Ynys Castell

About this property

Such an individual and appealing property on its very own island off Anglesey. Accessed via a tidal causeway, this is a holiday house which will give you a sense of adventure! With 360 views of the Menai Strait and a backdrop of the Snowdonia mountains, the views from here are wonderful.

Accommodation is ranged over two floors. Downstairs is a modern kitchen, utility corridor, dining room, sitting room, three bedrooms (one ensuite) and cloakroom. Upstairs is a large living area split into two, a further four bedrooms (one ensuite) and a family shower room.

The modern kitchen is equipped with an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave and toaster. Washing machine and fridge/freeze are in the utility corridor close by. There’s plenty of seating, making dining a convivial pleasure.

The downstairs sitting room is comfortably furnished, there’s a flat screen TV / DVD and it is framed by a beautiful large bay window with lovely views.

There are three bedrooms on the ground floor: one double ensuite, one twin and a bunkroom. The ensuite has a bath with hand held shower attachment, loo and wash hand basis. There is also a ground floor cloakroom with a loo and hand wash basis.

Upstairs is a large living space, split into two. There’s a cosy area with sofas, a wood burning stove and large flat screen TV. And a further area with seating and space to read. There are large picture windows with superb views up and down the Menai Strait. French doors lead out onto a balcony.

This floor also houses a further four bedrooms. A master bedroom with ensuite (with bath, separate shower, loo and wash hand basin) and balcony, a double bedroom, bunk room and single bedroom. There is also a family shower room with shower, loo and wash hand basin.

Outside, there’s plenty of space to explore. Ynys Castell has large mature gardens and patio areas equipped with garden furniture. There are plenty of secret corners to discover and there’s even a slipway down to the Strait. Parking for two cars is available outside the house and there is room for a further two cars at the bottom of the drive (make sure you park above the high water level).

Ideal for families and large groups, this family home is a generously comfortable house, perfect for gatherings of family and friends on special occasions. And when the tide is right, the bustling town on Menai Bridge is just a few minutes walk away, packed with independent shops, cafês and great restaurants.

This delightful town sits right on the edge of the Isle of Anglesey and is home to one of two bridges to mainland Wales. It is an ideal base for a holiday and is great for exploring this beautiful island. It has a strong history which can be discovered in the Menai Bridge Heritage Museum, the well known Saint Tysilio lived on Church Island, just off of Anglesey in the 9th century, hence the name of the 14th century St. Tysilio's Church. Menai Bridge itself offers a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy. In terms of entertainment, this is an ideal spot with something for everybody, there is the butterfly palace 'Pili Palas' which is incredibly popular with families, as well as the astounding Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens well worth a walk around. The Snowdonia National Park is within driving distance for you outdoor enthusiasts, it has wonderful walking, cycling and opportunities to see some beautiful sights. Nearer to the town, there are some incredible places including the popular towns of Beaumaris and Caernarfon with their majestic castles and much more to do.

Accommodation

Seven bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x ground floor bunkroom, 2 x upstairs doubles, 1 x single, 1 x bunk room.

Family bathroom with shower, WC and hand wash basin, ground floor en suite with bath and shower attachment, WC and hand wash basin, upstairs en suite with bath, separate shower, WC and hand wash basin, ground floor cloakroom.

Kitchen with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave and toaster.

There is a utility corridor close by housing the washing machine and fridge/freezer.

Dining room with seating for 12.

3 sitting rooms, Downstairs with sofa and chairs and flat screen TV / DVD, Upstairs large living area split in to two - a cosy area with sofas, large wood burning stove and large flat screen TV.

Area with seating and a separate reading area.

French doors out to balcony.

Large mature gardens with lawned and patio areas with garden furniture.

Nooks and crannies, meandering paths and it's own slipway.

Parking for two cars, further two at the bottom of the drive (care should be taken to park above high water level).

WiFi, flat screen TV, wood burning stove, central heating, bed linen and towels provided, fridge freezer, books toys and games, CD player, garden furniture, boat welcome, washing machine, travel cot (no linen), high chair.

Local amenities close by.

The unique island location means that there are areas of cliff face and of course, the sea within close proximity to the cottage and guests with young children need to be mindful of this.

The tide stays on the causeway for up to 4 hours, then off for up to 8 hours so arrival and departure times will vary to accommodate the tide.