Treaddur Bay Hotel Pool

Indoor swimming can be a lifesaver when Anglesey's weather turns proper Welsh on your holiday. The hotel pool sits just off the coastal path at Treaddur Bay, a five-minute drive from Holyhead centre, and offers respite for families when the beach gets too blustery.

What you'll find is a straightforward hotel pool - nothing fancy, but clean and heated to a decent temperature. The water's shallow enough for little ones to splash about safely, though serious swimmers might find the length a bit limiting. Views through the windows take in glimpses of the bay, which is nice when you're doing lengths.

Families staying at nearby parks like Sandy Beach or Penrhyn Bay often pop in during rough weather spells. It's particularly handy for parents with young children who need their daily swim regardless of what's happening outside. The changing facilities are basic but functional.

Access can be hit and miss depending on hotel occupancy and their policy towards non-residents - worth calling ahead rather than turning up disappointed. When the pool is available, it fills a gap nicely between beach days, especially if you're based at one of the caravan parks dotted around this stretch of Anglesey's coast. Not a destination in itself, but a useful backup plan for active families.