4.9★
Menai Holiday Cottages rating
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8 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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4 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
20 Customer Review(s)
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Jodie 
“Near to beach which is perfect when with kids and you need to pop back for something.”
Lots of bathrooms/toilets so no fighting over facilities. Well equipped kitchen. Nice places to get food locally if you want a treat or night off cooking. We also find having washer machine and drier essential (washing machine has been upgraded since last year). Lovely little old style shop in Llanfaethlu if you realised you need something and don’t want to trek to the bigger supermarkets. The only future negative for us is it’s now a Friday to Friday let.
Lots of bathrooms/toilets so no fighting over facilities. Well equipped kitchen. Nice places to get food locally if you want a treat or night off cooking. We also find having washer machine and drier essential (washing machine has been upgraded since last year). Lovely little old style shop in Llanfaethlu if you realised you need something and don’t want to trek to the bigger supermarkets. The only future negative for us is it’s now a Friday to Friday let.
- Jodie, March 2024 -
Tina “A gem of a place - great location, comfortable property and everything thought of to make a perfect stay!”
All the amenities you will need
- Tina, August 2023Dominic “The Anchorage is a superbly equipped and well presented property located on the edge of the Lobster Pot complex.”
The accommodation provides all the facilities needed for a multi gen holiday, with a spacious porch for coats, shoes, and beach gear and a comfortable bright open plan living area. The separate utility room is a bonus as are the ample bathroom/shower facilities which enable privacy and comfort for all. I cannot fault the facilities and the location for Church Bay cannot be bettered. Worth a visit is the Wavecrest cafe, which offers an excellent menu and superb customer care, but limited opening hours. Guests are given a discount at the Lobster Pot restaurant but booking at least 24 hours in advance (even for lunch) is essential, the price point and portion sizes do not correlate and the staff are edgy and inflexible. Far better to use the very well appointed kitchen at the Anchorage and enjoy the sunsets over Church Bay from the private walled and gated garden at the front with a glass of wine and a BBQ! Waking up to the sea views from the double bedrooms at the front is good for the soul. The owners are charming and helpful, there is private parking (needed in high season) but extra care does need to be taken with small children and dogs as the road to Church Bay is busy and there are some large commercial vehicles moving around. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Anchorage for location, comfort, facilities and overall presentation - and of course the stunning cliff top walks on the doorstep.
- Dominic, July 2023Helen “Feedback for Menai cottages!”
!! I phoned to check if there was a hairdryer at the house and things like tea towels, dishwashing liquid, tablets tinfoil etc and was told there wasn’t and to bring some as they didn’t want us to be disappointed when we arrived. I duly bought all the necessary items to find a hairdryer plus a fully equipped kitchen with everything needed and more. It needed to be added to the house listing that there is everything needed there required to make a very comfortable and pleasant stay. The beds were extremely comfortable too. Only thing was the second double room was very narrow to pass by the bed and the toilet in the en-suite was very cramped. Perhaps a TV in that room like there is in the other double room?
- Helen, June 2023Sally “Thank you for allowing us to stay.”
We (family of 8) had a lovely 3 night New Year break. We were very pleased to see the Christmas tree
- Sally, December 2022Peter “A beautiful large cottage.”
Warm and cosy, excellent location, close to the beach. Ensuite showers with excellent water pressure, plus a house bathroom with a bath, for those who prefer a good soak. Excellent seating provision in the lounge area, kitchen very well equipped. Baking trays for the oven would be a suggestion for pizza cooking, and we couldn't locate a hoover, we did mention it to the owner, but one wasn't forthcoming, we did sweep and mop round, downstairs, though before we left. But would have liked to hoover the upstairs, and the rugs downstairs, to remove any debris from tge rugs from our one, well behaved dog. Would definitely recommend this cottage, really warm in the autumn/winter months, very quiet location.
- Peter, October 2022Alison “Good location, very comfortable and had everything we required.”
Thank you.
- Alison, October 2022Michael “Excellent house big and comfortable enough for 2 families.”
Great location a few minutes walk from Beach. Good Wi-Fi and Sky Netflix TV. Certainly warm enough for winter use. Gales straight off the Irish sea add to the atmosphere. No local shop so stock up at big Tesco on the way in. We will certainly return.
- Michael, September 2022Linda “Excellent property.”
Photos did not do it justice. Fantastic location. Owner kindly left a bottle of wine for us to enjoy. Owner happy to accommodate our 3 bikes too. Couldn't have been better.
- Linda, September 2022Peter “Like the location of the house being near to the beach.”
Some of cookware needs replacing. No firewood provided. A pint of milk would have been more use than a bottle of wine.
- Peter, July 2022Catriona “Spacious accommodation, large enough for 8, two family groups to spread out and enjoy.”
Everything you could need is provided. Friendly host. Lovely surroundings, lovely cafe and restaurant nearby and a pub within walking distance albeit uphill (but the view is worth it). We loved it.
- Catriona, July 2022Joanne “The anchorage was completely suitable; comfortable and homely and there was nothing lacking.”
great location; friendly and helpful hosts too.
- Joanne, May 2022Peter “Our third stay here.”
Marvellous location, very good accommodation. Niggles - widow in twin bedroom wont open; central heating system on 'timed' had a mind of its own; uptairs toilet seat insecure. Description should make clear the property is adjacent to a working unit with lorries and vans delivering throughout the day
- Peter, April 2022Stephanie “The property was clean and tidy and had all the facilities we required dishwasher, washer and dryer, the area is beautiful really close to the beach and we would definitely return.”
- Stephanie, October 2021Susan “Lovely to be so close to the beach and the Lobster Pot.”
Cottage well equipped. Central heating not easy to set and no info in the brochure about set timings. Lashings of hot water and good pressure in showers. Ensuite bathrooms could not be smaller and bed in second double bedroom very tight. Minimal space to walk through.
- Susan, October 2021Rebecca “4 generations stayed very happily in this spacious accommodation.”
It was so close to the beach you could just nip back if you needed anything. The beach was perfect and not overly crowded. We only used the car once during our stay to go out to a restaurant as The Lobster Pot was fully booked until the end of August! The café was lovely too. Everyone we came across was very friendly. The garden is relatively small but worked for us with a 3 year old as completely enclosed. However, we did bring our own fold away chairs which made it a more flexible space. My daughter is planning to return with another family next year (if we are lucky we might be included too!) It was a lovely, gentle, heart warming family holiday.
- Rebecca, July 2021Lorraine “The photographs do not do the cottage justice, it is a really lovely property in an excellent location and beautifully decorated with a fresh and clean seaside/nautical style decor.”
It is so much bigger than we expected, the bedrooms are all a good size, plenty of bathrooms and the living areas are so lovely and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need. We were lucky enough to get plenty of sunshine so made use of the garden at the front, plenty of space for 5 adults to BBQ, eat and relax in.
- Lorraine, July 2021Lesley “The Anchorage is a fabulous house situated minutes from the most beautiful beach and with amazing views from the bedrooms.”
Very well equipped, immaculately clean and comfortable. Only minor negative was lack of outdoor space - eg we were unable to bbq. Would suggest some warning signage for commercial lorries and other vehicles entering the car park to access the Lobster Pot Business area which sometimes entered the combined holiday home/restaurant car park at speed from the road.
- Lesley, June 2021Alastair “Well equipped house, great location”
- Alastair, May 2021Fred “Ideally situated and well furnished with plenty of facilities.”
Helpful, friendly owner.
- Fred, September 2020Summary
- Four bedrooms: 2 x doubles with en-suite showers, basin and WC, 2 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, basin and WC, ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Utility
- Living/dining room with woodburning stove
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
- TV with Freesat,, WiFi, selection of books and games
- Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
- LPG central heating with woodburning stove
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent (please bring own beach towels)
- Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
- Off-road parking for 2 cars, additional roadside parking
- Enclosed front lawned garden with patio area and furniture, use of The Lobster Pot restaurant garden
- 1 well behaved dog allowed
- Sorry, no smoking
- Welcome pack on arrival
- Shop 2.5 miles, pub 0.6 miles, restaurant 50 yards
- Note: Guests can receive 10% discount at The Lobster Pot restaurant next door
- Note Glan Yr Afon 1052042 is located within the same complex with 3 bedrooms the property sleeps 5 ideal for getting together with friends and family. Note; Charging of EVs using cable to internal supply is not permitted.
The property
The Anchorage is a spacious house located within the grounds of The Lobster Pot renowned seafood restaurant, moments away from the golden sands and Blue Flag beach at Church Bay on the Isle of Anglesey.
With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, this is a fabulous, well-equipped base for families, couples and friends to share a memorable experience together on this historic island.
You can enjoy a plethora of activities such as sea kayaking, birdwatching and coastal walking before fully relaxing and making the most of your down time in the comfortable sitting room, with a refreshing glass of something cool.
On a chilly winter's evening you can enjoy the welcoming warmth of the woodburning stove and you can catch glimpses of the sea as you appreciate the comfort of the couches.
Your party can get together around the dining table and tuck into a tasty meal prepared in the well-appointed kitchen as you make plans for the following day, perhaps entertain yourselves with one of the board games the house provides.
The outdoor space has a picnic bench to watch the world go by and for relaxed alfresco dining on a balmy afternoon or take a break from cooking and sample a taste of fresh seafood next door in The Lobster Pot, you could even indulge in a night out at one of the pubs or restaurants in the quaint little fishing village of Cemaes Bay.
Anglesey offers a wide variety of activities, from the Anglesey Sea Zoo, a should visit with the little ones to charter fishing trips and day trips over to Ireland, if you're feeling particularly adventurous.
Enjoy the unspoilt countryside, fabulous sunsets and scenic coastal path here at Church Bay, with this wonderful base to return to at the end of each day.
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About the location
CHURCH BAY
Holyhead 13 miles.
Church Bay nestles on the stunning north west coastline of Anglesey, boasting a superb seafood restaurant and a Blue Flag sandy beach, renowned for its safe, family fun, excellent kayaking, fishing and birdwatching. Close by, the village of Llanfaethlu provides a local shop and a Post Office (open on Tuesdays and Thursdays). Wales' only working windmill is within easy reach, providing an opportunity to see corn being ground the old fashioned way, while the surrounding countryside boasts excellent fishing, birdwatching and coastal walks, with climbing on offer in Snowdonia. Indulge in fabulous watersports, including kitesurfing, diving and sailing at the stunning Rhosneigr beach, or enjoy 18 holes at a choice of three local golf courses. Spend the day at Anglesey Sea Zoo, visit the historic town of Beaumaris with its medieval castle and array of shops and restaurants, take a boat trip past Plas Newydd Mansion or indulge in a day trip to Ireland. A wonderful, year round holiday location for all to enjoy.
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