Blochdy

Menai Bridge, Anglesey

  • 4 Star
  •  Full of character and close to some of Anglesey's best beaches, ideal for Newborough forest and beach, access to the Anglesey Coast Path. Great views over the Menai Straits to Snowdonia and Caernarfon castle.

You can book this property from:

  • £487 per week
  • £70 per night
  • 4 Star

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 1 king/super-king bed
  • 2 single beds

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 1 WC
  • Towels provided
  • Shower

Accessibility

  • Walk-in shower
  • Ground floor bath/shower room
  • Ground floor WC
  • Ground floor bedroom

Families

  • Family friendly
  • Travel cot
  • Highchair

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Open fire or woodburner
  • Welcome pack
  • Countryside views
  • Sea or coastal views

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Watersports
  • Pony trekking/horse riding

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Enclosed garden or courtyard
  • Barbecue
  • Private parking

How far to ...?

  • Beach 4 miles
  • Pub 0.75 miles
  • Shop 0.75 miles

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Max 4 adults; galleried sleeping area over lounge suitable for older child only.
  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Read the full Access Statement for this property.

Access Statement

Blochdy is a typical farm building (adjoining the farmhouse - Tyddyn Albert) converted 30 years ago with access past the farmhouse. Parking is by the gate to the property which is 10 metres from the front door. Along the footpath there is a flight of 3 steps (risers 200mm). We believe that care should be taken with young children and older people. The owners live on site and are available to assist whenever possible. Entrance - There is a step up (250mm), with grab rail to the doorway which is 7700mm wide. Hallway: Uncluttered with opening window and natural light, plus ceiling light and table lamp. There are doors leading off to the lounge, bedrooms and bathroom, with small 30mm steps down to the bedrooms and bathroom. There is a smoke alarm. The electric slot metre is 2200mm from the floor, there is a small 2 step stepladder available. There is an open plan sitting, kitchen and dining area. The doorway from the hall is 9000mm, with 2 steps down to the sitting area (1700mm). Sitting room: Three seater settee and 2 chairs. TV, Amazon Alexa video and DVD, all have remote controls. There is an open fire with fireguard (at present). There are 2 ceiling lights and 5 spotlights. The dining area has a table and 4 chairs. Kitchen: 2 steps (1200mm) up to the kitchen through saloon doors (600mm). The worktops are 8700mm high. There is a standard size cooker (opening right to left). The freezer, fridge and dishwasher are under the work surfaces. The sink is standard size with a drainer either side. There is a cordless kettle and microwave. Crockery and shelves are above the work surfaces at 840mm and 1010mm. There are 2 lights under the shelves and 1 spotlight. Conservatory: 1700mm step from the lounge. The door width is 8800mm. There is a wall mounted conservatory heater, 2 wall lights and mother-&-child reading lamp (which can be moved to lounge if required). There is an external door to the patio area (8100mm) and a 100mm step. Bedroom 1 (double) - There is a 30mm step from the hall, the entrance door is 9000mm. there are non feather pillows and duvets with Egyptian cotton sheets and duvet covers. There is a ceiling light and 2 bedside lamps. Bedroom 2 (2 singles) - Same as bedroom 1. Minstrel's Gallery (bunk bed for the extra guest) - Not suitable for the very young or the very old. Access is via a 6 (90mm wide, 2400mm high) rung ladder. The balcony at the top has open railings. There is a Velux window for natural light and 2 spotlights. This gallery overlooks the lounge. Bathroom: Full size bath 580mm high with grab rail, non slip bath mat, and an electric overhead flexible shower. The toilet height is 430mm. There is a pull cord water heater, shaver point with light and 3 spotlights. Light switches and power points are at a sensible height. There is a mobile phone reception.

Description

Enjoy a truly warm welcome at this interesting cottage adjoining the owner's C17 farmhouse, with wonderful views across the Menai Straits to Caernarfon and Snowdonia from the garden and sun room. Situated in a rural location just outside the village of Brynsiencyn, 5 miles to the famous village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll.., 7 miles to the stunning Newborough beach and around 7 miles to the university city of Bangor.

‘Foel farm just outside the village was very popular with my children when they where younger! It has a lovely friendly atmosphere where you can feed and hold the animals, go for a fun tractor ride or short, led pony ride. There is also a café and chocolate workshop where you can see chocolates being made’ from Jacky, our local property manager

The Cottage: is full of character, mostly single storey with a few steps inside. Eira, the owner who lives next door, is on hand to help you make your holiday run a smoothly as possible. The cottage is dog friendly. Central heating and plenty of parking. An open crog loft, with steep stairs leading up, provides an extra bedroom with a single bed.

The Living Room: this open-plan living/dining room and kitchen has been renovated with charm, using local reclaimed materials. There is a feature fireplace with a woodburning stove (initial logs supplied) and Freeview TV/DVD/CD, Amazon Alexa and WiFi (Super Fast Fibre Broadband) There is a dining area with table and chairs. 4 x USB charging points in this room.

The Kitchen: the well-equipped, handmade kitchen has a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, electric cooker and microwave.  Guests also have access to a shared washing machine and tumble dryer in a utility room. The kitchen is well set up for home cooking with plenty of pans and cooking equipment.

The Sun Room: adjoining the living room is this lovely sun room with views of fields to one side and across the garden on the other. There is a selection of smart conservatory furniture and an electric heater for the cooler days.

There are two pretty ground floor bedrooms and the crog loft.

Bedroom 1: the double bedroom with kind size bed looks over the garden, has a built-in wardrobe and lots of extras such as a radio and bath robes.

Bedroom 2: is a twin room with a garden view, again with a built-in wardrobe and lots of extras.

The Crog loft: has an additional single bed and is accessed up a steep ladder so not suitable for young children.

The Family Bathroom: is a smart modern shower room, fully tiled, with a heated towel rail and underfloor heating, a corner shower cubicle with large shower head and shower seat.

Outside: at the front is plenty of parking space and a pretty cottage garden. At the back are lawned gardens with a small football goal and a paved area with seating and a barbeque. The views over the Menai Straits to Caernarfon castle are lovely.

Brynsiencyn is a small village in an excellent location for exploring some of Anglesey’s best beaches and historical sites. Just outside the village is an ancient ritual site as old as the Egyptian pyramids, which is close to some of the tallest standing stones in Wales dating from the Bronze Age. The vast Llanddwyn beach and Newborough Forest, with its cycling and walking trails, is a short drive away, as is the popular Anglesey Sea Zoo and the National Trust's Plas Newydd. Foel Farm is just outside the village and popular with children who can hold the animals and go on a tractor ride. The Snowdonia National Park is about 12 miles away with its picturesque lakes, mountains and castles.

Oil central heating included. Electricity included.

Bed linen and towels provided

Cot and high chair available

Max 4 adults

No smoking inside please

Reviews

Thank you for letting us share your cottage. Everything and more than we expected. Sam enjoyed the freedom of the garden and all the places we visited. Would highly recommend to friends etc. You were a pleasure to meet and will see you again hopefully.

Mr Scott G,

Thank you for a wonderful holiday! What a beautiful cottage, so many thoughtful touches, especially the baby food. We have had a great week, the weather has been mixed but we have really enjoyed exploring anyway. Thank you, we will be back

Mr Peter B,

Blochdy cottage is a lovely cosy cottage, it is well equipped with everything you need. The owner is a lovely friendly lady who goes above and beyond to make everyone welcome even the dog. I would highly recommend Blochdy cottage.

Miss R,

Lovely property and owner but need to let people be aware no washing machine facilities or not allowed to leave pet on its own but brilliant apart from that

Mr G,

Very unusual lovely property. Very quiet with beautiful views from the large back garden over the menai strait and welsh mountains. Property very well equipped with lots of additional extras.

Mrs C,

Lovely cottage, really good location ( for horse riding, Plas Newydd, Newbourough/Llandwyn Island etc) garden was very spacious for us and our beagle and had fabulous views across to the mountains. Property owner was really nice and helpful.

Mrs Karen N,

Location

                                              7 Things to do from Blochdy

 

1 – Well you can’t miss visiting the train station and having a photo taken next to the place with the longest name in Britain Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch!. Instagram here we come!

2 – The stunning beach at Newborough is fantastic in the summer for swimming and sunbathing but also breath-taking out of season for walking and admiring the far-reaching views. Always popular over the Christmas period for blowing the cobwebs away!

3 – Foel farm is a treat for the kids with animals to hold and feed, tractor rides, pony rides, a café and chocolate workshop, and all in a lovely setting.

4 – Enjoy award winning food in a relaxed environment at the Marram Grass near Newborough or visit the ever popular Dylans in Menai Bridge for good food in a great location on the Menai Straits.

5 – There are cycling, walking and running trails at Newborough forest, with plenty of information available. See if you can spot one of the Red Squirrels in this nature reserve? Or Walk to the tidal Ynys Llanddwyn (Llanddwyn Island) to visit the ancient lighthouse, tiny pilot house terrace museum or ponder the legend of Saint Dwynwen, the welsh patron saint of lovers.

6 – More cycling and walking can be had along the Lon Las Cefni from the coast to the town of Llangefni, mostly flat and traffic free, this is a perfect ride for the kids. Visit Oriel Ynys Mon, art gallery with permanent Kyffin Williams exhibition, whilst you are there.

7 – Drive over the famous Menai Bridge and head to the nearby mountains and lakes of the Snowdonia National Park.