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The ideal quiet retreat and a good base for all walking and activity amenities

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Castle House Properties
Part of the Coastal path
Dulas Coastal path
Point Lynas lighthouse

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The ideal quiet retreat and a good base for all walking and activity amenities

Castle House has two apartments. The Lookout on the first floor and the Gatehouse below. Both overlook a large garden and the open countryside. We are located on the junction at the centre of the small Village of Penysarn. Both apartments are identical in size and adjoin our own property which means were around most of the time should any difficulties arise. We occasionally have another visitor to the property which is our red squirrel (we have no greys on the Island any more). The Village offers a small shop across the road from the property and outside is the bus stop which has a service every half hour running in both directions and is also accessible to other services on and off the Island.

An easy walk of 1 1/2 miles takes you to the quiet little beach of Llaneilian, leading on to two stunning coastal path walks.

In the other direction, roughly the same distance is Parys Mountain which was once where the busy copper mining industry was located. Link this with the Copper Kingdom trail (www.copperkindom.co.uk) in Amlwch Port for an interesting and colourful day. By prior arrangement, we can organise a local guide for you to enjoy this walk and gain further knowledge

Amlwch Port is an ideal location for a spot of fishing and if you like, we can arrange by prior notice for you to take a fishing trip in one of the local boats.
Ynys Mon (Anglesey) has so much to offer all visitors to the Island. From sandy beaches for the little ones, adventure for the 'inbetweeners' and peace and tranquillity for those who've already done it all. We don't have stunning views from our properties but we're not that far away from them. What we do offer though, is a very friendly welcome in two cosy apartments.

We are also able to offer a few other little additions to your holiday. We can offer to make you a picnic basket for your days out if you give us enough notice. If you are staying with us for a week, we will have a welcome basket waiting for you full of goodies, many of which are locally produced. And the ultimate luxury is to have a massage. Again, with prior notice, this can also be arranged for you by a visiting fully qualified beautician and therapist. What more can you ask for?

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do not have cot facilities
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Food must only be eaten in the kitchen please

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10139325
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Pen-y-sarn

Located in Llaneilian, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. Bull Bay Golf Club and Storws Wen Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Anglesey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Cors Erddreiniog. Travelling with kids? Consider Tyddyn Sargent Coarse Fishery and Oriel Môn. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Penysarn, WLS

What's nearby

  • Anglesey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Holyhead Harbour - 42 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Bangor University - 47 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Caernarfon Castle - 52 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 56 min drive - 47.7 km

Getting around

  • Valley Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rozi’s Tandoori - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Stag Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Ring - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bell - Y Gloch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The ring pub - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The ideal quiet retreat and a good base for all walking and activity amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The ideal quiet retreat and a good base for all walking and activity amenities?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The ideal quiet retreat and a good base for all walking and activity amenities on 5 June 2026 start from AU$199, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The ideal quiet retreat and a good base for all walking and activity amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The ideal quiet retreat and a good base for all walking and activity amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The ideal quiet retreat and a good base for all walking and activity amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The ideal quiet retreat and a good base for all walking and activity amenities located?

This family-friendly Llaneilian apartment building is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Anglesey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Amlwch Copper Kingdom and Bull Bay Golf Club. Lligwy Beach and Ora Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicky f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab location and a great host

A lovely place to stay in gorgeous countryside with a stunning cove around every turn
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Everything we needed in a good base location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely 2 bedroom apartment

Nice apartment in a quiet village, friendly and helpful manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property for our holiday

We stayed here the last week in September and loved it. The flat was very cosy and had everything we needed, right down to a salad spinner!. The owners, Gwenda and Dic, thought of everything and were super friendly and welcoming. Will difinitely go back and would highly recommend to all my friends/family if they ever want to visit Wales, whose praises I can't sing loudly enough. Lovely holiday and can't wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 2021

What a great location for our staycation at home to see family and friends.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, good value holiday base!

Spacious, well equipped flat. We slept really well in comfy beds, with good quality bedding. Nice welcome with homemade goodies, with more available outside each day. Gwenda and Dic were friendly and helpful. As the details say, there are not views from the property but just short walks away they're there in abundance!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homely stay

We stayed at the apartment for 4 nights, myself, my husband and our 2 children. We found it very homely, the owners have thought of lots of little things to make our stay more comfortable, it had everything we needed, even beach toys and towels for us to use. There is a little park in the village and a shop but lots of things to drive to. We visited the pilot boat inn, pili palas, bull bay, ceames bay and Lligwy beach which was beautiful. The only negatives are there were no window locks which I would of liked for peace of mind in my children's room, and as we were upstairs and the children playing and running around was causing a lot of noise. We could hear downstairs television and conversations late at night and even them putting their bathroom light on so we did feel like we couldn't fully relax and had to try and keep the children quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Short Stay

The property was in a good location for exploring Angelsey. The car park access is tight and quite awkward if all 4 spaces are taken. The inside of the property is clean and tidy, with a good range of kitchen equipment/utensils. However, the bathroom is in need of upgrading and a ventilation fan is required.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
We agree completely John. It was due for upgrading last year but due to Covid of course, it had to be put on hold. This was also a reason why we kept prices low this year. There’s going to be many alterations taking place this Winter so if you visit us again, it will be good to receive your opinions. Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

weekend break

The flat was clean and comfortable and very pleasantly arranged. There were steps to climb up to the front door. This property made a very good base for exploring the surrounding area of Anglesey and a very nice place to relax in in friendly surroundings.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rajeshwari M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Penysarn visit

It was a lovely stay, clean comfortable apartment in a quite beautiful location . Hosts were warm & welcoming! Shower head water jet/ power could be better .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Friendly clean

Lovely host friendly village lovely clean comfy beds who can ask for more
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet location

A nice apartment in a very quiet village, with one grocery store, there are no pubs or restaurants in the village but plenty to drive to, Porto eillian is a lovely small bay about an hours walk or a 10 minute drive, gwenda and dick were lovely and very helpfully.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denzil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab location, fab place

Really enjoyed our stay here. The flat was really comfortable and equipped with everything we could possibly need. The property location is ideal and close to local amenities and tourist hotspots. Will definitely be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homely welcome.

We really loved this property - so good to have the owners on site. Well equipped. Everything we needed even beach towels and beach toys. Washing machine and drier if needed. Ideal location for exploring the island, we loved Pary's Mountain, Castle lighthouse and Liigwy beach. The children loved the goodies on sale each day at the cart outside.

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