Fireside

*New - Haulfan

guests 6 Absolute waterfront on Aberaeron harbour, Cardigan Bay

A waterfront family holiday home for 6 (3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms) right on Aberaeron harbour - dogs welcome!

Garth Gell

Garth Gell

guests 6 an astounding and secluded Eryri/ Snowdonia mountain location between Dolgellau and Fairbourne/ Barmouth beaches

Priced for 4 staying, sleeps 6. A remarkable and secluded off-grid Welsh farmhouse 'lost' in the mountains of Eryri between Dolgellau and Barmouth beach.

Gwêl y Cei

Gwêl y Cei

guests 7 Abergwaun, Pembrokeshire

Priced for up to 7 staying, sleeps 7. A Pembrokeshire family-friendly waterfront holiday cottage of the highest quality.

Bwthyn Abermawr

Bwthyn Abermawr

guests 6 Restored by Ed, at Abermawr, Pembrokeshire

Priced for up to 6 staying, sleeps 6. We're pleased to be the only cottage agency representing this beautiful Pembrokeshire cottage in one of the most desirable locations, within walking distance of beaches Abermawr and Aberbach.

Y Gelli

Y Gelli

guests 4 Hay on Wye, Hereford

Priced for 4 staying, sleeps 4. Simply the best self-catering accommodation in Hay on Wye, Wales' famous book town.

Tŷ Trefaldwyn (The Old Post Office)

Tŷ Trefaldwyn (The Old Post Office)

guests 8 Montgomery, Powys, Wales

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 8. 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

Y Bragdy

guests 4 Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia National Park

Priced for 2 (sleeps 4). 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

Awel Deg

guests 2 Abergwaun harbour, Pembrokeshire

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 2. A waterfront Pembrokeshire holiday cottage with huge sea views, for two.

Granar Trehilyn

Granar Trehilyn

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

Priced for up to 6 staying, can sleep 6. Griff Rhys Jones’ luxury holiday cottage on Strumble Head in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, West Wales. Dog and family friendly.

Cró na Trá

Cró na Trá

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

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 4. Restored by Under the Thatch, with direct private access to the beach.

'Teach Mhicí' - Mickey's Cottage

'Teach Mhicí' - Mickey's Cottage

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

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 4. Restored by Under the Thatch, and in the most remarkable beachfront location!

Ffermdy Trehilyn

Ffermdy Trehilyn

guests 9 Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Priced for up to 6 staying, sleeps 9. Trehilyn Farmhouse is a large family holiday cottage ideal for get-togethers on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, West Wales. Restored by Griff Rhys Jones

Markwells House

Markwells House

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

Priced for up to 10 staying, sleeps 10. 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

Zenobia

guests 8 New Quay, Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay

Priced for up to 8 staying, sleeps 8. Family friendly holiday home, New Quay, Cardigan Bay, Ceredigion. West Wales. Directly over-looking the bay and beach.

Trehilyn Uchaf

Trehilyn Uchaf

guests 5 Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Priced for up to 4 (sleeps 5). 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

Melin Trehilyn

guests 4 Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Priced for up to 4 staying, sleeps 4. Dog-friendly holiday cottage restored by Griff Rhys Jones and family on the Pembrokeshire coast

Carreg Las

Carreg Las

guests 7 Trefdraeth (Newport) Pembrokeshire coast

Priced for up to 7 staying (sleeps 7) - a stylish Georgian home in one of Pembrokeshire's most desirable coastal villages.

Cae Llwyd

Cae Llwyd

guests 6 A large luxury farmhouse in the hills above Machynlleth

A detached family farmhouse near Machynlleth, mid Wales. Priced for x4 (sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms)

Bwthyn Trehilyn

Bwthyn Trehilyn

guests 6 Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Priced includes 4 staying, sleeps 6. Bwthyn Trehilyn is a dog-friendly holiday cottage restored by Griff Rhys Jones and family in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Blaen y Buarth

Blaen y Buarth

guests 6 Amongst the peaks of the Snowdonia National Park

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 6. 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

Beudy Trehilyn

guests 3 Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Priced for up to 3 staying, sleeps 3. Beudy Trehilyn is a stylish dog-friendly holiday cottage restored by Griff Rhys Jones on the Pembrokeshire coast.

Ffin y Parc 2

Ffin y Parc 2

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

Priced for 2, sleeps 4. 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.

'Wendy', The Aberporth Express

'Wendy', The Aberporth Express

guests 4 Restored directly by Under the Thatch on the Aberporth > Tresaith coastal footpath

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 4 - A converted train carriage on the edge of the sea by Aberporth!

The Land Girls' House

The Land Girls' House

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

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 4. 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

Dolaumaen Isaf

guests 5 Mynachlog Ddu, Preseli, Pembrokeshire National Park

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 5. An idyllic family Pembrokeshire barn with folk-art furnishings. Garden sauna with mountain views available!

Bryn Eglur

Bryn Eglur

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

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 4. Restored from a ruin in conjunction with Under the Thatch by master craftsman /designer Dorian Bowen.

Bryncyn

Bryncyn

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

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 6. Restored in conjunction with Under the Thatch, by our friend Dorian Bowen; here you have privacy, views, and an exquisite interior.

Bwthyn Tresinwen

Bwthyn Tresinwen

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

Priced for up to 4 staying, sleeps 6. 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

Cader Isaf

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

Priced for up to 4 staying, sleeps 4. 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

Capel Pennant

guests 2 Chirk Castle estate, near Llangollen, NE Wales

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 2. 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

Caban Llys-y-Frân

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

Priced for 2, sleeps 2. 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

Cwm Hill

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

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 2. Rescued from a roofless ruin by Under the Thatch, a sweet 1850s Welsh country cottage.

Awel For

Awel For

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

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 2. 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

Dolau Canol

guests 6 Teifi Valley, West Wales

Priced for 2 (sleeps 6). 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

Ysgubor Gwyrdd

guests 8 On our friends' farm near Machynlleth, looking to Eryri/ Snowdonia

Priced for 4 staying, sleeps 8. 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

Felin Fach

guests 9 Cardigan Bay, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Priced for up to 4 staying, sleeps 9. Family-friendly Welsh cottage in the most beautiful part of the North Pembrokeshire coast.

Cader Uchaf

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

Priced for up to 6 staying, sleeps 6. Lovingly restored in consultation with Under the Thatch, this has long been one of most popular Snowdonia properties.

Hafan Tresinwen

Hafan Tresinwen

guests 4 Stumble Head, Pembrokeshire

Priced for up to 4 staying, sleeps 4. 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

Nant y Bargoed

guests 4 Rhos, Carmarthenshire, West Wales

Priced for up to 4 staying, sleeps 4. 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!

Penrhiw

Penrhiw

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

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 6. Restored from derelict in conjunction with UTT at Abercych, North Pembrokeshire - our friend Stirling has done a super job here!

Penbont

Penbont

guests 6 Penbryn beach, Cardigan Bay, West Wales

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 6. This house is simple, but you're buying the rare location by Penbryn beach!

Popty Pennant

Popty Pennant

guests 2 Chirk Castle estate, Llangollen, North Wales

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 2. A tiny, gorgeous rustic bolthole near Llangollen, North Wales!

Trehilyn Isaf

Trehilyn Isaf

guests 4 Strumble Head, North Pembrokeshire coast

Priced for 2 (sleeps 4). Griff Rhys Jones’ Pembrokeshire Farm holiday cottage on Strumble Head in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in West Wales.

Tŷ Rownd

Tŷ Rownd

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

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 2. Renovated in conjunction with Under the Thatch by our good friends Mandy and Gary, this is a cute modern thatch cottage.

Ffin y Parc 1

Ffin y Parc 1

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

Priced for 2 (sleeps 2). 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.

Drumskinny Farm

Drumskinny Farm

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

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 4. Restored in consultation with Under the Thatch, and one of our most cherished locations.

Bwlch Newydd

Bwlch Newydd

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

Priced for 2 (sleeps 5). We're delighted to be sole agents for this expertly restored Welsh country cottage in the most idyllic location imaginable!

Traighenna Bay

Traighenna Bay

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

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 4. Renovated directly by Under the Thatch on Traighenna Bay, West Donegal.

Lakeside Luna & Kuba (one property)

Lakeside Luna & Kuba (one property)

guests 2 Traighenna Bay, Donegal on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

Donegal glamping hut on the Wild Atlantic Way near Dooey Beach, Dungloe

Tŷ'r Olchon

Tŷ'r Olchon

guests 6 Right on the Welsh/English border, with exceptional views of the Brecon Beacons National Park

Priced for 2, sleeps 6. 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.

Cwtch Cranog

Cwtch Cranog

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

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 4. Renovated by our good friends Mandy and Gary, this is the best spot at Llangrannog beach!

Tŷ'r Olchon Estate

Tŷ'r Olchon Estate

guests 12 Between Abergavenny and Hay on Wye, looking to the Brecon Beacons

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 12. 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

Hafod Dyfi

guests 6 near Aberdyfi in the Snowdonia National Park

Priced for up to 4 staying, sleeps 6. Hafod Dyfi enjoys the perfect location for a beach and mountain break, located above the Dyfi valley between Aberdyfi and Machynlleth.

Glan Cader

Glan Cader

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

Priced for 2 (sleeps 4). A two bedroom historic cottage at the foot of Cader Idris mountain, dog-friendly and ideal for walkers.

Tŷ Gin

Tŷ Gin

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

Priced for up to 6 staying, sleeps 10. Tŷ Gin is a large barn conversion on the Pembrokeshire coast, perfect for families who love seaside escapes.

Y Felin at Dolaumaen Isaf

Y Felin at Dolaumaen Isaf

guests 2 Mynachlog Ddu, Preseli mountains, Pembrokeshire

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 2. New for spring 2024 - Y Felin is a small converted mill owned by friends, in a tranquil Preseli mountain location.

*NEW* Banc y Felin

NEW Banc y Felin

guests 2 Near historic Llandeilo & Carreg Cennen castle, Carmarthenshire

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 2. Stone cottage near Llandeilo on the Glynhir estate, next to a golf course.

Llwyn y Maen

Llwyn y Maen

guests 2 Oswestry, on the Welsh border

Sleeps 2. A gardener's delight! Romantic cottage near Oswestry.

*NEW* Nantwen

NEW Nantwen

guests 2 Near Newport, Pembrokeshire

Priced for two, sleeps two. A romantic, eco-friendly retreat for two in Pembrokeshire, near Newport and the Preseli Hills—ideal for peaceful getaways and coastal walks.

*New* - Bryn Teifi

New - Bryn Teifi

guests 6 Between Porth Ceiriad and Abersoch beaches

Priced for 2, sleeps 6. Walk to the beach from this charming family cottage near Abersoch.

*NEW* Maenllwyd

NEW Maenllwyd

guests 7 Meidrim, in the Carmarthenshire countryside

Priced for 4, sleeps 7. 17th-century Coaching Inn in West Wales with original features, modern comforts, and a 3-acre field—ideal for coastal escapes.

*New* Ridge House

New Ridge House

guests 6 Howgill Fells, between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District

*New* Ridge House

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