Hen Golchdy (The Old Washroom) is situated at the Llys Llewellyn cottage complex in Aberffraw.
Set in a peaceful location with lovely countryside views, the complex of Llys Llewellyn is located within the historic grounds of the court of Prince Llywelyn, the greatest ruler of Wales.
All the cottages on the complex combine period features in keeping with the historical setting together with lots of modern touches to ensure a relaxing and comfortable stay.
The previous laundry/washrooms are being converted and upgraded to offer a modern, warm, light and spacious two-bedroom cottage for four guests. It promises to be a fantastic addition to the already incredibly popular cottages!
The bright and airy open-plan living, dining and kitchen area is spacious and comfortably furnished with sofas, armchairs, a dining table and a wall-mounted flat-screen TV.
The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to prepare meals, beach picnics or a packed lunch to take for a hiking trip along the beautiful Anglesey Coastal Path.
Sleeping arrangements
Hen Golchdy is perfectly set up for family stays with one double and one twin bedroom.
Both bedrooms have an en-suite that features a walk-in shower, washbasin, heated towel rail and toilet.
The Nitty Gritty
Hen Golchdy is pet-friendly.
There is parking available on the complex.
The Complex
Guests to Hen Golchdy enjoy many onsite amenities, including laundry facilities, ample parking space, a unisex Hair and Beauty salon and a popular bar and kitchen which serves afternoon tea, traditional home-cooked dishes and a selection of irresistible cakes and scones!
Want to book activities?
At Anglesey Holiday Lettings we are partnered with a selection of local activity organisers to bring you the maximum fun and enjoyment during your stay. If you would like to organise any activities such as water sports, golf at Anglesey Golf Club, massage treatments, adventure sports, restaurant discounts, and a host of children’s fun excursions, please speak to us and we’ll help you organise them!
On hand when you need us
The management team live in the village and will ensure that everything is as it should be ahead of your arrival. And we are always on call throughout your stay for anything you need.
- A welcome pack will be ready for you on arrival with milk, tea, coffee, sugar, multi-purpose spray, sponge, jay cloth, washing up liquid, hand soap and Welsh biscuits
- All properties have a Welcome Folder to help familiarise guests with the property, the local area and the island
- All bed linens and towels are Hotel Quality satin white as standard and commercially laundered in between each stay
- All of our properties comply with all Fire Safety Regulations
*An infant/child is defined as a person who sleeps in a travel cot. An infant is an additional person to the maximum occupancy stated for each property.
Location Information
Aberffraw is a small, quiet village on the west coast of Anglesey at the mouth of the gently flowing River Ffraw, renowned for its spectacular sand dunes and an immense stretch of sandy beach.
The village itself sits on the site of a medieval ‘llys’ (princely court), which was home to the Royal House of Aberffraw from which Llywelyn Fawr or Llywelyn the Great, descended.
Llywelyn was the de facto ruler of all Wales for 40 years. There is no denying the historical importance of the House of Aberffraw with many local places and names still bearing reference to this era.
Today Aberffraw is a peaceful and scenic get-away-from-it-all village. Ideal for guests looking for a tranquil base to explore the Coastal path. It is a walker’s paradise with plenty of trails for all levels.
Follow the path down the estuary to catch a glimpse of local bird species and where the river meets the sea, you can take in the inspiring sea and mountain scenery, with Bardsey Island and the Llyn Peninsula beyond.
Head in the other direction and you may catch cattle grazing gently in the heathland, as you head over the impressive sand dune range to ‘Traeth Mawr’, which literally translates to ‘big’ or ‘great’ beach with its endless sand dunes, Traeth Mawr has been called the Sahara of Wales!
Aberffraw Village boasts a fantastic pub ‘Y Goron’ or ‘The Crown’, which serves hearty, home-cooked food. The village shop is on hand for all the essentials and you can sample the delicious cakes served at the Llys Llywelyn tea rooms. The bracing walks along the Anglesey Coastal Path will work up a healthy appetite so you won’t feel guilty about your home-cooked pub dinner or a cake or two!
The Church in the Sea or ‘St Cwfan’s’ church is another must-see during your trip to Aberffraw. Built in the 7th century, the church now stands on the islet of Cribinau separated from the mainland by years of coastal erosion.
Against the odds, this beautiful little church stands proud and bravely on a rock, and is quite a sight to behold. Church services are held regularly in the summer months, with occasional weddings and christenings, all of course romantically dictated by the tides! The cove in which the church sits is a gentle walk of about a mile from Aberffraw village.
If the village doesn’t offer you enough history, the nearby Neolithic burial chamber of Barclodiad y Gawres is a must-see, not just for the history and heritage but the surrounding walks and views are simply stunning.
Barclodiad y Gawres lies about four miles from Aberffraw, or a short drive of two miles will bring you to a parking spot from where it is a 5-10 minute, fairly level walk along a narrow path.
Further afield the larger village of Rhosneigr is four miles away by road or seven miles if you take the coast path – trust us, you won’t be disappointed. There is a daily, regular bus service for those who don’t want to walk back!
Whatever your plans for your Anglesey holiday, you will not fail to be charmed by the historic, proud and immensely scenic little Welsh gem that is Aberffraw.
