Saturday, July 18, 2009

Anglesey Cottages Offer You Restful Island Breaks

By David Phillips

Once you have picked one of the many fine Anglesey cottages on this paradise island for your stay in North Wales, you can begin to plan your visits to the exciting local sites and attractions.

You know that you have chosen a great sunny location for your self-catering holiday cottage in Anglesey because the island gets its reputation for a pleasant climate due to its proximity to the Gulf Stream.

Whether you are a very active person looking for water sports adventure, cycling or walking or just want a restful break with friends or family, the island has a broad range of cottages which suite most tastes.

Some Anglesey cottages will be renovated smallholdings or converted stables which allow the island visitor to experience living in a property style that is traditional and blends in with the environment.

A cottage stay will mean you'll enjoy the benefits of a solid stone fireplace in the lounge or dining room, as well as sitting in a kitchen which has floor tiles and a wood burning stove.

You will appreciate the central heating system in these self-catering cottages on Anglesey, especially in winter, and the extra benefit of double glazing will be handy too.

You will find some properties have ground and first floor bedrooms, and based on the number of people it sleeps, a cottage may have both twin and single rooms and with en-suite facility.

Expect most cottages on Anglesey to provide the necessary bed linen and duvets as well as a full complement of kitchenware. Most have a utility room and satellite TV access.

For those visitors attracted to an Anglesey holiday and wanting to bring pets, some cottages allow pets on the condition that they are kept under control.

Staying at a self-catering Anglesey cottage lets you get away from all the hectic pace of a busy life, and you have a choice of where exactly on the island you want your secluded, peaceful base for relaxation.

Just imagine waking up early one morning, the sun is rising as you can sit in the garden, breathing in the sea air, appreciating the mountains of Snowdonia on the mainland, as the smell of freshly ground coffee drifts from the kitchen and you sip some fresh orange juice.

Perhaps if you like getting up early you could wake up to the natural alarm clock of the dawn chorus in the hedges next to your cottage, slip to the kitchen, make a quick brew and step outside and enjoy the steady sunrise over Snowdonia.

Another advantage of your self-catering Anglesey cottage holiday is being able to take exercise before breakfast by cycling along one of the quiet country lanes, taking in the many colourful flowers, trees and bucolic charm of your surroundings.

A number of island cottages are clustered around the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a designated zone which runs along most of the Anglesey coast.

What a perfect combination, to choose an island cottage near some of our super 18 hole golf courses, as well as within striking distance of the coastal path and sandy beaches.

If you are a keen walker make sure you pack your walking boots as there are 125 miles of magical coastal walks and gorgeous sea views around the island.

On summer evenings as the sun sets in the west it is often possible to see the Wicklow mountains silhouetted against the light purple sky, and just imagine being able to appreciate this view from your cottage garden.

It can be such a pleasure to watch the slow descent of the sun over the horizon, while sharing a glass of wine in your cottage with family and friends.

When you reach Anglesey after crossing the Menai Strait you can cross the island using the A55 dual carriageway to Holyhead, from where a fast ferry runs to Dublin. At RAF Valley you can fly to Cardiff within one hour.

If you want an Anglesey holiday to remember, enjoying walking the vast, quiet sandy beaches in winter and the warm sunshine on your back as you cover the coastal path and water activities in summer, pick one of the top drawer Anglesey cottages now available.

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