Pentraeth is a typical Anglesey village, on the banks of the Afon Nodwydd (Needle River). It takes its name from the Welsh, meaning 'at the head of the sands' and is located near Traeth Coch (Red Wharf Bay) with its award winning beach, seaside pubs and restaurants. Visitors enjoy the many scenic walks by coast and farmland and through Pentraeth Forest. Pentraeth is steeped in poetry and history. Here, in 1170, 'the Poet Prince' Hywel ap Owain Gwynedd was killed in battle. His memorial can be seen at the beach where a small harbour once exported the rare Anglesey marble, quarried south of the inlet. Pentraeth was visited by Charles Dickens whilst he worked as a journalist for The Times newspaper. Social historians will want to see Ysgoldy - a schoolhouse founded for the poor in 1719 by educationalist Dr John Jones and romantics will enjoy the story of 'Three Leaps' stones, some say this is where an C8th warrior effectively invented the triple jump - others, that it is where C13th poet Einion ap Gwalchmai competed for the affections of his wife-to-be by leaping further than his rivals. Whatever the truth - don’t try and copy their feats !
Places to Stay near Pentraeth
Millpond Cottage (2.85 miles)
This beautifully renovated farmhouse cottage will provide a wonderful holiday base with spectacular panoramic views over the Snowdonian mountains for walking, fishing, cycling or taking the family out to the ... More
Plas Rhianfa (4.32 miles)
Bull Hotel (4.35 miles)
The 4 star Bull Hotel is situated in the centre of Llangefni. With easy access to the A55, connecting road for Holyhead. Stay in one of the top 4 star Welsh ... More
Gwesty Carreg Mon Hotel (4.49 miles)
In a country setting, yet with easy access from the A55 Expressway, the Gwesty Carreg Mon Hotel nestles in 3 acres of garden close to the Menai Straits. We offer ... More
The Oak Lodge Inn (4.52 miles)
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The Oak Lodge is on the edge of the delightful old fishing village of Moelfre, which lies on the East Coast of the beautiful Isle ... More
TreYsgawen Hall Country House Hotel (4.53 miles)
Anglesey Arms (4.61 miles)
Eryl Mor (5.07 miles)
The Eryl Mor Hotel is situated in an unrivaled position within Bangor. Comfortable family-run hotel overlooking Menai Strait and Snowdonia. Golfing packages are a speciality. The Eryl Mor, which means ... More
Holland Arms Hotel (5.13 miles)
The family-run hotel offers clean, functional and good value accommodation, centrally located on the Isle of Anglesey between Gaerwen and Llangefni, in the small hamlet of Pentre Berw. The hotel is just ... More
Baytree Lodge (5.20 miles)
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