Description
Those familar with Trearddur Bay will know Highground- an iconic house perched on its own rocky headland above the beach at Porth Diana and the Sailing Club. Discerning groups or families seeking the ultimate in luxury will find this immaculately restored 1920's house to be a unique proposition. The interiors are beautifully designed and curated and worthy of any comparsion anywhere and the location is breathtaking- direct access to the sea and to its own private running mooring and views of sunsets and sea from nearly every room.
Imagine preparing breakfast in that incredible sunny kitchen with the bi-fold doors thrown open to enjoy the views of the yachts preparing for a day at sea; lunch could be local lobster or crab at the sunken outside dining area, we can even arrange delivery of seafood so you dont need to venture out. And what could be better as the day wears on than a session in the Welsh Cedar sauna followed by a quick dip- a short path leads from the sauna through the garden gate to the sea.
Inside, the Vale kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful, a huge Aga, two dishwashers and two fridges will cater for the most culinary demanding guests and the large dining table with views of coves, beach and sea from windows to three sides is unforgettable. Or let us suggest a private chef- who wants to cook all the time whilst on holiday after all? We can also arrange a maid service during you stay should you wish.
The kitchen leads through the snug with its raised wood burning stove and convivial seating. Through from here you'll find the main sitting room which has a huge L-shaped sofa in front of the open fire to one end and a smaller dining table near the wood burning stove to the other. Armchairs and a card table in front of the huge windows offer space to switch off or to get competitive!
A morning room (affectionately referred to as the Batty Room) is the perfect quieter spot to sit on a sunny day with the doors open and only the garden and sea beyond in your view. There are also two very swish utility areas downstairs, one specifically designed to offer drying space for wet weather gear. Even here the design is evident, utilitarian sinks are made beautiful with bespoke concrete or reclaimed copper troughs. In fact, the humble sink is always a feature in this house- from the marble shell of the Sauna cloakroom to the Water Monopoly double Basin in the upstairs family bathroom.
Upstairs are the six luxurious bedrooms. The first King room has sea views and an en-suite shower room. The larger Master bedroom has huge double basins and a free standing bath with a woodburning stove to complete the extravagence. A third King bedroom also has an ensuite bathroom and armchairs in the box bay window make the most of the views beyond. There is also a stunning family bathroom and separate WC upstairs. The fourth and fifth bedrooms face the beach at Porth Diana (King and Bunk rooms) and the sixth corner bedroom is a twin with views to the front over the sea.
A new wing was constructed in 2023 and blends seamlessly in with the architecture of the original house. The main part is used as an artists studio by the owners and is not currently accessible (but will obviously not be used duing your stay). A smaller part contains the sauna and cloakroom with outdoor shower immediately outside.
As well as the sandy coves of Porth Diana immediately below, the main beach of Trearddur Bay is a short pleasant stroll away. Those in search of a good pint will love the Seacroft, just 100 yards away- a great pub that does good food. In Trearddur Bay itself there are plenty of good places to eat- Ocean's Edge, Sea Shanty or Trearddur Bay Hotel are all within walking distance.
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Summary — Prestigious house sleeping 12 in an unmatched location.
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Dog Friendly — Yes, 1 small to medium dog allowed (additional £30)
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Suitability — All bedrooms on the first floor. Ground floor generally level with couple of steps up from the driveway. Steps connect different areas of the gardens and grounds.
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Bedrooms — All on 1st floor with sea views Bedroom 1: King with ensuite shower room (WC & Basin) Bedroom 2: King with double sinks, bathtub with a view, woodburning stove Bedroom 3: King with ensuite bathroom (WC & Basin) Bedroom 4: King room, sink & desk Bedroom 5: Bunk room Bedroom 6 : Twin room, sink
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Bathrooms — Family bathroom upstairs with claw-footed bath tub, separate shower, double sinks and WC. Separate upstairs WC Downstairs WC 3 x ensuites as described above
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Kitchen & Dining — Kitchen by Vale Designs. Large island with stools, 4 oven AGA, 2 x dishwashers, full height fridge/freezer with additional full height fridge. Dining area with table for 12. Bi-fold doors open up one elevation and lead to terrace overlooking Porth Diana.
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Snug — Accessed off the kitchen with sofas, armchairs and woodburning stove
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Sitting Room — Large room with incredible views to the sea. Smaller dining table, card table and armchairs around the woodburning stove overlook the sea and ar. Enormous L-Shaped sofa around open fireplace to the other end.
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TV Room — Sofas and window seat, large Smart TV.
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Utility rooms — Large wet room with central drain and exposed copper piping for drying sailing gear/wetsuits. Washing machine, 2 xtumble driers, huge concrete trough sink. Connected room has further utility space with large copper trough sink.
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Sauna & Studio — Studio and Sauna wing is connected to the main house. Locally sourced cedar sauna with electric Harvia sauna stove leads through changing area/WC to outside hot/cold shower. Path leads directly to the sea. The studio is used as an artist's space by the owner and is not accessible. It will not be in use during your stay.
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Outdoors — Large ground with lawned areas to sides and terracing around the house. Rock outcrop has been hollowed to create seating areas including large stone seating area. Gate leads to the shore 10 metres beyond with private ladder and steps down to access the running mooring.
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Parking — Gated private parking on gravelled area to rear of the house for plenty of vehicles or boats.
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Children — Generally suitable although supervision of young children required due to rock outcrop and proximity of the water
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Bikes — Space available in the wood shed
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WiFi — Yes
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Mobile Reception Checker — https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
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Postcode — LL65 2YY
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General — Private running mooring on the immediate shoreline availble if required. Trearddur Bay Sailing Club is located in the adjacent harbour and the Seacroft pub/restaurant is 100 yds inland. Private dining by arrangement. Additional or daily cleaning can be arranged on request.
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Utilities — All utilities, linen and bath towels provided.
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Booking Details — A 30% deposit (excluding last minute bookings) and a booking fee is required at the time of booking. Balance payment due at least 30 days prior to the start of your holiday.
Location | Holyhead, Ynys Môn, LL65 2YY
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