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Garth Gell

guests 6   near Dolgellau, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales

A secluded off-grid Welsh farmhouse in Snowdonia near Dolgellau, ideal for a 'digital detox' retreat

Gwêl y Cei

guests 7   Abergwaun, Pembrokeshire

A Pembrokeshire family-friendly waterfront holiday cottage of the highest quality.

Y Gelli

guests 8   Hay on Wye, Hereford

Simply the best self-catering accommodation in Hay on Wye, Wales' famous book town.

Tŷ Trefaldwyn (The Old Post Office)

guests 8   Montgomery, Powys, Wales

We're very pleased to be the only cottage agency to represent Tŷ Trefaldwyn (The Old Post Office) in gorgeous Montgomery - beautifully restored by friend Gerry.

Y Bragdy

guests 4   Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia National Park

A modern rustic Snowdonia holiday cottage retreat near Betws-y-Coed. This cottage is the perfect base to explore the lakes and mountains of beautiful Snowdonia National Park, and visit the gorgeous beaches of Anglesey.

Awel Deg

guests 2   Abergwaun harbour, Pembrokeshire

A waterfront Pembrokeshire holiday cottage with huge sea views, for two.

Granar Trehilyn

guests 6   Pen Caer/ Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Griff Rhys Jones’ luxury holiday cottage on Strumble Head in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, West Wales. Dog and family friendly.

Casa Toscana

guests 4   In a Tuscan mountain village, less than an hour away from Florence and Pisa.

Live your own Tuscan dream in this gorgeous contemporary transformation. Perfect for exploring Florence, Lucca and beyond

Cró na Trá

guests 4   Restored directly by Under the Thatch, at Dooey beach in West Donegal, Ireland

Restored by Under the Thatch, with direct private access to the beach.

'Teach Mhicí' - Mickey's Cottage

guests 4   Restored from a ruin by Under the Thatch, at Dooey beach, West Donegal, Ireland

Owned and restored directly by Under the Thatch, and in the most remarkable beachfront location!

Cae Bach

guests 2   Restored by friends at Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

Restored by friends Meleri and Sion, this romantic holiday cottage is walkable from Aberystwyth, and enjoys great sea views.

Ffermdy Trehilyn

guests 9   Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Trehilyn Farmhouse is a large family holiday cottage ideal for get-togethers on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, West Wales. Restored by Griff Rhys Jones

Suffolk House

guests 10   Restored by friends at Stutton on the River Stour in Suffolk, under 2 hours from London

Restored by friends, we're delighted to be the only cottage agency representing this fine country house in Suffolk with estuary access. It's the perfect location for a large family get-together.

Zenobia

guests 8   New Quay, Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay

Family friendly holiday home, New Quay, Cardigan Bay, Ceredigion. West Wales. Directly over-looking the bay and beach.

Trehilyn Uchaf

guests 5   Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

This is the Pembrokeshire Farm owned by Griff Rhys Jones that he lets for holidays when he isn’t home in Wales. In the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park near great coastal walks.

Melin Trehilyn

guests 4   Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Dog-friendly holiday cottage restored by Griff Rhys Jones and family on the Pembrokeshire coast

Carreg Las

guests 7   Trefdraeth (Newport), Pembrokeshire coast

A stylish Georgian home in one of Pembrokeshire's most desirable coastal villages.

Bwthyn Trehilyn

guests 6   Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Bwthyn Trehilyn is a dog-friendly holiday cottage restored by Griff Rhys Jones and family in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Blaen y Buarth

guests 6   Amongst the peaks of the Snowdonia National Park

Traditional Eryri/ Snowdonia mountain holiday cottage at Penmachno. Great views, plenty of land and the perfect location in the heart of the Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park.

Beudy Trehilyn

guests 3   Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Beudy Trehilyn is a stylish dog-friendly holiday cottage restored by Griff Rhys Jones on the Pembrokeshire coast.

Ffin-y-Parc 2

guests 4   Restored by friends near Betws-Y-Coed, the heart of Eryri/ Snowdonia, North Wales

Restored by our friends Roland and Ralph at Ffin y Parc just outside Betws-y-Coed – one of the finest quality holiday cottages in Snowdonia mountains and North Wales. We're delighted they asked us to be their agents!

'Wendy', The Aberporth Express

guests 5   Restored directly by Under the Thatch on the Aberporth > Tresaith coastal footpath

Under the Thatch's most challenging (and expensive) restoration ever - but so worth it in this amazing location!

The Land Girls' House

guests 4   Restored in conjunction with UTT near Glastonbury, Somerset, England

Restored by our good friends Mary and Michael, we're delighted to be the only cottage agency representing this genuine 1940s corrugated tin holiday cottage near Glastonbury in Somerset. This project is craftsman Michael's labour of love!

Dolaumaen Isaf

guests 5   Mynachlog Ddu, Preseli, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

*Refreshed & relaunched for 2024 - an idyllic family Pembrokeshire barn with folk-art furnishings. Garden sauna with mountain views available!

Bryn Eglur

guests 4   Restored from ruin in conjunction with Under the Thatch, near Trelech in Carmarthenshire

Restored from a ruin in conjunction with Under the Thatch by master craftsman /designer Dorian Bowen.

Bryncyn

guests 6   Restored in conjunction with Under the Thatch at Tanglwst, Carmarthenshire, West Wales

Restored in conjunction with Under the Thatch, by our friend Dorian Bowen; here you have privacy, views, and an exquisite interior.

Bwthyn Tresinwen

guests 6   Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, West Wales

The nearest cottage to Strumble Head lighthouse, and just across two fields from Porth Sychan beach - a simple, unfussy cottage at a good price in a 5* location!

Cader Isaf

guests 4   Restored in conjunction with Under the Thatch, on the slope of Cader Idris above Dolgellau, Eryri/ Snowdonia National Park

Restored by our good friends Megan and Alan in conjunction with Under the Thatch, on the slope of Cader Idris, and now one of our most popular Eryri/ Snowdonia rentals.

Capel Pennant

guests 2   Chirk Castle estate, near Llangollen, NE Wales

An immaculate restoration by our friends Nick and Derek; this romantic Chirk cottage is one of the most romantic we've seen!

Caban Llys-y-Frân

guests 2   Built directly by Under the Thatch - at Llys-y-Fran, Narberth, Pembrokeshire

It took years of planning applications, but we eventually got permission to build this cute tin cottage as an Under the Thatch newbuild in the most amazing Pembrokeshire location!

Cwm Hill

guests 2   Restored directly by Under the Thatch - at Llys-y-Fran, Narberth, Pembrokeshire

Rescued from a roofless ruin by Under the Thatch, a sweet 1850s Welsh country cottage.

Awel For

guests 2   Restored in conjunction with UTT at Llanon, Ceredigion, West Wales

Restored in conjunction with Under the Thatch by friends Mandy and Gary - they took out the huge picture windows we all hated, restored the original sashes, and gave this cottage the love it needed!

Dolau Canol

guests 6   Teifi Valley, West Wales

A large and luxurious family holiday Welsh farmhouse, a perfect base for exploring West Wales. One of if not the best holiday cottage near to Lampeter University, this 5* cottage enjoys privacy down its own track.

Ysgubor Gwyrdd

guests 8   Converted by our friends at Abercegir, Machynlleth

Converted from a cowshed by our friends Dafydd and brother Preds - this is a super sustainable, and stylish project and we're proud to be its agent!

Felin Fach

guests 9   Cardigan Bay, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

We're pleased to be the only cottage agency to represent this family-friendly Welsh cottage in the most beautiful part of the North Pembrokeshire coast.

Cader Uchaf

guests 6   Restored by Megan and Alan in conjunction with Under the Thatch, on the slope of Cader Idris above Dolgellau, Eryri/ Snowdonia National Park

Lovingly restored in consultation with Under the Thatch, this has long been one of most popular Snowdonia properties.

Hafan Tresinwen

guests 4   Stumble Head, Pembrokeshire

The nearest cottage to Strumble Head lighthouse, just 5 mins walk from Porth Sychan cove. A simple cottage in a 5* location!

Nant y Bargoed

guests 4   Rhos, Carmarthenshire, West Wales

A traditional Carmarthenshire family holiday cottage in a wonderful private ‘dell’ – this Welsh holiday cottage is loved by all who stay there – great green credentials too!

Pembrokeshire Tin Bungalow

guests 4   Martletwy, Cleddau Estuary, Pembrokeshire

A traditional Pembrokeshire holiday cottage built from tin in the 1920s.

Penrhiw

guests 6   Restored from derelict in conjunction with UTT at Abercych, Pembrokeshire.

Restored from derelict in conjunction with UTT at Abercych, North Pembrokeshire - our friend Stirling has done a super job here!

Penbont

guests 6   Penbryn beach, Cardigan Bay, West Wales

This house is simple, but you're buying the rare location by Penbryn beach!

Popty Pennant

guests 2   Chirk Castle estate, Llangollen, North Wales

A tiny, gorgeous rustic bolthole near Llangollen, North Wales!

Trehilyn Isaf

guests 4   Strumble Head, North Pembrokeshire coast

Griff Rhys Jones’ Pembrokeshire Farm holiday cottage on Strumble Head in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in West Wales.

Tŷ Rownd

guests 2   Renovated in conjunction with UTT at Aberaeron, Ceredigion, West Wales

Renovated in conjunction with Under the Thatch by our good friends Mandy and Gary, this is a cute modern thatch cottage.

Tŷ Unnos

guests 3   Newly built in conjunction with Under the Thatch near Trelech, Carmarthenshire

Designed and built in conjunction with Under the Thatch by master craftsman and stylist Dorian Bowen. We were part of the team that built this remarkable place, as seen as a special edition of our show on S4C 'Y Ty Cymreig' ('The Welsh House').

Tyn Y Simdde

guests 5   restored in conjunction with UTT at Llanfachreth in the heart of Eryri/ Snowdonia National Park

Restored by friends Marit and Mike, this has been one of our most popular Snowdonia cottages over many years. It has a super location right up on the mountainside above Dolgellau in the Snowdonia National Park, the perfect cottage for hillwalkers and those who love seclusion.

Ffin-y-Parc 1

guests 2   Restored by friends at Ffin-y-Parc, Llanrwst/ Betws-y-Coed, Eryri/ Snowdonia National Park

Restored by our friends Roland and Ralph at Ffin y Parc near Betws-y-Coed – one of the finest quality holiday cottages in Snowdonia mountains and North Wales. We're delighted they asked us to be their agents.

Tŷ Albion

guests 8   Within walking distance of the beach at Llansteffan, Carmarthen

Priced with up to 8 staying, this family cottage is walkable from wonderful Llansteffan beach and castle.

Drumskinny Farm

guests 4   Restored in conjunction with Under the Thatch in the Fermanagh countryside of the West of Northern Ireland

Restored in consultation with Under the Thatch, and one of our most cherished locations.

Bwlch Newydd

guests 5   the best of rural Carmarthenshire, with amazing views over the Towy Valley

We're delighted to be sole agents for this expertly restored Welsh country cottage in the most idyllic location imaginable!

Fron Fach

guests 4   Near Llangrannog and Penbryn beaches

Delighted to be the only cottage agency to represent this dog-friendly cottage on the edge of a beautiful woodland near our former home. Having lived for 15 years in this valley, we can reassure you it's very special!

Traighenna Bay

guests 4   Overlooking Traighenna Bay and Glenveagh National Park in West Donegal, near Dooey (and other) beaches

Renovated directly by Under the Thatch on Traighenna Bay, West Donegal.

Beudy Aeron

guests 4   Set in the beautiful Aeron Valley, near pretty harbour town Aberaeron, Ceredigion, West Wales

A contemporary barn conversion near Aberaeron, West Wales with country views.

Cwtch Cranog

guests 4   Renovated by friends, in conjunction with UTT at Llangrannog beach, Ceredigion

Renovated by our good friends Mandy and Gary, this is the best spot at Llangrannog beach!

Ysgubor Y Ffin Estate

guests 10   Priced for 10 staying - Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons

Brecon Beacons contemporary barn near Hay-on-Wye and Abergavenny. Secluded, but not far from pubs, restaurants and shops. Great for a family holiday at Offa's Dyke.

Hafod Dyfi

guests 6   near Aberdyfi in the Snowdonia National Park

Hafod Dyfi enjoys the perfect location for a beach and mountain break, located above the Dyfi valley between Aberdyfi and Machynlleth.

*Newydd / NEW - Glan Cader

guests 4   Llanfihangel y Pennant, at the foot of Cader Idris, Eryri National Park/ Snowdonia

A two bedroom historic cottage at the foot of Cader Idris mountain, dog-friendly and ideal for walkers.

*NEW - Tŷ Gin

guests 10   St Ishmael's, near Marloes Sands, Dale, Pembrokeshire

NEW for 2024 - Tŷ Gin is a large and luxurious conversion of an 18th-century barn on the Pembrokeshire coast, perfect for families who love seaside escapes.