Picture it. The tide's slipping out across a wide sandy bay, the mountains of Eryri are turning pink on the far side of the Menai Strait, and you're sinking into hot water on your own deck with nobody else in sight.
That's what Anglesey cottages with hot tubs do best. The Isle of Anglesey sits just off the North Wales coast, joined to the mainland by two bridges, and around 95% of its coastline is a protected landscape. You get sandy beaches, sea cliffs, little harbour villages and quiet farmland, all within half an hour or so of each other.
Below you'll find our favourite cottages with hot tubs on Anglesey, which corner of the island to stay in, what to do between soaks and the dog rules on the beaches.
Browse every holiday cottage with a hot tub we list across the UK, or stick with the Anglesey ones above.
Why book Anglesey cottages with hot tubs?
Because Anglesey is small enough to explore properly in a week, yet big enough that you never feel hemmed in. Most of the cottages with hot tubs on the Isle of Anglesey are converted barns, bungalows and roomy family holiday homes, and plenty of them come with a view of the sea, a woodburning stove and a big garden. Better still, the Anglesey Coastal Path runs for about 130 miles right round the edge, so a walk usually starts at your front door. Come back salty and windswept, light the stove and let the bubbles do the rest.
It's also wonderfully easy to reach from the rest of North Wales.
The A55 dual carriageway brings you over the Britannia Bridge with no toll, and Holyhead has trains and ferries if you'd rather leave the car behind. Snowdonia (Eryri National Park) is a short hop back over the water for a day in the mountains, then you're home in time for a soak as the sun goes down. A hot tub holiday here mixes beach, countryside and mountains in a way few places in Wales can match.
Where to stay for a hot tub break on the Isle of Anglesey
Each stretch of coast has its own feel, so it's worth picking your base before you pick your holiday cottage. Here's the quick version:
- West coast (Rhosneigr, Trearddur Bay, Rhoscolyn): surf beaches, sunsets over the Irish Sea and the biggest group houses.
- North east (Benllech, Red Wharf Bay): sheltered sandy beaches, a lifeboat village and gentle coast walks.
- North coast (Cemaes Bay, Amlwch): quieter harbours, wild headlands and good value holiday cottages.
- South east (Menai Bridge, Pentraeth): the castle, boat trips, restaurants and views over to Snowdonia.
| Area | Best for | Featured hot tub stay | Handy for |
|---|
| Rhosneigr | Big groups, watersports | Swyn Llyr (sleeps 12) | Llangefni 11.7 miles |
| Trearddur Bay and Rhoscolyn | Dog owners, coast walks | Seaddler and Glan Towyn (sleep 12) | Holyhead 1.7 to 5.5 miles |
| Moelfre | Couples, small families | Y Gorlan (sleeps 4) | Benllech 2 miles |
| Cemaes Bay | Families wanting peace | Bwthyn Eirlys (sleeps 6) | Amlwch 5 miles |
| Pentraeth | Small groups, rural quiet | Storws (sleeps 6) | Rural countryside |
Hot tub cottages on Anglesey we love
Every one of these holiday cottages on the Isle of Anglesey has a private hot tub and a perfect 5.0 guest rating. Three of them are pet friendly, too.
Rating: 5.0 | Pets: No
Guests: 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1
About this cottage:
A two-bedroom barn conversion close to the beach on the north east coast, with lovely views, a woodburning stove, a smart TV and off-road parking. It's family-friendly, and Lligwy beach is only 1.4 miles away.
Why you'll love it:
It's just the right size for a couple or a small family, and Benllech's long sandy beach is two miles down the road.
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Rating: 5.0 | Pets: No
Guests: 6 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 3
About this cottage:
This barn conversion sits in quiet farmland about two miles from the village. There's a woodburner, wifi and a hot tub, and all three bedrooms are en-suite.
Why you'll love it:
Three bedrooms, three bathrooms. Nobody queues for the shower!
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Rating: 5.0 | Pets: No
Guests: 6 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2
About this cottage:
A contemporary semi-detached bungalow in Cemaes Bay, with open-plan living and a hot tub. It's child-friendly, Amlwch is five miles away and Holyhead is 17.
Why you'll love it:
Everything's on one level, which makes life simple with little ones, and the village beach is close by for sandcastles before tea.
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Rating: 5.0 | Pets: Yes
Guests: 12 | Bedrooms 6 | Bathrooms 3
About this cottage:
A big pet friendly house in Trearddur Bay with several balconies, a woodburning stove and a hot tub in the garden. Holyhead is just 1.7 miles away.
Why you'll love it:
Six bedrooms means room for the whole family and the dog, and you can stroll down to the bay in the morning before the beach gets busy.
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Rating: 5.0 | Pets: Yes
Guests: 12 | Bedrooms 6 | Bathrooms 4
About this cottage:
A large self-catering house in Rhoscolyn with sea views, wifi, a sauna and a hot tub. Dogs are welcome and Holyhead is 5.5 miles away.
Why you'll love it:
Sauna first, hot tub second, then dinner with the sea out of the window. It's a proper treat for a birthday or a get-together.
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Rating: 5.0 | Pets: Yes
Guests: 12 | Bedrooms 6 | Bathrooms 6
About this cottage:
A detached holiday home on the west coast with sea views, a woodburning stove, a hot tub, a cinema room and two games rooms. There are six bathrooms for the six bedrooms, and Llangefni is 11.7 miles away.
Why you'll love it:
Rainy afternoon? Put a film on in the cinema room. Games next door, then everyone back out to the hot tub when the clouds clear.
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Hot tub holidays in Anglesey: days out between soaks
You could happily stay put on the deck all week, but if you do get out, the Isle of Anglesey packs a lot into a small space and these are the trips worth the drive.
Beaumaris Castle
Edward I started this moated fortress in the late 13th century, and the money ran out before it was finished, which is why it looks a little squat. It's part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the views from the walls stretch across the Menai Strait to the mountains.
Cadw lists adult tickets at £10.40 and a family ticket at £33.30, and dogs on short leads can go round the ground floor.
Newborough beach and Llanddwyn
Walk through the pine forest, out across one of Britain's largest dune systems and on to the little tidal island where St Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers, is said to have lived. It's the most romantic walk on the Isle of Anglesey, and you can look out for red squirrels on the way back. Natural Resources Wales warns that high tides can cut Llanddwyn off, so check the tide times first.
Parking is £5 for up to two hours or £15 for the day.
South Stack and Holy Island
The cliffs near Holyhead are home to thousands of nesting seabirds in spring, including guillemots, razorbills and puffins, and the red-beaked choughs stay all year round. The RSPB reserve has a cafe and a viewpoint in Ellin's Tower, and dogs are welcome on the reserve.
Puffin Island boat trips
Cruises leave Beaumaris pier from spring until October. Seacoast Safaris and Starida both sell tickets from kiosks by the pier. April to July is your best chance of puffins, as outside the breeding season they head out to sea.
RibRide from Menai Bridge
Fancy something faster? RibRide's Velocity boat reaches about 80mph on timed runs up the strait, and it's open to anyone aged 10 and over.
Pili Palas Nature World
Just outside Menai Bridge, this family favourite has a butterfly house, Lizard Land, meerkats, a farmyard and indoor soft play, which makes it a lifesaver on a wet day with kids.
Where to eat and drink near your cottage
Seafood is the thing to try here. Dylan's sits right on the water at Menai Bridge, beside Telford's suspension bridge, serving local seafood and stone-baked pizzas, and it's in the Good Food Guide. Over on the west coast, the Sea Shanty Cafe at Trearddur Bay pours local real ales and is open every day.
For a proper pub lunch after a coast walk, the Ship Inn looks out over Red Wharf Bay. It's one of the most popular dog friendly pubs on Anglesey.
Anglesey hot tub breaks with the dog
Seaddler, Glan Towyn and Swyn Llyr are all pet friendly, and Anglesey is brilliant for long walks with a dog. Just know the summer beach rules before you go. Isle of Anglesey County Council keeps dogs off marked areas of seven beaches from 1 May to 30 September each year, though every one still has a dog friendly stretch.
| Beach | Summer dog rules (1 May to 30 September) |
|---|
| Trearddur Bay | Marked ban area, dogs on leads on the promenade |
| Benllech | Marked ban area, dogs on leads on the promenade |
| Cemaes Bay | Marked ban area, dogs on leads on the promenade |
| Beaumaris | Marked ban area |
| Llanddona | Marked ban area |
| Porth Dafarch | Marked ban area |
| Llanddwyn, Newborough | Marked ban area, short leads on the tidal island |
Outside those zones, and all year round on the rest of the coast, your dog is free to run.
Are there Anglesey lodges with hot tubs?
A few, but they're thin on the ground. Most hot tub stays on the Isle of Anglesey are cottages, barns and bungalows rather than log cabins, and that's no bad thing, as you get more space and a garden of your own. If you've got your heart set on a lodge for a luxury escape, look across the bridge at our North Wales and Snowdonia cottages with hot tubs and lodges, or further along the coast in Conwy.
The Gwynedd page covers the mountains and the Llyn Peninsula, and you'll find every region on our Wales hot tub holiday cottages page.
Your questions about Anglesey hot tub holidays
Which part of the Isle of Anglesey is best for a hot tub cottage?
For surf beaches and big group houses, go west to Trearddur Bay or Rhoscolyn. For quiet sandy bays and easy family days, pick Benllech, and for castles, boat trips and restaurants stay near Menai Bridge.
How long does it take to drive to Anglesey?
Chester to Anglesey takes about an hour and a quarter on the A55, and Manchester's about two hours, so a Friday night arrival in time for a soak is realistic from much of the North West. The road crosses onto Anglesey on the Britannia Bridge, and there's no toll. Trains run along the North Wales coast to Bangor and on to Holyhead, but you'll want a car to reach most rural holiday cottages.
Can I bring my dog on a hot tub break in Anglesey?
Yes. Three of the Anglesey cottages with hot tubs on this page welcome dogs, and the coast path is open to them all year. From 1 May to 30 September, keep them out of the marked zones on the seven restricted beaches.
When's the best time to visit?
May to July brings the seabirds and the longest evenings, while autumn and winter are quieter, cheaper and perfect for stargazing from a hot tub on a clear night.
