Fern Hill Cottage

We loved our stay at the cottage and had the most amazing weather.

The ceiling fans were really handy in the heatwave and kept us cool. The kitchen was well equipped and we used the washer, dishwasher, oven, and airfryer without any issues. The smart tv was great and the off street parking and private gardenspace were a bonus. We would happily stay again and thank you Kev for your kind hospitality.

Lovely location - easy to find - lovely big garden to enjoy in the amazing weather I had while there would definitely book again

We had another fabulous stay at Fern Hill Cottage.

Very comfortable and homely. We really love the woodburner - so cosy! Also, I enjoyed early morning sunshine in the sunroom. The shower is consistently hot, which is perfect; we've been in so many properties where the water doesn't stay hot but, this is amazing. Comfortable beds and sofas. Thank you, Kev, for a lovely stay at your beautiful cottage. We look to our next stay!

Lovely little cottage which is well equipped and a great location.

Local shop, pub etc 2 minutes down the road. It was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. A minor criticism is the bathroom sink is small, but we managed fine. The owner was very quick to rectify an issue on the shower so our stay was not compromised at all. The driveway has a bit of a lip from the path so if you have a very low car it’s best to reverse on at an angle so as not to catch the bumper. We will definitely stay there again when in the area

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Fern Hill Cottage; a very comfortable, well-equipped and homely property in a tranquil area.

We have already booked for next month!

We stayed for 4 nights in Feb.

It was a pretty cold week and when we arrived the property was freezing. It has no central heating/ hot water boiler. There are heaters which were adequate once operational but work on a timer so overnight it gets cold and every time you’re out for more than a few hours. The hot water in bathroom and kitchen isn’t really hot. It takes ages to get hot and you have to run the water very slowly. It could not get it any hotter than lukewarm. The electric shower is fine but poor pressure which is pretty standard for electric showers. The kitchen was very well stocked with utensils for cooking and cleaning. I didn’t feel like I needed anything from home. The lounge was comfy and although it took a few tries we got the log burner going eventually. The front bedroom was comfortable. My daughter slept well. The back bedroom was comfortable, however, the bed was awful. One of the slats on the frame has previously broken and been repaired and it makes the worst noise every time you move in bed. It kept my husband and I from a peaceful nights sleep for the time we were there. A new bed frame is needed I think. The bathroom sink is the size you would have from a downstairs toilet and hence wasn’t suitable to wash your face in unless you wanted to splash water everywhere. We had to use the kitchen sink. It’s a lovely area with nice walks and beach. Unfortunately we would not book here again.

A lovely, clean and comfy bungalow.

Conveniently placed for reaching all the beautiful places around Anglesey and North Wales.All you could want in a holiday home .

Fernhill Cottage was a good find.

Booked at short notice as my hubby and I needed to reset our minds/bodies. Place clean, welcoming and well equipped. Close to our favourite beach.. Newborough and a reasonable drive to Plas Newydd. Very good chip shop in the village, well worth the wait as they cook everything from scratch. 'corner' shop very overpriced so didn't buy anything. The only fault was the internet password. We tried all combinations of lower case etc.but handwriting hard to read. Thank goodness I was only there for 3 nights. But other than that a jolly good break. Will we return,.. probably yes

We loved the bungalow, which was clean, well proportioned, very well equipped and quiet.

It was easy to access and park and you could fit 2 cars on the drive. It was easy to follow your instructions in the house guide and everything was in v good condition and worked as it should. We liked sitting outside and in the conservatory area to watch the birds while having breakfast or reading a book. The only area we struggled with was the kingsize mattress wasn't comfortable and the mattress cover on the double bed was plastic, which was really sweaty with polyester bedding and it made the double bed feel wet so I bought a non-plastic mattress cover to put over the plastic one and cotton sheets (easy with ASDA and other unexpensive stores not far away). That was it though and we really enjoyed the space. We used the washing line to air the towels and tea-towels or the airer invthe conservatory bit and the garden is a good size with a grassed area and hard area olys an outside tap and side gate so good for washing off dry and wet suits, etc., without going through the bungalow. The kitchen is very well equipped with plenty of space to store and prepare food and a good sized fridge freezer, which made life easy. Loved having an airfryer when tired. Lots of space to sit in the lounge area or in the conservatory/dining area that has 2 comfotable chairs. We would stay here again definitely.

A lovely property in a quiet location with beautiful walks close by.

Shop and pub within walking distance. I had a wonderful holiday even the weather was perfect. Pauline, Yorkshire

A really nice place sitting in a good position within Newborough.

Had some good walks. Facilities within cottage very good. Had an issue with Electric heater that sat behind the TV. Kept pressing the buttons as directed. But to no avail. Did not spoil my stay though.

My second visit, ideally situated to explore Anglesey by car or foot.

I'll be back sometime to see the Llyn Peninsula, a short drive away, and more. Cottage is soon warmed up on return from a day out especially with the aid of the log burner, the air fryer was an additional bonus in the kitchen.

The property is in a nice quiet location, and only a five minute walk to the local convenience store and fish and chip shop.

There are some nice walks in the local area. The cottage was clean and well equipped. Parking space on the drive is plenty big enough. The mattress on the bed in the second bedroom was very comfy. Main bedroom mattress was fine just not as comfy as the other (but this is personal preference, someone could easily have the opposite opinion). The beach was a ten minute drive, we kept reading in various places about paying a toll fee but we never had to, possibly this has been replaced by a parking charge instead? Parking at the beach car park ranged from £2 for 2 hours up to a maximum daily charge of £7 which is quite reasonable, so best to make a whole day of it. The beach is lovely, together with the island and the dunes. There are some areas of the beach where dogs are allowed and others where dogs are not allowed. Unfortunately some people either cannot read or chose to ignore this sign, so if you aren't a fan of dogs just be aware that you will still encounter them in the banned area! We had a great few days in Newborough and in this property, would definitely book again.

On the whole it was good just a bit of grouting on sink in bathroom and unusual no welcome pack but really enjoyed the place and the area

This is the third time we have used this property.

Everything you could need is provided. Excellent location for visiting all of Anglesey but especially Newborough which we love.

Not used to log burners so took us a few tries to get the fire going but cottage was clean and comfortable.

Kitchen had plenty of cutlery and crockery. Sufficient cooking equipment. Ideally placed for walking but I was unable to take advantage. On a bus route which we used half of the week visiting Valley/ Menai Bridge/Llangefni/Beaumaris but could have stopped off in other villages as used the Anybus ticket. Chippy was excellent and good value for money definitely recommend

Had a great week despite a huge storm.

Property had a great feel, warm and comfortable lacking in nothing.

Nice compact cottage in a very convenient location.

Close to the village general store, nice pub that serves food,licensed cafe and chip shop.Well equipped property with all the usual facilities you would expect.Added bonus is the onsite parking,although there is a good local bus service available. Electric heating and a wood burning fire(we didn`t have the need to use) are included. Comfortable beds and lounge furniture.Only little niggles were the bendy kitchen utensils, lack of colander and no information on the refuse collection.(Don`t let these deter you from booking) The guest guide in the cottage needs updating as well. All round a nice little cottage in a great location with all the facilities. I would definitely book again. Thank you.

We had a great stay at your bungalow, 3 old friends meeting up for a week,it's a wonderful location and the place was well equipped, moreso than most (as we visit the island 2 or 3 times a year),will definitely consider booking again.

Very happy with this lovely little bungalow.

Very clean and well equipped. Comfortable bed. Conservatory very handy space to sit and read as well as to eat. Very close to lovely walks in Newborough forest. Handy village shop for essentials with great opening hours.

What a lovely spot, quiet and very peaceful.

Great for walking to forest and beach. Hand soaps for kitchen and bathroom nice touch. Kitchen provided Everything we needed, no shortage of glasses!!! Conservatory lovely area for relaxing, so quiet. Would love to return, the area is beautiful.

We felt the property was "tired" and needed some attention paid to detail.

Examples being :- no plug in kitchen sink, no dishwasher tablets, poor hot water in bathroom sink, anti-slip strips loose in shower, pathetically small shower mat, inadequate sized bath towels, broken toilet plunger, no welcome pack of tea bags & milk, no visitor book, The bed was extremely comfortable and the kitchen worked well. We would not rush to book again.

Beautiful, spacious bungalow, very clean, everything you need for a perfect break away, everywhere within close proximity.

Would recommend to anyone.

As we love Anglesea, we spend most of our days visiting different beaches and finding new places to eat and drink and trying to entertain a 12 and 9 year olds, Fern hill cottage was about right for us as we mainly have breakfast where we are staying ,out for most of the day then maybe return in the evening for a boardgame and relaxation

We enjoyed our holiday and are grateful to the owners in allowing our assistance dog to stay, but have a couple of items that need attention.

I would suggest that electrical appliances are regularly tested, after an incident with the wall heater in the bathroom, which could have had serious consequences. Also, there is a patch of rising damp in the entrance hall which is making a damp feeling to the front bedroom.

Lovely bungalow for two but would be difficult with four people.

Sink much too small in the bathroom. Had problem with toilet which was sorted temporarily, however by the time we were leaving the property the toilet was backing up again. Everything otherwise ok.

Quiet cottage in great location.

Able to walk to Newborough beach along local footpaths and forest - 45 minute walk from cottage and cycle along road about 1 mile to reach forest cycle paths ( along A4080, so maybe not suitable for younger children) . Clean, tidy and comfortable. Would maybe benefit from outdoor storage for bikes. Enjoyed our holiday here.

We have had much better for the money (even during the staycation boom), this place was disappointing given the price.

The positive, a great location for walkers and cyclists like ourselves with the forest nearby and the cycle path up to Llangefni down the road. One word of caution, a lot of the local footpaths from the village are overgrown and poorly signed especially around farmhouses. Once you do get into the forest the tracks are excellent. As for the property itself it is harder to be so positive, though the kitchen is good and well equipped and the wifi worked well. Aside from that, it wasn’t very comfortable and it was cramped (big furniture in small rooms), as we were three adults, two households sharing. The walk-in shower was OK but lacked power, and the rest of the bathroom was poor, a tiny cloakroom sink under a cabinet and a loo that was difficult to flush. You had to run the hot tap at a trickle for hot water. I noticed a previous review mentioned no lock on the bathroom. Still the same and was very awkward. There was a lack of storage (we came with bikes, walking equipment and beach chairs etc.) which added to the cramped feeling. The garden lacked any plants at all, just grass and a pallet type fence. If you walked past on the road, you had a clear view of the garden through the fence, so we didn’t feel private. It was also very noisy, by a main road. One night the waterboard dug up the road outside and we were kept awake by pneumatic drills through the whole of the night! The neighbour was having a patio installed, as well as the noise our cars were white with dust. Whilst hopefully one offs, they just reinforced our view that we were very lucky to have a fantastic week weatherwise and therefore spent little time in the bungalow. At the price we paid we would not return; return bookings are what makes a business like this easy.

Great location, about 2 miles scenic walk to Newborough beach and Ynys Llanddwyn (island) which is a must visit once you've checked the tide times.

You can also drive down but the car park charges. The cottage is located on the edge of the village. There's lots of new furniture and fresh decoration. Everything that you need in the kitchen. Good size main bedroom, second bedroom a bit tight for space. Wardrobes would be nice. The shower is a good size, slightly under powered compared to what I'm used to, but it does the job. The toilet seat doesn't seem to be made for the toilet, and toilet paper can take a few flushes to dispose of. I'd replace the toilet. The bathroom sink is very small and difficult to use to clean your teeth or shave. Great fresh clean conservatory, patio furniture seemed old and we had to clean before use. Garden is a good size but needs some plants, but you don't go there to sit in the garden all day. Lounge and TV okay, good enough internet connection. The driveway is a bit tricky at first. The local pub, White Lion, is okay. The food is really bar snacks though like scampi & chips, chicken nuggets & chips, chilli & rice etc. Prices reasonable and a nice courtyard outside to sit in with an aviary. Better places to eat are a drive away, but check our Gaerwen Arms and Oystercatcher. Visit the transport museum a mile walk away, and drive to Plas Newydd for a good day out. Plenty more to see and do around Angelsey.

Lovely accommodation close to Newborough Forrest.

Had everything we needed, the appliances were were all great, good communication with the owners. Enjoyed our stay!

Overall the bungalow is extremely comfortable and cosy and great if you are happy to drive for days out, but over priced compared to others we have stayed in with a view and access to a beach or walk.

We have stayed in a range of self catering accommodation and there are a few areas that could improve in this one to demand such a high price. The towels need to be larger, bath sheets not towels as small and could be better quality. Kitchen cooking utensils a bit flimsy would be better if metal. Bathroom mirror too high for use for shaving and most people. The mares tail in the garden made it look untidy but great area for outdoor eating if sunny. Lastly the details in the information about the bungalow says there is a path behind the property but the path is actually impossible to find and follow. That was a factor in choosing this location and unfortunately not useable so should not be used in the information about the property.

Oh yes indeed.

We arrived to find fridge/freezer not working - freezer not at all. Having taken food for the week we were not impressed. A very disappointing start to a much anticipated and needed break. I spent over 3/4 hours on the Saturday morning on my mobile trying to contact Sykes & Menai Cottages and the owner's mobile with no success. Two or three times I was held on the phone for over 20/25 minutes, only to be cut off unceremoniously. Eventually found an email from the owner from the Friday afternoon when we were travelling, asking us to call him, so he was fully aware of the problem (we had been too tired and fed-up on the Friday evening to bother with setting up WIFI. To cut a long sorry, story short - owner managed to find a replacement and came on the Sunday morning to install. This mean we lost at least a day or our week and had to either eat up food in a different order to intended and also had to throw away a lot of spoiled food. We had one email on the Saturday evening from Sykes, saying they understood from the owner the issue had been sorted, but nothing afterwards. This is not what I would have expected from a company of this size and alleged repute. We have been home now for 10 days and nothing except this feedback request. I had waited to fill in this questionnaire in the hope we would hear, but nothing. I had hoped we might have been offered some compensation for the stress and upset this caused us, plus the loss of at least a day of our holiday, but nothing. Even a proper apology would have been something! It is apparently the first season this property has been let out and it showed. Lots of irritating things missing, which I can't be bothered to list, but the main one was no lock on the bathroom door. Annoying as a couple, but would potentially have been embarrassing if two couples or even adult children there as well. The property was clean on the surface, but didn't bear wider inspection - like dust and crumbs under rugs, beds, etc., and behind doors. Garden furniture was filthy and windows hadn't been cleaned for a long time. We had to return on the Friday to retrieve a camera I had left on charge. Cleaners were there and had indeed found it and some perfume, so marks for that, but neither of them were wearing any kind of PPE. This was our first booking with Sykes and I am bitterly disappointed at their lack of concern towards us. When making the booking, etc., everything was fine, but after this experience and at this time, I will not be recommending them or using again. This was one of the most expensive properties (due to staycations no doubt), we have stayed in over many years and the worst.

Property is in a great location for walking and getting around Anglesey.

We had a very comfortable stay at Fern Hill Cottage which was homely and well-equipped.

A bonus for us was to be able to walk directly down to Newborough Forest from the public footpath running alongside the property.

A very enjoyable stay would stay again if in this area