Place, Anglesey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
1 min walk
Porth Swtan
Place, Porth Swtan
2 min walk
Church Bay
Place, Church Bay
6 min walk
Room options
About the area
Holyhead
In Holyhead .Steps from the cottage, you'll find Swtan Heritage Museum and Porth Swtan. Also, Church Bay is within half a mile (1 km) and Anglesey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is within 3 miles (5 km).
Anglesey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Porth Swtan - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Swtan Heritage Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Church Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Holyhead Harbour - 27 min drive - 25.5 km
Getting around
Valley Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
The Stag Inn - 14 min drive
Port Shop - 22 min drive
The Bell - Y Gloch - 14 min drive
REUBENS cafe and coffee - 22 min drive
Holland Hotel - 11 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Glan Yr Afon - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms
Church Bay is renowned for having some of the most spectacular sunsets in North Wales. The views from Glan yr Afon are wonderful, not least from its balcony which catches the afternoon and evening sun as it sets over the sea. The whole design of the cottage is aimed at optimising the views, with an upside down layout where the bedrooms are on the ground floor and the living area is upstairs. This is a very pretty corner of Anglesey, with lots of little villages, coves and beaches to explore, including the spectacular strand at Rhosneigr which is famous for its surfing and other watersports.
First Floor
Open Plan Living Space The cheerful upstairs living area has views over the countryside, the coastline and the Irish Sea. On one side is the well appointed kitchen with all necessary appliances including an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washer/dryer and microwave. On the other side is a light and bright seating area with smart TV. Sliding doors open to a balcony from which to make the most of the terrific views.
Ground Floor
Bedroom 1 King size bed with sliding patio doors
Bedroom 2 A single room
Bedroom 3 A cosy twin bedroom
Family Bathroom A walk in shower room with WC and sink Outside
To the back of the house there is an open plan garden leading onto the lobster pot restaurant. There is reserved parking for Glan yr Afon guests.
The Local Area
Located just next to the fabulous Anglesey coastal footpath, Glan yr Afon is a brilliant base for exploring the north section of the island. There are wonderful walks and lots of secluded beaches, many of which are only accessible by foot. Also nearby is Melyn Llynon (Llynon Mill), which is well worth a visit to see one of the last working windmills in Wales, where they also serve some of the finest doughnuts in the country. With the well-known Lobster Pot restaurant on the doorstep and Catch 22 just a short drive away, there are some excellent options for eating out.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 807 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
641488
Frequently asked questions
Does Glan Yr Afon - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
How close is Glan Yr Afon - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms to the beach?
This cottage is a short 3-minute walk from Porth Swtan and 7.7 mi (21-min drive) from Traeth Bach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Glan Yr Afon - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Glan Yr Afon - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at Glan Yr Afon - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Glan Yr Afon - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does Glan Yr Afon - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms have a pool?
This cottage does not have a pool.
Does Glan Yr Afon - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is Glan Yr Afon - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms to downtown Holyhead?
This cottage is 1.4 mi away from Cylch-y-Garn.
Glan Yr Afon - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa T.
Jun 1, 2025
Beautiful house in Church Bay
Stunning location. House lovely and well equipped. Nothing to fault - would definitely book the place again.
Lisa T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sue G.
Apr 14, 2025
Great spot
Great location - minutes from the beach and the coastal path.
Wavecrest cafe has great reviews but sadly was not open.
Sue G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alison F.
Aug 30, 2025
Fab property in a fab location!
Glan yr afon is a beautiful property in a beautiful location. Less than 5 minutes walk to the gorgeous church bay, coast path & wavecrest cafe and 10mins walk up the hill to the church bay inn - (great for kids outside & they often seem to have food vans during the summer).
The property had absolutely everything we needed and the view from the balcony is fantastic. We absolutely loved it & would love to stay there again :-)
Alison F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Oct 4, 2025
Glan Yr Afon September 2025
Our 3rd time here, everything was perfect, The cottage, as previously, was excellent, roomy, comfortable and with everything you could need. And, to top the week off, we had virtually a week of sunshine.
The cottage is very convenient for seeing Anglesey, with the wonderful Church Bay 2 minutes walk from the cottage.
Already booked for 2026.
Thank you.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Craig L.
Jun 1, 2025
Great 1 week stay
Stayed here at end of May and can honestly say we will definitely return.
House is clean and comfortable, with amazing views from upstairs.
Admittedly this house is quite remote if you are planning on going on day trips to various places of interest. However the peaceful nature of Church Bay more than makes up for this.
Having the beach so close is added bonus.
Lobster pot restaurant right next door. If you visit and love seafood we recommend speaking to the guys at lobster pot seafood on the other side of the cottage and buying yourself some lobster/crab and cooking yourself. Something special about enjoying those views from your balcony while having dinner.
Craig L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sep 2, 2025
Great weekend away
A party of 4 ladies stayed at the property for a long weekend. The view was fabulous, the house clean and comfortable but there are a few areas that need addressing. The hot tap in the toilet is the wrong way round. The sink in the bathroom takes a long time to drain. The quilts on the single beds are not full single quilts they must be off children’s beds as quite small and would not have been adequate if it was cold.
We toured the area from Church Bay easily. Our favourite place was Moelfre and lunch at Annie’s Pantry. We also visited Trearddur Bay (and saw dolphins )and Rhosneigr.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aug 6, 2025
Lovely place to stay but some issue with the building
Lovely place adjacent to the beach & coastal walks. Beautiful view from the full-width window.
Some concerns.
No information to say there was an unprotected deep ditch yards from the house (we had our 3-year old grandson with us).
No window in main bedroom to open for ventilation - only a full-length sliding window.
No blinds on full-length window upstairs - also window very heavy to open.
Instructions on how to use the cooker would be helpful (+ some cooking tins)