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The Anchorage

The Anchorage is a spacious recently renovated holiday home on the Anglesey Coastal Path, less than 70 metres from the sea.

There’s an indoor hot tub with flat screen TV, Wifi, more TVs, a barbecue grill, outdoor seating and dining plus a large indoor dining area and off-road parking! With 8 stylish bedrooms – 4 with kingsize beds – and 4 bathrooms it’s ideal for up to 18 guests.

The Anchorage is perfect for walkers, anglers, birdwatchers and golfers, with a golf club and pub close by!

The Anchorage is a coastal haven – a spacious holiday home less than 70m from the coast in beautiful Bull Bay on the Anglesey Coastal Path. There’s a choice of gorgeous beaches, including the Blue Flag beach at Church Bay.

A great base for a wonderful seaside holiday with lovely walks, water sports, attractions, brilliant birdwatching and great restaurants!

The Anchorage has four floors with space for up to 18 guests. With eight stylish bedrooms with a range of comfortable beds (plus two cots) and four bathrooms, two ensuite, it’s ideal for families and large groups.

The open-plan sitting room with log burner has TV, Wifi and plenty of board games. It leads into the dining area where there’s space for everyone to gather round the long dining table and another TV! There’s a dedicated workspace.

Opposite is the chic cream wooden kitchen with a breakfast bar, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer, toaster, kettle and coffee maker. In the utility room there’s a washing machine and a dryer.

With eight bedrooms – stylishly decorated in contemporary style – there’s accommodation for up to 18. Four have king size beds, two are double and two have triple bunk beds. There are four lovely bathrooms: two ensuite and two on the second and third floors - and there's a hairdryer.

The indoor hot tub (with TV!) looks out onto the patio dining area and there’s also comfortable outdoor seating and parking!

Free parking on the premises

Private entrance

Outdoor seating

Hot tub and barbecue grill

Pets are welcome

Where you’ll be
Bull Bay, Wales, United Kingdom

Country Retreat

18 Guests

8 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

Midweek £373/nt · Weekend £752/nt

+ £150 cleaning fee · Select dates for exact price

Minimum stay: 1 night

Check-in after 16:00 · Check-out before 10:00

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No extra guest fees — the price is the same for any party size up to 18 guests. Please include everyone staying; bookings cannot exceed this maximum.

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Pets welcome (max 2) No smoking No parties

Free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival.

FEATURES

Wifi

On site parking

Garden

Hot Tub

Patio/Balcony

Outdoor table and chairs

Dedicated workspace

Shower

Bath

Cot

Coffee Machine

Oven

Washing Machine

Dishwasher

Microwave

Iron

Hairdryer

Pool Table

BBQ

BED LAYOUT

Sleeps 18 8 bedrooms 8 beds

Bedroom 1

1× King Bed

Bedroom 2

1× King Bed

Bedroom 3

1× King Bed

Bedroom 4

1× King Bed

Bedroom 5

1× Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1× Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1× Bunk Bed

Bedroom 8

1× Bunk Bed

23 verified reviews

(18 reviews)

(5 reviews)

All reviews from verified guests

5.0/5

We were a group of 4 families, 14 people in total, including children, and we had a wonderful stay. The place was absolutely superb—neat, clean, spacious, and had everything we needed and expected.

There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, all of which were very clean and well maintained. The kitchen was well equipped, and the dining area was lovely and spacious, making it perfect for our large group.

We had a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone travelling with a large group or multiple families.

We are very happy to give this place five stars and would love to stay here again.

We wish everyone a wonderful and enjoyable stay at this beautiful property.

5.0/5

This place is brilliantly located, metres from a lovely bay and beach which was great for swimming, kayaking etc. as well as some lovely coastal walks. There's also a nice pub in the village an easy 5min walk from the property and handy parking over the road.
We were a group of 14 and the space was very flexible for what we needed. The living areas are the standout, with a lovely open plan kitchen and large dining area that can accommodate a large group. The outside area is also lovely, with a hot tub and BBQ
Overall we would recommend this place based on location alone

5.0/5

What a lovely little spot!
The house had everything we could have needed and children, parents and grandparents were happy. The rooms were plenty big enough with adequate storage.

The house was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for our families.

The kitchen dining room was well laid out and had ample space and equipment for us to make meals.

Bull Bay is a quiet but very beautiful spot, with ample parking that made it the perfect base to explore Anglesey from.

There were a couple of small issues during our stay which were dealt with quickly and professionally.

All in all a great place to stay.

5.0/5

Had a blast

4.0/5

Very difficult review to write really. The location was lovely, very peaceful but close enough to the beach. Very easy check in and perfect size for 13 of us. The beds were really comfortable and sheets were clean and fresh.
All pots and utensils were great - there wasn’t anything we needed that wasn’t there.

Now the negative - the place needs a good deep clean. On first insight, it looked absolutely fine. But the skirting boards were full of dust, the toilet seat was dirty, full of cobwebs. We had 5 children with us who found chewing gum stuck to the their bed, broken biscuits under the bed and used ‘snuffs’ down the side of the bedroom which luckily they came and told us and didn’t touch them!
We also found a pair of dirty socks and a dirty headband down the side of a bedside table.
The hot tub was very clean on arrival but only after an hour of use, it went very murky and smelly - we couldn’t use again.
Overall, nice place. Needs a proper clean through before it is let again.

3.0/5

The house is in need of major plumbing work. This meant two showers were out of use for us. There was no shampoo or shower gel, only antibacterial hand wash.
Various kitchen items needed by a party of 14 were not present initially but were provided by day 3.
The hot tub was not clean and was murky and had a smell.
More sofa seating would be beneficial.
The car park can be full at times and there is no parking owned by the property.

8.0/10

Had a fabulous time , will definitely recommend
Positive: The location was fabulous. Ideal property for a family catch up . Lots to see and do. Quiet location , dog friendly . Comfortable rooms.
When I highlighted a couple of things that needed fixing , it was done immediately.
Negative: Hot tub water hadn’t been refreshed between guest stays. Bit soupy!
Cigarette ends all over the yard. Previous holiday makers ?

4.0/5

Had a lovely stay for 13 people. The host was quick to answer, gave clear and detailed instructions. Everything matched the description. Check in was all fine. Beautiful surroundings and nice walk in trail. We thought to have checked out smoothly. Would advise a ring camera or cctv for check in/out security. But other than that we really enjoyed!

5.0/5

Lovely location right by the sea, big communal area great for big groups and spacious bedrooms

10.0/10

Fantastic property.
Positive: Fantastic property! It was clean and in a great location. Loved the big communal table and sea views.

They accommodated us last minute due to a cancellation at our previous booking. They even got the hot tub on to warm up within a few hours notice of booking.
Negative: Not applicable. Everything was great and we'd stay again.

4.0/5

Big house great for our family get together
Very quite peaceful area

5.0/5

Great stay great location great host. Thanks again

4.0/5

Lovely house with lots of space. Right near the bay and in walking distance to the pub.
The dining table is ideal if you want a big family gathering

5.0/5

Had a great time at The Anchorage, was a lovely place to stay for my 30th Birthday with amazing surrounding areas. Sam was a great host and made sure everything went as smoothly as possible, definitely recommend!

4.0/5

Would highly recommend, and would definitely return.

5.0/5

A lovely stay! The kitchen was a great communal space, the bedrooms were so comfy and it was in a lovely spot where we could go for walks nearby

3.0/5

The Host was very responsive when we had an issue with the heating on the Sunday and very good communications throughout.

The property was a fantastic size for our family gathering and only 30 seconds from the beach.

The key issue was that the property needed a deep clean and maintence check. It felt left for a while and not throughly cleaned before our visit.

We luckily got the place on a
January sale but if we would have paid the higher rate, we would have been mightly disappointed. However the Hosts reponse to these issues does make me feel this issues will be dealt with for future guests.

3.0/5

Difficult review to write. The house itself is exactly what we wanted, roomy , bedrooms and bathrooms as described and location perfect but the house was very, very dirty. What made it worse was that there was nothing to clean it with and arriving at 4pm on Xmas Eve meant we had nowhere to go to get stuff either, it was a really upsetting start to the Xmas break .
The downstairs of the house was freezing on arrival and it took us till the next day to realise one of the temperature monitors needed to be moved downstairs to get the heating to come on down there .
Clean and warm is an absolute basic must have, that should be in place .
The host was responsive but we had to basically get on with it . There was no quibbling over a money return which was a relief .
Just as a side note a second sofa in the downstairs lounge would be really good to make the room more usable for a large group.

5.0/5

We stayed here for two nights and really enjoyed it. The place was clean, comfortable, and in a good location.

5.0/5

A great place to book and stay. Very clean and was described exactly as it was.

Location was fantastic with beautiful views and perfect for long walks.

Would definitely recommend it.

What’s nearby

Hand-picked local spots around The Anchorage — tap a pin for details.

Explore the area around The Anchorage

Explore the Copper Kingdom’s vivid colours or paddleboard at Cemaes Bay before visiting Cemlyn Nature Reserve for its wild seabird colony. If you love birds, drive further to RSPB Ynys Lawd to spot ospreys. Grab fresh seafood with panoramic views at the Ship Inn in Red Wharf Bay when hungry.

Sam’s local picks

If you’re looking for something to do around The Anchorage, I have a few favorites! Bull Bay Golf Club is just a short walk away for a lovely round, and Copper Kingdom—a fascinating glimpse into local mining history—is only a quick drive. For a beautiful coastal day out, Cemaes Bay with its charming harbor is well worth the trip too.

Bull Bay Golf Club 0.7 miles · ~2 min

Copper Kingdom explore the copper mountains with their fabulous colours! 2.2 miles · ~5 min · 4.2★ · (287 reviews)

Cemaes Bay ideal for paddleboarding and beach afternoons 4.0 miles · ~10 min · 4.1★ · (14 reviews)

Cemlyn Nature Reserve spectacular seabird colony, wild! 6.9 miles · ~20 min

Church Bay (Porth Swtan) Blue Flag, swimming, sailing and fishing 10.4 miles · ~30 min · 4.7★ · (144 reviews)

Llynnon Mill one of the last Welsh working windmills, with famous Mon Donuts! 10.9 miles · ~30 min

Snowdon Mountain Railway 28.8 miles · ~1 hr 20 min · 4.5★ · (630 reviews)

The Llanberis Path starting point for Snowdon 28.9 miles · ~1 hr 20 min

Beaumaris Castle Edward I’s masterpiece overlooking the Menai Strait, World Heritage site A perfectly symmetrical, unfinished UNESCO World Heritage medieval fortress built by King Edward I. 19.2 miles · ~55 min · 4.6★ · (8,384 reviews) Photo by Kevin Nally

Anglesey Sea Zoo amazing British sealife up close 24.5 miles · ~1 hr 10 min · 4.1★ · (3,285 reviews) Photo by Anglesey Sea Zoo and Marine Resource Centre

Caernarfon Castle World Heritage Site An imposing UNESCO fortress where the Prince of Wales is traditionally invested by the monarch. 26.7 miles · ~1 hr 10 min · 4.6★ · (15,807 reviews) Photo by Ian Creaser

Zip World with the fastest zip line in the world (100mph), a mile long and 500ft high with panoramic views of Snowdonia 26.9 miles · ~1 hr 20 min · 4.8★ · (9,851 reviews) Photo by Zip World Penrhyn Quarry

Where to eat & drink

Near North Wales, enjoy fresh local catch at The Boathouse or hearty Welsh breakfasts with sea views at Sea Shanty Cafe, both offering stunning coastal dining within a short drive.

Ship Inn, Red Wharf Bay A traditional seaside pub serving fresh local seafood with panoramic views over Red Wharf Bay. Pub · 4.4★ · (2,658 reviews) · 10.5 miles · ~30 min Photo by Ship Inn, Red Wharf Bay
The Boathouse A waterfront dining spot renowned for fresh local catch and panoramic bay views. British Restaurant · 4.5★ · (1,956 reviews) · 10.5 miles · ~30 min Photo by Steve Haines Counsellor
Sea Shanty Cafe A popular coastal café serving hearty Welsh breakfasts with sweeping sea views. Café · 4.6★ · (3,638 reviews) · 14.1 miles · ~40 min Photo by Sea Shanty Cafe
The Tavern on The Bay Offers modern British cuisine and fresh seafood overlooking the tranquil waters of the bay. Restaurant · 4.4★ · (1,791 reviews) · 10.1 miles · ~30 min Photo by William Cooper
Oyster Catcher A celebrated coastal eatery specializing in locally sourced shellfish and fresh fish dishes. Restaurant · 4.4★ · (3,222 reviews) · 14.9 miles · ~40 min Photo by Neil

Things to do

Visitors can tour the symmetrical medieval ruins of Beaumaris Castle or explore the grand Victorian gardens at Penrhyn Castle. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy observing ospreys at RSPB Cymru Ynys Lawd during a day out.

RSPB Cymru Ynys Lawd A prime Anglesey wetland sanctuary renowned for breeding ospreys and diverse migratory wading birds. Nature reserve · 4.7★ · (4,115 reviews) · 15.5 miles · ~45 min Photo by Mark Sims
Mynydd Parys An industrial heritage landscape offering panoramic views of the Menai Strait and historic copper mines. Historical Landmark · 4.8★ · (1,057 reviews) · 2.5 miles · ~5 min Photo by Frances Cook
Trwyn Penmon Point A rugged headland featuring a lighthouse, seabird colonies, and sweeping views of the Irish Sea. Scenic spot · 4.7★ · (3,052 reviews) · 15.6 miles · ~45 min Photo by Steph Bunn
National Trust - Penrhyn Castle & Garden A grand Victorian Gothic castle built from slate wealth, featuring extensive formal gardens and parkland. Historical Landmark · 4.7★ · (4,967 reviews) · 17.8 miles · ~50 min Photo by Dale Lodge
National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens Home to the Titian portrait 'The Three Ages of Woman' with sweeping Menai Strait views. Museum · 4.6★ · (3,220 reviews) · 16.5 miles · ~45 min Photo by Steven Dowd
Pili Palas Nature World A family-friendly animal park on Anglesey offering close encounters with exotic and native wildlife species. Zoo · 4.4★ · (2,366 reviews) · 15.0 miles · ~40 min Photo by Pili Palas Nature World
Garth Pier A historic Victorian pier in Llandudno featuring amusement rides and panoramic Irish Sea vistas. Attraction · 4.4★ · (2,925 reviews) · 16.3 miles · ~45 min Photo by Ulrich Schleiffer
GreenWood Family Park An adventure playground set within ancient woodland offering zip-wires and outdoor family activities. Entertainment · 4.6★ · (2,979 reviews) · 18.2 miles · ~50 min Photo by GreenWood Family Park

Getting there & essentials

Access Snowdonia and North Wales via Valley station in 35 minutes, with Tesco Express just 25 minutes away for nearby amenities.

Valley The central railway hub connecting visitors to Llangefni and key attractions across central Anglesey. Transit station · 5.0★ · (5 reviews) · 12.5 miles · ~35 min Photo by Waldemar Heise
Tesco Express A convenient stop for essential groceries and travel supplies during your North Wales exploration. Supermarket · 4.0★ · (83 reviews) · 9.2 miles · ~25 min Photo by Ben Hurvitz
Rowlands Pharmacy Amlwch A trusted local pharmacy in Amlwch providing essential health services and travel remedies. Pharmacy · 4.9★ · (35 reviews) · 1.3 miles · ~5 min Photo by Mr Sloth