Hen Stabl

First class accommodation and location for our holiday on Anglesey

Hen Stabl was a lovely cottage, perfect view of the Menai Straite.

We had a mixed week of weather, some very wet! so it was lovely to come back to a warm and cosy cottage. It had everything to make it a perfect stay. Only 10 minutes to Beaumaris with all its little shops and eating places. Our Grandsons loved the crabbing from the pier and the spooky Gaol!! will certainly be back.

Great location.

Tasty treats left for on arrival. Lovely welcome from the owner in person. I love the location. Great walks on your doorstep and beach so close.

A beautiful property with a lovely view of the Menai.

The log burner was wonderful and everything was spotlessly clean. Very well provisioned property. A lovely touch to have books and games available for guests to use as well. It would be especially lovely in the colder months as well. Was very welcoming and the complimentary Welsh cakes and wine were gratefully received, thank you. We will definitely look to come back for a longer stay.

We loved the house.

It suited our needs, for 3 generations. The location was great and very peaceful.

Cosy cottage with friendly hosts.

Everything we needed for our week on Anglesey. Great for outdoors activities, just a short walk to beautiful Penmon Point and the Anglesey Coastal Path.

Hen Stabl was in a beautiful spot, gorgeous views made even better by the fabulous weather we had.

It was lovely inside, well equipped and the beds were very comfortable. We appreciated the bottle of wine and Welsh cakes, also was pleased to find soap in every bathroom which doesn't always happen. We did not use the wood burner because the cottage was very warm anyway.

As usual a great stay, neibours were very friendly and property owners very approachable

Hen Stabl is in a quiet location, handy for Penmon Point (also a fine walk) and the local beach, and only a few minutes' drive to Beaumaris.

We found the cottage comfortable and the kitchen was well appointed. The water pressure in the showers was excellent! Overall, the place was clean but there was some mould around the shower doors. There were other nice touches, for example the big range of DVDs available. We didn't use the woodburner because the house was already warm enough. Fortunately, our neighbours were not noisy, but there was sound breakthrough between Hen Stabl and Cwt Blawd; the murmur of voices, a dog barking, curtains being drawn and light switches being operated were clearly audible. We found the house too warm initially, especially the downstairs bedroom (26 degrees at its maximum); we were advised by the owner that the controller did not work and we should turn the whole system off to cool the room. This proved to be incorrect and, after finding the manual for the thermostats online, we successfully turned it down. Having instructions supplied to adjust the temperature would have been helpful. We want to emphasise that any criticisms we had were minor, although the potential for sound from next door is a caveat. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend Hen Stabl for both the accommodation and the location.

Excellent!

Great Location Great Accommodation Great Hosts Excellent Views Gwyn and his wife were very welcoming, friendly and informative.

One of the best places we have been, Gwyn and wife Toni are lovely and were so patient with our two horse mad girls.

The highlight of the holiday was the time spent with Toni brushing the horses

Positives: Extremely clean and well equipped, home from home in every way.

Lots of extras including games, books and dvd’s. Comfy beds and lovely towels supplied. Amazing showers. Fantastic kitchen facilities including a dishwasher and washing machine. Extras supplied for baby and extra pillows too for main beds. Outside seating. Beautiful location with a sea view. Very quiet. Short walk to beach. Close to lots of beautiful beaches and attractions. Perfect location for exploring the island. Areas for improvement: More storage in second bedroom. Simple instructions on how to work heating. Parking cars blocks sea view. Fan in downstairs bathroom. Thank you, we had an amazing holiday and our 2 year old loved seeing the horses everyday. We would highly recommend to friends and family. We really enjoyed our holiday. Thanks again.

Upstairs bed very creaky bed and pillows hard.

Bathroom fan stays on too long 20 mins not good if you need the loo in the night. Little touches kettle switch kept coming off also frying pan handle very loose hob instructions need to be in English. Otherwise super holiday and great host.

Great home away from home, excellent view, can not recommend enough

Well appointed, very clean and ideally located.

It catered for all requirements to accomodate a peaceful and relaxing break in beautiful surroundings. Home from home.

Had an amazing holiday break.

The cottage is spotless, well maintained and had everything we needed. The view is spectacular as is the surrounding area. The owners are lovely, we were greeted with a bottle of wine and Welsh cakes. We will be returning very soon. Thank you Toeni and Gwyn from the Barker family.

Comfortable and well appointed cottage in a nice location.

Well equipped and spotlessly clean. Good value for money

Had a wonderful stay the accommodation was fabulous wine & Welsh cakes a nice touch the views were awesome very quiet place the owners don't bother you but are friendly & welcoming,had a bit of trouble finding the actual cottage maybe a little signpost near the triangle would help but overall fabulous place

We really enjoyed our stay.

Hen Stabl had everything we could need for a comfortable stay. Thank you to the hosts for showing our little boy around the farm, he loved seeing all the animals. Thank you for the wine and welsh cakes. We hope to come back again soon!

Beautiful, spacious ideal for a family.

Great location, really enjoyed staying there.

Lovely, spacious property with view of the sea out the front of the property.

Well equipped and everything you needed was there. However the freezer was dirty and we felt a bit cold early mornings and evenings. It would be helpful to have a curtain in the window opposite the downstairs bathroom as we felt a bit exposed!! Otherwise we had a lovely stay!! Thanks for the wine and Eccles cakes.

This property is let by an amazing couple who are friendly and approachable, they made our stay memorable, especially for my little 5 year old who fell in love with the horses.

The property is well appointed, clean as well as spacious. Close to so many places to visit, it was a perfect place to venture out from and lovely to return to.

Lovely place with a lovely view, my only disappointment was I didn't get a single good night's sleep in any of the beds, I know mattresses and pillows are personal preference I just found it very uncomfortable.

I would also like to see some local artwork on the walls like an enlarged photo of Penmon lighthouse, Beaumaris Castle, the bridges, the beaches etc maybe a tourist map of the island too. Lounge is open plan with the kitchen which works well, and the kitchen is well stocked with items, maybe a coffee machine would be a nice touch. Bedrooms are of decent size, properly could fit king size beds. Upstairs double has a good on suite, downstairs bathroom has both shower and bath - shower head holder coming away from the wall. Location is brilliant for trips into Beaumaris, about 8 minutes. Owners are lovely and friendly too. Like I said my only gripe is the beds but if that doesn't bother you I'd highly recommend

Very comfortable, clean, cosy, well equipped, welcoming hosts, blessed with excellent weather.

Will certainly revisit. Thank you Gwyn!

Lovely welcome of wine and welsh cakes.

Beautiful view from the cottage. Ideal location for a long weekend with my in-laws. Thank you

We had a lovely few days away and would go back again.

The cottage was beautifully appointed with everything we needed.

It’s in a wonderful area , very peaceful and with fantastic views. Gwyn, the owner was extremely friendly,helpful and generous.

This is a fantastic property It equipped with everything you need and was spotlessly clean The underfloor heating is fantastic The position of property is great with a stunning view Will definitely be back

We had a lovely week at Hen Stabl, the property was very clean and had everything we needed.

The kids enjoyed seeing the farm animals. We would definitely recommend it to other families with school aged children.

Brilliant week at Hen Stable.

We cannot fault the accommodation, local environment of the farm and location in terms of access to the island. We are a family of five and the accommodation was lovely and spacious, met all of our needs, was comfortable, spotlessly clean and had all the equipment in the kitchen needed. We had a very warm welcome from the owner, he was really kind to our three young children and took us on a little tour of the farm. He showed us the two week old cows in the shed, watched them get their milk feed and let the kids look at and sit in the tractor. We could see the horses coming and going to their stables all week, really great environment for the kids to experience. The view from the front of the property is also spectacular, you can see down to the Menai strait and the mountains beyond. We loved our stay, definitely will look to return in the future.

Beautifully appointed accomodation and a delightful location.

We all had a wonderful week at Hen Stabl and found the owners very friendly and helpful.Would recommend this property to everyone who is looking for a peaceful and beautiful location.

Extremely spacious accommodation providing lots of comfort.

The kitchen was well equipped, there was nothing additional they could have provided to improve our stay. It was like being in our own kitchen at home. The property was meticulously clean.. We were able to park our car right outside the door, always a bonus. Mr Jones was very welcoming, making it clear we could trouble him at any time. The welcome gift , wine and Welsh Cakes, was appreciated

bottle of wine and cakes in property when we arrived , friendly people and property very clean .

Excellent location from Beaumaris.

Very friendly and accommodating owners. Only item missing would be an iron. Everything else absolutely fine. Worth a revisit in the future.

Had a lovely stay, farmer Gwyn brilliant with the kids got to go and see a bit of farming, I brought the horses in with Toni, took me back to when I owned my own.

Lovely people and lovely cottage and location. Thanks so much.

The owner was pleasant and helpful.

The brochure picture is a bit misleading, as it looks like a stand-alone property, but is in fact part of a small complex. The property is comfortable and has most of the basics but lacks simple things like a pair of scissors, a colander, waste baskets in the bedrooms and bathrooms and nowhere to hang the towels in the downstairs bathroom. The condition of the mugs is poor and only a mis-matched few with one of them having a y-shaped crack that runs right through the mug. One of the mugs was a Cadbury Creme Egg mug, which is not what you expect to see. Also there needs to be a better provision of waste bags for the bin in the kitchen, as only one was left. The downstairs bedroom needs a blind, as there is no privacy there and the curtains needed to be kept closed. There was a lack of information at the property about the surrounding area and obtaining the wi-fi password was laborious, as it wasn't written down anywhere. While I accept that it's on a working farm, leaving wheelbarrows of manure outside the ground floor bedroom window means that opening the window is not a pleasant experience.

Absolutely loved it here, can’t wait to go again.

There was so much to see and do in Anglesey, we didn’t even scratch the surface. We had just missed the northern lights at Penmon Point which was a shame though. The owner couldn’t have been more helpful, he’s a lovely man and is not intrusive. We had a bulb go in the bedroom, not anything we were too concerned about but mentioned it in passing and he sorted it straight away not bad as he had a lot of calvings going on at the farm. I must say it was absolutely wonderful to crawl into bed at night listening to the cows gently mooing in the cow shed next door. Please don’t let this put you off, it’s not loud in anyway or constant or enough to keep you awake, it’s a very gentle sound, just lovely. We were sad to leave, it was a very cosy house in a very quiet area. One tip, pack scissors and matches (for the log burner),

It was lovely.

It would have been nice to have a welcome book with things like the recycling in. I had to use the council website. A guest book would also be nice so we could have read other people's recommendations. The only reason it didn't get full marks for cleanliness was the upstairs shower enclosure wasn't as clean as everywhere else. We found the knives to be sharp enough but we were glad of the advice to take some scissors. The kitchen was otherwise very well equipped. If visiting in the summer there doesn't seem to be anywhere private outdoors - not a problem in January.

Hen Stabl is an attractive, well appointed farm conversion with lovely views over the Menai Straits and Snowdonia.

The owners are friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing break and would definitely visit again.

We booked last minute due to a change in circumstances, and were very lucky to find such a lovely property available - only about 3 miles from Beaumaris with fantastic views across the Straits to Snowdonia.

The property was warm, comfortable with everything we needed for our stay, and we used as a good base to both have days out and also walk to the nearby lighthouse next to Puffin Island (about 2 miles away). Would highly recommend and would definitely return. Thanks to our hosts who quickly answered any questions and made our stay enjoyable and relaxing.

Some scissors would be great and sharper knives.

Overall a great stay.

Everything!

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Lovely accommodation and location.

Host's were very friendly. Just a couple of small issues that we would like to mention . Need better storage space in the bedrooms, bathroom downstairs has nowhere to put toiletries and also both bathrooms would benefit from a waste bin. Final thing , we found an ironing board but no iron. We must stress though that we had a very enjoyable comfortable stay.

Small matters need attention.

Nowhere to keep toiletries in downstairs shower. More storage required. Eg, cupboard in downstairs bedroom full of household items Counter and oven hood lights in kitchen not working. No complaints, you understand, just constructive points.

very nice location, we were very lucky with sunshine the whole week .

walked to the lighthouse twice (scenic walk) castle at Beaumaris worth a look. couple of negatives the two seaters in the lounge are starting to look grubby and the electric socket face plates are loose in places and come away when unplugging things. that said we had a wonderful time.

We have had the most amazing week at this premises.

Just 5 mins from Penmon Point or 5 mins from Beaumaris in the opposite direction. It’s an amazingly beautiful area- and the cottage itself is in an amazing position overlooking the Straits. Our two children loved the fact there were horses and cows onsite which we were allowed to visit whenever we want. The cottage itself was immaculate and really spacious- it had everything we needed! And the owners were so lovely and really went above and beyond. I can’t recommend this place highly enough! :)

Had a most enjoyable stay.

The owners were on hand if we needed them , and very pleasant to talk to. The cottage was very nice and peacefull. had everything we needed. Lovely scenery. Would stay again.

The photos on your website sold the cottage to us and it really did exceed our expectations.

There was everything in the kitchen you would have in your own kitchen. Comfortable beds, spacious en suite and bathroom with super shower. If we return to this part of Anglesey we would definitely book Hen Stabl again. Mr and Mrs Jones very kindly left half a dozen freshly laid eggs on the kitchen table for us from their very own chickens together with a bottle of wine and some Welsh cakes....we all had a super time. Thank you

Perfect location of cottage for us to get to where we wanted to go and lovely returning to a comfortable cottage.

Weather was perfect too considering it was September!

The view from the front of the property is amazing, the accommodation is very well equipped beds very comfortable, showers powerful, we had an extremely relaxing holiday here and would definately return.

The owners are very friendly, there's a lot to visit in the area, we particularly enjoyed the beaches at Red Wharf Bay and Benllech, we did a fabulous walk along the coast from Moelfre to Lligwy, stunning and lovely tea room in Moelfre.

The accommodation was perfect and well kitted out for self catering.

Beautiful location. Owners were fantastic and could not do enough to make sure we had a wonderful stay. Precious memories made with our 2 young children. Cannot thank the owners enough. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely quiet location, very well equipped cottage, owners very nice - bottle of wine & cake upon arrival & when we went out for the day we returned to fresh eggs and potatoes

We booked this cottage as it was located on the North-North East side of the Island.

We explored the South-South West side on a previous visit. A very warm and cosy property with a great open plan area to relax after a long day out walking! The kitchen was great with a modern cooker and other everyday fixtures. Lots of plates, cutlery and cooking equipment like we had at home, just lacked a few lids and containers for using and cooking with the microwave. The Modern Bathroom and upstairs en-suite were essential for a trouble free stay and made it easier when we realised that a window was overlooking the down stairs bathroom door... A blind for privacy would be an essential addition along with a storage shelf! Being on a working farm was good and the owners were always out and about to say Hello to you. Lots of wildlife and greenery in a nice open front, with a great view out to Menai as you looked out of the front doors. We just didn't expect Builders working on a new property that was being built... Again a privacy Blind would've been nice as we had to have the curtains closed on some of the mornings. Overall we enjoyed our stay and got to see another great part of North wales and Anglesey.

Friendly owners and caretaker.

Log fire, kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms were all great although the underfloor heating was difficult to figure out. It was easy to feel right at home.

Really enjoyed the 2 night stay, accommodation was lovely and very clean and the owners were very helpful!

What a beautiful place

Spotless, warm, comfortable and spacious.

Fabulous views and great location!

Lovely cottage, nicely furnished and equipped, wonderful view.

We really enjoyed the log fire, it made it so cosy and warm in the evenings. Another sofa or easy chair in the living area would have been nice as it was a bit squashed for six adults. Very peaceful location with walks straight from the door.

A lovely cottage in a very nice quiet area.

The barn is in a beautiful, quiet location; yet only 5 minutes from Beaumaris.

The facilities are excellent & the barn is finished to a really high standard. We had a problem with the TV reception & Mr Jones was there in 2 minutes & the problem was resolved immediately. We’ve also stayed in Beudy Bach, in the same set of 3 barns, which is also fabulous. I can’t recommend this property highly enough. We’ll be back next year!!

Sykes Holiday Cottages yet again provided an excellent and efficient Service.

The Cottage (Hen Stabl) was really great and exceeded our expectations. We went there, fully aware that it was a 'Working' Farm and hence expected facilities and the accommodation to be 'functional'. Well, we were pleasantly surprised and delighted with the superb facilities and accommodation. As described on the website, it is an idyllic setting with magnificent views of Snowdonia National Park, Mountain Range, across the Menai Strait. The beach is a short walk away (around 10 mins). The Owners were very nice people indeed and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They were always ready to offer advice and guidance, particularly when were sightseeing or looking for places to have a Meal. All in all, a beautiful place in a super location offering spectacular views. We would wholeheartedly recommend Hen Stabl and intend going back there again in the not too distant future. Thank you for a lovely Holiday.

What fantastic views of Snowdonia.

We had a view from our french windows and a fuller panoramic view from the end of the drive. This was a very pleasnat cottage. When something wasn't right, the owners acted quickly to sort things. You can't ask for more than that.

From booking the holiday with online chat (i am deaf) and they knew the law regarding assistance dogs and made the booking so easy and simple.

All via text so no having to rely on others to do telephone call for me. The accommodation was beautiful and a fab location. The owner was approachable and friendly. We didnt want to leave and felt our stay went by too quick. Would recommend the accommodation and have praised skyes to Hearing dogs for the deaf so they can tell other recipients. I have had trouble booking holidays before coming across this site as they wouldnt allow assistance dogs or some wanted extra insurance or would only allow us to book pet friendly places and were quite rude etc. Also first site i have come across personaly with the online chat too. THANK YOU!!!

The accommodation was superb.

Location excellent. Owner came to say hello. Would have liked to make above comments on a visitors book but did not have one. Will be going again.

Bunk room: The top bunk bed was not easily accessible for adults because the light from the ceiling was in the way.

As a result we couldn't use it and this then affected the sleeping arrangements. Suggest the beds need moving or the cottage details need amending. The bunk room also lacked a small wardrobe, cupboard or chest of drawers, which would have been useful, so could unpack. The bedside lamp needs a longer cable so that the bedside table can be next to the bed. The lounge area would benefit from 2 armchairs (even Ikea tub chairs) to make sitting and chatting more convivial rather than all sitting close together on the two 2-seater sofas. For both bathrooms, need a mat to step onto from the shower and bath - one person slipped on the bathroom floor stepping out of the shower. Loo roll - it would be useful in the particulars to know whether these are included, or whether you need to bring your own supplies. Apart from these things, the cottage was comfortable, well appointed and the kitchen was well-equipped. The lady was very friendly and helpful., coming in to sort out the heating and suggest walks. It was also well located for coastal walks to Red Wharf Bay and Beaumaris. We had a lovely weekend.

We have just returned from a two night break at Hen Stabl and there is only word that could describe it.

.. Perfection! From the moment we arrived we were greeted with a smile and entered the accomadation to find a bottle of wine and Welsh cakes! The accomadation itself is by far the best I have stayed in, top quality furnishings accompanying a warm, cosy an relaxing atmosphere with stunning views of the Welsh hills. I will certainly be returning. A huge thank you to the owners for making out stay simply perfect.

Great holiday.

Really comfortable and warm cottage. Owners were great, so helpful, but not intrusive. We were greeted with welsh cakes and wine (what more can one ask for?) which was really nice and welcome after the journey from London. We were in the cottage for two weeks and were offered full clean and linen change at the end of week one - which is rare. So much to do on the Island, but so easy for crossing over into mainland Wales and the Snowdonia mountains and scenery. The local scenery was great, weather was good - even when it started bad, we had sunshine by the afternoon. Would highly recommend.

Great accommodation and location.

Really good value for money.

The description of 'a sandy beach' half a mile away was misleading.

Although there was a beach at the bottom of hills it was not pleasant and not somewhere to spend a day. There is a lovely beach at Benllech. The cottage was not very well cleaned. There were cobwebs in lots of places especially around light fittings and the outside windows were dirty. Only bath towels are provided, no hand towels. A shelf in the downstairs bathroom would be useful as there is nowhere to put toiletries. Since the cottage is surrounded by farm buildings the only nice view is from the front and that is partially blocked by trees. There is a shared garden. However, we had a nice time in spite of the bad weather. There is plenty to see and do and the area is beautiful.

We had a rocky start to the holiday with the car Dpf not working, but that didn't stop us having a good time in between the garage searching in the first few days.

The owners Toeni and Gywn are brilliant and are very helpful. My Daughter enjoyed the resident four horses that we could see from the ground floor bedroom window as the stable door was opposite, so we saw the horse been brought in and taken out to the field by Toeni. We would go back to the cottage in a heartbeat. The cottage is on a working farm with another two cottages.

Thank you we had a lovely time at Hen Stabl, excellent very well fitted everything we needed, will definitely return Judy and 2 grand daughters

Excellent cottage in lovely setting.

Well equipped and comfortable.

The cottage was in a perfect location for us, the cottage was clean, presentable & like a home from home.

I would recommend Hen Stabl to anyone especially with small families....

We had a very enjoyable holiday and would go back to Hen Stabl.

Lovely cottage.

Very spacious. Great location. Very friendly owners. Would gladly recommend to others. Thanks very much for a great week.

The owners of the property are very friendly and kind people, property in a beautiful and peaceful location.

Would definitely recommend this property to friends and family:-)

A very comfortable and spacious property on a working farm.

Close to many of the places you'd like to see and yet peaceful and relaxing. The owner was very welcoming and made sure we had a great time. Also it was nice to see the horses getting their new shoes from the back bedroom, the kids loved it.

Lovely cottage in lovely setting.

Owners very friendly and accommodating. Our grandson loved the animals, especially the two dogs and hens. The only thing we would suggest is that a shelf would be nice in the family bathroom for toiletries but this, in no way, would stop us from returning.