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Essential Information for your stay on Bardsey

Accommodation

The renting week is from Saturday to Saturday.
The boat fare is additional to the house price. The cost is £37 per person return to and from Porth Meudwy to Bardsey.
We offer basic self-catering accommodation.
Although not luxurious, the houses are comfortably furnished. The kitchen includes a gas cooker, fridge/freezer and adequate catering utensils for the number of occupants each property allows.
Lighting is by gas and candles; there is an outside chemical toilet for each house, situated in the garden.
Crockery, washing up liquid, toilet paper, matches, candles and household cleaning equipment are all provided.
Houses do not have electricity.
PLEASE NOTE
That it is your responsibility to empty your own bucket.
There is a disposal site for each house. Each house has cold running water from a mountain spring or well, and basic catering equipment. Please be aware that water is not plentiful and must be used carefully and sparingly.

 

Delays and Cancellations
If you are forced to cancel your visit to Enlli for any reason, the Trust will not be held responsible for any refunds unless the property is re-let, whereupon the Trust will refund 50% of the deposit. If crossings to Enlli are delayed due to the weather, the Trust will not be responsible for any refunds for days lost. If crossings from Enlli are delayed at the end of your stay you may be charged £5 per person for each additional day that you spend on the Island.
Insurance
Crossing to Enlli depends very much on the weather and it is occasionally necessary to delay journeys. When this occurs the Trust will not be responsible for any refunds or compensation (see above). You are advised to take out your own insurance policy.
Crossing to Enlli

Weather permitting, crossings take place on Saturday for weekly visitors - from Porth Meudwy (near Aberdaron). If crossings are delayed because of the weather, you will cross on the first possible fine day following.

The process of transporting passengers and luggage to and from the Island is quite complicated and calls for patience and understanding.

Please check boat arrangements by telephoning the Office on the Monday or Tuesday before you are due to cross - tel. 08458 11 22 33 during office hours.

You will be told when to arrive at your embarkation point and you should confirm the number of people in your group or family. You are advised to wear waterproofs for the crossing.

There is a dedicated number for staying visitors to phone on the Friday night before crossing which will give you details of time of crossing. The number is 07971769895

 
 
 
Porth Meudwy
Cars can be parked at owners risk at Cwrt Farm for a fee of £15.00. This charge is payable to the farmer. A member of the famers family will meet you at Cwrt Farm Car park and transport your luggage; there is a ten-minute walk to the beach. You may have to wait on the beach for some time before you are able to cross. As there is nowhere for you to shelter at Porth Meudwy please make certain that you have your waterproofs and some food and drink with you. You will be taken accross on the fast stable boat will take approximately 20 minutes. If possible, visitors should help to move luggage to and from the boat.
More information about your stay is included in the Visitor Leaflet, available from the Trust office.

 

Essentials
What should you take with you?

Please keep baggage to a minimum as the boat has only limited hold capacity. Pack all parcels in small easily handled loads, wrapped in plastic and tied securely with strong cord. All belongings should be clearly marked with the name of the house in which you will be staying. Unmarked luggage may be delayed or go astray. Pets are not permitted on the Island and no commercial photography may be undertaken without the Bardsey Island Trust's permission.
Footwear and clothing for all weather, including Wellingtons.
Sleeping bag or quilt, sheet and a pillowcase. (Blankets are provided)
Towels and washing kit and tea towels
A good torch, spare bulbs and plenty of spare batteries.
If you use any medication please ensure that you bring extra supplies to last at least another week.
Message from farmer's wife

Free range eggs and freshly grown vegetables are available throughout the summer from the farm - please ring or e-mail in advance to check availability (0781 7867665 or bardseyjo@gmail.com)
The farm cafe is open daily between 11am and 1pm serving tea and coffee (alternative times for groups etc. can be arranged). There is also a selection of cold drinks and flapjacks/biscuits for sale in the shop.
The Craft shop is open all the time throughout the summer, selling Island made crafts such as baskets, felt items, hand knitted hats and gloves, wool rugs, enamels, jewellery and a selection of cards. Honey from the island bees is also on sale.
Freshly caught lobsters are available on request.
Sufficient food and drink
More than is required for a week, as occasionally the weather may prevent the boat from crossing.
Additional equipment

Naturally, there is a limit to the amount of luggage we can carry on the boat, but the following may enhance your Enlli experience:Pair of binoculars.
Camera/art materials.
Fishing rod.
Musical instruments, not too big - no pianos please!
The following are available by prior arrangement
Cot and or highchair - free of charge
 

 

 

 

 

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