Bright modern holiday cottage steps from the beach and in the heart of village

We have stayed at this lovely bright and spacious property three times in the last three years and each time we have come home feeling relaxed and refreshed. My only criticism is that the photos on the website look quite dull and don't do justice to how light and bright the property is. The house is in a superb location with sea views and we've been lucky to see some amazing sunsets. The long stretch of beach is only a few yards away and such a fabulous place to exercise our dogs who love it there. At certain times of the day you can watch helicopters and other aircraft from RAF Valley flying overhead which all adds to the atmosphere. A few hundred yards in the opposite direction and you are in the friendly village of Rhosneigr with its lovely cafes, restaurants and shops. I think there is something for everyone there and the village has a great feel to it. Our last stay at Sibrwd-y-don was in May this year and on arrival the house was spotlessly clean and welcoming, which is how we've found it to be on each occasion. The beds are really comfortable ensuring a good night's sleep, plus it's also very peaceful and quiet. It's always a pleasure to deal with Colin Smith, the owner, whose quick response to e-mails/queries makes the booking process hassle-free. Well worth a visit are South Stack Lighthouse and RSPB Reserve at Holyhead. Stunning views, free parking and excellent cafe. Newborough Forest, where red squirrels were reintroduced, is a magical place and great for collecting pine cones. We also enjoyed our trip to Aberrfraw, and Beaumaris is also a delightful place. I can highly recommend eating at the Oyster Catcher (dogs welcome outside), and also the White Eagle at Rhoscolyn where dogs are welcome inside. There are some lovely eateries in the village too. Sainsbury's and Asda will deliver your weekly shop to the house and we've used this facility on two occasions. There could be others that I'm not aware of. Now that I've typed this review it's made me realise how much I want to go back!! :)

This is a lovely house with lots of space and is very comfortable but it is in need of some care and attention. The downstairs shower room had a lot of black mould around the shower and the toilet leaked all week. We did not like using it. A plumber was sent but we were expected to be there to let him in. He was unable to fix the problem during our stay. It was also disappointing that the wifi did not work all week A new router was sent but we were out when it was delivered although no one told us it was arriving. I assume we would have been expected to install it ourselves. Guests should not be expected to stay in for these things. There was wallpaper peeling off ceilings and curtains hanging off rails. Contact with the owner was difficult without wifi and Rhosneigner clearly has a poor mobile signal. Rhosneigr is a beautiful village and we very much enjoyed our stay, particularly walking on the beach. The 'Oyster Catcher' just outside the village is lovely for coffee, a drink or a meal. Since we had two small children with us we did not eat out anywhere else. There are two small, local shops which stock essentials but you need to go to a supermarket in Holyhead, for example, for more variety.