Cae Gallt

A lovely property with fantastic views.

Good facilties, well equipped kitchen good showers/bathrooms and comfortable sitting room. Excellent electronic devices (able to log into streaming services etc), although wifi in this area can be a bit unreliable. Very steep driveway so would recommend not using car down there, parking on top part was fine. An excellent holiday location and property, which we would stay in again and recommend to others.

We loved our stay at Cae Gallt this summer.

It’s just as described, amazing views from every room of the house and very clean. Kitchen is well equipped - we cooked in a lot. Hot tub is lovely as well. Would have loved a couple of loungers for the garden as well as the dining furniture.

Such a beautiful property in a beautiful location.

The owners have done outstanding with regards to everything within and outside of the property. Master bedroom and ensuite was amazing. We had such a wonderful time and although the weather wasn't always great, it didn't stop us enjoying our holiday. Some minor feedback would be the small guest bedroom picture on the listing illustrates a pull out bed under the single bed. But this is no longer there and only a cot was present. Perhaps update this picture and description.

The photos do not do this property justice We are already looking at availability for next year The hot tub is in perfect location The extra toilet downstairs is a real bonus too!

Fabulous

What a lovely place.

Fabulous views, even from the roomy hot tub. Superb equipment throughout, and the photographs of the environs added to the experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

We should like to give answers in 2 parts - first.

, and second for owners 1. For property listing Overall we felt this was probably the best of over 10 Sykes properties we have stayed in and enjoyed. We are a retired couple and obviously the accommodation gave us lots of room . Our rating may have been different if there were up to 7 guests e.g. one upstairs shower room is a tight fit and we are slim. . The location, overlooking the Menai straits and with a sizable well-maintained garden, is outstanding. It also has a variety of beaches and National Trust places within 30 minutes drive, and 4 good restaurants within a mile . Kitchen and sitting/dining area are very large, modern, and well fitted out . Beds and chairs are comfortable . The downsides were small relative to these positives. They include: — lack of simplified instructions for the heating , and for the excellent cooker / hob. ( I am an engineer but had to spend considerable time reading the manufacturers’ manuals) — cleaning or replacement of stair carpet and some of upstairs carpets. . — We sought telephone help from the housekeeper but had to leave messages which weren’t acknowledged. However we would definitely stay there again. 2. To the Owners .( in addition to the above .) We liked the property greatly and the following are relatively minor , but could be showstoppers for some , and are intended to improve people’s holidays. — we were anxious following the lengthy adverse comments some time ago about the cleaning generally , but were reassured when we arrived and general standards were good ( except for carpets mentioned above.) — The key security box is very stiff , difficult to read and took me about 15 minutes to open on arrival. On leaving, I couldn’t open it in the rain and after 10 mins we had to leave a note for the cleaner and we rang Sykes to ask them to let you know ( all our papers were then inaccessible after packing the car. ) A new one and improved siting would improve first and last impressions. — It was very cold on our first day and the heating didn’t come on. As an engineer I read the central heating manual at length ( !) and looked at the controller but couldn’t get the heating on for several hours . We rang the housekeeper but had to leave a message . Eventually I spotted the button above the boiler and managed to get heat on using manual. The housekeeper hadn’t rung back by 9.30 the following day , so we decided rather than stay in waiting for her , we’d just switch it on manual just for periods when we needed it. I did ring again to explain what we were doing, but had to leave a message again. Thankfully we had no big issues after that but we didn’t have confidence that if we had it would get sorted quickly or without us having to wait in the house . — we think that attention to the carpet cleaning as above would bring the house up to the quality of the rest . — we did buy a new bulb for the kitchen second light but it didn’t work so I guess the water mark around it might indicate problems with the circuit. — We support the emphasis on recycling etc. mentioned in your visitor book , but it would be good to add something about segregating waste at source to encourage people to use the different bins outside . — As a small town Menai is fortunate to have at least 4 good restaurants . ( Sage Kitchen, Freckled Angel, Dylans — all of which we enjoyed, as well as the Old Butcher Michelin starred , which we didn’t go to . The fish and chip shops looked ok too although we didn’t try them . A simple page on this and any recommended Beaumaris places would be useful for visitors. But overall very good , and thanks.

We totally agree with everyone's comments about the fantastic property and views - all wonderful.

We love Anglesey and definitely the best location we have stayed in and and an extremely comfortable home. However, a previous person also commented in the visitor's book about the downstairs shower. A 5 and 3/4 inch (14cm) step up and a 15 and 1/2 inch (39cm) opening /gap to get in (and nothing to hold onto) makes the downstairs shower extremely difficult for elderly and infirm - who are the ones most likely to need the downstairs facilities! Whilst the description did not say "accessible", the impression given with the phrase "large shower" would indicate that it was - disappointing. Having said that, we would definitely recommend the property.

Cae Gallt is a very comfortable house.

Clearly loved by the owners, it is very well equipped both inside and out. The garden is well tended, the hot tub clean and the pizza oven proved (no pun intended) a great hit with the family. The view from all the windows, especially the kitchen is breathtaking. We all agreed that we would recommend this property and would return in the future.

Great accommodation.

Location is perfect. The garden is great for kids. Would highly recommend.

The cottage needs some clothes pegs.

The property was very beautiful and the listing did not do it justice. The sofa suite in the living room was a little un comfy.

We really enjoyed our stay at Cae Gallt.

We were very lucky that the weather was fabulous and we made the most of chilling out in the beautiful garden with amazing views. We were very happy to see that the previous comments regarding the cleanliness of the property had been resolved as promised. The whole house was nice and clean. I have been asked to mention that unfortunately the hot tub wasn't warm enough for most of our party to use (the people over 70 found it too chilly even in the sunshine).

Great place, perfect spot.

Would definitely stay there again

This charming cottage in Menai Bridge offers a delightful base for exploring Anglesey.

The property itself has a lot of character, However, it unfortunately requires a significant amount of cleaning before it can be fully enjoyed. Location, Location, Location: Menai Bridge is a lovely town with easy access to the island's stunning coastline and attractions. The cottage is well-placed for exploring the area. The property retains many original features, giving it a unique and cozy atmosphere. log fire , fantastic views With some TLC, this could be a truly wonderful holiday home. Deep Cleaning: This is the most pressing issue. The cottage was not adequately clean upon arrival. cobwebs on all ceilings , what looked like dog urine stains on all carpets a think layer of dust everywhere in fact on arrival we noticed someone had written dirty in the dust on the main tv , all the pans and grill still had the grease after being used we ended up washing everything before using it but drew the line a getting the polish out. The shower toilet upstairs was full of mould and the shower tray had not been cleaned for some time thick with dirt. This significantly impacted our enjoyment of the property. Maintenance: While the property has character, some minor maintenance issues The main potential issue for the owners id the ceiling in the main bedroom was damp/wet with mould on the walls Thorough Cleaning: The most crucial step is a deep clean of the entire property. Minor Maintenance: Address the minor maintenance issues to improve the overall condition. Consider Professional Cleaning: If renting the property out, consider hiring a professional cleaning service to ensure a consistently high standard for guests. if you already have one replace them fast Despite the cleanliness issues, the cottage in Menai Bridge has a lot of potential. With the necessary attention to cleaning and minor maintenance, it could be a truly wonderful place to stay. However, in its current condition, it falls short of expectations.

An wonderful house with a beautiful view.

" A perfect location to explore the rest of Anglesey. The house was perfect for us with good fishing locally. After visiting National trust properties in the area we would get back for a good soak in the hot tub. We did have a problem with hot tub, but when we rang Sykes it was all sorted in a matter of hours. 10 out of 10 for this. Bedrooms were spacious and the views over the Menai were awesome We watched the red squirrels that were in the trees at the side of this property. We loved our stay and we had a week of great weather. I would definitely return to Cae Gallt, it was very impressive.

The property is wonderful and the garden spectacular- we were incredibly fortunate with the weather and could make use of both the pizza oven and the barbeque!

The views are out of this world and to sit with a morning brew and watch the boats go off up the straits is one of life’s simple pleasures! The house is of a good standard and very comfortable - big enough for family get togethers! The log fire is something to behold! The central heating is superb and you will not be cold! There were, however, a few issues with the property particularly the showers - the owners and Sykes are aware and I am sure they will be addressed in a timely fashion! Would we return to this property - YES!

I am sorry I that i have to write this review but to say you can not enter the property till 5.

30pm on arrival and must leave the property at 9.30am on leaving ( which is like losing a whole day of you holiday) you would think the place was spotless but unfortunately not, cobwebs on the light fitting, tea stains and dust on the recliner chairs, dust on skirting boards, and on top of the panelling in downstairs bathroom, dirty towel and dressing gown etc and as if that wasn't enough you wanted us to strip the beds before leaving at 9.30am. The rental on the house wasn't cheap and don't get me wrong the house and surroundings were beautiful and there was everything that you needed but the issues I have brought up just spoilt it for us.

Lovely house and garden and fantastic views.

It would have been a much better welcome if the heating had been on when we arrived and my daughter hadn’t needed to phone the owner to find out what to do with the radiators. It also was slightly unusual not being able to go into the house until 5.30pm on our arrival and then out by 9.30am. However overall it was a very nice holiday house.

Our Family holiday stay was wonderful, The place was idyllic beautiful views and surroundings every think you would want for a perfect holiday.

The property had all the amenities needed to make the break special.

We had the most fabulous stay in this cottage.

Perfect location to explore Anglesey and the North Coast of Wales. The living spaces were excellent, the hot tub was well used and the views are spectacular.

The property was beyond our expectations, everything we wished for we got.

The views from the property were absolutely amazing especially when relaxing in the hot tub with a glass of wine. The gardens were beautiful and plenty of space for our furry friend to explore. We will be returning next year. Looking forward to it already.

Fantastic property.

Really well maintained, clean and well equipped. It was extremely comfortable and of course, had the most beautiful views. Any questions or issues were swiftly dealt with by the owners who were very friendly. The hot tub was a great addition - worth the extra money. There is also plenty to do in this location -next to the sea and near mountains. Perfect! We would definitely recommend this property to other people.

A very comfortable well equipped family holiday home with outstanding views, comfortable beds and child friendly.

We were incredibly lucky with the weather having unbroken sunshine all week. The garden is a lovely suntrap although needs a sun umbrella (the one provided was broken and wouldn't stay up) and a base (again the one provided needs replacing as the part that you push the parasol in is rusted and not vertical).

We have really enjoyed our second stay here, the house is ideal for us as has a ground floor ensuite bedroom for my Gran, allows pets, has a lovely clean hot tub and has stunning views from the garden.

The beds are all comfy, and the robes for the hot tub are a nice touch. The property is ideally situated for easy access to local attractions, restaurants and supermarkets. The hosts are attentive and friendly, and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit, and will most likely be back next year.

Cae Gallt was perfect for our group of three couples to meet up again, for the first time since COVID lockdown.

The house is spacious and the layout perfect for being able to socialise, cook and eat together, but with lots of cosy places to sit and read to just look out at the great views. Comfortable beds, each couple had a bathroom each. The location is just fantastic and the hot tub, with views over the Straits and the suspension bridge, was an extra treat.

We have just had a lovely relaxing holiday at Gae Gallt, unfortunately on arrival we had a problem with the TV and the hot tub.

However, the response from Menai Holidays and the owner was fantastic. Technician's came out on New Year's eve and New Year's day to resolve the issues, which was really appreciated. So thank you to all involved.

Fully Recommend

Comfortable house well equipped kitchen.

Lovely garden and views.a spacious house and great for a family get together

Beautiful cottage with wonderful views.

Very comfortable with all the equipment you need. Bbq was a bit small considering the size of the cottage. We paid for the hot tub but it was not working. Spoke with the owner and he said that he had been having an issue with sourcing parts since covid. But assured me it would be working in a couple of hours unfortunately It didn’t rectify itself. So if you’ve booked for the hot tub which we did in this cottage just be warned before you do book as it doesn’t appear this will be rectified anytime soon. We received a refund though. Beds very comfortable and attention to detail was made as in feather duvets and pillows and cotton sheets. The property could do with a couple of dummies guides for cookers, heating and tv. To trawl through the manuals for these items was a bit of a faff. All in all though a wonderful cottage with gorgeous garden and lots of wildlife fluttering about.

Excellent property well maintained for the perfect holiday.

This was our fourth visit to Cae Gallt and hopefully not our last.

We really enjoyed our stay here, the house was well equipped, comfortable, and in a good location.

The layout was spacious with more than enough bathrooms. The hot tub was very clean, and gardens and outdoor space well kept. We did have a couple of visits from a hot tub maintenance man and the gardeners also, but this wasn’t really an issue for us, the gardeners were a lovely couple. We were blessed with great weather which made sitting outdoors and looking over the Menai straights all the more enjoyable. We would stay again.

The property was very nice and well stocked with all the equipment you need, unfortunately the hottub that we had paid 150 pounds extra for was not working.

We had not been informed about this nor had sykes cottages. Has this was the main reason we booked the cottages we were very upset. After 3 phone calls and no promises, we were left without a hottub. Happily it was fixed for Monday evening.and we got the whole 150 refunded. Other issues were dog poo all over the garden which my young daughter stood in. And we also had a arranged 2 hour visit Monday morning from a gas engineer, a hottub engineer Monday afternoon, and then a roofers for 2 hours on Wednesday which we had no knowledge of until they arrived, I understand that these things have to be done but surely any work that needed doing should be done during the 8 hour change over window on Saturday not during someone's holiday. We have been promised a 100 pound refund for our inconvenience. Overall the holiday was very good and we really enjoyed ourselves.

Lovely property with great views.

The beds were very comfy and everything was clean and tastefully decorated. The hot tub is huge and amazing even on some very cold evenings. A few niggles - I left comments about how cold the house was on our arrival and got the first night. This was rectified when we found how to set the central heating at a higher temp (it was set to 10 degree which isn’t high enough to warm the house in winter). Noted last visitor had commented on this too. The furniture in the living room had changed so photos need updating and finally we didn’t have any hand towels in the master bedroom or downstairs loo. Small things though and overall we had a nice stay.

Absolutely beautiful property in gorgeous location with amazing views of the Straights.

Hot tub is sensational and defo worth the extra payment. Property is excellently equipped and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook a Christmas Dinner for 7 people. Our only 2 pieces of developmental feedback are 1. The check in and out times are not great and not in line with the industry. We booked Christmas week so it was winter and cold. The heating had not been switched on in preparation for our visit and as the cottage is old it took a good 24 hours for it to heat up and air out. Made worse by the fact we couldn’t check in until 5.30pm. So a cold first night at the property. Everything else was great and a very comfortable cottage for 7 people and 6 can easily be adults.

What an amazing property and accommodating owner!

We were already on our way to Anglesey when issues with another cottage (unrelated to this one) which meant we had no where to stay. We liked the look of this one so we got the Sykes representative to call the owner to see if we could stay with just an hours notice. They agreed and on arrival the property was immaculate and beautiful. The property is very clean, well presented and well equipped. The hot tub was amazing and was well maintained, I will certainly miss relaxing in the hot tub looking at that view. Our dog loved the garden which was well kept and seemed secure. You can order takeaway online at this property which was a plus as we didn’t feel like cooking! Had no issues at all during our stay and would stay again.

It’s understandable that more time may be required to clean the Cottage, however a departure time of 09:30 is too early.

Having to strip and bag up bed linen, towels etc as well as time for breakfast and clearing up it’s a bit of a rush and not want you want after a relaxing week. Maybe 10:30 would be more suitable. Overall a very spacious cottage in a great setting.

The house was really well equipped and clean ( although a bit dusty!

). The house just needed a tumble dryer and it would be perfect! Fantastic views and location too!

The cottage was not as clean as it could have been.

A very dusty log burner and fireplace and TV cabinet. The towels were tiny and not large enough for adults. The duvet cover lacked buttons so kept riding up over the quilt and there was no mid stay clean or change of towels or bedding so we washed them ourselves. The cottage itself is beautiful and comfortable and in a great loacation.

We had a wonderful family holiday at this cottage .

The presentation of the cottage is 5 star with a super kitchen and top class Master suite . The hot tub of course was a wow but the patios and safe garden were great for the children . The location is also a great springboard point for most of the places of interest and popular beaches . Will book again and refer to friends.

A wonderful cottage with amazing views.

It was very comfortable and fully equipped both inside and outside. The hot tub was the icing on the cake to a perfect holiday. I would recommend this cottage and Sykes.

the hot tub was a real winner

Although it states accommodation is suitable for 8 persons, the 4th bedroom was quite small with no hanging facilities for clothes and really only suitable for two small children.

Our 16 and 18 year old granddaughters found it a bit of a squeeze and were not happy they could not hang their clothes up. Overall the stay at Cae Gallt was enjoyed by all, fantastic location and views, would recommend Cae Gallt to anyone wishing to stay in Anglesea.

Sykes cottages were brilliant had a few issues with the property and they was very helpful to deal with them.

The views from the hot tub were amazing and we recommend visiting the Gazelle hotel which is a ten minute walk away , amazing food and atmosphere, Sunday roast was delicious.

Just a lovely setting very relaxing

The property was excellent so comfortable and well equipped with a fantastic view.

Enjoyed it so much will definitely be back next year !

We had a great holiday and the cottage was wonderful just what we needed.

Hot tub was an extra bonus but didn’t get to use as often as hoped. Grandchildren loved it. Drive way is a bit difficult to get in especially for low cars. There were a few areas which were not dog friendly for eg under drive gate and over the wall by hot tub but we managed to board it up a bit and solve the problem. Overall though great time and would book again. Thank you.

the house great garden great hot tub great and view great.

Needs a few things to make it more homely eg afew wall clocks and mirrors in bedrooms. Urgent need to resolve problems in ground floor bedroom/ensuite.

Drainage of sink and shower in downstairs ensuite a problem - sink particularly.

Also TV in downstairs bedroom had no freeview box so could not be used.

Cae Gallt was amazing, the house,gardens, views & hot tub were all first class, in fact I think that this was the best equipped house we had ever stayed in the owners seemed to have thought of everything you could possibly need for a fabulous holiday.

The cottage was very comfortable and we enjoyed the lovely grounds, hot tub and views.

The reason for only 4* is because the downstairs en-suite suffered a couple of structural faults and therefore not comfortable to use.

A splendid, very comfortable house with amazing views over the Menai Straits and the mountains of Snowdonia beyond.

The Hot Tub was an additional attraction for our grandchildren!

Well situated with beautiful views across the Straits.

Spacious, clean and well equipped