Our Beaumaris Holiday Cottages by the Sea
Beaumaris is different from many of Anglesey‘s main beach resorts. The town faces the Menai Strait rather than the open Irish Sea, with views across the water towards Bangor, the Great Orme and the mountains of Eryri. The waterfront includes a promenade, green and Victorian pier, while the main streets immediately behind it contain shops, pubs and places to eat.
Beaumaris Castle is only a short walk from the seafront. Construction began in 1295 as part of Edward I’s programme of castles in North Wales, although the building was never completed. Today it forms part of the Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The town is also a departure point for boat trips on the Menai Strait and around Puffin Island. These provide opportunities to see the eastern Anglesey coastline from the water, with seabirds, grey seals and occasionally harbour porpoises among the wildlife found around Puffin Island and the surrounding waters.
Sea View Cottages and Holiday Homes in Beaumaris
One of the advantages of staying in Beaumaris is that you can choose accommodation close to both the waterfront and the town centre. Traditional cottages are found among the older streets, while apartments and larger houses provide further choices for couples, families and groups.
Properties facing the Menai Strait can have views across the water towards the North Wales mainland and Eryri. Elsewhere in town, being a few streets back from the seafront can put Castle Street, the pier, shops and restaurants within a short walk.
Parking is worth checking when comparing Beaumaris holiday cottages. Some older properties do not have private spaces, while others provide off-road parking. This can make a difference if you intend to use Beaumaris as a starting point for exploring the rest of Anglesey by car.
Larger houses can accommodate families travelling together or groups of friends, with multiple bathrooms and bigger kitchens particularly helpful for shared stays. Other properties offer enclosed gardens, hot tubs or outside seating. Dog-friendly cottages are available too, although the seasonal restrictions on part of Beaumaris Beach should be considered if daily beach walks are important.
Beaumaris Castle, Menai Strait Walks and Coastal Days Out
You can see several of Beaumaris’s main sights without driving anywhere. A walk from the pier takes you along the seafront and into the historic centre, where the castle, courthouse and old streets are all close together. The official circular town walk is around 3km and passes many of the town’s historic buildings.
Boat trips provide a different way to explore the area. Regular seasonal trips leave Beaumaris for the waters around Puffin Island, approximately half a mile off Penmon. The island itself is not generally open to visitors, but the surrounding waters and cliffs support colonies of seabirds as well as grey seals.
Penmon is also worth visiting by road. The headland has Trwyn Du Lighthouse, views towards Puffin Island and the Great Orme, and historic sites including Penmon Priory and its dovecote. The Anglesey Coastal Path passes through this eastern part of the island.
For a longer day out, Menai Bridge is around the coast from Beaumaris and provides views of Thomas Telford’s Menai Suspension Bridge. Elsewhere on Anglesey you can visit Plas Newydd, Newborough and Llanddwyn, or head north to beaches and villages such as Benllech and Moelfre.
Beaumaris Beach and Sandy Beaches Near the Menai Strait
Beaumaris has a shoreline beside the town and pier, but visitors looking for a large sandy beach have better choices elsewhere on eastern Anglesey. This is an important distinction when deciding whether Beaumaris is the right place to stay.
Llanddona Beach lies farther north and has a long stretch of sand at the eastern end of Red Wharf Bay. Continue around the coast and Benllech provides another large sandy beach, with cafés, shops and other facilities in the village.
Penmon and Traeth Lleiniog provide quieter places to explore closer to Beaumaris. Traeth Lleiniog has a mixture of sand and shingle and looks across the Menai Strait towards the mainland. Penmon is better suited to coastal walking, wildlife and views around the headland than a traditional day on a resort beach.
If you are prepared to travel farther across Anglesey, Newborough Beach and Llanddwyn provide a much larger expanse of sand on the south-western side of the Menai Strait.
Dog owners should be aware that restrictions apply to a designated section of Beaumaris Beach between 1 May and 30 September. Seasonal restrictions also apply at several other Anglesey beaches, including Benllech and Llanddona, so it is worth checking the current rules before setting out with a dog.
