It’s about a twenty minute drive to Dun Laoghaire Port. We take the turn for the Stena Line Ferries.
At the checkpoint, we quote the internet order number to the attendant.
“Just the two of you then” He casually asks, and then we are directed to one of twenty odd lanes. We take our place in the line. There is a vast assortment of vehicles; motorbikes, cars, campervans, buses, and trucks waiting to take the voyage.
The process of embarking all these vehicles is extraordinary. Fluorescent vested staff, direct the vehicles on board like seasoned traffic police, squeezing the cars in nice and tight. Unfortunately we were one of the last to board, so all the seats were taken. We had to pay 15 English Pounds each to join the Stena Plus Lounge, which provides more comfortable seating and complimentary food and drink. This lounge is available as part of a more expensive fare, but has the advantage of express boarding and disembarkation.
We are on the Stena HSS Explorer, which is an express ferry that takes only about two hours. A long white wake is generated by the powerful engines as the ship carves through the sea. However, the sea is calm today, and we have a swift, smooth trip.
Then, the amazing disembarkation process takes place. Amazing because the cars are packed in so tight, and the task is so swiftly and expertly done.
From the Port of Holy Head we drive to the Tre-Ysgawen Hall, Country House Hotel & Spa in Capel Coch on the Isle of Anglessey.
This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. Words just don't do it justice. A gem. I wish we could of stayed a week here, but tomorrow we are going to Liverpool for two nights.
At the checkpoint, we quote the internet order number to the attendant.
“Just the two of you then” He casually asks, and then we are directed to one of twenty odd lanes. We take our place in the line. There is a vast assortment of vehicles; motorbikes, cars, campervans, buses, and trucks waiting to take the voyage.
The process of embarking all these vehicles is extraordinary. Fluorescent vested staff, direct the vehicles on board like seasoned traffic police, squeezing the cars in nice and tight. Unfortunately we were one of the last to board, so all the seats were taken. We had to pay 15 English Pounds each to join the Stena Plus Lounge, which provides more comfortable seating and complimentary food and drink. This lounge is available as part of a more expensive fare, but has the advantage of express boarding and disembarkation.
We are on the Stena HSS Explorer, which is an express ferry that takes only about two hours. A long white wake is generated by the powerful engines as the ship carves through the sea. However, the sea is calm today, and we have a swift, smooth trip.
Then, the amazing disembarkation process takes place. Amazing because the cars are packed in so tight, and the task is so swiftly and expertly done.
From the Port of Holy Head we drive to the Tre-Ysgawen Hall, Country House Hotel & Spa in Capel Coch on the Isle of Anglessey.
This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. Words just don't do it justice. A gem. I wish we could of stayed a week here, but tomorrow we are going to Liverpool for two nights.FACTS SHEET:
Tre-Ysgawen Hall Country House Hotel & Spa
