Holiday rentals in Red Wharf Bay

Come away to a peaceful, rustic haven with wide sandy beaches, historical castles, warm Welsh hospitality and a wonderfully unhurried pace of life! The Isle of Anglesey has it all! This beautiful, peaceful hideaway on the north Wales coast is a delight with its quaint local scenery and charming village life. There are miles of coastal hikes, hours of sandcastle building, visits to ancient, real castles dating back centuries and rugged outdoor adventure awaiting you in nearby Snowdonia National Park!

Find a perfect, charming, immaculate holiday rental or letting just for the two of you with everything you need for a wonderful stay or browse a selection of fabulous larger rentals perfect for families of 4, 6 or 8 guests respectively. Several of the lovely holiday rentals in the area feature gorgeous stone build architecture and you will also find elegant whitewashed or wood clad accommodation. The holiday rentals in the area are tastefully and comfortably furnished and fully equipped for self catering. Many of the local lettings are just a short walk from the beach and feature a lovely view and a tranquil garden to maximise outdoor relaxation!

Stroll down to one of Red Wharf Bay’s lovely sandy beaches. Take your pick from Traeth Benllech, Traeth Coch Pentraeth or Llanddona Beach. Here you will find quiet golden shores with wide stretches of soft sand and great surrounding walks. This peaceful location is considered an area of outstanding natural beauty and is located to the North East of the Welsh Island of Anglesey about 1 hour and 40 minutes from Liverpool and 2 hours from Manchester by car. The wide, flat stretches of sandy beaches of Red Wharf bay make this a fantastic place for horse riding, kite surfing and land surfing! The beautiful Anglesey coastal path passes through Red Wharf Bay and loops 200 km around the entire island of Anglesey!

There are no less than 6 historical castles to see on the island of Anglesey! Be sure to drive across the incredible Menai suspension bridge, the first modern suspension ever built that dates back to 1826! Llanddwyn Island to the south is one of the most scenic locations in all of Wales with a gorgeous cove that backs onto a forest that is home to beautiful red squirrels. Amlwch was once home to the largest copper mine in the world and the unique scenery of Parys Mountain will leave you spellbound with the rich hues of ochre, tan and orange. Be sure to venture out to South Stack Lighthouse via 400 steps and a high bridge for a spectacular bird watching experience! You can head out in any direction on this lovely island that is rich in monuments and interesting sites to find something interesting to see or do!

Red Wharf Bay and surrounding Anglesey is an area rich in historical significance and cultural heritage. Anglesey Island was once considered holy by the Celts and their Druid priests planted many groves of sacred oaks. Lovers of ancient history can explore the area where the Bryn Celli Ddu and Presaddfed burial chambers are located to admire burial mounds of Neolithic and Bronze Age communities! By the 1870s Parys Mountain was the largest copper mine in Europe and today you can visit this heritage mine site and immerse yourself in the bygone age of the Welsh Copper rush at the visitor centre. Be sure to visit the stately home of the Marquess of Anglesbury dating back to the 18th century. Plas Newydd House and Gardens is a visual treat of period elegance, manicured gardens and neoclassical interiors with intricate wallpaper and fabrics and astonishing painted murals.

Anglesey is a haven for foodies and your tastebuds will not be disappointed in and around Red Wharf Bay! You will have a chance to visit The Anglesey Farmers Market at Menai Bridge where you can source fresh ingredients from local producers and incredible fresh caught seafood! You may be lucky enough to be around for the renowned Menai Seafood Festival or the Anglesey Oyster Festival. Be sure to stock up on one of Anglesey’s most famous exports, Halen Môn sea salt sourced from the crystal clear waters of the Menai Strait! There is no shortage of fabulous eateries in the surrounding area. Once known as The Breadbasket of Wales, this fertile land of this region continues to supply the local food industry with the highest quality fresh ingredients. Beaumaris has a bustling Modern Welsh restaurant scene and there are plenty of options for laid back, delectable dining and hearty pub fare wherever you go.

Beaumaris is a renowned castle built by Edward I and is famous for being the greatest castle ever built! This fortress of immense scale and near perfect symmetry was worked on until around 1320. Here you can stroll about the lush grounds and admire the moat and fortifications as you step back in time. Set in beautiful scenery with the dramatic snowy peaks of Snowdonia National Park in the distance, this much photographed castle nestled in dramatic, rugged landscape is a dreamy place to take lovely pictures!

Get your trail shoes on, pack some refreshments and head out for a wonderful adventure just 28 km from Red Wharf Bay! You will be able to admire the impressive scenery around these falls where water cascades dramatically down more than 36 metres of igneous rock face in the foothills of the Carneddau mountains. The hike from the car park to the falls is about 6 km and you will pass lovely wooded areas and peaceful sheep pastures en route. This is a great starting point for exploring the gorgeous scenery in other areas of Snowdonia National Park!

This unique adrenaline fuelled experience with sublime views over Snowdonia National Park is an unexpected thrill tucked away just 28 minutes by car from Red Wharf in what was once the world’s largest quarry. Penrhyn Quarry now boasts being the location with the fastest zip line in the world! Velocity 2 will give you the opportunity to fly an incredible 500 m above the blue quarry lake while kids and the somewhat less adventurous will love the more sedate Quarry flyer dual zip line adventure. If that is not enough for the over 15 year old adventure lovers in your group you can try Quarry Karts perfect for go karting fans!

It is not every day that one gets to dine in an establishment that dates back to 1522! The interior features gorgeous ancient, rustic exposed beams and the lovely whitewashed walls and window boxes spilling over with flowers add to the charm on the outside terrace. This celebrated restaurant offers guests the warmest of Welsh welcomes and delicious food sourced from local ingredients.

Hop on board a leisurely, relaxed 35 to 54 seater cruise boat to Puffin Island located at the North East entrance of the Menai Straits. Puffin Island, once home to a sixth century saint still boasts an intact monastery and is now a protected nesting site for a variety of gorgeous seabirds. You are in for a treat as you will see puffins, ducks, cormorants, shags, kittiwakes, razorbills, Atlantic grey seals and even dolphins on your excursion. This very popular cruise departs from Beaumaris Pier and lasts around 80 minutes. Be sure to book in advance as seats fill up fast in the summer season!