House in the Yard - The Owl Barn
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2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
4 guests
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We are situated in a secluded and peaceful location within a few minutes drive from blue flag beaches. Nestled in the south west corner of the Isle of Anglesey the Owl Barn is ideal for the those wanting to simply relax and/or have fun with the many activities on offer.<BR>There is a small woodland to wander through and also enjoy wonderful sunset estuary sea views.<BR><BR>The Owl Barn amenities are fully explained on our website - however if you need more information please contact us.<BR>We are centrally located for visiting númerous castles, Snowdonia national Park, the Anglesey Coastal path walks and even a day trip to Ireland. On or off road cycling, horse riding and boating (power boats, fishing, sailing, kayaking etc) are in very easy reach and bikes can be delivered to your doo...
House Rules
Kid friendlyNo smoking
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Bedrooms
1 Double2 Singles1 Cot
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Shower
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Rob L
31 contributions
Beautiful Location
I've been holidaying in Anglesey for 50 years and have clocked up 30+ visits, The Owl Barn (House in the Yard) is top of my list and we will be planning a return trip soon. Clean, comfortable, well-equipped accommodation with private gardens and woodland - absolutely beautiful setting! 10 mins to Newborough and central enough to explore the whole island. The grandchildren loved it too!
Visited June 2023
Written 16 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Christine W
1 contribution
Lovely cottage with private walled garden
Easy to find and only a short drive to Newborough Forest and the stunning beach with mountain views. Stayed here for 3 nights with my daughter and we loved getting back at the end of the day to get cosy. Woodpecker Cottage is one room but it feels very spacious and light and has everything you need. The garden is lovely and the whole place feels very peaceful. Delyth kindly suggested we take home some fruit from the many trees - we made a pear and apple crumble with it when we got home! We would definitely visit again.
Visited September 2020
Written 14 September 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Libby E
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at House in the Yard! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and glad you made use of our fruit.
Best regards
Delyth & Noel
Written 23 February 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Heather E
Halifax, United Kingdom5 contributions
Beautiful Cottage
We have just returned from a 4 night stay in Owl Barn the 2 bedroom property. It’s a beautiful house with a downstairs shower room, hallway huge living room and huge dining kitchen. Everything you need and more has been provided.
It is in a beautiful spot approximately 20 minutes to most destinations.
The only tiny downside was the lack of privacy in the kitchen which is overlooked by the garden for the cottage next door but this is only a TINY downside to an otherwise beautiful place to stay.
Visited April 2019
Written 23 April 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Libby E
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure having you to stay.
Written 7 May 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Emma R
1 contribution
Perfect family holiday
Mark and Libby have created a perfect retreat for families. We were made so welcome and loved our lemon drizzle cake on arrival. There is something for everyone in the owl barn. Our boys had a fantastic time exploring the wood and the treehouse and playing games in the owl barn We had a great time, the owl barn is a beautiful and relaxing property and we can’t wait to go back again.
Visited October 2018
Written 30 October 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Libby E
Thank you Emma for your lovely review - we hope to see you again! Best wishes Mark and Libby
Written 31 October 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Peter C
3 contributions
Restful location, wonderful views, clean and spacious cottage
We've just returned from a superb week at The Owl Barn. Libby and Mark were welcoming and hospitable and we appreciated the delicious cake and fresh eggs on arrival. The cottage was the perfect holiday home: spotlessly clean, spacious and very comfortable. We loved the peaceful location and gorgeous views, and our 8 year-old loved having lots of outside space to run around and play in. This is a great base for exploring the surrounding area (just a short drive to Newborough forest and beach for example). We arrived home completely recharged and we would thoroughly recommend The Owl Barn for a wonderful break.
Visited July 2018
Written 2 August 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Libby E
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay in The Owl Barn and it was a pleasure to have you stay with us. Thank you!
Written 4 August 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
David G
London, United Kingdom4 contributions
Luxurious stay in beautiful Angelsey
Thank you Libby & Mark ! We had a fabulous stay in your House In The Yard earlier this month.... the house was perfect, clean, quiet, luxurious & spacious. Fab kitchen, all appliances new & hardly used. Bedrooms & bathrooms great, living areas, lounge & dining room perfect. Gardens lovely & well maintained even had a barbeque on the equipment provided...sorry Mark borrowed a few briquettes & forgot to replace them! would love to vist again, just wish it wasnt 41/2 hours drive from London ! Best part of the area for us was Newborough Beach only five mins from the house.
Thank you :)
Visited July 2018
Written 2 August 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Libby E
Thank you so much for your great review and don’t worry Mark didn’t miss his briquettes! Hope to see you again sometime.
Written 2 August 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nicky M
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom2 contributions
An excellent house, lovely hosts and ideal base
We had a lovely and restorative 4-night break at the Owl Barn. The property is spacious and nicely decorated with a lovely airy, well-equipped kitchen and massive lounge. The outdoor space was excellent too. Our 2-year old had a wonderful time exploring the garden and woodland area. We loved sitting outside to drink our morning coffee in the sunshine!
The location is a perfect base for exploring Anglesey’s many lovely beaches and Snowdonia is not too far away either. Mark and Libby are very welcoming hosts and have clearly put a lot of care and effort into restoring the farm. We definitely recommend!
Visited May 2018
Written 25 May 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Libby E
Thank you for your lovely review - We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us!
Written 26 May 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
josephkelly2016
Stockport, United Kingdom30 contributions
Another lovely visit!
Eight of us rented two of the lovely cottages for a special "foodie" weekend. It was a return visit for four of us and new to our four guests. As previously we received a warm welcome from Libby and Mark. The cottages are of a very high standard being both clean, well furnished and spacious. Although it is not within their normal remit we enjoyed the home baked cakes and breakfast (delivered on both mornings) - a relieve after being out dining in two very good restaurants short taxi drives from our accommodation. Throughout our visit Libby and Mark ensured that everything was organised and nothing was too mush trouble. Friday afternoon the weather was lovely so we all enjoyed a walk on the magnificent beach (ten minutes drive away) and in the bitter cold of Saturday enjoyed an informative and warm time at the Halen Mon factory tour. House in The Yard is a lovely retreat away from the stresses of work and a excellent place to set of exploring all that the area offers.
Visited March 2018
Written 20 March 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Libby E
We are delighted to have such a complimentary review. You certainly did have extremes of weather from Friday’s glorious sunshine to Sunday’s snow! Thank you once again for your lovely review.
Written 20 March 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Gaynor B
9 contributions
Luxury Anglesey Retreat
What a lovely quiet location for our week in Anglesey. Mark & Libby made us feel very welcome & we especially enjoyed the homemade lemon cake & fresh eggs.
The barn is so well equipped that we couldn't wait to get back and relax after a day out exploring the island. Holly our Labrador enjoyed the garden and saying hello to the chickens.
Visited November 2017
Written 18 January 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Libby E
Thank you Gaynor for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope that we may see you again!
Written 19 January 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
hughdini_11
London, United Kingdom3 contributions
Brilliant base on Anglesey
We booked the Owl Barn for the weekend to enjoy some quiet time at the end of term with our son who is studying at Bangor. Mark and Libby were very welcoming and kept us supplied with logs, walking tips and anecdotes to support all the hard work they have put in to make this a special place to stay. Yet again Sawday has got it right. The Owl Barn is very spacious for four. We also managed to invite a group of our son's friends back for supper and fitted nine of us round the table happily, then it was back to cosy relaxing time by the Jotul log fire. And the dog loved it too, especially the long walk across Newborough Beach and out to the Pilots Cottages at the tip of the Island of the Blessed. Top tip for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning a Tesla. Mark and Libby have just installed the first electric vehicle charging point at a cottage on Anglesey. What better place to re-charge - self, or vehicle!:-) We'll be back!
Visited December 2017
Written 22 December 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Libby E
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at HITY and for promoting our newly installed Tesla chargers! We look forward to welcoming you again!
Written 24 December 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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What this rental offers
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Location info
- Kid friendly
- Beachfront/Lakeside
Parking
- Parking available
- Secure parking available
Outdoor amenities
- Private yard
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Hiking areas
- Countryside area
- Tennis court
- Horse riding facilities
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
- Iron
- Linens provided
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
- Cycling areas
- Watersports
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Living spaces
- Highchair
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Cable television
- Internet access
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Television
Scenic views
- Ocean views
- Mountain views
Map
Getting there
Anglesey Airport
14.6 km
Restaurants
Caernarfon Tandoori Restaurants
6.9 km
Sheeps and Leeks
6.8 km
Bonta Deli
6.8 km
Y Gegin Fach
6.9 km
Attractions
Royal Welch Fusiliers Regimental Museum
6.9 km • Military Museums
Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest
5 km • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Foel Farm Park
5.1 km • Farms
Llanddwyn Beach
6 km • Beaches
About the neighbourhood
We are located in an area of outstanding natural beauty with excellent coastal views - ideal for exploring or just realxing.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
We are about 10 minutes drive from Junction 7 on the A55
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesTennis courtWatersports
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- House in the Yard - The Owl Barn is able to accommodate up to 4 guests. See all property details.
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