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Hen Gilfach, Llanfairyngnhornwy

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Hen Gilfach is a beautifully restored stone barn conversion on Anglesey, North Wales. Original features include exposed oak beams and thick stone walls that tell stories of rural life. The barn sits in peaceful countryside with a private hot tub perfect for stargazing after long days exploring the island.

The setting is pure Anglesey. Rolling fields stretch in every direction. You'll spot sheep grazing and hear nothing but birdsong. The coast is close enough for beach days but far enough for total peace.

Inside you'll find three bedrooms sleeping six guests comfortably. Two bathrooms serve the property well. The living spaces feature vaulted ceilings and an open-plan kitchen where everyone can gather.

About Hen Gilfach

Hen Gilfach is a beautifully restored stone barn conversion on Anglesey, North Wales. Original features include exposed oak beams and thick stone walls that tell stories of rural life. The barn sits in peaceful countryside with a private hot tub perfect for stargazing after long days exploring the island.

The setting is pure Anglesey. Rolling fields stretch in every direction. You'll spot sheep grazing and hear nothing but birdsong. The coast is close enough for beach days but far enough for total peace.

Inside you'll find three bedrooms sleeping six guests comfortably. Two bathrooms serve the property well. The living spaces feature vaulted ceilings and an open-plan kitchen where everyone can gather. Original barn doors and oak frames remind you this was once a working farm building.

Beaumaris Castle sits 8 miles away (15 minutes). South Stack Lighthouse offers dramatic clifftop walks 12 miles west (20 minutes). Newborough Beach stretches for miles 14 miles south (25 minutes). Plas Newydd House and Gardens provides National Trust history 10 miles away (18 minutes).

Hen Gilfach works brilliantly for families wanting space and couples after rural romance with that hot tub under Welsh stars.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Hen Gilfach

Private Hot Tub

Soak under starry Anglesey skies after coastal walks. The hot tub sits in a sheltered spot with countryside views all around.

Original Stone Walls

Thick stone walls and exposed beams create authentic barn character. These original features connect you to centuries of Welsh farming heritage.

Peaceful Rural Location

Total countryside quiet with fields stretching in every direction. Perfect for switching off from busy life and breathing clean air.

Spacious for Groups

Three bedrooms and two bathrooms give families and friends plenty of space. The open-plan living area brings everyone together naturally.

Close to Beaches

Anglesey's best beaches are within 20 minutes by car. Newborough's golden sands and Red Wharf Bay are both easy day trips.

Vaulted Ceilings

High vaulted ceilings and exposed oak beams create impressive living spaces. The barn's original structure makes every room feel special.

Getting To Hen Gilfach

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Hen Gilfach by car, take the A55 across the Britannia Bridge onto Anglesey, then follow the A5 and local roads towards the property. The barn conversion is easily accessible with convenient off-road parking for multiple vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Bangor on the North Wales Coast Line, approximately 12 miles away. From there, a taxi will take you across to Anglesey and your countryside barn conversion.

Off-road parking for multiple cars
Bangor station (12 miles)
Accessible via A55 and A5

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Beaumaris Castle
Distance: 8 miles
LL58 8AP
South Stack Lighthouse
Distance: 12 miles
LL65 1YH
Plas Newydd House and Gardens
Distance: 10 miles
LL61 6DQ
Newborough Forest and Beach
Distance: 14 miles
LL61 6RS
Anglesey Coastal Path
Distance: 2 miles
LL65 4LY
Holyhead Mountain
Distance: 11 miles
LL65 1YH
Menai Bridge Town Centre
Distance: 9 miles
LL59 5EA
Holyhead Town Centre
Distance: 8 miles
LL65 1HB
Llangefni Market
Distance: 6 miles
LL77 7LR
Holyhead Ferry Terminal
Distance: 8 miles
LL65 1DH
RAF Valley
Distance: 3 miles
LL65 3NY
Rhosneigr Village
Distance: 5 miles
LL64 5QZ
Beaumaris Castle
Distance: 8 miles
LL58 8AP
South Stack Lighthouse
Distance: 12 miles
LL65 1YH
Plas Newydd House and Gardens
Distance: 10 miles
LL61 6DQ
Newborough Forest and Beach
Distance: 14 miles
LL61 6RS
Anglesey Coastal Path
Distance: 2 miles
LL65 4LY
Holyhead Mountain
Distance: 11 miles
LL65 1YH
Menai Bridge Town Centre
Distance: 9 miles
LL59 5EA
Holyhead Town Centre
Distance: 8 miles
LL65 1HB
Llangefni Market
Distance: 6 miles
LL77 7LR
Holyhead Ferry Terminal
Distance: 8 miles
LL65 1DH
RAF Valley
Distance: 3 miles
LL65 3NY
Rhosneigr Village
Distance: 5 miles
LL64 5QZ

Is Hen Gilfach Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children will love the safe outdoor space surrounding this rural barn conversion. The fields provide room for games and exploration. Anglesey's beaches are within 20 minutes for sandcastle building and rock pooling. Beaumaris Castle offers historical adventures while South Stack has puffin watching in summer. The open-plan living area gives families space to spread out after busy days exploring North Wales.
Groups Will Love...
The private hot tub stands out as Hen Gilfach's star feature. Set outdoors with countryside views across Anglesey farmland, it provides the perfect spot for evening relaxation. After days exploring coastal paths or visiting castles, sinking into warm bubbles under Welsh skies feels magical. The sheltered position means you can use it year-round, watching stars appear over the fields or spotting red kites circling overhead during daylight soaks.
Pet Friendly
Dogs are welcome at Hen Gilfach, making it perfect for families who won't leave pets behind. The rural Anglesey setting provides excellent walking straight from the door with footpaths crossing nearby fields. The Anglesey Coastal Path offers longer adventures with your dog, while beaches like Rhosneigr allow dogs year-round. The stone barn's enclosed outdoor space means dogs can potter about safely while you enjoy morning coffee.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Hen Gilfach

The Oyster Catcher

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL65 2LP

White Eagle

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL64 5QZ

The Marram Grass

Located 14 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL61 6RS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Hen Gilfach

Is Hen Gilfach pet friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome at this barn conversion. The rural Anglesey setting provides excellent walking routes right from the door with fields and coastal paths nearby.
What original barn features does Hen Gilfach have?
The conversion retains thick stone walls and exposed oak beams throughout. Vaulted ceilings and original barn doors preserve the agricultural character of this former working farm building.
How many people does this barn conversion sleep?
Hen Gilfach sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. Two bathrooms serve the property with an open-plan kitchen and living area for socialising.
What is the hot tub like at Hen Gilfach?
The private hot tub sits outdoors in a sheltered position with countryside views. It's perfect for evening soaks after beach days or coastal walks around Anglesey.
Where exactly is Hen Gilfach located?
The barn sits in rural Anglesey, North Wales, postcode LL65 4LY. You're surrounded by working farmland with the coast just a short drive away.
What beaches are near this barn conversion?
Newborough Beach is 14 miles south with miles of golden sand and dunes. Red Wharf Bay and Benllech Beach are both within 30 minutes' drive offering family-friendly swimming.
Is Hen Gilfach suitable for families with children?
Yes, the three bedrooms and spacious layout work well for families. The rural setting provides safe outdoor space and Anglesey's beaches and attractions are all within easy reach.
What makes this barn conversion special for a holiday?
The combination of authentic stone barn character and modern comfort including the hot tub. The peaceful Anglesey location gives you countryside quiet with coastal adventures close by.

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Hen Gilfach Reviews

This was our 4th stay at Hen Gilfach. 3 families 6 adults and 6 children. Plenty of space for all of us to enjoy a great week. As before, everything was brilliant with no issues. We will be returning next year.
We all had an amazing time staying at Hengilfach. Everywhere was spotless and the dcor is delightful. The beds were so comfortable...not slept so well for a long time...and the bedding is of excellent quality. Really enjoyed using the hot tub, which was very clean and warm, and looking out over the sea. It is such a peaceful place to stay. We will definitely be returning.
Maxine
What an amazing property from start to finish everything was just perfect especially the hot tub. What a treat in this cold weather. The house was so well equipped there was nothing we needed that wasn't there. The beds were all so comfortable with lovely bedding. It was great to have two lounges too, somewhere to escape to when the grandkids get to excited. They also enjoyed the toy box with lots of different toys to play with. Tracy was great when we had to ask about where we could charge our electric cars, nothing was to much trouble. I would definitely not hesitate to rebook this property. All of the family loved it.
Deborah
Having booked to include a disabled family member, finding several lots of steps on the ground floor proved extremely difficult. Mention of this in the description would have proved beneficial, as we would not have booked. The house itself was clean and comfortable, and we had a very enjoyable time apart from this. The children loved the garden to play in.
Hen Gilfach was a great holiday property. It is in a fabulous rural location and provided a great base for exploring Anglesey. The cottage itself was very well equipped for example, a big freezer and two fridges which was perfect for a group of 11, beautifully maintained, and the hot tub was an added bonus with a fabulous view. Tracy was very responsive to any queries we had. We were sad to leave such a peaceful spot. Thank you!
Wow, wow ,wow. Hen Gilfach exceeded our expectations. It was beautiful. Well equipped for 6 adults, 1 teenager and 2 young children. The decor was delightful, the scenery outstanding and the hot tub a treat at the end of the day. There were plenty of gorgeous beaches within an easy drive from the property. We would highly recommend staying here. Tracey was availble, friendly and helped with any queries. We would definitely stay here again as frequent visitors to Anglesey.
Amazing stay for our family, ranging from 3 years old 92 years old! Hen Gilfach had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Enough space for everyone to enjoy relaxing, family meals, games in the garden and of course the hot tub with amazing views. Many things to do nearby, Anglesey Coastal Path a favourite of ours. Only thing we could recommend for future guests is there are a couple of steps on the ground floor level to ground floor bedrooms and kitchen area which our 92 year old Grandad struggled with at times. Overall an amazing stay and we look forward to staying again soon!
Your place is beautiful and very relaxing. .. we just had a bit of trouble with the hot tub going cold at certain times due to the saver power program that wasn't heating at specific times... but besides that it was great! thank you
Excellent property. Quiet and secluded with fabulous views.
Hengilfach is a lovely property with fantastic views and sunsets. Our family of 11 from 4 years to 70 years enjoyed the garden and the hot tub every day. The house is comfortable and homely with plenty of space for all the family. Good location for walking and exploring the island. Thanks, we will be back.
Wonderful stay, fantastic property and facilities, very nicely decorated. Stunning views. Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed here over Christmas with the family, what a treat, clean, beds and ... Stayed here over Christmas with the family, what a treat, clean, beds and comfy, plenty of space, kitchen well stocked, tracy was a fabulous host, even taking our paper recycling for us, only tiny issue were the outside lights not working but didnt cause any issues for us but could if needed to get anything from cars, hot tub was lovely but a bit cold so only managed to use it the once but when we did it was stunning with the views to, wouldn't hesitate to book again in the future when all the family get together, absolutely delightful place
Timothy
An excellent 2 weeks.
Rebecca
We had an amazing stay at this holiday cottage! The views are absolutely stunning, and the hot tub is a perfect spot to relax while soaking it all in. The garden is spacious and perfect for the kids to run around and play. The house itself is so wellstocked with everything you could possibly need, and the beds are incredibly comfy! Can't recommend this place enough for a relaxing getaway.
Beautifully decorated, very comfortable converted barn, suited our 3 family combination very well. The children especially loved the hot tub, but the adults enjoyed it too! The garden was great for the little ones to run around in and the view was superb. We would book this again.
Kathleen
The property owner, Tracy, is lovely and was happy to answer any questions by text or phone. The house is delightful with wonderful views and everything we needed as a family group of 11 from 7 to 60. The hot tub was well worth the extra and lots of fun was had by all. We would definitely book again.
Charmaine
Despite being a well presented property in am amazing lication it is not suitable for families with babies in arms, toddlers or teen boys. Too many breakables for small children and fussy accessories to keep out of the way of active children. The hot tub and upstairs sitting room were a huge benefit for the young adults and older children. Garden while lovely not safesuitable for toddlers. Kitchen well stocked but surprisingly no oven gloves which led to burnt fingers and an accident! The owner was not sympathetic! It is a shame that our holiday was marred by the failure to amicably agree with the owners over accidental breakages which we are more than willing to recompense them for where liability was accepted.
The property owner met us on arrival and was extremely helpful and attentive. We really enjoyed our stay.
We where 2 family's that stayed over Christmas and loved it. It was spacious and the children loved they had their own living room. Kitchen had everything you need and bedrooms where big. Very clear and would come.back
Pauline
Positives Gorgeous location the views were amazing. The house is well equipped and plenty of room for a large group of people. The grandchildren loved the garden and play area and the hot tub was a huge hit for all of us. The BBQ isn't built in as it suggests but we did have a BBQ on a good weather day with the small stand alone BBQ provided. It was a lovely base for lots of laughs and the niggles were soon forgotten and we had a lovely family holiday. Niggles This was a group family holiday for a 60th birthday celebration. We had a disappointing start as the narrow track to the house has a huge lip on it at the top of the lane which scraped the bottom of the car. You ideally need a 4 X 4 or a higher car than ours is. There was no little welcome pack not even a bottle of milk which after a long drive we were gasping for a cuppa. We had only been given one towel each when we needed a bath and hand towel each. Tracy brought more to us once we asked. The dishwasher was out of action and due to be repaired on the Monday but actually didn't get sorted until the Thursday. Unforseen circumstance so not the owners fault The hob had 6 rings but only two working but once reported Tracy was very quick to respond and sort it as best as she could. And brought cakes as an apology so the niggles were acted upon thank you for that. The listing said hot tub AND swim spa...but there was only a hot tub. You couldn't swim in the hot tub Suggestions Have a recycling box at the property to make it easier to carry it to the collection point at the top of the hill. Ensure a welcome pack is provided with a few teabags, coffee sachets, milk and sugar at the very least. A welcome book would be useful with instructions for the house amenities. Suggestions on where to go for milk and bread if needed. We found the coffee shop that was also a hairdressers and post office but only by asking a local otherwise it is a long trek to Holyhead. Summary Having said all this we had a wonderful holiday, a chance to be together and catch up , and we would still recommend this regardless. Tracy was very helpful in resolving our concerns.Lots to see and do. The boat trips from Beaumaris were enjoyable. Puffin island and the bridges was good though not always puffin season! Beaumaris castle and town, Anglesey sea zoo was well worth it , Church Bay had a lovely little beach very close by, and we enjoyed the coastal walks. A partial refund as a gesture of goodwill would be nice for the niggles reported
Everything provided for large family group. Location lovely and quiet with great views
The property was very spacious and had a lovely view. The outdoor space was great and the play area was a good addition for our daughter. The kitchen was well equipped however, could benefit from a few smaller pans. The beach at Church Bay was a short drive away and well worth a visit on a sunny day. Overall a great base for exploring the surrounding areas.
A wonderful house in beautiful surroundings. .... a very short drive from a lovely beach.
Sharon
Perfect for our family celebration. Tracy greeted us on arrival and made us feel very welcome. The house was very clean and comfortable with a warm atmosphere The see view was stunning, would definitely book again
Excellent fully equipped holiday home, set in a tranquil location with stunning views of the sea. House beautifully presented throughout and the hot tub was enjoyed by all. The beaches nearby were very good. One of the best holiday homes I have stayed in, our families had a wonderful holiday. Would highly recommend.
Our stay at Hen Gilfach was superb we had everything we needed and every room was clean and wellfurnished. As we had amazing sunny weather, we made good use of the outside sitting and garden area. The hot tub was enjoyed by all age range 10 to 75! Thank you
Denise
Lovely holiday home, fantastic view from the amazing large hot tub. Anglesey beaches were beautiful and surprisingly very little traffic for end of July. The house suited the whole family from ages 4 up to 70 years. We had a delivery of food from Asda when we arrived and topped up from supermarket later in week at Almwich 6 miles away as no local shops. Would definitely return.
We had a good week here. Nice property, well fitted out. Quite a good location with fabulous views, short drive from several beaches. The garden is great for kids if you're lucky with the weather as we were. The large hot tub was very good. We had a small problem during our stay that was not entirely the owners fault quickly resolved when reported.
Anne-marie
The cottage was beautiful if a little remote. Only concern was that our car standard Ford Focus kept bottoming out every time we came into or out of the lane by the bins. There is quite a drop off the road onto the lane. The hot tub was amazing!!
We had such a fabulous Easter here. The property is situated in the most stunning and unspoilt area with knock out views. The house was very well equipped and cosy. The owner is also close by to help with anything. The upstairs lounge made a great place for the kids to takeover away from the adults The hottub is huge and acted like a swimming pool for the little ones. We would love to come back here ASAP.
A really lovely home in a beautiful location. We had a fantastic stay. The teens loved the hot tub, and we all enjoyed beautiful coastal walks direct from the front door.
Rhianedd
Fantastic property Fantastic location. Really enjoyed the place just perfect for the whole family from 7 months to 84. The only issue we had was getting the dishwasher to work. Sometimes it would sometimes it wouldn't
Carolyn
We have just enjoyed a fabulous weekend at Hen Gilfach. Everyone left feeling very chilled and relaxed which was certainly helped by the comfort offered by the house. Amenities were excellent we wanted for nothing. The hot tub was a delight. Combine all this with the amazing views and superb company we couldn't have asked for more. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful responding quickly to our one query........ All in all a perfect weekend shared by a group of female friends celebrating all the things we have been unable to celebrate these last couple of years. There will certainly be return visits!!
Gillian
We had a great time, property and location stunning. The hot tub was a big hit with the kids.
What a super cottage! Wed stayed at Hen Gilfach 10 years ago and loved it so much we decided to return. The addition of the ensuite to the downstairs King size bedroom and the 10 seater hot tub were massive plus points! We go away every year as a group of friends and this was the best hot tub weve had in over 10 years. Cottage was exceptionally clean, everything that we needed theres even a blender and 3 tier steamer in the kitchen! All beds were comfy. Cottage even has a selection of board games, books and DVDs. The only very minor thing is that theres only an under the counter fridge and a table top one not really enough room if its all adults staying and theres Prosecco & lager to chill . But this is very very minor and didnt detract from a great weekend away. Thanks for such a great place!
Tracys place was amazing clean and so quirky car needed to go to pubs shops etc but not an issue. Everything you need in the kitchen the hot tub was fab so special a specially when lit up at night . Tracy responded quickly to any questions we had
Darren
Wonderful property in a tranquil location. Family of eight stayed at this cottage from toddlers to grandparents and had a great holiday. Facilities and the layout are perfect for two family's with ground floor having a shower room servicing the two ground floor bedrooms of which one also has an ensuite. The first floor has an extremely large family bathroom which services the remaining three first floor bedrooms. Also this property has a brilliant outdoor space for the children to play with slide, swing and hob tub to keep them occupied. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Graeme
The house was great,gardens are good and the hot tub has great views. It is in a rather remote location,1520 minutes from a main road.The directions from the owner are spot on and you need to follow them to the letter,a lot of the roads are single track so you need to look out for vehicles coming towards you. Overall a great stay..
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