The best boltholes for an Easter egg hunt

Easter spent holidaying at a North Wales hideaway has a certain magic. Mornings begin slowly, gardens glisten with dew, and somewhere between the first coffee and the second hot cross bun, the Easter Bunny has clearly been and gone.

It’s a time for fresh air and freedom, before beaches fill, before summer schedules kick in, when spring is just beginning to stretch its legs. Whether it’s sprawling lawns, woodland paths, orchards in bloom or secret corners behind old stone walls, these boltholes are made for egg hunts of the very best kind: the sort that involve muddy knees, triumphant squeals and “just one more look” before breakfast.

Here are some of our favourite boltholes for an Easter escape, where hiding places are plentiful and spring is well and truly in the air.

Tyddyn Llwydyn, Llŷn Peninsula

If the Easter Bunny has a dream address, this might just be it.

Set within 15 acres of gardens, meadow, paddock, orchard and bluebell woods, Tyddyn Llwydyn offers endless scope for an Easter egg hunt that could last all morning (and then some). Little explorers can weave between trees, dash through long grass and investigate shady corners where chocolate treasures may, or may not, be hiding. The orchard feels especially ripe for Easter mischief, and the woodland beyond provides a very convincing backstory should questions arise. Inside, the farmhouse is calm, light and beautifully styled: the perfect place to regroup afterwards with sticky fingers, flushed cheeks and a sense of victory.

Highfield, Anglesey

Surrounded by open fields and wildflowers, Highfield’s garden feels wonderfully open and full of possibility.

The lawned garden and terraces are ideal for a classic egg hunt, while the surrounding countryside brings a sense of adventure that feels particularly special at Easter, when lambs dot the fields and the coastal paths are still blissfully quiet. With wide skies overhead and the sea glinting in the distance, it’s easy to imagine early morning visitors passing through before disappearing towards Church Bay. After the hunt, there’s beachcombing, breezy walks and plenty of room to stretch out and slow down together.

Moryn, Moelfre

Moryn’s gardens are full of little surprises. Terraces, paths, raised lawns and a secret clifftop garden tucked behind a blue wooden gate make this a brilliant choice for a slightly more adventurous Easter egg hunt.

Children can hunt among stone walls and winding paths while grown-ups enjoy front-row seats to the sea views. And with a private beach just below, who’s to say the Easter Bunny didn’t arrive by boat, leaving a trail of eggs along the way?

Tir a Môr, Nefyn

Tucked away on the hillside above Nefyn, Tir a Môr is wrapped in greenery and colour, its gardens layered and abundant in a way that feels almost secret. Winding paths, generous planting and tucked-away corners invite a slower kind of Easter egg hunt, one where discoveries are made gradually and excitement builds with every find.

In early spring, the gardens feel especially alive, with fresh growth, birdsong and views stretching out to sea. Grown-ups can linger on the terraces soaking it all in, while children disappear happily between flower beds, returning with chocolate and stories in equal measure.

Ty Gan Y Mor, Nefyn

Perched above its gardens with sweeping sea views, Ty Gan Y Mor offers a front-row seat to Easter morning fun. From the balcony, parents can watch the hunt unfold below, where lawns and flower-filled borders provide just enough hiding places to keep things interesting without ever feeling overwhelming.

There’s something particularly lovely about Easter here; the light is softer, the coast is quieter, and the pace is unhurried. It’s the kind of place where memories are made almost without trying.

Cwmafon, Abersoch

Cwmafon’s gardens are made for easy, carefree Easter mornings. With both front and rear gardens and a generous stretch of lawn, there’s space for children to roam freely, eggs scattered far and wide.

Its position in Abersoch means Easter feels sociable as well as serene. The village is just waking up for the season, the beach is close enough for a post-hunt wander, and there’s that unmistakable sense of spring by the sea. A perfect balance of freedom, comfort and fresh air.

Dihangfa, Aberdesach

Dihangfa may not have a traditional garden, but when your “garden” is the beach, rules bend a little, with pebbles, rock pools and driftwood offering endless hiding places for a more adventurous hunt.

With the Eifl mountains rising behind and the sea stretching endlessly ahead, it’s easy to imagine the Easter Bunny arriving at dawn along the shoreline, leaving a trail of treasures in its wake. Simple, memorable and wonderfully different.

A little Easter magic

Whichever bolthole you choose, Easter is a time to slow down, head outdoors and let imaginations run free. With gardens in bloom, woods waking up and coastlines stretching into spring, these boltholes offer the perfect backdrop for an Easter escape filled with fresh air, laughter and just enough chocolate.

After all, you never quite know where the Easter Bunny might have been hiding.