Glanrhyd Isaf

Gorgeous home.

Looks better in real life than on the pictures! Clean and plenty of utensils/ everything you need! Two big fridges and two ovens. Loads of space and pretty much a bathroom per room. Gorgeous views and great little secluded spot. Plenty of parking. Clear instructions to find as it is very isolated. We’ve already talked about staying here again we loved it!

We love our trips to Glanrhyd Isaf, it’s a very special place and we always have a wonderful family time there.

Lovely place, great views, well equipped with everything you'd need.

would definitely stay again

14 of us stayed here for my Mums 80th Birthday.

The directions that are given on the details are perfect, so make sure you do follow them as the house is very remote! Just an FYI, the stone wall by the White House is easily missed, so make sure you look out for this! Especially if you are arriving in the dark. I would suggest a little sign just to point it out for guests staying in the winter, maybe? The house itself is really lovely, plenty of room for a big group. The bedrooms are a good size and the beds are comfy. The decor is nice too and homey. Lovely fire in the lounge and wonderful views. A few reviews said that the oven wasn't big enough to cook for 14 people, so we all took our air fryers (we had 3) and we had no issue then! So there is a little tip. However, we managed to cook a Sunday roast for 14 with the oven, so not quite sure what problems people were having! If you are taking dogs, then the garden is not entirely secure, but the field across from the house is fully fenced, so this is where you can let your dogs have a run. Depends on what dogs you have, ours are runners so we didn't let them out in the garden off lead. Only one negative - the large fridge wasn't working when we arrived. We had to pull it out and have a look at the plug (not an easy thing to do) and it did start to work, but there could be a loose wire somewhere so needs looking at. Also, For a house for 14 guests, it would be nice to have a table that seats 14 (not 10) but we managed with the little stools and a secure garden for doggies would make it perfection! All in all, it was a lovely stay, and we would definitely go back.

Some bed's mattresses and bed linen tired and need reviewing for possible replacements.

Oven inadequate and slow to cook. Particularly top oven. Hot water tap in one double bedroom difficult to operate and needs urgent attention. Preset heating needs to be adjusted for the winter hour change which occurred during our stay. Otherwise excellent location and safe environment & garden for children to play. Although a small tree fell in the extremely high winds during our stay. (Extremely high wind speeds recorded on the coast at the time) This information regarding the tree for the owners information only. Overall we would certainly consider returning as a family in the future. Certainly tasteful furnishings, paintings, and artefacts along with side lights that gave a cosy ambiance in the evening makes for an enjoyable stay.

We had a lovely family celebration and everything was lovely.

Thank You. My only recommendation would be to issue "what 3 words" for directions as the postcode takes you to the wrong place and they are tiny lanes.

The property is in a brilliant location.

It is a perfect size for 14 guests / 4 families, but the cooking facilities are wholly inadequate if the group want to eat together. The oven is nowhere near large enough & didn’t seem to heat properly, regardless of selected temperature. There are only 4 hob rings which are not large enough for larger pans on the stove at the same time. The single 4-slice toaster is absolutely inadequate for a large group wanting to breakfast together (for example). It’s a pity that the cooking facilities don’t match the otherwise brilliant accommodation!. We booked the house so we could take advantage of time together, of which meals are an important part - but couldn’t actually eat together!

Overall the accommodation was very good.

Clean and comfortable with sufficient seating in the sitting room. The bedrooms and bedding were attractive and restful. The garden was delightful and our kids loved playing hide and seek. More than enough kitchen utensils. Our only criticism was the size of the cooker which was inadequate when catering for 13 people, especially as the top oven was completely inefficient.

This was a perfect location for our active family holiday: swimming, kayaking and cycling.

We loved the solitude and being off the beaten track. The house was well equipped but the oven rather small and inefficient. Given the size of the house a larger oven and barbecue would be welcome additions. Some of the mattresses need replacing( eg double room next to kitchen) The only other suggestion is that lightweight summer duvets would improve our sleep. The thick ones are very hot!

Awesome property stunning views.

Lovely family holiday....

Beautiful property with outstanding views.

Good quality furniture and the property was spotless and well maintained. Plenty big enough for the number of people. However we did struggle with the oven. It was too small to cook for 14 and we had to leave food in double the time. The kitchen apart from that was very well equipped. We would have liked a BBQ. A floor plan would have been very useful as we like to allocate the bedrooms pre arrival.

This is a beautiful property in a stunning location.

The house is spacious and very well equipped, The only negative comment is the oven is very small given the number of people we were catering for.

We had a lovely stay here as a family of 14 aged from 1 - 75 years.

The house and location were just perfect for us. The radiator in a couple of bedrooms didn’t seem to work but no other complaints. Really special thank you

The house provided clean, comfortable and spacious accommodation for a 3 generation family getogether (coming from Cumbria, Chester and Belfast).

The location is lovely and we had some really nice sunsets whilst there. The information about the track being covered by high tides was very comprehensive and we worked round it. The table tennis table in the garage provided good entertainment! Highly recommended,

The property was well presented, clean and freshly painted.

We were a little concerned the road/tides but this really wasn’t a problem, just made us be up and out in the mornings. Thank you.

Sykes Cottages responded in a timely fashion to sort out my queries before arrival .

A previous negative review had made me anxious. On arrival the cottage was clean warm and perfect for our needs 8 adults, 3 children and 2 dogs. The location absolutely stunning, the solitude perfect. Obviously rough roads were negotiable easily by reducing speed . We would love to come back as a family to this fabulous accommodation. .

We arrived for a family week away and we were so disappointed in the overall cleanliness,furnishings and overall facilities within the cottage.

The living room furniture was grubby,smelly and in need of replacement. The WI-FI had very poor coverage and due to us having 2 small children we needed the WI-FI for monitors, hence family had to stay with the children when they went to slept. The cooker was inadequate for 12 people, as was the washer/dryer, which did not wash anything properly and then nuked it, leaving clothes shrunken. The garage/play room was also very dirty and unusable due to being full of rubbish. The bathrooms were dirty and the shower seals were filthy/mouldy. The cottage was sold to me as it was supposed to be beach front, never would I class it as beachfront. The position of the cottage was remote, which we were aware of but the condition of the access road meant that 3 cars had punctures during our stay. Very, very disappointed and not as described or as pictures on website

This is a lovely property, however the description needs more information so people are aware- You cannot access the property until 5pm, I was not aware of this until I had booked and you have to be out by 10am on departure day.

In the winter this would make late access even more difficult. This should be clear before, not after you book. Access to the actual property not easy not a single sign to help you know if you are going the right way, why at least finger posts could not be put up I do not know. A mile and a half to the amenities, maybe but a tough mile and a half. The last part of the access is a disgrace if you have a small car think twice, very large holes and seaweed full of sea water. I realise this gets flooded regularly however damage could be caused to some vehicles, this is the only way in and out, some days we could not be bothered it is such a faf, also a gate you have to open and close (a spray of WD40 would help) every journey, in the rain no fun, we were there for a full moon so the tide was higher than normal, for any one arriving late which we had they could not get to the parking by the house, walking from the caravans was really difficult in the dark and dangerous. Older people would have not been able to do it so would have had to sit in their vehicle for quite a while until the tide went out. This happens every day not as the note says -- Note: Due to its unique waterside location, the sea may cover the access lane for an hour or so during exceptionally high tides or strong winds. There are options to park your vehicle and continue to the house on foot (approx 100 meters). I never thought this would not be flat. In the property there a several steps which for any one elderly or unsteady are a challenge. The property has all you need was very clean and comfortable, one mattress need to be replaced. If you are young want all the exciting accesses, water , walking along a brisk beach, or just being peaceful this is a good property, in the sunnier days I am sure it is very different and more spectacular, we had warmer sunnier days , it was a lovely break. Had I known the access issues I might not have booked this property, it is not for all the family it is for younger people.

There was a booking for 9 adults 4 children and a dog.

We were slightly worried on getting to the location, however, it was surprisingly easy. The house was amazing, clean, comfortable and everything you needed was there. How do we describe the location….there’s no words. The scenery was beautiful, you could sit out in the garden, watch the horses in the field behind, watch the beach (which was a stone throws away)….which may I add, this seemed to be your own private beach. The location was close to the RAF valley, which just added excitement to the holiday. We saw amazing jets, everytime one was heard, we all ran outside to see it. It took 5 mins to get to the supermarket, 10 mins to Trearddur Bay, 30 mins to South Stack lighthouse - what more could you ask for. We would DEFINITELY go back to this property and we’re all missing it. Thank you to the property owner!

Lovely welcoming home from home.

Ideal for a family celebration. Beautifully appointed bedrooms, immaculate bathrooms, cosy lounge. Kitchen had everything you could need. Views were stunning and we enjoyed walks and swimming. Unfortunately there was no information booklet for the property, a few windows upstairs didn’t open which in the hotter weather made it a bit warm. The beds in the twin room were uncomfortable and not suitable for adults. But overall a lovely stay, thank you.

Lovely house with stunning views.

kitchen had everything we needed for our stay. Comfortable beds and plenty of bathrooms. One huge drawback to this house.. the access road. It stated in the description that on occasions, the sea covered the road, but didn't mention the huge potholes . Due to poor weather during our stay, the road was almost undriveable . Really made me not want to go out across it . Really unsuitable and dangerous for a holiday let to unsuspecting visitors .

What an amazing place!

The house is beautiful with quality furnishings, everyone slept really well due to the comfortable beds and bedding. The house had everything that we needed for our stay, not a fault to be found. And what an amazing location, away from everything in a beautiful secluded spot, but within easy distance to so many places to visit. We will definitely come back and recommend to others

The house was perfect !

We had loads of space and there were 12 of us staying over new year, the house had everything we needed. The location is stunning, the road down is slightly bumpy and uneven so drive carefully ! The only negative feedback would be one of the twin beds in the upstairs twin room was immensely squeaky and woke our youngest up in the night when she moved. The house was lovely and cosy and warm over our stay and we would highly recommend for large families/friends.

Brilliant for a family event.

We really enjoyed staying here. Would love to return.

The property was perfect for our family celebration.

Plenty of room for us all to eat and relax together

What a location!

We loved the house situated right on the water front and the views were second to none. We were able to use our paddle boards straight from the house and swim in the sea. The house was perfect for our large family and the living spaces big enough for us all. The number of rooms and bathrooms made our stay extra comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. The local town of Valley has a few convenience stores and the Sea Shanty Cafe in Trearddur Bay is a must for excellent food in its unique nautical themed restaurant. We will definitely be staying at Glanrhyd Isaf again!

We found the property spacious and comfortable with fantastic views and a good location.

The walks straight from the property were enjoyed by us all.Plenty of kitchen facilities and utensils and adequate bathrooms etc. A very good choice for 10 of us plus two dogs.

We couldn’t recommend this place highly enough.

A fantastically appointed house in a unbelievably beautiful setting. It’s slightly out of the way, yes but the surrounding is 100% worth it. As a family of 10 with 2 dogs we found the house was cosy enough but with plenty of space for us all. It has everything you need to hunker down for a weeks peace.

We enjoyed our stay and loved the location and views and the house was very spacious.

On the flip side, there was no hairdryer, no shaver points and the tv in the bedroom didn’t work. Games were past their sell by date! Having to buy binliners as only one was provided and dishwasher tablets seems ungenerous in a home of this price and compares unfavourably with other houses we have rented. These are small details, easily remedied as was the pack of 6 Welsh cakes to welcome 10 people. The didn’t spoil our holiday but we would choose somewhere else next time.

I left some notes in the Housekeeping Book regarding doors that don't close and /or lock and a couple of light bulbs that need replacing plus the lack of general instructions .

Most property we have rented has had a folder with general details of the facilities e,g, Cooker, Washing Machine etc etc. Also general information of the area & restaurants/take-aways ( I left a couple) and there were no specific instructions left regarding how to leave the bedding etc so we left it in situ. The house was very spacious and in a quiet location but the beach area was a good deal muddier than I anticipated from the catalogue images, apart from that we all enjoyed the stay

We had a family get together in this wonderful house, the views from the back of the house are stunning.

It helped that we enjoyed some fantastic weather during our weekend stay! The house was perfect for our celebrations, very clean and comfortable, kitchen is great for catering large numbers. Really cannot praise it enough, nothing negative to say whatsoever and would consider for the next family gathering.

Beautiful house in a beautiful spot amazing views ,we were celebrating a special anniversary and wanted a house that would suit for our children ,grandchildren and great grandchild 14 of us in all .

this was the perfect place ,and when we went through to the garage there was a table tennis set which was a total surprise the adults and children had great fun with it . It was amazing and we would definitely go back ,the only reason we did not score a 10 was that unfortunately the dish washer did not clean the dishes and we had to re do them in the sink ,which was a bit of a pain as you can imagine when there are so many people ,but apart from that fantastic .

What a wonderful property!

! We had 13 people + 2 dogs and the property was spacious and with the amount of bathrooms made life so much easier in the mornings. It’s situated literally on the beach so the dogs had plenty of space to enjoy themselves without worry. If you follow the instructions as per the email and not your Sat Nav then it’s easy to find. Will definitely be coming back soon :-)

There were some areas that were not cleaned adequately.

The sideboard in the lounge was dusty. There were dirt marks like paw prints on the lounge on the mat

Beautiful house set in a tranquil location next to the water.

Perfect setting for a large family get together. We visited for my husbands special birthday along with all the children, grandchildren, my parents and the dogs. We couldn't have asked for a better space for everyone to be together in. The property is spacious and we never felt on top of each other. The only downside for us was there isn't an area of the garden which is enclosed like the property next door where you can let your dogs out (we have Jack Russell terriers that can't be let loose or out of sight). We all loved watching the planes from RAF Valley nearby. We would definately return if we wanted to take a holiday with the family again.

We had a lovely family stay, 10 adults and 3 children, plenty of room for us all to relax, chill, play games.

Bit disappointed that there was no recycling, and all rubbish went into a general skip, but I guess that is the councils responsibility to collect/arrange. I think the travelling instructions could include a small map to be a little clearer.

The house is really lovely and in a great location.

The layout worked well for us (a party of 8 adults and 4 children). The outside area was great too as we were lucky in having great weather!

I booked the cottage for a family celebration my father in laws 80th birthday.

The description and photos did not do the property justice. Glanrhyd Isaf is a hidden gem, the decor was beautifully done and very comfortable and the views were amazing. The cottage is well equipped from cutlery to pots and pans varying in sizes. I was able to cook a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings for 14 with ease. The only fault was there was no wardrobe in the first double bedroom on the first floor, we enjoy cooking outside and there was no bbq listed so we took our own. I would definitely book again.

House was beautiful however thought bit of TLC is needed regarding furnishings Sofas and carpets were a bit grubby Couldn't get TV to work.

Contacted Menai Holidays and was told somebody would be in touch to sort out but nobody did.

A couple of things, The access road to the property is really bad and I can say there is no road to this place which becomes very difficult to reach and it's very foul-smelling which puts off the visitors who arrive using the road to the property.

The beds provided were not comfortable and they were making creaking sounds. The mattresses provided can be of superior quality. The price paid in relation to the other properties listed in the same area was very expensive during this period. The pictures provided on the website are misleading as there is no good access to the backwaters. Thanks

I honestly can’t say enough about this property!

We looked high and low for the perfect place to celebrate my Dads 70th Birthday. As a family of 13 (plus 2 dogs) we were looking for somewhere big enough for us all to stay together for a long weekend. Enough bedrooms and general space so we weren’t on top of each other, and a large enough kitchen/dining area to seat us all together for big family meals. We also wanted the place to be private enough for us to feel away from the hustle and bustle of life. This house far exceeded what we were expecting!! We followed the directions to the letter which got us right to the door (without this we would not have found it!) The house is set in the most beautiful location with sea views and surrounded by fields on one side and rocky coves on the other. There is a huge secured garden which was brilliant for letting the dogs off lead. The views when the sun was going down were just beautiful. (We stayed in early March, I imagine summer is something else!) Inside the house itself was also way above our expectations. It’s HUGE! The photos on the website honestly don’t do this house justice. It is much bigger in real life. The thought that has gone into renting this property for family breaks did not go unnoticed. Every room was clean and welcoming. There was literally EVERYTHING we needed. Every cooking utensil, cutlery, crockery, glasses etc you could think of. Dining table perfect to sit 14 people. The lounge had plenty of space and enough comfy sofas to seat us all together. We took our projector and had a family film night! In the cupboards there is a large selection of games, quizzes, cards etc. There is a log burner which we lit on the first night but the heating was enough thereafter. There are 7 comfortable bedrooms, almost all with stunning views, 3 en suite and more than enough other bathrooms for everyone. The showers were powerful and hot. We had a nice surprise finding a ping-pong table in the garage! My Dad was the local ping-pong champion back in the day, it’s like it was meant to be! We all had a fabulous weekend and would highly recommend this house if you are looking for somewhere special for a family gathering.

We had a great family weekend celebrating my 30th birthday!

The house was perfect for the 13 of us and a dog! The children loved playing hide and seek (as it’s so big) and we could all relax and play games in the large lounge! I wish we’d have stayed longer! The house was perfect and we would definitely love to come back. Thank you :)

What a stunning house for family to meet up at and to celebrate a birthday in.

So much space, extremely clean, very comfortable beds, lovely and warm and everything you could want in the kitchen. Stunning location with walks from the front door. Would certainly recommend for large get together and will return maybe next year.

Loved the house.

Plenty of room to spread out. Great facilities. Clean and comfortable. We are booking again for next year!

A good large house well off the beaten track.

Fantastic views over the estuary. Very conveniently situated.

Glandrhyd Isaf is a beautiful house in lovely location with wonderful views.

All our family (14 in total) had such a good time here with plenty of room for 6 grandchildren to play inside and out. We all enjoyed watching the Aircraft from RAF Valley, especially a couple of aircraft enthusiasts in the party. As one 4 year old grandchild put it “ I could stay here forever”. I think that says it all. A thanks to the Menai staff who were friendly and very helpful with any queries.

This property is very suitable for large family or group get togethers or celebrations.

The property, although a little remote, is situated in a location with stunning views. It is close to the Anglesey Coastal path so one must be aware of the tides. The house is very spacious with comfortable furniture and it is well furnished with tasteful paintings and ornaments of a sea side theme. Most of the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms and there are two family bathrooms, which helps with a large party. The kitchen is extremely well equipped. There is a pleasant garden suitable for outside games activities.

The instructions for finding the house didn’t say how far it was down the lane etc, and you could perhaps have mentioned the noise from the RAF training flights constantly over the house, but otherwise, excellent.

The views from the house and the wildlife in the area were the most special things.

A fabulous home in a truly wonderful spot.

A little tricky to find but so worth it!

A lovely weekend with my family for my husbands 70th Birthday, the house is perfect for a large mixed group and has everything you could possibly need to enjoy your time, lots of space, bathrooms and scenery.

Lazy days spent having family time in a perfect setting, the house is beautiful and the standard is excellent. A treasure in the Welsh Valleys, the younger ones enjoyed exploring and some enjoyed walks on the beach with dogs, while some of us just spent time relaxing. Lots of lovely memories made, having meals around the family dining table and drinks and musics in the evening, shopping at local spar and a visit to the air base to watch the planes. All in all money well spend, no disappointed guests and a bit of excitement when the tide came in, lovely place. Thank you!

Very sad to be leaving this beautiful house today after a wonderful weekend with our extended family.

The house was spotless, warm and spacious for us all and met all our needs. The views are spectacular, the walks were lovely and fabulous beaches 10 minutes away by car. Anglesey even blessed us with lovely weather for October. Had a lovely weekend and this is the best house we've had on Anglesey (we've been coming many years). Thank you Glanrhyd Isaf, we will soon you again hopefully soon!!

We have really enjoyed our stay at Glanrhyd Isaf 3 generations, despite the inclement weather we found plenty to do & see.

Thank you very much!

We have had an amazing weekend celebrating a retirement with friends and family of all ages.

The house is amazing, plenty of space, very clean in the most stunning place. The views were breathtaking, the beach walk is a must. We even saw an owl hunting! We did the local Park Run in Nant Y Pandy which was beautiful and had the best volunteers - its a must if you are here at a weekend! We also had a Hercules fly past which was a lovely treat. The only thing we would suggest is a sign on the gate as we all missed that turn! We would highly recommend this house for a stay, the location has been ideal to visit local attractions including Beaumaris as well as Foel Farm and we would recommend the White Eagle for food - but back! it was busy. All in all a wonderful weekend.

We have had a lovelytime in this house as a big family celebrating a birthday.

We especially enjoyed the beautiful views during meals outside and enjoyed a cold swim every day that we were here. A lovely, comfortable house with great kitchen supplies for big groups. Thank you very much! We have loved it!

What a wonderful place!

I couldn't wish for a more idyllic place to spend my first week of retirement! Wonderful place, loved the views. Beach amazing and the planes an added bonus. What a fab place, lovely setting, great house too; loved the little beach at the end of the field, same time next year cant wait!

A lovely house for a big family holiday - 3 generations age 9 to 89.

The ping pong was the best :) We enjoyed the lovely views and peaceful setting. Thank you!

When we arrived we found the house spotless and wonderful.

We enjoyed the space which allowed us to do indoor and outdoor activities. It definitely exceeded our expectations and the view from the house was stunning. Glanrhyd Isaf is a perfect holiday home here in Wales. Thank you for welcoming us to this amazing home.

We had a lovely time here, the house is beautiful.

It was for a 70th Birthday celebration. It was nice to sit outside in the sunshine looking at the amazing views.