Gemma's Guidebook
Towns
A lovely, colourful seaside town with lots of independent shops, a Castle, boat trips to Puffin Island and good eateries.
128 habitants recommandent
Beaumaris
A lovely, colourful seaside town with lots of independent shops, a Castle, boat trips to Puffin Island and good eateries.
The town where the house is located. Bustling Waterfront Town with a historic bridge, great High Street, lots of eateries, a lovely waterfront walk around Church Island, home to the School of Ocean Sciences and activities such as Rib Ride and Psyched Paddleboarding!
89 habitants recommandent
Menai Bridge
A5The town where the house is located. Bustling Waterfront Town with a historic bridge, great High Street, lots of eateries, a lovely waterfront walk around Church Island, home to the School of Ocean Sciences and activities such as Rib Ride and Psyched Paddleboarding!
The Watersports Town of the island. You can see kite surfers most days on the beach and the High Street is popular with shops, restaurants, ice cream and fish and chips!
63 habitants recommandent
Rhosneigr
The Watersports Town of the island. You can see kite surfers most days on the beach and the High Street is popular with shops, restaurants, ice cream and fish and chips!
A quaint, coastal town with a lifeboat station, rocky beach and coastal walk.
20 habitants recommandent
Moelfre
A quaint, coastal town with a lifeboat station, rocky beach and coastal walk.
A charming town famous for its castle and cobbled streets. Lots of lovely eateries and shops too.
135 habitants recommandent
Caernarfon
A charming town famous for its castle and cobbled streets. Lots of lovely eateries and shops too.
Conwy is a beautiful town boasting a castle, harbour and the smallest house in Wales! I recommend walking walking the castle walls (free!). Lovely place to spend a morning or afternoon and plenty of shops and cafes.
171 habitants recommandent
Conwy
Conwy is a beautiful town boasting a castle, harbour and the smallest house in Wales! I recommend walking walking the castle walls (free!). Lovely place to spend a morning or afternoon and plenty of shops and cafes.
Beaches
I love this beach. A great cove to have a picnic/lazy day at and you can also walk the headland to an ancient burial chamber.
6 habitants recommandent
Porth Trecastell
A4080I love this beach. A great cove to have a picnic/lazy day at and you can also walk the headland to an ancient burial chamber.
Newborough Beach and Llanddwyn Island are favourites among tourists and locals alike. Amazing beach with a forest and view of Snowdonia National Park. Llanddwyn Island is home to Santes Dwynwen, Wales' Patron Saint of Lovers. Did you know that we celebrate "Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen/Saint Dwynwen's Day" rather than Valentine's Day in Wales? It takes place on January 25th.
58 habitants recommandent
Llanddwyn Island
Newborough Beach and Llanddwyn Island are favourites among tourists and locals alike. Amazing beach with a forest and view of Snowdonia National Park. Llanddwyn Island is home to Santes Dwynwen, Wales' Patron Saint of Lovers. Did you know that we celebrate "Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen/Saint Dwynwen's Day" rather than Valentine's Day in Wales? It takes place on January 25th.
Another beautiful beach near to Porth Trecastell. Tends to have street food in the car park at weekends in the Summer. Expansive beach for walks, playing games or having a picnic. Near to the Oyster Catcher restaurant - good place for food or post-beach drinks.
Porth Tyn Tywyn
A4080Another beautiful beach near to Porth Trecastell. Tends to have street food in the car park at weekends in the Summer. Expansive beach for walks, playing games or having a picnic. Near to the Oyster Catcher restaurant - good place for food or post-beach drinks.
Voted one of the best beach bars in the world, this is a hidden gem in Wales. Down on the Peninsula, it is quite a trek to get to (and a walk either along a beach or across a golf course) but is worth it on a sunny day. Do check it's open before making the journey!
91 habitants recommandent
Tŷ Coch Inn
Voted one of the best beach bars in the world, this is a hidden gem in Wales. Down on the Peninsula, it is quite a trek to get to (and a walk either along a beach or across a golf course) but is worth it on a sunny day. Do check it's open before making the journey!
A beautiful pebble beach beyond Beaumaris with a stunning view of Puffin Island and the lighthouse. Feels like stepping back in time!
34 habitants recommandent
Pointe de Penmon
A beautiful pebble beach beyond Beaumaris with a stunning view of Puffin Island and the lighthouse. Feels like stepping back in time!
Such a beautiful, expansive beach and tends to be quieter than other beaches. Great for long walks and fabulous views.
17 habitants recommandent
Llanddona Beach
Such a beautiful, expansive beach and tends to be quieter than other beaches. Great for long walks and fabulous views.
Activities
High Speed boat trips that leave from Menai Bridge (a 5 minute walk from the house). Choice of under the bridges ride or to Puffin Island. I recommend this one to see the seals and puffins if lucky! Book in advance as they are so popular!
78 habitants recommandent
RibRide
Water StreetHigh Speed boat trips that leave from Menai Bridge (a 5 minute walk from the house). Choice of under the bridges ride or to Puffin Island. I recommend this one to see the seals and puffins if lucky! Book in advance as they are so popular!
Europe's longest Zipwire! Highly recommended if you're not afraid of heights. Great for adrenalin junkies. Book in advance as it's very popular!
475 habitants recommandent
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Europe's longest Zipwire! Highly recommended if you're not afraid of heights. Great for adrenalin junkies. Book in advance as it's very popular!
Paddleboarding just a few minutes walk from the house. Sian is so enthusiastic and great at her job. A wonderful activity - booking required!
9 habitants recommandent
Psyched Paddleboarding
8 Bridge StreetPaddleboarding just a few minutes walk from the house. Sian is so enthusiastic and great at her job. A wonderful activity - booking required!
Wales' highest mountain at 1,085 metres (3,560ft) and attracts around 400,000 walkers a year. You can catch the train or walk up to the peak. Worth planning the trip in advance be it train tickets or the car park pass.
248 habitants recommandent
Snowdon
Wales' highest mountain at 1,085 metres (3,560ft) and attracts around 400,000 walkers a year. You can catch the train or walk up to the peak. Worth planning the trip in advance be it train tickets or the car park pass.
Anglesey Coastal Path is a marked route that follows much of the island's coastline. It is 130 miles long and divided into 12 sections. Maps are available to download on visitanglesey.co.uk. My personal favourite is section 3 (Cemaes to Amlwch). The house is on the footpath too (Section 7- Beaumaris to Llanfairpwll). It is better to have two cars so one can be left at the beginning and one at the destination or to go through a company like "Anglesey Walking Holidays" who arrange pick ups and drop offs.
11 habitants recommandent
Anglesey Coastal Path
Anglesey Coastal PathAnglesey Coastal Path is a marked route that follows much of the island's coastline. It is 130 miles long and divided into 12 sections. Maps are available to download on visitanglesey.co.uk. My personal favourite is section 3 (Cemaes to Amlwch). The house is on the footpath too (Section 7- Beaumaris to Llanfairpwll). It is better to have two cars so one can be left at the beginning and one at the destination or to go through a company like "Anglesey Walking Holidays" who arrange pick ups and drop offs.
Just a couple of minutes walk away from the house, these Hidden Gardens are beautiful to walk around and there is a cafe at end for a nice cuppa and cake! Check opening days and times as they are not always open.
36 habitants recommandent
Jardins cachés de Plas Cadnant
Cadnant RoadJust a couple of minutes walk away from the house, these Hidden Gardens are beautiful to walk around and there is a cafe at end for a nice cuppa and cake! Check opening days and times as they are not always open.
My favourite eateries
My favourite restaurant! Just around the corner. Great for special occasions or casual dining. Something for everyone. They specialise in local produce, especially seafood but plenty of vegetarian options too! Spectacular views so ask for a window seat. They get booked up every day so be sure to book!
136 habitants recommandent
Dylan's Menai Bridge
Saint George's RoadMy favourite restaurant! Just around the corner. Great for special occasions or casual dining. Something for everyone. They specialise in local produce, especially seafood but plenty of vegetarian options too! Spectacular views so ask for a window seat. They get booked up every day so be sure to book!
Lovely vegan cafe in Menai Bridge. They do fabulous brunches and coffee. Even if you are not vegan, it is worth going as the dishes are all delicious and staff lovely!
14 habitants recommandent
Green Olive
4B Uxbridge SquareLovely vegan cafe in Menai Bridge. They do fabulous brunches and coffee. Even if you are not vegan, it is worth going as the dishes are all delicious and staff lovely!
Great little cafe in Moelfre run by Laura. Lovely lunches, great cakes and coffee and a very cute garden. There is also a gift shop upstairs.
27 habitants recommandent
Ann's Pantry
Great little cafe in Moelfre run by Laura. Lovely lunches, great cakes and coffee and a very cute garden. There is also a gift shop upstairs.
Great Tapas and Wine bar in an old converted bank in Beaumaris.
32 habitants recommandent
The Midland Tapas and Wine Bar
38 Castle StGreat Tapas and Wine bar in an old converted bank in Beaumaris.
Do not judge it on the guidebook pictures - it has been recently renovated and became the place to be in Summer 2020. Great new decking and bar outside with incredible views across the Menai Straits. Great for a pub lunch or drink with a view on a sunny day!
12 habitants recommandent
The Gazelle Hotel
Do not judge it on the guidebook pictures - it has been recently renovated and became the place to be in Summer 2020. Great new decking and bar outside with incredible views across the Menai Straits. Great for a pub lunch or drink with a view on a sunny day!
Fantastic new brasserie in Menai Bridge! Classic, high quality, French dishes. The Boeuf Bourgignon is delicious as is everything! Great wine too and lovely staff.
6 habitants recommandent
Sage Kitchen Menai Bridge
9 Wood StreetFantastic new brasserie in Menai Bridge! Classic, high quality, French dishes. The Boeuf Bourgignon is delicious as is everything! Great wine too and lovely staff.
Fantastic family run restaurant specialising in local produce. Friendly service in a modern, comfortable setting.
55 habitants recommandent
Catch 22 Brasserie
Fantastic family run restaurant specialising in local produce. Friendly service in a modern, comfortable setting.
A longstanding favourite with locals and visitors. Lovely location by the Sea and offers a wide variety of classic dishes. Parking can be tricky so recommend arriving early!
26 habitants recommandent
The Boathouse
1 Penrorsedd TerraceA longstanding favourite with locals and visitors. Lovely location by the Sea and offers a wide variety of classic dishes. Parking can be tricky so recommend arriving early!
Great café and pizzeria in Menai Bridge for day or night. Fantastic quality coffee, delicious cakes, great wine and Pinse (a type of pizza). The staff are really friendly too!
Plus39
Uxbridge SquareGreat café and pizzeria in Menai Bridge for day or night. Fantastic quality coffee, delicious cakes, great wine and Pinse (a type of pizza). The staff are really friendly too!
Wonderful "tapas with a twist" restaurant in Menai Bridge. It's recently moved to a new bigger and better location. Creative, delicious dishes made with local produce. Highly recommend!
31 habitants recommandent
Freckled Angel
49 High StWonderful "tapas with a twist" restaurant in Menai Bridge. It's recently moved to a new bigger and better location. Creative, delicious dishes made with local produce. Highly recommend!
Shops
Hawthorn Yard
14-16 High StCute shop in Menai Bridge selling antiques and plants!
Gorgeous Boutique gifts and Art gallery. A firm favourite for locals and visitors alike.
12 habitants recommandent
Janet Bell Gallery
11 Church StGorgeous Boutique gifts and Art gallery. A firm favourite for locals and visitors alike.
Family Attractions
Great children's day out just a 5 minute drive from the house. Translates as "the Butterfly Palace" and children love it. They have added a new outdoor play area this year which is fantastic!
104 habitants recommandent
Monde Naturel de Pili Palas
Ffordd PenmynyddGreat children's day out just a 5 minute drive from the house. Translates as "the Butterfly Palace" and children love it. They have added a new outdoor play area this year which is fantastic!
Voted the Best Family Attraction in North Wales, days out don't get much better than this. A gigantic playground nestled beneath the trees of Snowdonia's National Park. Kids and Grown ups love it!
116 habitants recommandent
GreenWood Family Park
Bush RoadVoted the Best Family Attraction in North Wales, days out don't get much better than this. A gigantic playground nestled beneath the trees of Snowdonia's National Park. Kids and Grown ups love it!
Children love seeing and learning about the Sea creatures at Anglesey Sea Zoo. Conservation led, a fun and educational family attraction!
115 habitants recommandent
Anglesey Sea Zoo
Children love seeing and learning about the Sea creatures at Anglesey Sea Zoo. Conservation led, a fun and educational family attraction!