Our Place

A sustainable choice for learning, adventure, wellbeing & connection

Outdoor Alternative was established at our family home Cerrig yr Adar in 1985. Ian and Margaret wanted to share with others their passion for this very special part of Anglesey. Founded with the underlying principles of affordable accommodation for adventure, education and exploration in the natural environment.

Vision
Outdoor Alternative will be a sustainable and lovely place for us to live and a wonderful welcoming place for our customers to visit

Mission
Build an environmentally, socially and financially sustainable business that is fit for future generations. Where we measure what matters and clearly demonstrate that business can be a force for good and create benefit for people and the planet

We feel very lucky to live on this little parcel of land with so much space around us with views of the sea and mountains, 40 years on we are still as passionate and committed to living and building a sustainable business here in Rhoscolyn.

Our place - Your Stay

Step back from the fast pace of the modern world and take the time to connect with the wonderful outdoors, for learning, wellbeing and adventure. Outdoor Alternative can be found off the beaten path in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

  • Set in 7 acres of sustainably managed land, with wildlife areas, newly planted woodland, an orchard, and productive gardens
  • A relaxed and peaceful atmosphere
  • A short walk across the field to the coastal path
  • A space to play
  • Fabulous views of Snowdonia
  • Dark starry skies

Your Stay Gives Back...Outdoor Alternative donates 1% of our turnover to environmental charities. Our current chosen partners are North Wales Wildlife Trust & British Trust for Ornithology.

We’ve made it easy for you to enjoy a lower impact stay...

We’re decarbonising our energy use and we are generating renewable power on site

We have fitted low flow fittings in showers and toilets to conserve water

We provide systems for easy recycling

We provide BBQ's and offer sustainably processed local charcoal

We've installed EV charge points

We manage the grounds for wildlife and grow our own fruit and veg

But, we need you to play your part too...

We need fewer cars on the road, we ask families to travel together and groups to car share

We need you to rethink, reduce, recycle - Please don’t bring overly packaged goods and throwaway items 

Please make sure you separate waste and use the correct recycling bins

We all need to tread lightly and respect the peace an tranquility of this area of outstanding natural beauty

 

We’ve made it easy for you to enjoy a lower impact stay...

Onsite Energy Generation

Green Tourism Gold Award

No Dig Organic Garden »

Careful Recycling »

Bio-diversity Land Management »

Water Conservation »

1% to Environmental Charities »

EV Charge Points »

Energy Monitoring »

Contact Us

Outdoor Alternative, Cerrig yr Adar, Rhoscolyn, Anglesey, LL65 2NQ

+44 (0) 1407 860469

enquiries@outdooralternative.co.uk