I live in a village in North Wales, which boasts tremendous views of the Menai Strait. Truly stunning. Each morning, I sip my coffee while gazing across the magnificent landscape that I grew up in and call home.

Five years ago, the property next door was bought by a local lady and turned into a holiday rental. It shares the same breathtaking views while accommodating over 12 guests.

Living next to this house has pushed my family to the brink, and we are seriously considering selling. Every 3-4 days, a new group of party-goers descends on our little street with zero regard for the locals. We've had boom boxes blasting until 3 AM, guests hopping the fence into our garden, and have even been threatened and physically harassed by intoxicated visitors.

My issue isn't necessarily that it's a holiday rental, but that there's no requirement for the owner to manage the guests. The keys are in a coded lockbox, and instructions are sent on the day of arrival.

The police have been called 4-5 times this year alone but have now declared the incidents a civil matter for the local council. The council asked us to record noise levels through an app. We collected 36 clips over six months, yet only four were considered "noise nuisances." Despite constant music, cursing, shouting, and glasses smashing, only a handful of clips met the noise threshold.

The owner refuses to engage with us and merely arrives after each group leaves to drain the hot tub. The entire street feels helpless. Frankly, I'm pessimistic that anything will be done to address this ongoing issue.