Welcome To Ilys Cottage - Your Cosy Seaside Getaway

We’re delighted to share our simple and charming home from home with you. Please read the following information to ensure your stay is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.

Arrival & Departure

• Check-in: After 4:00 PM

• Check-out: By 10:00 AM

If these times don’t work for you, please contact us in advance as we’re often able to accommodate changes.

Key Information

On arrival, you’ll find the key hung on the wall to the left of the left-hand window, behind the pot boat. Please return it to this spot before departing.

What to Bring

We provide quilts and pillows, but you’ll need to bring:

• Towels

• Tea towels

• Bed linen

Parking

• You may drive up to the cottage to unload.

• Free parking is available at the car park halfway up the High Street (signposted).

• Alternatively, there is some street parking nearby.

Note: The cottage is on a private road but does not include a designated parking space.

Electricity

Electricity is supplied via a meter. You can top up using the plastic key located in the porch meter box. Simply take it to Morrisons Local on the High Street and add £5 or more.

• On arrival: The meter should have plenty of electricity.

• On departure: Please leave at least £10 on the meter to ensure the next guests have a comfortable start to their stay.

Morrisons closes at 10:00 PM.

Hot Water & Heating

• Hot water: Powered by an immersion heater. The switch is located at the rear of the corner cupboard in the kitchen.

• Heating:

• Night storage heaters are pre-set for your arrival.

• These heaters take effect late at night.

• Additional oil-filled radiators are available for immediate warmth.

• Please turn off heaters and the immersion heater before you leave (unless instructed otherwise).

Fireplace

• We provide an initial supply of logs or coal for the fireplace.

• Please replace any used supplies for the next guests.

• If you’ve used the fireplace, prep it before leaving for the next visitors.

Bins & Recycling

• Bin collection: Every other Tuesday morning.

• If you’re staying over bin day, leave the bin around the corner near the Vigour Pub on Monday night.

• Recycling: Facilities are available in the car park, and there are small recycling bins in the cottage.

Breakages

Accidents happen! If you break something, let us know. Where possible, please replace the item for the next guest.

Extras for Your Stay

We’ve stocked the cottage with books, games, toys (under the bunks), and some basic kitchen condiments for your use.

Cleaning

Please leave the cottage as clean and tidy as you found it.

• If you’re unable to clean before leaving, we can arrange for a cleaner at a cost of £40.

Explore Cemaes Bay

Cemaes Bay offers a welcoming community and everything you need on your doorstep:

• 3 pubs (including the most northern pub in Wales!)

• Excellent restaurants, including the Gadlys Hotel & Restaurant, just a short walk along the beach

• Seasonal wood-fired pizzas from the beach car park

For a truly special experience, explore the breathtaking coastal walks, visit the oldest church in Wales (St. Michael’s in Llanbadrig), and discover the historic Porth Wen brickworks.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need assistance during your stay, don’t hesitate to contact us:

• Molly: 07522998003

• Trev: 07929963424

Finding the Cottage

Once in the village, drive straight toward the Stag Pub. Keep left of the Stag, and take the first left. Ilys Cottage will be on your left-hand side.

We hope you have a wonderful stay and fall in love with this little piece of Welsh paradise, just as we have. Enjoy your visit!