Nestled beside the owners’ cottage in a tranquil, wildlife friendly garden setting, this charming single-storey, semi-detached cottage is a cosy, relaxing retreat. Preswylfa is in an ideal location for exploring the many sandy beaches and coastal paths of the beautiful island of Anglesey, the nearest beach being just a mile away. It lies in the village of Llanddona, with the village inn (dog friendly and serving gluten-free food) a short walk away. Many family attractions, market towns, historic castles and National Trust properties are within easy reach, making this holiday cottage perfect for everyone. Beautiful views across to the Snowdonia mountains can be enjoyed from the conservatory. The island is perfect for nature lovers with superb walking and bird watching opportunities right from the doorstep. A wide range of independent shops, cafés and restaurants are available in the local town of Beaumaris. Fishing and golf is available nearby. For a car free day out, the bus stop is just 55 yards away.
3 steps to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: (2 Steps), Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet, Bath Seat
Air source central heating (underfloor in bedrooms and hallway), hot water by solar power, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder at £3 per basket. Doggy extras. Freezer. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 3 steps in the garden. Beach 1 mile. Shop and restaurant 3 miles, pub ½ mile.
Anglesey has a diverse range of habitats including cliffs, heaths, wetlands, dunes, and sand marshes supporting a rich variety of wildlife, and most of its coastline has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The RSPB manages several reserves on Anglesey including Valley Wetlands near Holyhead which holds one of the most important reedbeds in Wales as well as marshes and grasslands. Bitterns breed here and if you’re not lucky enough to spot one hidden in the vegetation then listen out for their booming calls in spring. The lakes are home to hundreds of wildfowl including shovelers, tufted ducks, and goldeneyes.
RSPB Cors Ddyga in the village of Gaerwen is another important wetland site that supports a large colony of lapwings and is one of the few places in Wales where it’s possible to see marsh harriers.
For seabirds, head to Cemlyn nature reserve on the wild north coast of the island, famous for its tern colony with hundreds of pairs of sandwich terns, and smaller numbers of Arctic and common terns. Puffins can also be found on the island; the best place to find them is at South Stacks Cliffs, also managed by the RSPB. Look out for choughs and peregrine falcons too.
As the name suggests puffins can also be found on Puffin Island off the eastern tip of Anglesey and which is also home to a large colony of cormorants. Seals, porpoises, and bottlenose dolphins can often be seen in the surrounding waters.
Llyn Alaw to the north of the island is a man-made reservoir which is 4.3 km long and has several walking trails by the water. It is an important destination for overwintering birds including whooper swans, wigeons, teals, tufted ducks, and pink-footed geese.
