The Manor House (Rhosneigr Country Plas) Near Rhosneigr, Anglesey

Large country house with hot tub  in private grounds near Rhosneigr, sleeping 6 adults and 2 children

• The Manor House at Rhosneigr Country Plas is a fabulous family friendly country house – perfectly placed for exploring Anglesey.
• Follow the avenue of lime trees down the drive to this elegant Victorian manor house. Built in 1866 by the then Sheriff of Anglesey and later owned by a former Vogue model. It was once rumoured to be considered as a 'hide away' for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge when the Prince was based in RAF Valley as a helicopter pilot.
• The house has a striking unusual feature of a long window that dominates the front of the property, topped by a bell tower whose bell was salvaged from a shipwreck in Anglesey in 1853.
• The front door opens into a vestibule with an elegant 'arts and crafts' doorway leading into the characterful sitting room – a spacious room with a period fireplace and wood burning stove, surrounded by comfortable seating and a large round dining table for more formal meals.
• Relax in the light-filled conservatory at the side of the sitting room with views out onto a large lawn - perfect play area for children to let off steam! Spot the tiny medieval church hidden in the fields beyond dedicated to St. Ulched a local Welsh Saint.
• The kitchen with breakfast area is spacious and light with pale grey kitchen units and refectory table and a large range cooker.
• Also on the ground floor is a large ensuite bedroom with zip and link beds.
• The first floor Master bedroom has an ensuite bath/shower room and dressing area with sofa bed and truckle bed - ideal for smaller children (11 and under only). There is also a second bedroom on this floor with zip and link beds.
• There are extensive lawns at the front of the property with a small ornamental pond on one lawn - plenty of places to sit out and relax and enjoy this beautiful and unique setting. There is a Hot Tub too for extra indulgence.
  
• Recommended by The Daily Post 19th Feb 2016 as a unique and unusual North Wales holidays cottage.

Beaches and Anglesey Coastal Path

• Lovely beaches abound along Anglesey's western coast. Nearest is Rhosneigr - a great surfing destination and sandy beaches. Cable Bay (Porth Trecastell) is particularly good for surfing with massive southerly swells, especially in winter. There is also a long sandy beach at Treath Llydan (Wide Bay). Trearddur Bay a few miles northwards boasts a Blue Flag beach and close to the village another lovely beach, Porth Diana, offers boat and fishing trips along the rugged coastline.
• Join the Coastal Path towards Rhoscolyn and enjoy dramatic views of the stark vertical cliffs before dipping down to Rhoscolyn beach - a hidden gem, soft sand and an abundance of rock pools in which children will love to potter!

Malltraeth Cycle Path and Newborough Warren Nature Reserve

• Walk or cycle this well signposted path across Malltraeth Estuary to Newborough Warren Nature Reserve. This forest is a bird watchers paradise with 'hides' in the woods often by small lakes - ideal for quiet observation. Look out for the red squirrels! Anglesey has almost completely eradicated the greys so that the reds thrive.

Newborough Beach and Llanddwyn Island

• The miles of pristine sands from Llanddwyn Island to the southern tip of Anglesey forms one of the finest beaches in Britain - dramatic mountain views, clean clear water, woods and mythology. Enjoy the little lighthouse on the Island and admire the beautifully carved gate at the entrance. Note the Island is only accessible at low tide.

Restaurants

• There has been a sudden flowering of excellent eateries throughout the Island, the best of which are nearby. Try The Oystercatchers at Rhosneigr, a family friendly bistro style restaurant in a stylish new building that blends beautifully into the dunes. In Rhosneigr itself there are plenty of good places to eat which include Sandy's Bistro and Mojo's Creperie. Above Rhoscolyn is The White Eagle - eat out on the wide balcony in the summer or by the fire in winter. At Newborough visit the highly acclaimed Marram Grass Café mentioned in The Good Food Guide for 2016.

Plas Newydd House and Garden (NT) 

• A Gothic manor house in a beautiful setting at the edge of the rushing Strait. There are magnificent views across to woodlands and the massed majesty of Snowdonia. This is a unique stretch of water and is quite breath-taking with George Stephenson's great bridge in the near distance. Gently sloping lawns dotted with beautiful trees and shrubs surrounded by woodlands this is a garden to explore and enjoy. You’ll discover play areas for children in the woods and a tree house in the grounds near the house. Recently fully renovated the house gives a glimpse into a bye gone age and its eccentric owners. The National Trust have events throughout the year with art exhibitions, farmers markets, Easter egg hunts and Christmas Fairs.

Beaumaris

• Possibly the most beautiful town in North Wales. With its romantic castle surrounded by a moat. Lovely candy coloured Georgian and Victorian houses with a few older from the medieval period. Full of lovely independent shops and stylish restaurants including The Olde Bulle's Head with its excellent brasserie and loft restaurant. Do visit the Janet Bell Gallery, owned by a renowned local artist, full of lovely bric a brac and jewellery. Walk along the Victorian Pier to really enjoy the stunning views of the Menai Strait.

South Stack and Holy Island

• Visit RSPB's Ellin's Tower observatory to view the large colonies of seabirds that the cliffs support. Spectacular views can be enjoyed of the LLeyn Peninsula and Bardsey Island. The Wicklow Mountains of Ireland can also be seen on a clear day. Visit South Stack lighthouse built in 1809 - not for the faint hearted as there are 400 stone steps and a metal bridge to be negotiated

  Points of interest 

• Enjoy Anglesey Sea Zoo and Halen Mon (producers of sea salt) at Brynsiencyn, Llynnon Mill and reconstructed Iron Age roundhouses at Llandeusant, Parys Mountain and the Copper Kingdom at Amlwch, Anglesey Bridges Exhibition and Rib Rides from Menai Bridge, shopping at Llanfairpwll, the Lifeboat Station and Seawatch Centre at Moelfre, the castle, museum and paddling pool at Beaumaris and so much more.

• Join a thrilling Ribride from Menai Bridge or a Seacoast Safari from Beaumaris for breathtaking coastal scenery, a wealth of wildlife and interesting historic sites.

• Stock up on the very best local produce. Hooton's family farm grows its own fruit and vegetables and their home reared livestock is butchered on site. The cafe is pretty good too - try before you buy!

• See the inspirational work of celebrated local artists Sir Kyffin Williams KBE, RA (1918 - 2006) and wildlife artist Charles Tunnicliffe OBE, RA (1901 - 1979) famed for his illustrations of Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson.

• Visit the Snowdonia National Park for breathtaking coastal and mountain scenery, nostalgic steam train rides, Snowdon Mountain Railway, Portmeirion Italianate village, thrilling adventure activities, great local produce, mighty castles, fascinating industrial heritage, myriad glorious walks and so much more.