Henllys, Anglesey, Wales

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More about Henllys

Located just a mile from the town of Beaumaris, on the beautiful Welsh island of Anglesey, is historic Henllys – formerly a Franciscan Friary, now converted into comfortable, stylish cottages and apartments.

Henllys, together with its county-standard 18-hole Golf Course, commands 150 acres of hillside parkland, overlooking Beaumaris Castle, the Menai Strait and, beyond, the spectacular mountain ranges of Snowdonia.

The island of Anglesey (Ynys Môn) covers 276 square miles and is separated from the Welsh mainland by the Menai Strait. Anglesey is rich in history and unrivalled in the diversity of its wildlife habitats – from the great sea cliffs, estuaries, lagoons and dunes along its 125 miles of spectacular coastline (95 per cent of which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), to the lakes, wetlands, heaths and rich farmland of the interior.

If you love to spend your holidays by the seaside, you’re going to have a hard time choosing which beaches out of the 46 to visit. Twenty-six of them have won seaside beach awards, six boast Blue Flags and 14 have Green Flags.

Grab the binoculars and go bird watching

There are thousands of sea birds to be seen at South Stack Cliffs. Kittiwakes, razorbills and guillemots call the cracks in the cliffs home, and can be seen raising their young during the spring and summer. If you’re lucky, you may even get to see puffins and rare choughs.

Experience a taste of Italy at Portmeirion

More than 225,000 people visit Portmeirion every year, and it’s easy to see why. It’s a fascinating, colourful, Italian-style village, located on the southern shores of Snowdonia. It was designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis and consists of 50 buildings, all painted in different colours, and 70 acres of sub-tropical woodland gardens. You many recognise it from the TV show The Prisoner.

Breathe in Anglesey’s fascinating culture

If you fancy learning more about Anglesey, visit the Oriel Ynys Môn, which has information on the area’s Stone Age burial chambers and its incredible medieval castles. Prefer art to history? Check out the gallery part of the museum, where works from both new and established artists are on display.

For a fun day out with all the family, we recommend Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens. Set on the shores of the Menai Strait, you’ll adore the views of Snowdonia here.

Take the kids somewhere special

All chocolate-loving kids will be in heaven at Foel Farm and Chocolate Factory. Not only can your kids see the expert chocolatier at work (and try the results in the shop), they can also feed the animals and take a tour around the real working farm on a tractor.

Best of all, once you’ve paid the entry fee, all the rides are free!

Shops and restaurants

The golf clubhouse also has a bar and provides all-day meals. A wide selection of shops, restaurants and pubs is on offer in Beaumaris, just one mile away.

On-site facilities

On the lower ground floor there is a licensed bistro, which is operated by a franchisee. It is open Wednesday to Saturday evenings and for Sunday lunch.

The indoor heated swimming pool has wonderful views across the golf course and the Menai Strait. There’s also a sauna, steam room, small exercise room and a central washing/drying facility.

Within the grounds, there are three tennis courts, an all-weather bowling green, an observation lawn with chess and, of course, the 18-hole golf course that encircles the site, woodlands with well-kept paths for walking.

Henllys Golf Course

Henllys Golf Club is supported by club members, but holidaymakers staying on-site receive generous discounts for daily or weekly memberships.

The on-site pro shop offers coaching and a selection of accessories. The golf clubhouse also has a bar and provides meals all day.

Twenty-six period apartments within an historic hall. A further 67 units overlooking an on-site Championship-standard golf course and, beyond, Beaumaris, the eponymous Castle, the glittering Menai Strait and the magnificent mountains of Snowdonia.

On fine days there’s simply no better view – and nowhere better to be. And, if the weather turns a tad inclement – as it can – hunker down with a cuppa and a nice bit of toasted bara brith, and wait for it to turn again. It will, ere long.

For golfer and non-golfer alike, Henllys is a slice of North Welsh heaven.

Properties in Anglesey

You can’t truly experience the beauty of Henllys until you’ve visited yourself, but the photos below should go some way towards illustrating how stunning the place truly is. The views from the former friary will blow you away – who would ever get sick of seeing those mountains every morning? If that doesn’t inspire you to get out there and explore Snowdonia, we don’t know what will.

Inside, Henllys looks just as grand. Enjoy a relaxing swim in our heated indoor swimming pool, which boasts its own incredible views or, when the sun is out, play a few games of tennis on the site’s own courts. At the end of every day, you get to tuck yourself up in one of our stunning four-poster beds. You won’t ever want to go home.

Nearby is the formidable Beaumaris Castle, which was begun in 1295 but left unfinished. The last and largest of King Edward I’s Welsh fortifications is now a World Heritage Site, and is a perfect example of a concentrically planned castle.

National Trust property Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens is the home of the Marquess of Anglesey. With spectacular views of Snowdonia, it’s one of the UK’s finest mansion house settings. Enjoy the largest collection of Rex Whistler works, followed by a woodland walk.

Things to do in Anglesey

Walks

On the stunning Isle of Anglesey, Henllys Hall is situated in its very own golf course, surrounded in every direction by fantastic views and explorable countryside.
Here you are perfectly positioned to wander the dramatic coastline, most of which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for its sandy beaches, hidden bays and rocky outcroppings. Join the long-distance Anglesey Coast Path or venture slightly further afield to the spectacular Snowdonia National Park. From the grounds of Henllys you can see its peaks looming high and majestic beyond the Menai Strait.

There are lots of places to discover. Have a look at some of our suggested walks below.