The Isle of Anglesey doesn’t refer to just the one isle, it includes Anglesey, Holy Island, and a collection of skerries and islets that surround the larger islands.  This is a vast-feeling landscape of coastlines that alternate between rugged and rocky, and soft, golden sandy.  Pine forests and rolling hills sit behind the coast, and between the two, on the very edge of the cliffs, are fantastic seabird colonies, where razorbills and puffins abound.  The Isle of Anglesey is also known for having the largest concentration of ancient sites in Wales, and as a stronghold of the Welsh language.  The best places to stay in the Isle of Anglesey are scattered across Anglesey and Holy Island, with coastal choices, rural escapes, and charming picks in charming towns and villages.  

The best places to stay in the Isle of Anglesey will appeal to walkers, hikers and climbers; wildlife enthusiasts and twitchers; sailors; and those with an interest in history or the Welsh culture.  It also makes a varied spot for a family holiday?  Trek up Holyhead Mountain, take a boat trip to Puffin Island, and explore the ruins of Beaumaris Castle, before enjoying some time on one of Anglesey’s beaches.  

The Isle of Anglesey has an ancient feel to it, possibly attributable to the many Bronze Age and Iron Age sites? or the numerous Neolithic remains?  The Isle of Anglesey also has one of the first copper mines in Britain.  But it could be just the landscape.  One of the most mythical-feeling spots in the group is Bryn Celli Ddu, a neolithic passage tomb and mound burial with petroglyphs, flint tools and shards of pottery.  Our Gurus put the pine forest behind the beach at Newborough a close second: walk along it and you’ll reach the striking Llanddwym Island lighthouse, and behind it views of Snowdonia.  The twitchers amongst us recommend South Stack, an island and RSPB reserve off Anglesey’s northwestern coast, where you may see guillemots, puffins and razorbills flitting about the clifftops.  The kids may also appreciate a trip to the Anglesey Sea Zoo, and Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch - this isn’t a cat-related typo, it’s the longest place name in Europe.  Some of our Gurus recommendations for the best places to stay in the Isle of Anglesey have well-proportioned family accommodation, so our Gurus definitely recommend the best places to stay in Isle of Anglesey to families.  

The Best Places to Stay in the Isle of Anglesey

For a Country House Hotel

• The Chateau Rhianfa is a spectacular Gothic fancy, with a Grade II listing and a picturesque location overlooking the Menai Straits - and as far as Snowdonia on a clear day.  It’s a Victorian build, based on a handful of famous Loire chateaux, its rounded towers and many chimneys built in Scottish grey stone.  Inside are 22 rooms and suites, with a further three self-catering cottages on the grounds - one of the cottages sleeps six.  The decor is luxurious in all, but each room is unique, offering a choice of four-poster beds, round beds, sleigh beds and more.  The restaurant is quite gourmet, and does a lovely spread of drinks and canapés in the drawing room before the meal.  This is the sort of hotel with great facilities, including tennis courts, a RIB, and you’re just ten minutes from the golf course.  

For Water Views

• Sandy Mount House is a stylish hotel and restaurant close to the coast in Rhosneigr.  Its seven rooms and suites are chicly decorated, with something of a nautical theme - think heavy ropes and a nice rustic blend of blue, cream and neutrals, with wicker chairs, leather-covered chests, and sandy-coloured floors.  The restaurant specialises in Welsh specialities and local produce, and there’s a warm and welcoming atmosphere, as well as a stylish one, which makes this a friendly place to bring your family.  

For Great Value

• The Bull's Head Inn is historic on the outside, and relatively contemporary on the inside.  The exterior is about 400 years old, two adjoining properties now one whitewashed one.  Inside are 25 rooms and suites, decorated in a variety of colours and styles, plus an award-winning fine-dining restaurant and a well-stocked bar.  Some of the rooms are large enough for families.  

Best B&BS

• Churchbank is a charming little B&B in the historic town of Beaumaris.  Converted from a cottage, which shares a town with similar cottages, Churchbank has just three rooms, all individually decorated with antiques and homely details.  Breakfast is served in an atmospheric dining room, with an impressive fireplace and big windows opening onto a view of the church yard.  
• The Outbuildings is magically positioned B&B in a remote spot, but close to the mainland side of Anglesey.  There are just five rooms, converted from a row of stone outbuildings, with small windows, but large glass doorways.  The decor makes the most of the natural light and original features.  The restaurant is very good, and there’s a cosy bar too.  Perfect for walkers, or for families who need a bit more space.  

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Travel Information

• Want to fly to Isle of Anglesey?

• The closest airports to the Isle of Anglesey are Manchester Airport and Liverpool Airport.  Manchester is about three hours away by rail, or an hour and three quarters by car.  You can’t get all the way to Anglesey by rail, you have to catch a taxi or hire car from Llanfairpwll.  Liverpool Airport is about the same distance away by car, but about four and a half hours by rail - also changing at Llanfairpwll.  If you’re coming from the direction of London it’s definitely worth catching the train rather than flying, because the Isle of Anglesey is only just over three hours from London Euston - though the last leg, from Bangor, will require a hire car or taxi.  
• If you want to hire a car we recommend you visit our online partner, Rentalcars.
• Anglesey, Holy Island and the skerries that make up the Isle of Anglesey are islands, and they benefit from island humidity and the temperature regulating powers of the ocean.  But they’re also prone to regular rainfall and even buffeting by storms.  The nicest time to visit as far as the weather is concerned is spring, late spring most precisely, because the wildflowers and out, the days are getting longer, and there’s not, generally, too much rain.  Summer is warmest, but can be quite rainy.  The Isle of Anglesey’s attractions are worth visiting year round, though during winter the days can feel quite short.  

Still not sure where to stay?

• You could expand your search to include all of the best places to stay in Conway or the best places to stay in Gwynedd? both are just to the south? 
• or consider some of the Isle of Anglesey’s neighbours? Llandudno? possibly Bangor? or even the best hotels in Snowdonia National Park? 
• Or you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

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