Bellavita

For a relatively compact island, Anglesey’s got a lot going for it – so get ready to explore heritage-listed castles, ancient monuments, grand gardens and stately homes during a stay at Bellavita. After heading over to the isle across the 19th-century Menai Suspension Bridge, veer east towards the medieval town of Beaumaris for its fantastic fortifications and moat, as well as an old gaol with Victorian-era punishment cells (35 minutes’ drive from the park). Stop at (deep breath…) Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch along the way (30 minutes’ drive) and attempt to learn this tongue-twisting town’s name, or leave the mastery of the Welsh language to the locals and turn your attention to the beaches instead – Anglesey’s coast is nothing short of spectacular, with the top stretches of shoreline on the island including Traeth Llydan and Benllech beach, both within a half-hour drive.