Summary
A small island in Wales called Ynys Enlli, or Bardsey Island, is looking for a new family or couple to move there. The island, which has only three residents, wants people who enjoy nature to help manage its animals and maintain its status as a Dark Sky Sanctuary. The Bardsey Island Trust is accepting applications for new tenants, who would move in by September 2026.
Key Facts
- Ynys Enlli, also known as Bardsey Island, is located in Wales and has only three year-round residents.
- The island became the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Europe in 2023, protecting its night sky.
- Bardsey Island Trust is seeking a family or couple to move to the island by September 2026.
- The newcomers will help manage 200 sheep and 25 Welsh Black cattle on the island.
- The island has no electricity or Wi-Fi, making it off-grid.
- Bardsey Island functions as a national nature reserve and site of special scientific interest.
- The island measures 440 acres (0.69 square miles) and has historical significance as the Island of 20,000 Saints.
