Isfryn | Pentraeth | Pentraeth Forest | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

40 Customer Review(s)

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.

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
Paul 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

- Paul, 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
Paul 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

- Paul, 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
Victoria 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.

- Victoria, 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
Carolyn Hulme Jun 2018

“Lovely house spacious and well equipped.”

Lovely views.

- Carolyn Hulme, Jun 2018
Douglas Howe Jun 2018

“Location , quiet with great views ...”

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
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
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
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
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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.

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
One small well behaved dog welcome
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.

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

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“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.”

“Lovely house spacious and well equipped.”

“Location , quiet with great views ...”

“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.”

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About the location

PENTRAETH