Gorphwysfa

A gem of a property with amazing views, especially from the elevated window room.

The gardens are a wonderful place to just sit and unwind. Just a short stroll down the road to the beach... Steep single track roads to get there, but absolutely worth it. To top it off, communication with Nicola was a real pleasure. We were sad to leave and look forward to returning!

A beautiful house with a magnificent view of Red Wharf Bay.

The beach is only a short walk from the house. The house is a good base to explore Anglesey and North Wales, although the roads close to the house are single track with passing places. Overall, our family, eight of us from three generations had a great week which will provide us with many happy memories.

A really lovely place to stay.

House very comfortable with scenic gardens Easy access to other parts of Angelsey. Very quiet location which is what I had hooed for.

Great stay at this welsh holiday home.

Lots of room for the family and lovely new extension. Nice private garden if the weather had been kinder. So close to the beach a few mins walk down a steepish slope, lovely beach when the tide is out. Nice walks around about the house but pretty steep hills. Please note the beach directly nr to the house is no dogs allowed 1st May to Sept 30th, so you have to walk 10 mins or so to get to the dog part (West side) or you can park at the free car park which is mins from the dog area..£1000 fines if you are caught in the banned area.

Lovely spacious family house with lovely views and close to the beach.

The host responded quickly to a small issue and was very helpful.

Having holidayed here as a child when my grandparents owned Gorphwysfa (1945 - late 70s) it has been enormously special having the opportunity to return to this beautiful house, for 2 holidays so far….

the house that formed the centre of so many family stories! It’s wonderful that original features of the house have been preserved and that Nicola has retained Gorphwysfa’s charm. The new extension is incredibly sympathetic and we have loved cooking in the gorgeous kitchen. (Sainsbury’s delivery is a bonus) Gorphwysfa has been the perfect retreat, long beach walks, comfortable house with incredible views of the bay from every window and the seats in the garden, lazy afternoons in the ‘lookout’ lounge or reading in the garden, log fire evenings. We are very much looking forward to returning again. Laura, Simon and Rufus the Labrador. Chichester, West Sussex

We had a wonderful time at your property.

It is a lovely place to stay. We enjoyed the upstairs lounge area with the magnificent views over the bay in the daytime and even had the pleasure of a visiting red squirrel. Maybe a bird feeding station would be nice to encourage more wildlife in to the garden to watch from that magnificent room. We also found the downstairs lounge to be incredibly cosy for snuggling in for a movie night in the evening. The short walk to the fabulous beach was much appreciated by our dog. The beach with its abundance of sea shells was magnificent in January. Would love to visit again one summer to enjoy the house and wonderful location. I would highly recommend this property

Two weeks of bliss with many hours spent gazing at the mesmerising views across Red Wharf Bay with its ever changing scenery❣️ The house is a mix of the characterful original house with a new double storey extension.

The beautiful kitchen was a joy to use & the new lounge above it with floor to ceiling glass captured the amazing views perfectly

A beautiful house in the most fantastic location.

Fabulous views across the bay and a short walk from the beach . The steep single track road access required you to hold your nerve a bit but very little traffic when we were there. Nocola, the owner was very helpful and easy to communicate with .

My family and I stayed here for a week 9th August till the 16th 2025.

What a fabulous house! The sunsets were amazing from the sun lounge, The views from all the windows and the gardens across the beach are beautiful. I would definitely recommend the beautiful place even if you don't want to go anywhere it is so peaceful to just relax here!

Three generations of us had a great family holiday at Gorphwysfa.

Room for us all. The contemporary first floor sitting room gives great views across the bay, especially at sunsets (the house is only a few hundred metres from the bay and its glorious beach). We were lucky with the weather and so took great advantage of the tiered gardens. The best comment I can give is that we will be back.

There is no denying the charm of this house and the location is absolutely wonderful.

We had a lovely holiday. But the house is at a bit of a tipping point it seems to me - especially for one at the higher end of the price point. Things need attending to. The sofas are old and uncomfortable; the showers need an update; several of the bedrooms feel unloved; the garden is not winning the war on bindweed and brambles. It feels like it needs an investment of love and money. It remains - as I said - full of charm and light and is a short stroll to the most magnificent beach. There is a lot to love.

Completely idyllic.

Location could not be better . Ideal for a quiet and peaceful break with room to breathe. Amazing sunsets too. House spotless.

A lovely cottage, well equipped and comfortable.

Gorgeous views over the beach towards Red Wharf Bay, with beautiful sunsets.

The house was beautiful and in an ideal location, close to the beach and with wonderful views across the bay.

Everything was as described in the listing. Beautifully furnished, with comfortable beds and a really well-equipped kitchen. We had a small query, which Nicola responded to very quickly. We would highly recommend it, and hope to return soon. Kind regards, Anne Jones

This was probably the best accommodation we've stayed in.

It was even better than we'd hoped: lots of space, everything we could need and in the most beautiful location. To be so close to the beach and with glorious views from every window was a gift. We walked on the beach morning and night. A perfect space to relax. We'd definitely return.

What can I say?

The house, the garden, the view, the beach… all perfect. Everything we needed in the house was provided. The location is peaceful, tranquil and convenient for walks & the friendly local pub, Yr Owain Glyndŵr. We also very much enjoyed a walk along the coastal path round Red Wharf Bay to the Ship. Gorphwysfa is within easy reach of the delightful towns of Beaumaris and Menai Bridge and the many other attractions the island has to offer. Truly a pleasure and a privilege to stay at Gorphwysfa. Hope to come back soon. Thank you

We absolutely loved our stay here.

The location is absolutely perfect, just a few short steps to the beach. The house itself is beautiful and comfortable. I would definitely recommend!!

Wonderful holiday - amazing views.

Spent a week here at the beginning of November. Found the property one of the best we have stayed in. The view from the house is beautiful. The house is in such a quiet peaceful area that it helped to have a relaxing holiday. Positives for us - The view from the upstairs lounge. Comfortable seating areas and the house lends itself to different zones. Slept well due to comfortable beds and the house being quiet. Close to the beach and other walking areas. Easy to get to see many sites on Anglesey. At time of booking my wife was concerned about the narrow steep lanes mentioned, however after the first time of doing the roads it became easy and a non 4x4 car was able to drive them. Only met one other vehicle whilst on this road during our stay. We would highly recommend the property.

Our second visit and it was fabulous beautiful tasteful decor and great comfort not to mention the garden and view hope to be back next year thank you

The property is beautiful.

Had some problems bathing etc, showers very slippery, no handles on bath for us oldies

It has been a dream come true for our families bonding in a most beautiful environment.

We had a lovely time and enjoyed our holiday. Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful home with us.

Beautiful cottage in an excellent location.

Facilities were good and cottage very comfortable. Loved the outdoor areas to sit and relax and enjoy the amazing view. The beach is much closer than we thought it was going to be - only 3 minutes walk - and very clean and large - perfect for swimming and paddleboarding. Other reviews have mentioned the steep narrow road access to the village but we didn't find it a problem. Beautiful cottage in a beautiful part of Anglesey.

We returned to Gorphwysfa this year for a second week's stay as we enjoyed it so much last year.

The weather was less kind to us but the cottage is well appointed so plenty of space for us all on a rainy afternoon or two. We all love the access to the beach and the coastal path and took advantage of both. Despite the weather, we enjoyed some beautiful sunsets and were able to eat outside which is a huge advantage of the cottage, we are not overlooked and it is so quite and peaceful all the time. The mile long single track steep road down to the cottage takes some getting used to but everyone we met on the road was careful and courteous. We really enjoyed our second week this year - many, many thanks.

The Davenports, Warwickshire & Yorkshire 1st-8th June Lovely house to stay in.

Weather didn't hold out for us but still went down to the beach every day. House was perfect for us. Thank you

Another wonderful stay at this superb holiday cottage.

The location cannot be beaten and the property and grounds are both comfortable and make for an enjoyable holiday.

Thank you Nicola for a wonderful week here.

This is our third visit to Gorphwysfa and our first with the new kitchen and sun lounge; it was great before, even better now! House comfortable and well equipped. We have had endless walks on the beach (sadly my swimming were quashed by numbingly cold water) Difficult to drag yourself away each day but managed to get to South Stack, Plas Newydd, Moelfe & Penrhos. Highly recommend and hope to be back

A lovely mix of old fashioned charm and modern style.

The first floor lounge was a perfect spot for the daily sunset watch over the bay. The owner was helpful and informative. A real gem of a house.

A comfortable house in a beautiful location.

Had everything we needed and enjoyed by all.

My memories of Gorphwysfa: (i) in a tiny, quiet and remote village with beautiful views across the bay, and a sense of peace (ii) a 2 minute walk past the church and down the lane to the huge sandy beach full of shells (iii) the cottage feels like a spacious home with multiple shared spaces for those holiday catch-up conversations with others.

Great for 6 people. Bathrooms might be a bit awkward for 8 adults.

Great location and views.

Facilities top notch. Lovely to be able to walk to the beach. Welcome pack was a great surprise and very enjoyable. Overall we had a great stay at this lovely cottage by the sea.

Excellent property in a great location .

The views from the top lounge are wonderful. There’s not much around the area , so be prepared to travel to the best pubs and restaurants. The owner was very helpful and communicated promptly.

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

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

We had a lovely time staying at Gorphwysfa.

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

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

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

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

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

lovely house, traditional with style in a beautiful location.

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

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

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

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

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

A truly amazing property in a spectacular location.

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

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

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

Lovely property in a beautiful location.

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

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

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

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

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

From the moment we entered we knew it was special !

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

We had a great half term week here.

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

The scenery from this cottage is amazing, having the beach so close has been perfect.

We enjoyed the boxing day tradition of having a dip in the sea with the villagers. Overall we all enjoyed our week spending time over the Christmas period with our Family.

We have had a lovely stay in the cottage.

The upstairs viewing lounge is beautiful. What can we say but thanks for a fab time in your cottage x

wonderful views and birdsong, weather has been excellent considering time of year, local pub excellent for food and real ale, and friendly clientele.

Good place to start from to explore. Anglesey. Delightful.

We had a wonderful week here in Llanddona.

Beautiful house, excellent views. We spent many hours in the top living room enjoying the fantastic scenery. We enjoyed how remote the setting was and took trips down to the secluded part of the beach almost every day.

Thank you for a lovely week in this beautiful house.

We particularly enjoyed both sitting rooms and the whole house is thoughtfully furnished to anticipate what we need. We had lovely walks exploring the local beach and amazing views from Bwrdd Arthur, saw puffins and seals on a boat trip to Puffin Island, visited the sea zoo, Beaumaris Castle, Plas Newydd, the copper mountain and Moelfres RNLI station.Can recommend Liverpool Arms at Beaumaris and Kinmel Arms at Moelfre!

We have had a very nice time here despite the weather.

We enjoyed walking across the beach to the Boathouse and we went in the sea every evening for the beautiful sunsets. Coastal path walk was nice too and the fish & chips in Beaumaris were very tasty. Thank you!

Thank you for allowing us to share this fabulous cottage with you.

The location and amenities are great and the view is something else. I would not hesitate to recommend this cottage to friends and family. Our stay was perfect - sad to be leaving. Thank you!

A wonderful home in a gorgeous spot.

A lovely week of mixed weather but full of happy memories. Thank you for sharing your lovely part of the world.

Had a wonderful holiday, the weather was mostly very kind.

My 4 year old Grandson loved the house & beach & didn't want to go home! Could have sat outside in the garden or in upstairs lounge all day watching birds & butterflies in garden listening to the sun & incredible views. Thrilled to see a red squirrel in the garden. Thank you!

We had a lovely sunny week.

It was worth coming all the way from Hamburg (North Germany). We had afternoons on the terrace with scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream thought we were in heaven. Out to the pub for fish and chips this evening. The sunday lunch was out of this world. We will try to come back soon. Thank you. Danke Schon

First of all WHAT A VIEW!

! We have had the best time here, this is a beautiful house and a beautiful setting. The sunsets were amazing, as were all our trips across the island. Thank you for a wonderful holiday!

We have loved our week staying in this beautiful house and location.

It has been such a relaxing holiday, with such a peaceful place. We have enjoyed spending much time admiring the coastal views from the upper lounge. Had a week with no rain and managed to explore the island including Beaumaris (and the castle), Holyhead - lighthouses/walks in the area, including Holyhead Mountain, Amlwch, Plas Newydd (NT), Menai Bridge, as well as walks from here across the sands to Red Wharf Bay and a circular walk to the village and the coast. Would recommend George & Dragon, Beaumaris and Caffi Pen y Dref, Amlwch. Will miss the beautiful views!

Fab family holiday enjoying the area.

What a view! Particularly enjoyed Rhosneigr beach & the lunch at Mojos. Newborough beach & forest were stunning. Thanks

A week of perfect weather and stunning technicolour sunsets made this the ideal getaway from the day-to-day.

We enjoyed the reading room overlooking the beach by day and the crackling fire by night. A great base for adventures, whether a short trip for fish and chips in Beaumaris or further afield to Eryri or Caergybi. We hope to be back!

Fabulous location.

The views are spectacular! Lots of space in both house and garden. We all loved the beach and lots and lots of walks around the area. The weather was fantastic too!

Beautiful views, peaceful location, mixed weather, sunny days great & gave us a couple of beautiful sunsets.

Saw a red squirrel in the garden, pheasant at the door. Dolphin & seals at Penmon Point. Great deli & bakery in Conwy. Newbrough forest & beach stunning, waterfalls in Snowdonia. Pentraeth forest walk.

Fabulous location.

The views are spectacular! Lots of space in both house and garden. We all loved the beach and lots and lots of walks around the area. The weather was fantastic too!

Had a wonderful week at a home that truly reflects its name.

The house is fabulous, especially the upstairs lounge for the beautiful sunsets. So much to see on this beautiful island, but the stand out place for us was Newbrough Forest walks and beach. It's a must to visit. Will need to return to see all of it. Diolch Yn Fawr. Thank you for the welcome basket - a good choice! Last visit to Oriel Mon @ Llangefni art gallery with excellent cafe, worth a visit on a rainy day.

Had a wonderful week at at home that truly reflects its name.

The house is fabulous especially the upstairs lounge for the beautiful sunsets. So much to see on this beautiful island, but the stand out place for us was Newborough Forest Walk & Beach. It's a MUST to visit. Will need to return to see all of it. Diolch yn Fawr! Thank you for the welcome booklet - a good choice! Last visit today to Oriel Mon @ Llangefni Art Gallery with excellent cafe. Worth a visit on a rainy day.

Stunning location - Enjoyed sunny mornings on the terrace, watching the sea & the birds.

Saw red squirrels in the garden & a seal in the sea. Don't miss Beaumaris & Penmon Point.

A really wonderful week celebrating an early holiday thanks to the GCSE's + A Levels.

We never tired of the view over the bay and watched the dramatic sunsets while paddling on the beach. High lights included seal and dolphin watching at Point Lynas. Free! Just sit and watch. A boat trip & Puffin Island and a beautiful neolithic ruin. Lunch at the Gazelle in Menai offered superb views over to Bangor Pier. A fabulous week! Newborough Beach must see.

We had a wonderful stay here!

Highlights include a kayaking adventure with Anglesey Pursuits (a lot of fun!). We also enjoyed a long walk across the nearby beach to the local pub "The Ship Inn". Beaumaris Castle was a must, along with an AMAZING trip to Puffin Island by speedboat with SeaWake - this was the best experience. It is definitely worth a trip to the beautiful town of Conwy - allowing yourselves a stop at the Aber Falls Gin & Whiskey Distillery. Lunch in the "Bulls Head" in Beaumaris is so lovely that we went twice!1 Finally soak up the sunset view from this house - its spectacular!

Stunning cottage and views , we've had the most amazing time and the weather had been sunny and dry for the whole week.

The local pub was very friendly and great food. The island is beautiful and welcoming as always. Hope to return very soon. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cottage. Doggie walks in the morning and evening were fabulous and really going to miss these.

Very special place to hang out with family.

Enjoyed the beaches everyday - mostly good weather - an cosy evenings 'home'. The picture (party) room was much enjoyed an the incredible views!! Thoughtful interior - very welcoming x Will miss being here - That's for sure x P.s local pub great!

Had a fantastic stay here this week, with beautiful sunsets and lovely beach walks everyday.

A great pub dinner at the Owain Glyndwr and even managed to book a viewing of the church next door - with people about to camp inside it for the night?! Wildlife was positively rampant - spotted a red squirrel crawling across the gravel one day, ravens, egrets, lizards. Further afield saw dolphins, choughs and more. Dramatic lighthouses, shotting stars. All of Anglesey within reach - a fab trip!

Again, a relaxing week in this peaceful spot, despite a wild & windy last day on Friday!

Had an enjoyable early morning swim on Thursday and visited some favourite spots - Moelfre, Penmon, South Stack and Lleyn Pennant. Looking forward to our next visit!

We had a wonderfully peaceful time in this beautiful place.

A much needed rest. Thanks

Gathering of six & dogs from Rotterdam, Gainsborough n Limerick family for Christmas & an 82nd birthday.

Finest house (Best ever in our gatherings) & one to come back to & amazing views - with fine days of dry, sunny weather, plenty of room for gathering & quiet times. Ship Inn on our first night was great (&very accommodating), Recommend the sea weed baths, Overall, a great week for a great gathering/celebration. Thank you, Nicola!! & Great host!

We had a very restful week with long beach walks & log fires.

A very special home, looking forward to returning :) Thank you for all welcome goodies - Much enjoyed!

Lovely cottage for a family holiday.

The beach is beautiful, the view from the snug is to die for! We enjoyed the Sea Zoo & Butterfly World! and the Sea Safari.

What a lovely place.

Superb location and very quiet. The only neighbours we heard were the sheep! Jon enjoyed the garden & we all enjoyed the lovely view. Thank you for the welcome pack. Thank you very much

Fabulous location, stunning views.

Lovely new extension with well catered kitchen and large window overlooking the bay. Great garden - If the weather improved so we can sit in it. Lots of walks around, as long as you don't mind hills. Thanks for the bottle of red and Welsh cakes

A beautiful house.

Thoroughly enjoyed the view. We will take forward some very happy memories. Thank you for the welcome pack and the opportunity to explore so many interesting places in and around Anglesey.

What an amazing home and view!

Thanks for sharing it with us, w had a very relaxing time..

Thank you for sharing your beautiful house with our family.

A great holiday in a beautiful house in a stunning location. Well situated for exploring the island with local walks and others further a field.

We had a great stay, fantastic views across the bay.

We stayed for a week and done loads of fantastic things on the island. Some top tips - Boats trips from Beaumaris. Go see the castles ( Mainland too), loads of lighthouses on the island. Places to eat are endless, one of our favourites was the Boathouse in Red Wharf Bay. Best beach is the one right in front of you. Great times.