Wales

Set amidst delightful countryside on a working farm, this spacious and comfortable converted barn is perfectly located for a year round holiday base for exploring the best of a fine selection of family attractions and an abundance of outdoor activities. Just 4 miles from historic Caernarfon with its magnificent castle, golf, cycle hire, riding and a narrow gauge railway through the spectacular scenery of Snowdonia National Park. A sandy beach is 2 miles whilst Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula are both easily accessible.

All on ground floor: Living/dining area/kitchen with beams and tiled floor. 3 bedrooms: 2 double, one (5ft) with en-suite wet room and toilet, 1 twin. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet.

Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Two Freeview TVs. DVD. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Patio and furniture. Barbecue. Parking. No smoking.

This attractive and stylish barn sits on a small lane overlooking watermeadows and beside a babbling brook – a delightfully tranquil setting yet within walking distance of the shops, pubs and visitor attractions of Knighton. Great walking starts at the doorstep, the surrounding landscape affords scenic cycling on numerous waymarked trails and the town itself offers a good range of leisure facilities including an indoor pool, the Offa’s Dyke Centre and Spaceguard Centre. Opportunities for canoeing, horse riding, fishing and spotting the famous Red kite abound. Shop and pub under 0.5 miles.

Steps to entrance. 4 steps (no handrail) down to lower ground floor: 1 twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom and toilet. Ground floor: Living room with double sofa bed and patio doors. Dining room/kitchen. Separate toilet. First floor: 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.

Woodburner in living room (initial fuel included). Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Satellite TV (family package). iPod dock. Microwave. Washer/dryer. Dishwasher. Freezer. Decked area and furniture. Gas barbecue. Parking. Double hammock. No children under 4 years except babes in arms. NB: Fenced stream in grounds.

Pretty rural location

This pretty 18th-century semi-detached roadside cottage stands in the Lledr Valley in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. With original beams throughout, an open fire and a farmhouse kitchen, this is the perfect character cottage for that needed holiday. The property is surrounded by magnificent mountains, deep valleys, forests, lakes and waterfalls. There are scenic walks, cycle trails, horse riding, watersports, castles, Victorian Llandudno and Bodnant Gardens all close by. Lake Bala, historic Chester, the Isle of Anglesey and the Lleyn Peninsula are also worth visiting. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen. Beams throughout. First floor: 2 double bedrooms, one with additional bunk. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Open fire in living room (no fuel provided). NSH, electricity and bed linen included. DVD. Stereo/CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Enclosed garden with patio and furniture. Portable barbecue. Parking (2 cars). NB: Drop in rear garden.

Nestling on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, this cosy and characterful, 200-year-old, detached holiday cottage offers a great base to enjoy this fabulous area. Retaining many original features such as flagstone flooring, fireplaces with two woodburners and its original stone staircase, as well as contemporary gadgets such as wi-fi and even a hot tub, you have everything you need right here! Within the grounds of the owner’s home and an award-winning inn offering excellent dining, it also has a menagerie of exotic animals including meerkats, wallabies, pygmy goats and ornamental waterfowl for guests to enjoy. Relax in the garden or take some wonderful walks with access from the doorstep onto the National Park. There is so much to do and see and outdoor activities are in abundance, such as horse riding, mountain biking, golfing, paintballing and climbing. Local attractions include Dan Yr Ogof Caves, Afan Forest Park, Henryhd Waterfalls, Craig Y Nos Castle, Call of the Wild outdoor pursuits and Penderyn Distillery. Beach 25 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant on-site.

Ground floor: Living/dining room with beams and stone floor. Kitchen with tiled floor. Utility room. Steep, spiral, stone stairs to first floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double (6ft), 1 twin, 1 bunk. Bathroom with bath and toilet.

Two woodburners in living/dining room (initial fuel included). Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. 32’’ satellite TV. DVD. iPod dock. Electric cooker. Washing machine. Tumble dryer. Freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed 1-acre lawned garden with sitting-out area. Summerhouse. Gas barbecue. Ample parking. Hot tub. No smoking.

Situated within the colourful and pretty Georgian town of Aberaeron, this semi-detached holiday cottage offers very comfortable accommodation from which to enjoy the delights on offer in the surrounding area. Fabulous walking with stunning scenery awaits you along the coastline, with many sandy beaches and hidden coves for family days out. An abundance of outdoor pursuits such as go karting, quad biking and watersports, including dolphin watching boat trips are all available locally. Fishing and golfing close by. Further afield you can take a day trip via ferry to southern Ireland from Fishguard to Rosslaire. The town itself has interesting independent shops, pubs and award winning restaurants. There is sure to be something for all ages to be enjoyed in this beautiful part of Wales. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

Ground floor: Living room. Second living room. Dining room with beams and slate floor. Kitchen with tiled floor. Steep stairs to first floor: 1 single bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet. Second floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft), 1 twin, 1 single.

Woodburner in dining room (initial fuel included). Oil central heating, electricity and bed linen included. Travel cot. High chair. Two Freeview TVs. DVD. Electric hob. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Small enclosed lawned garden and patio with sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Garage (2 cars). Cycle store. Welcome pack. No smoking.

Ground Floor: The property has oil central heating (underfloor on ground floor) and comprises:
Lounge: Spacious with Freeview TV with surround sound system, DVD player, patio doors and staircase leading to bedroom 1.
Kitchen/dining room: Spacious with wooden floor, gas range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, freezer, dishwasher and staircase leading to first floor.
Sun room.
Utility room: With washing machine and tumble dryer.

First Floor: Bedroom 1 (accessed via lounge): With double bed, balcony with distant sea views and en-suite with shower and WC.
Bedroom 2: With double bed.
Bedroom 3: With twin beds.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, WC and heated towel rail.

All oil, gas, electric, bed linen and towels included. Cot and highchair. Wi-Fi.

Lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area and furniture. Parking (3 cars). No smoking.

Situated in a peaceful location and adjoining the owners’ home, this holiday cottage is just a stone’s throw away from Kidwelly and Carmarthen Bay, famous for its unblemished beaches and medieval castle. Conveniently located, the area has lots to offer, including fantastic walks along the Millennium Cycle Path which boasts picturesque views of the Gower Peninsula (AONB). For a family day out, visit the scenic Pembrey Country Park, offering miles of forest tracks, horse riding trails, dry ski slopes and 7 miles of beaches. For sports enthusiasts, visitors can enjoy playing at the Jack Nicklaus golf course, watch live sport at the Llanelli Scarlets’ rugby stadium or visit Ffos Las Racecourse. Less than an hour’s drive away is the tourist resort of Tenby, with its sandy beaches, seafood restaurants and thrilling leisure attractions. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen with beams and slate floor. Utility room. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet. Open-tread stairs to first floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double, 2 twin.

Woodburner in living room and multi-fuel burner in kitchen included. Solid fuel central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Freeview TV. Stereo/CD. Electric cooker. Washing machine. Freezer. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Small lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (3 cars). Cycle store. Welcome pack. No smoking.

Two miles from Llangrannog’s sandy beaches, on the cleanest coast in Britain, this comfortable traditionally furnished farmhouse is set in its own gardens surrounded by unspoilt pastureland. Llangrannog offers a small slipway, a village shop, cafes and a pub/restaurant, along with a dry ski slope, whilst the popular harbour town of New Quay has sailing and fishing trips. The market town of Cardigan has an indoor swimming pool, a sports centre, a skateboard park, art galleries and a theatre/cinema complex. There are two coastal golf courses nearby. The Crown Inn (2 miles) is a noted country traditional pub serving good food and the Harbourmaster in Aberaeron (10 miles) offers award-winning cuisine. Village shop 1 mile.

Comfortable living room. Dining room with rugs on oak floor. Both rooms have bay windows with fitted seats. Well-equipped kitchen. Shower room with toilet. Entrance Lobby. Pantry. Two staircases to first floor: Study. Double bedroom and twin bedroom, both with rugs on wooden floor. Two single bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

• Electricity, oil central heating, bed linen and towels included
• Cot
• High chair
• TV
• DVD
• Stereo/CD
• Microwave
• Washing machine
• Tumble dryer
• Dishwasher
• Fridge/freezer
• Wi-fi
• Telephone (honesty box)
• Garden
• Parking

Beautifully renovated and Grade II listed, this traditional seafarer’s cottage with its own hot tub and decorations and tree for Christmas, gloriously overlooks the harbour in pretty Porthmadog. Porthmadog is home of the Welsh Highland and Ffestiniog narrow gauge steam railway, and restaurants, pubs, shops and pool/sports centre are a short walk; Snowdonia’s outdoor pursuits are nearby. Portmeirion 2 miles.

14 steps to entrance: Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. Steep stairs to first floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 kingsize, 1 twin, 1 bunk. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and toilet. Shower room with toilet.

Woodburner in living room (no fuel provided). Gas flame-effect fire. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Satellite HD TV (full package). DVD. CD. iPod dock. Microwave. Washing machine. Tumble dryer. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Terraced patio and furniture. Parking. Cycle store. Private hot tub. Cava, chocolates and flowers on arrival. No smoking.

Peacefully set within the outstanding natural beauty of the Pembrokeshire National Park, and just a few hundred yards from a sandy beach, these exquisite cottages provide a lovely romantic retreat. Exceptional in their decor and furnishings, boasting woodburners and a charming blend of contemporary furniture and antiques, they benefit from the attention to detail shown by the caring owners. Outside, imaginative landscaping ensures each cottage enjoys its own pretty and secluded garden, a relaxing hot tub and fine views over the surrounding countryside. The delightful seaside village of Amroth, 0.25 miles, offers a local shop, pub and restaurant, and just a short drive away lies the attractive seaside town of Tenby. Here, as well as a good selection of pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops, and seasonal boat trips to Caldey Island, visitors will find castle remains, 14th century town walls, and some charming Georgian and Regency buildings. Summerhill Cottages are also ideally located for walking enthusiasts and nature lovers – National Trust woodlands and gardens are close by as is the Pembrokeshire Coast Path – whilst manmade attractions such as a chocolate farm and the Folly Farm and Oakwood theme parks are popular with families. Golf and horse riding are available locally.

Ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. Computer games room. Shower room with toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 2 double (one 5ft), (one 6ft zip and link, can be twin), 1 single. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Z-bed available (for child under 10 years).

Gas central heating included. Travel cot. Playstation and small library. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer. Small garden and furniture. Shared, grassed games area.

All properties: Woodburner in living room (initial fuel included). Electricity, bed linen and towels included. DVD. Microwave. Dishwasher. Barbecue. Parking. Private hot tub. No smoking.

This delightful, end of terrace, holiday cottage is situated in the small mountain village of Rhyd Ddu, close to Mount Snowdon. The spacious garden has lovely views of the summit of Snowdon and from the end of the garden, you can view passing trains on the Welsh Highland Railway. The station itself is just two minutes walk away with steam trains running to Caernarfon and Porthmadog, whilst it is also the start of the popular Rhyd Ddu path up to Snowdon. Beach 9 miles. Shop 3½ miles, pub 300 yards and restaurant 150 yards.

Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. Separate toilet. First floor: 4 bedrooms: 2 double, 2 single (one 2ft 6in for child). Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Multi-fuel burner in the living room and dining room (initial fuel included). Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Freeview TV. DVD. Stereo/CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Tumble dryer. Fridge/freezer. Lawned garden with terrace, sitting-out area and furniture. On road parking. Cycle store. No smoking. NB: 15 steps and drops in garden.

Ground Floor: The property has oil central heating and comprises:
Lounge/dining room: With wooden floor, electric wood burner, 32" Freeview TV and DVD player.
Kitchen: With tiled floor, electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom 1: With twin beds, TV and WC.

First Floor: Bedroom 2: With double bed, TV and WC.
Bedroom 3: With twin beds, TV and WC.
Bathroom: With bath.
Shower room: With shower.
Cloakroom: With WC.

All oil, electric, bed linen and towels included. Cot and highchair available. Wi-Fi. Welcome pack.

Patio. BBQ. Ample parking. No smoking.