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Garth Gell

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.

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Y Bragdy

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.

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'Teach Mhicí' - Mickey's Cottage

'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!

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Markwells House

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.

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Trehilyn Uchaf

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.

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Melin Trehilyn

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

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Bwthyn Trehilyn

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

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Blaen y Buarth

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.

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The Land Girls' House

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!

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Bryn Eglur

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.

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Capel Pennant

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!

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Caban Llys-y-Frân

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!

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Cwm Hill

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.

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Penrhiw

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!

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Popty Pennant

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!

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Quinta Coimbra

Quinta Coimbra

Quinta Coimbra

guests 4   restored in conjunction with UTT in Villa Nova de Poiares, Coimbra, Portugal

Priced for 2 (sleeps 4). Restored by our good friend Denise, we're delighted to be the only cottage agency representing this adorable Portuguese family holiday villa in the hills near Coimbra. Great country interior, wonderful views and a chance to jump in the cold cistern outside on hot days!

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Tŷ Rownd

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.

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Maison Lavandes

Maison Lavandes

Maison Lavandes

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

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 3. 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.

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Krakow Old Town Apartment

Krakow Old Town Apartment

Krakow Old Town Apartment

guests 5   Restored directly by Under the Thatch in Krakow Old Town centre, Poland

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 5. Restored directly by Under the Thatch, initially as the family home of our Director, now as a let.

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Drumskinny Farm

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.

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Bwlch Newydd

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!

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Traighenna Bay

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.

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Cwch Bach

Cwch Bach

Cwch Bach

guests 2   Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 2. Stylish shepherd's hut and Welsh cabin for the best glamping in Wales, near Llanfyllin

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Y Felin at Dolaumaen Isaf

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.

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*NEW* Maenllwyd

*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.

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