Cwyfan, a fascinating restored Welsh Chapel apartment, will deliver a blast of history and sea air. Heaven for groups of eight or less, and room for your furry companion.

Full of vintage treasures, this restored chapel in Aberffraw has been brilliantly transformed to become a trio of bolt holes, of which Cwyfan is one. Head up to the top floor to the perfect nest via unassuming pitch pine wooden stairs. Nuggets of history remain – old oak floors polished to a rich hue and finishes that ooze style, vintage filing cabinets, curiosities and leather bound books all conspire to entice interest. There is even an organ in the foyer!

The stunning open-plan living area with high vaulted ceilings has original art adorning the walls. A wood-burner encourages lounging on great sofas and cooks will be chuffed with the kitchen adorned by the arched stained glass window and a slick work island. Chop away in convivial company or, if you would rather, dine out.

Set under the beauty of plastered cornices and magical lighting, the bedrooms at Cwyfan are just the sort you need to get away from everyone – take your pick from imaginatively restored spaces. Two well-dressed king rooms are calm and en suite. Two twin rooms are comfortable and one has sea views. The mood is cool whites and simplicity paired with local vintage, reclamation finds.

Step out to the terrace to soak up the afternoon’s rays. Seconds away is the coastal path for walking and the beach is just a few minutes down the estuary. Meander along the glorious coast to Rhosneigr. Here is a bit of bustle with an art gallery, places to eat, excellent surf and a seaside stroll.

Walkers and cyclists will adore the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Newborough Forest is down the road. For the romantics, head over to the Church in Sea. Not only did it provide a name for your holiday retreat, but it is breathtaking...widely visited, admired, photographed and sketched for centuries. You must go there...

What people say about this cottage

We had a wonderful weekend. We are a swimming group and came to enjoy the water. A short walk to the sea or a very short drive, and you see the most beautiful cove. All the beds were very comfortable, and the open kitchen was amazing with 8 of us, we could cook and still be part of the group, definitely recommend

Laura
Dec 2022

Wow, what a fantastic place to stay……a beautifully converted chapel. Lovely welcome tray awaited us with tea, coffee, Bara Brith (delicious Welsh fruit loaf) and shortbread…..thank you to Boltholes & Hideaways. Really spacious, spotlessly clean and a really well stocked kitchen. We like to cook and had lots of pans and dishes to do so and a big dining table to eat it at. All 4 bedrooms were spacious with lovely comfortable beds. It was very cold outside when we visited but the heating, together with the log burner soon got us toasty warm. . We visited Beaumaris too and loved it, lots of quirky independent shops to mooch around and lovely cafes for lunch. Give this place a go, you will not be disappointed.

Hilary
March 2023