Plas Llanfair Anglesey

Everything that we love about North Wales is within reach of the seven back-to-basics camping pitches and the single self-contained cabin at Plas Llanfair. Whether you choose to camp or glamp here, you will find yourself in rural surroundings with mountain views and a short walk to the closest beach. Situated on Anglesey’s Cymyran Strait in the fields of a farm which dates back to the 1700s, Plas Llanfair is just a few steps off the island’s coastal path.

The sights, sounds and surroundings at Plas Llanfair are shared whether you book a pitch for your tent or a stay in the cabin, Tŷ Perllan – but that’s where the similarity ends. As the name suggests, Tŷ Perllan (AKA Orchard House) is surrounded by fruit trees, some of which are a century old. It offers self-catering accommodation that’s cute and completely private with its own outside space, en-suite facilities and kitchenette. Meanwhile, on the other side of the farmhouse, the camping pitches are for those who prefer old-fashioned, off-grid camping with just the basics taken care of. Pitches are mown into the long grass and spacious enough for a tent and a car. Toilets are portable but kept clean and the site’s single shower is blissfully warm.

Owner Clare is always on hand but not ever present. Typically, she’ll give you space to get settled then come to see if you need anything. And whether you’re after fresh eggs for your breakfast, tips on where to go for dinner or directions to the beach, she's happy to help. The closest place to reach the coast is a mere 10-minute walk away but they might suggest Rhosneigr for watersports or Rhoscolyn for swimming, both within 15 minutes’ drive.

For walking – the coastal path beckons and for wildlife – there’s RSPB Valley Wetlands, just over a mile from here. Like the campsite, it sits under the flight path for RAF Valley where pilots train in all manner of aircraft (typically only Monday-Friday, during daylight hours). If you're after uninterrupted peace and quiet outside of weekends, the reserve and Plas Llanfair itself may not be for you. But for most who visit this special spot, the aeronautics and occasional roar of jet engines are an added attraction – just check out the glowing reviews.