Anglesey Beach Cottages

Anglesey Beach Cottages and Coastal Places to Stay

Island overview and where to base yourself

Anglesey in North Wales is varied enough that the best place to stay depends on the type of coast you want. Beaumaris and Menai Bridge work well if you want restaurants, shops, views over the Menai Strait and easier access back to the mainland. This side of the island is useful for short breaks, food-focused stays and visits to Beaumaris Castle, Penmon and the wider south-east coast.

The west and south-west of the island feel more open, with beaches, dunes and surf-friendly stretches around Rhosneigr, Aberffraw, Newborough and Trearddur Bay. Holyhead is the main town in the west and is practical for South Stack, ferry links and walking routes around Holy Island. On the north and east coasts, places such as Cemaes Bay, Amlwch, Moelfre, Benllech and Red Wharf Bay offer a mix of villages, beaches, harbour areas and quieter coastal sections.

Beaches and coastal walking

Anglesey has a wonderful mix of blue flag beaches, from wide sandy bays to small coves and rocky shorelines. Rhosneigr Beach is a good choice for water-sports and beach-focused stays, while Trearddur Bay offers a sheltered sandy beach on Holy Island. Benllech Beach is popular with families because of its sandy beach and village facilities, while Newborough gives access to a large beach, forest walks and Llanddwyn Island.

The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path follows much of the island’s coastline, so walking is a major part of a stay here. Some sections are gentle and village-based, while others include cliffs, headlands, dunes, salt marsh and more exposed stretches. This makes Anglesey useful for visitors who want a beach cottage holiday that can include short local walks, full coastal days or simple routes between nearby villages.

Main points of interest

Beaumaris is one of the main historic stops on the island, with its castle, pier, seafront and views across the Menai Strait. Menai Bridge is useful for food, waterfront walks and access to the mainland, while nearby Llanfairpwll is often visited for its long place name and position close to the bridges. Penmon Point is a good option on the eastern edge of the island, with coastal views towards Puffin Island and the lighthouse.

South Stack is one of Anglesey’s best-known coastal landmarks, with cliffs, seabirds, a lighthouse and walking routes around Holy Island. Newborough and Llanddwyn Island are also major highlights, especially for beach walks, views and a more open coastal setting. With castles, harbours, beaches, nature reserves and villages spread across the island, Anglesey suits stays where you want to explore a different part of the coast each day rather than stay in one resort area.