome book.”

So we had to we work out how to operate things (devices, heating etc), what the cleaning requirement was for end of stay, and things not to do on property (eg. light a flame above the submerged gas tank in the garden which people might do innocently). There were a few points of decor that could use patching (dripping/very stiff taps, paintwork) but overall a very comfortable house. The massive lounge could accommodate chairs/table at the rear to make best use of that space. The house itself was lovely, great position and views. People would be well advised to avoid visiting with any low sports car given the final track after the tarmac has ended. We would happily return to the same location.

- Stephen, April 2022
Ian April 2022

“We had a wonderful time at Isfryn.”

It is a lovely house, ideal for a family holiday. It is located close to the beach, it has lovely views and is very quiet. Just perfect. My only comment is in regards to the Directions. The “Pink Farmhouse” is no longer “Pink”. The whole experience has to be recommended.

- Ian, April 2022
Johnny April 2022

“Lovely location, quiet, great views of the beach and sea.”

House was spacious & comfortable ... lovely showers, comfy beds. Kitchen facilities were top notch, lovely cooker! Internet and phone service is very good (this mattered for our teenage twins!!). We had mixed weather during our stay... with a storm passing over for a couple of the days.... lovely and warm in the house. Happy to recommend.

- Johnny, April 2022
Tina March 2022

“This our second time staying at the cottage and just as good as we remember it.”

The piece and quiet is wonderful and fantastic views. We love sitting in the garden and our dog Mishka loves it. Once again we have been very lucky with the weather. We have stayed in many placed in Anglesey and this is bar far our favourite. Hopefully back later in the year.

- Tina, March 2022
Helen February 2022

“The cottage and the location was beautiful and we had a great week.”

There were a few things we felt could have been improved on before giving it 5 stars. One of the chairs in the kitchen was very uncomfortable and badly needs replacing. There was no bin liners when we arrived, only a dribble of soap in one bathroom and one full toilet roll. The fire didn't look like it had been cleaned in a while. Before we were able to use it we had to give it a good clean first. The vacuum does not work. There were no owners instructions in the property, so we had no idea when bin day was. We assumed the laundry bag left out was for linen and towels, but only knew this from going away last year. The curtain rail in the double back bedroom is coming away from the wall. None of the above stopped us from having a lovely holiday. Thank you.

- Helen, February 2022
Stephen January 2022

“Lovely home great views big kitchen and lounge very warm if not a bit too warm at times as radiator valves were not all working we just opened the windows, won’t put us off coming again Thank you .”

- Stephen, January 2022
Michelle October 2021

“Isfryn was a lovely clean house, within 1/2 walk to the beach, which my children loved playing on everyday.”

The house was spacious, my children loved the "play room" having there own space to chill in and watch TV.

- Michelle, October 2021
Collette August 2021

“We stayed at Isfryn mid August for two weeks, our second holiday at this lovely house.”

The house is modern and clean and is a size that is just right for our young family and Collie dog. The location is perfect, outstanding in terms of tranquility and natural beauty. The beach is perfect for walking the dog; he loved the space in the secure garden area. We were lucky enough to have a few quiet and sunny evenings sat up on the house’s wonderful sun terrace too. Thanks once again for a lovely stay, we’ll be visiting again. Paul, Manchester

- Collette, August 2021
Jenny July 2021

“We had a lovely week at Isfryn.”

The location is fabulous, beautiful views. But... Track to the road is in definite need of improvement. The house was very spacious but very dated. Pretty much all of the bedrooms need updating. Really poor bedding and towels. Main bathroom shower was pretty grim. The door doesn't fit, on the shower cubicle and lots of mould. Third bedroom facilities were poor, no proper space for clothing. Not enough seating for six adults in the living room, even though there is plenty of space to have more.

- Jenny, July 2021
Lynn June 2021

“A fabulous house with fantastic views, so peaceful and remote.”

Very comfortable and a beautiful well stocked kitchen. The beach was so quiet you felt you almost had it to yourself and the dog loved it. Just two things, the CD player did not work which was disappointing for my Dad as he had taken cd’s with him and they could do with some new bedding. The duvets were very thin and the bottom sheet on our bed did not fit and kept popping off at the corners, otherwise would have given this house a 10. It did not spoil our holiday though and would certainly return

- Lynn, June 2021
Tina April 2021

“We had a wonderful holiday.”

The cottage was great but a tricky road leading up as it needs repairs , if you have a low profile car such as a Mercedes you will struggle. Fantastic views sat in the garden, occasional pheasant for company. I would highly recommend the cottage, comfortable and safe. Plenty of space, good showers, well equipped kitchen. Village is small but you can get everything you need and the beach is around a ten minute walk from the house and beautiful.

- Tina, April 2021
Lauren August 2020

“Lovely cosy holiday home, great location - really enjoyed our time here!”

The lane leading up was fine for our big car but lower cars may struggle (just to be aware)

- Lauren, August 2020
Eric August 2020

“An ideal cottage for a lovely family holiday”

- Eric, August 2020
Lauren August 2020

“A lovely holiday getaway, especially during the Covid-19 times.”

We found the house to be clean with plenty of soap and a sanitiser dispenser on arrival. It was spacious inside, all bedrooms a good size and beds were very comfy. Well equipped for children with high chair and stair gates and space for them to play in the lounge, with a smart TV with Netflix/prime enabled. Space to sit and play outside with amazing views of the beach, which was only 10 minutes walk away. Only suggestion really is to have more hooks to hang towels upstairs, none in the main bathroom and twin bedroom. Short drive to the house on the bumpy track would be tricky for low sports cars for example, but all other cars will be fine just take it slow! Finally, lots of places locally to visit (Just check on their websites about times and whether you need to book due to current situation) and not too far of a drive to get to the rest of Anglesey! Already recommended to our friends.

- Lauren, August 2020
Collette July 2020

“Isfyn is a beautiful house in a beautiful location, with a short walk to Pentraeth Beach which is ideal for dog walking.”

Local shops are a 5 minute drive. It’s close to Beaumaris/Menai for sightseeing and restaurants, but also close to Benllech if you need more of a beach holiday. I couldn’t think of a more ideal location in Anglesey! Isfryn itself is a fantastic house-well maintained, large, modern and clean with a lovely garden and sun terrace. Overall, it’s wonderfully peaceful-we had a very calm and relaxing week at this beautiful house. Paul, Manchester

- Collette, July 2020
Siobhan July 2020

“Great location and lovely accommodation perfect for our family”

- Siobhan, July 2020
Jacqui March 2020

“I tried to contact sites before we went on our holiday when we arrived and ...”

I tried to contact sites before we went on our holiday when we arrived and during our first three days stay eventually we contacted the owners to let him know we were were vacate in the property and leaving it clean getting rid of the rubbish in case no one else was able to go in after the government advice was to go home and stay at home I have since tried to contact sites and had no luck phone in directly and trying to live chat

- Jacqui, March 2020
Vicky December 2019

“We had an amazing Christmas week at Isfryn.”

We have visited this house many times and really appreciated the efforts to decorate the house beautifully for Christmas. We also appreciated the new TV in the lounge, much better! It’s spacious, clean and warm, great walks with the dogs either in Pentraeth Woods or down to the beach... and all right on the doorstep. We just love this place and can’t wait to return.

- Vicky, December 2019

Thank you so much for the comments you left , they are very much appreciated. So glad that you enjoyed your Christmas at Isfryn and look forward to you returning in the future Property Owner
Jill October 2019

“We have just returned from a weeks holiday in this cottage, we found the location perfect with easy access to the beach, the rough track up to the property wasn't as bad as we thought it would be reading previous reviews, yes it's bumpy, but we've had worse, there was a lady up the lane who sold chutney, pickled onions and the best strawberry jelly I've ever tasted, we bought something of everything and all for charity.”

Beddgelert is a beautiful village in Snowdonia, the Fudge shop sells home made fudge in various flavours, the crumbly fudge is gorgeous. The biggest disappointment was the log burner in the cottage, it was unusable when we arrived completely black with soot, you couldn't see through the glass, I cleaned it out thoroughly and it still smoked us out the first night, I again cleaned it thoroughly, I got loads of soot out of the chimney, but then we just gave up with it because it smelled do strongly of soot, the chimney is well overdue for being cleaned, This was very disappointing as at this time if year an open fire or log burner is definitely a decider in our choice of Cottage, we have been on at least a dozen Sykes holidays and this is the first time I have had cause for complaint. The owner of the property did not contact us before, during or after our holiday. The range cooker was not very efficient, the main oven took an age to cook anything, the small cooker to the side was better, not all the gas rings worked. The lounge could do with some pictures or ornaments, it looks very sparse, upstairs looks very tired, I feel that they haven't done anything to this cottage for a long time and are just cashing in on it's location. Overall I would not in good conscience be able to recommend this cottage to family or friends until the problems that I have highlighted had been addressed

- Jill, October 2019

We are so sorry to hear you had problems with the fire and cooker we were unaware of these issues. We have now got both of these problems in hand . Thank you also for your other comments we are always glad to have feed back from our guests. We will be looking at your suggestions and certainly be giving the upstairs a refresh . Apologies once again for your problems. Property Owner
Jacqui September 2019

“Loved Our holiday cottage tucked nicely out of the way but only a short walk from the beach .”

Fantastic wildlife. We found the Sykes live chat very helpful when we needed help to put the heating on. The owner of the cottage was contacted Who intern contacted us immediately and resolved our problem couldn’t have been more helpful. We enjoyed our stay so much at this cottage we have rebooked for the beginning of next year. When the tide is out it’s a very special walk across the bay to the boathouse

- Jacqui, September 2019
Elizabeth June 2019

“We had a power cut for a full day whilst we were there.”

We spoke to a neighbour and were told that all property owners had been notified that the power would be off on that day from 9.00 m to 4.30pm. Unfortunately on that particular day we had arranged for friends to visit us for a meal. This had to be cancelled and we ate out. We couldn't shower or even make a cup of tea as the gas ignition wouldn't work and we needed to go into Pentraeth to buy a box of matches as there were none in the house. The owner of the property apologised via Sykes but he said that he had no prior knowledge of the cut. The fact is that everybody was informed even if it didn't get through to the owner. I asked for compensation of £50. In the end after negotiation through Sykes, I got £25 which I think is a paltry amount for a whole day (and food as well) spoiled. Ultimately somebody was responsible - where does the buck stop. All of that said, we did enjoy the rest of our holiday and it is a lovely house in a beautiful area

- Elizabeth, June 2019
Graham Bennett Nov 2018

“Well equipped and clean with pretty views.”

The road could do with upgrading to smooth out the worst bumps and pot-holes to avoid the risk of vehicle damage.

- Graham Bennett, Nov 2018
Trevor Sep 2018

“Lovely property.”

..great location

- Trevor, Sep 2018
Aug 2018

“Lovely house but slightly remote as one of our party was recovering from leg ...”

Lovely house but slightly remote as one of our party was recovering from leg surgery and their car could not go up the lane due to it being so steep and vehicle being low

- , Aug 2018
Jul 2018

“A lovely well equipped and comfortable holiday home.”

Just some small niggles and a few extras would have made it 5 star. Beautiful views from the house and garden. An ideal location for exploring Anglesey and not too far to pop over to Gwynedd.

- , Jul 2018
Douglas Howe Jun 2018

“Location , quiet with great views base for activities walking, beach size ...”

Location , quiet with great views base for activities walking, beach size layout facilities cleanlines would be 5 if not for : a) rough track to access, one car wide, so keep eyes open b) midges are prolific dawn / dusk which limits use of decking and garden specifically in evening

- Douglas Howe, Jun 2018
Carolyn Hulme Jun 2018

“Lovely house spacious and well equipped.”

Lovely views.

- Carolyn Hulme, Jun 2018
Catherine Silman Jan 2018

“The cottage was warm and comfortable and we had a lovely time with the whole family.”

However, I would say that this is not a house for 6 people - it's a house for 4 adults and 2 children! The twin-bedded room was deceptive in the photograph and was very much smaller than we anticipated. There was also nowhere to put clothes apart from a rather wobbly cheap unit of 3 small shelves with canvas cover over the top. We also had a problem opening the key safe as the 4th button of the key code would not work. In the end, after struggling, we managed to open it by pressing all 4 buttons at the same time, but this took two people to open it! It definitely needs replacing. The only other thing that would stop us coming here again was the access road. The instructions said a stony track! They did not say it was a very rough track full of pot-holes and made getting up and down to the cottage difficult, unless you were in a 4x4! We scraped the bottom of our cars on several occasions despite driving carefully and trying to keep one set of wheels on the raised grass bit in the middle!!

- Catherine Silman, Jan 2018
Paul Shirley Nov 2017

“Road was unbarerable to far off the beaten track , to get access to the key ...”

Road was unbarerable to far off the beaten track , to get access to the key was a task very very difficult task ,same putting it back again , other than that the cottage was nice and the appliances where spot on

- Paul Shirley, Nov 2017

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We will contact the owners and let them know that the key safe may be getting a little stiff. Property Owner
Karen Howard Nov 2017

“Fantastic property will definitely book again”

- Karen Howard, Nov 2017
O Anderson Oct 2017

“Please see before mentioned.”

- O Anderson, Oct 2017
Sep 2017

“As per comment in the first box!”

- , Sep 2017
D Ambler Sep 2017

“Great position, house very comfortable, have booked again for 2018 ,”

- D Ambler, Sep 2017
Aug 2017

“The house was all we needed it to be.”

It was safe for the children, clean and comfortable. The location was great as it was near to the beach and other locations suitable and within driving distance for the children. Wherever we went everyone was so friendly and helpful. Anglesey we'll be back!

- , Aug 2017
Jul 2016

“Our only criticism would be that we didn't feel Isfryn really catered for six adults with the smallest bedroom not being very comfortable for 2 of us and not enough variety of crockery for six people dining in i.”

E. serving dishes etc but very happy otherwise with the spaciousness of the property and the fabulous location and views. The sunsets were something else!

- , Jul 2016

We are really happy that you enjoyed your stay at Isfryn, we hope to see you back on Anglesey soon!
Property Owner
Jennifer Jul 2016

“Property large very clean and well equipped.”

We were very surprised that the garden to such a property was not very big. Only has a front garden an half of that taken up by the parking suggest visitors take a four by four as the road to the property is a steep dirt track full of pot holes the sea views from the lounge are wonderful don't suggest you walk to the beach unless you have walking boots and are used to walking

- Jennifer, Jul 2016

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really happy that you enjoyed your stay at Isfryn, we hope to see you back in North Wales soon!
Property Owner

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double ensuite, 1 x double, 1 x twin
Two bathrooms: 1 x family bathroom with bath, shower, loo and basin, 1 x ensuite with power shower, loo and basin, there is also a cloakroom with loo and basin
Sitting room with multi-fuel stove.
Central Heating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, american fridge/freezer, gas range cooker, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, CD player
Dogs welcome for a supplement of £30 each
Bed linen and towels inc. Travel cot (no linen) and highchair available
Shop and pub 1.8 miles
Note: Fuel for the multi-fuel burner is not supplied but logs and kindling can be bought locally
Note: As with many of our rural properties, access is by a track, which can be rough in places
Note: This property only accepts minimum of 4 nights

The property

This is a fabulous holiday house in a glorious setting - we're so pleased to have Isfryn in our portfolio!

Located on the east coast of Anglesey, it's just a hop and a skip to the Anglesey Coastal Path, and a short walk down to the beach at Pentraeth.

From here you can walk round to Red Wharf Bay (tides permitting) to enjoy lunch at one of the very good restaurants. "Isfryn is such a lovely, lovely house, it has a dedicated following of repeat guests.

As they say, you sit and watch the tide coming and going all day and don't want to leave!" Owners Derek and Joanne have thought of everything to make your holiday relaxing and peaceful.

Beautifully furnished, Isfryn is equipped to a very high standard and feels like a real home from home.

All this, and outstanding views - you can't ask for more! Whether you want an action-packed or relaxing holiday in North Wales, you’re sure to have a happy time at this holiday house.

Isfryn has been wonderfully finished by the owners and as soon as you step inside you’ll feel at home.

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About the location

PENTRAETH

Red Wharf Bay 2 miles; Benllech 3 miles; Beaumaris 6 miles.

Pentraeth is a small attractive village on the banks of the River Nodwydd on the north-east coast of Anglesey. It has a village church that dates back to the 12th century and is located between Llanddona beach and Red Wharf Bay, which has over 4.5 miles of sandy beach. Red Wharf Bay’s Welsh name is Traeth Coch (Red Beach) and the area is renowned for its glorious sunsets. The bay is very shallow 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 6 miles away is the delightful medieval town of Beaumaris which boasts a 13th century moated castle, excellent shops, pubs, restaurants, bistros and museums, as well as a golf course and exciting pleasure boat and sea fishing trips. This is a great location on the east coast of the picturesque Isle of Anglesey, yet only six minutes from the Britannia Bridge to access the mainland.

Note: As with many of our rural properties, access is by a track, which can be rough in places.
Note: Dogs welcome for a supplement of £30 each.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Hi everyone We have again had a wonderful New year at this home.”

“Our 5th visit since 2018.”

“We had a superb time.”

“No entry through the front door, used as as storage space, you have to use the side door.”

“A very nice and comfortable place and with great views.”

“In general the property was very comfortable and in a good location.”

“Our second time staying at Isfryn.”

“Isfryn is a well maintained property in a quiet part of Red Wharf Bay.”

“This was a beautiful house in a stunning location.”

“The cottage was not cleaned to an acceptable standard.”

“This was our second stay in the property, which we really like and would highly recommend.”

“Isfryn is a very nice, spacious , clean and comfortable property, It has great views from most windows.”

“Fabulous cottage, everything you could possibly need.”

“What a fantastic location in an absolutely wonderful house.”

“Great place to stay, lovely views, could stop there all day looking out of the windows.”

“After I’d booked a week in Isfryn, several negative reviews were published which left me somewhat apprehensive about the upcoming holiday.”

“Beautiful location, fantastic cottage.”

“Isfryn is a really lovely property in a great position for attractions on both the island and the mainland.”

“The property was in a perfect location for our holiday and the house itself was ideal for our needs.”

“Absolutely love it here at Isfryn.”

“It is generally a very nice place, but there are a number of things that have ...”

“We had a really lovely week at Isfryn!”

“Overall we loved the property,and had a wonderful holiday.”

“The house was in a quiet location ideal for dog walks, but the lane to the property is in need of repair our car bottomed out a couple of times, the mattress in the ensuing room is need of replacement as it unsupportive.”

“We had a wonderful stay.”

“The standard of this accommodation was excellent - spacious, clean, well-equipped, very comfortable and close to the beach and other attractions.”

“Once more we had a wonderful break at this house.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Isfryn over the Christmas period.”

“Isfryn is a really lovely holiday home.”

“Bedroom door catch not working.”

“We found Isfryn to be a very spacious and warm house.”

“A beautiful house with excellent facilities.”

“The house was in an amazing spot with spectacular views with an easy walk to the beach.”

“The house, views and setting were perfect.”

“Fantastic property with stunning views, very comfortable with everything needed for a week break.”

“Lovely cottage in a tranquil location with views over the bay, surrounded by nature.”

“The cottage was so peaceful.”

“Thank you for a lovely cottage to stay in, once again we are not disappointed.”

“The house lacks TLC, much of the furniture is tired and needs replacing (including chairs, carpets and mattresses); from the visitors' book this has been fed back over the past 2-3 years.”

“A lovely house in a beautiful location.”

“The property seemed to be missing any apparent welcome book.”

“We had a wonderful time at Isfryn.”

“Lovely location, quiet, great views of the beach and sea.”

“This our second time staying at the cottage and just as good as we remember it.”

“The cottage and the location was beautiful and we had a great week.”

“Lovely home great views big kitchen and lounge very warm if not a bit too warm at times as radiator valves were not all working we just opened the windows, won’t put us off coming again Thank you .”

“Isfryn was a lovely clean house, within 1/2 walk to the beach, which my children loved playing on everyday.”

“We stayed at Isfryn mid August for two weeks, our second holiday at this lovely house.”

“We had a lovely week at Isfryn.”

“A fabulous house with fantastic views, so peaceful and remote.”

“We had a wonderful holiday.”

“Lovely cosy holiday home, great location - really enjoyed our time here!”

“An ideal cottage for a lovely family holiday”

“A lovely holiday getaway, especially during the Covid-19 times.”

“Isfyn is a beautiful house in a beautiful location, with a short walk to Pentraeth Beach which is ideal for dog walking.”

“Great location and lovely accommodation perfect for our family”

“I tried to contact sites before we went on our holiday when we arrived and ...”

“We had an amazing Christmas week at Isfryn.”

“Loved Our holiday cottage tucked nicely out of the way but only a short walk from the beach .”

“We had a power cut for a full day whilst we were there.”

“Well equipped and clean with pretty views.”

“Lovely property.”

“Lovely house but slightly remote as one of our party was recovering from leg ...”

“A lovely well equipped and comfortable holiday home.”

“Location , quiet with great views base for activities walking, beach size ...”

“Lovely house spacious and well equipped.”

“The cottage was warm and comfortable and we had a lovely time with the whole family.”

“Road was unbarerable to far off the beaten track , to get access to the key ...”

“Fantastic property will definitely book again”

“Please see before mentioned.”

“As per comment in the first box!”

“Great position, house very comfortable, have booked again for 2018 ,”

“The house was all we needed it to be.”

“Our only criticism would be that we didn't feel Isfryn really catered for six adults with the smallest bedroom not being very comfortable for 2 of us and not enough variety of crockery for six people dining in i.”

“Property large very clean and well equipped.”

Summary

The property