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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

Ffin-y-Parc 3

guests 2   Restored by friends at Llanrwst/ Betws-Y-Coed in Eryri/ Snowdonia, North Wales

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!

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.

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

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

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!

Dolaumaen Isaf

guests 5   Mynachlog Ddu, Preseli, Pembrokeshire National Park

*Refreshed & relaunched for 2024 (new photos coming soon). An idyllic family Pembrokeshire barn with folk-art furnishings. Garden sauna with mountain views available!

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!

Popty Pennant

guests 2   Chirk Castle estate, Llangollen, North Wales

A tiny, gorgeous rustic bolthole near Llangollen, North 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').

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.

Maison Lavandes

guests 3   Restored in conjunction with UTT near Corbieres, Languedoc, South-West France

Restored in conjunction with Under the Thatch by friends Diane and Peter in the Corbieres region of Languedoc, France. This traditional holiday cottage sits in a quiet village with a charming interior and short drive to beaches, river bathing, or wine tasting or Carcassonne.

Frank the Shipping Container

guests 2   Overlooking Traighenna Bay in West Donegal, NW Ireland. Walkable from the seashore and near amazing beaches.

Designed and built by Under the Thatch

Cwch Bach

guests 2   Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales

Stylish shepherd's hut and Welsh cabin for the best glamping in Wales, near Llanfyllin

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 - Y Wagen, Trehilyn

guests 3   Pencaer / Strumble Head in the Pemrokeshire Coast National Park, SW Wales

A 1920s 'Showmans' living van beautifully restored by Griff Rhys Jones and available for glamping holidays on Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

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 - Y Felin at Dolaumaen Isaf

guests 2   Mynachlog Ddu, Preseli mountain, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

New for spring 2024 - Y Felin is a small converted mill owned by friends, in a tranquil Preseli mountain location.