Upper Llanover Cuckoo Cottage BRECON BEACONS ■ Scenic & tranquil setting The Smithy ■ Ideal for relaxation WINNER of the Traditional ■ Wonderful walks from the Homes Renovation Award cottage ■ Log fires ■ An ‘away-from-it-all’ haven Prices from ■ Wonderful walks from the door ■ Prices are fully inclusive £310 - £430 ■ Many castles, churches & per week historic sites ■ Sleeps 6. ★★★★ WTB grading. Off peak short breaks available Welcome Host Gold The Smithy is a mediaeval cottage situated in Cuckoo Cottage is situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park, one mile from the Brecon the Llanthony Valley, generally considered to Monmouth Canal and six miles from the market town of Abergavenny. Ideal for walking, bird watching, be the most beautiful in the Brecon Beacons flora and fauna. Easy access to Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, Usk and Wye valley. Local places National Park. It is set in an attractive wild of interest to visit including Big Pit, Ironworks, etc. garden with varied areas in which to sit, some The cottage has a spacious lounge with dining area, TV, video, radio and CD player; well equipped by the small river which skirts the paddock. kitchen with microwave, electric cooker, fridge/freezer and washing machine; bathroom with bath and It is warm and welcoming to return to after a shower. Upstairs there are 2 large bedrooms both with twin beds and a separate toilet with hand day walking or pony trekking in the hills, fishing, basin. birdwatching, or perhaps browsing in the All bed linen, electricity and central heating are included in the price. One well behaved pet Prices from £360 - £595 per week famous second-hand bookshops of Hay-on- welcome, downstairs only. Wye. There are many castles, churches, historic Weekend breaks from £290 sites, galleries, markets and gardens to visit. Contact Michael & Carol Langley Tel 01873 880277 E-mail [email protected] Website www.gooseandcuckoo.com Contact Gaynor Elliott Tel 01873 890781 Website www.llanthonyvalley.co.uk
1 sleeps 4 Also available: a rural cottage 1 /2 miles away from sleeps 6 ★★★★ 11383 11781 The Smithy. Prices on request. Llanmadoc Middle Cottage Gower Penrice Castle Estate ■ Superb idyllic spot away from it all ■ 4 Star ■ Short walk to inn/restaurant & beaches ■ Open all year ■ ■ Close to Cwm Ivy National Trust woods Close to beaches & 3 nature reserves ■ Central heating, electricity & bed linen ■ Short drive to beaches at Port Eynon, included ■ Horton, Oxwich Bay & Llangennith Cot & high chair available ■ ■ Sky TV/DVD Out of season mini-breaks available ■ Parking for at least 3 cars Fourteen cottages belonging to the Penrice Castle Estate, which has remained in the same family since Contact us for prices & availability 12th century and has an 18th century landscaped park. Short breaks available All have private gardens set in the Gower This area, in the heart of west Gower, is simply bursting with countryside, some with views over Oxwich Bay. Ideal beautiful walks and things to do. Each morning you can stroll for walking, swimming, golf, horse riding, sailing, down to the beach or picnic at the Bronze Age hill fort at fishing and bird watching. Llanmadoc Hill. Or perhaps you prefer a walk to Whiteford We have ten 2/3-bedroom cottages and three 4- Lighthouse, or some kayaking or fishing from a local beach. bedrooms houses, and one single-storey house Middle Cottage is in a charming position on the village green suitable for people with poor mobility. All are fully overlooking the beach. It has quality furniture, and we provide equipped and well-furnished, with open fires and fresh bed linen and towels plus logs for the cosy multi-fuel stove traditional features. Pets are welcome. Mini-breaks burner. It sleeps 5 in 2 bedrooms in comfort, and has a lounge, Also available – Wagtails – a super Please contact for prices are available out of season by arrangement. Tennis dining room, downstairs bathroom and rear sun patio with BBQ. chalet apartment sleeping 2+1. and fishing available in the Park. Contact Heather & Dai Howells Tel 01792 386668 or 07795 177663 Contact Penrice Castle Estate Tel 01792 391212 E-mail [email protected] Website www.cottages-gower.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.penricecastle.co.uk sleeps 5 ★★★★ 11865 11877 Hay-on-Wye Chancery Cottage
Chancery Cottage is a delightful spacious oak-beamed cottage in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of the famous market town of Hay-on-Wye, which is surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Black Mountains. It has a large, comfortable oak-floored living room with gas fire, TV, video and music centre, a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with washer-drier, electric cooker, microwave and fridge, a bathroom with bath and separate power shower, and 2 double bedrooms, both fitted with orthopaedic mattresses for comfort. A stable door leads from the kitchen to a secluded south-facing patio at the rear of the cottage. ■ Pony trekking, cycling, canoeing, fishing, sailing & hill walking ■ Relax in fine cafes & restaurants, or browse in Prices from £250 - £500 per week the many book shops Short breaks available ■ Hereford 21 miles, Brecon 15 Discount given if only ■ Bedlinen & duvets supplied two persons staying
Contact Sue Howells Mobile 07771 524940 E-mail [email protected] Website www.hay-on-wye.co.uk.chancery
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11445 4 154 Powys
Hay-on-Wye Trowley Farmhouse Llangorse, Brecon The Old Vicarage ■ Located on family beef & sheep farm This fully self-contained detached ■ Easy driving distance from Brecon cottage is comfortably furnished. It is in a Beacons, Black Mountains & Wye Valley lovely quiet garden and the kitchen ■ Hay-on-Wye 6 miles, Brecon 20 miles & (which is fully equipped with electric Hereford 25 miles cooker, microwave, fridge, washing ■ Large groups, children & pets welcome machine and spin drier) looks out over a stream. There are two bedrooms ■ All linen, heating, logs & electric included (1 double, 1 twin), one bathroom and ■ Wonderful walks from the doorstep a shower, loo and basin. The cottage is set in the midst of 17th Century Trowley Farmhouse is warm, spacious and comfortable Prices from beautiful scenery, with the lake and hills with stone walls, beams and a bread oven. of the Brecon Beacons National Park Accommodation comprises a very well equipped kitchen with ceramic £600 - £1,200 hob, cooker, microwave, hostess trolley, fridge and a large dining table per week (negotiable) nearby. Sailing, fishing, pony trekking, all can sit around. Large sitting room with woodburner, widescreen Sky rope climbing and walking can all be TV, video, DVD and CD player. Further sitting room with open fire, enjoyed nearby. piano, TV, video and books etc. Storeroom with fridge/freezer, ironing facilities. Downstairs shower room and upstairs bathroom. Three twin Low £140-£240 ■ Central heating included in price bedded rooms, one family room with double bed and two single beds ■ Close to pubs and shop (also pull out guest bed), another family room with double bed and High £340 single bed (also with pull out guest bed), 2 cots and high chairs. Short breaks (Nov-Mar) 2 nights £60-£80 ■ Excellent touring centre Parking for numerous cars, large garden with seating and BBQ. 3 nights £75-£95 ■ Well behaved dogs welcome Local pub in village (1 mile). Pony trekking, fishing, golf, tennis, Also secluded barn conversion 3 ■ Open all year canoeing and a whole host of other activities in the area. miles away, grade 5 WTB. Sleeps 8 4 nights £85-£105 Contact Mrs Ruth Lewis Tel 01497 851665 E-mail [email protected] Website www.trowleyfarmhouse.co.uk Contact Mrs T Anderson Tel 01874 658639 Fax 01874 658161 sleeps ★★★★ sleeps 11625 11928 13 - 15 4 Nr Oswestry The Stables Llansilin, nr Oswestry Lloran Isaf ■ All bed linen, towels, gas, electricity, ■ 1.5 miles from Llansilin village, 5 logs & central heating included miles from Oswestry ■ Large garden & private patio with ■ Shops, butchers, PO & unspoilt hill & valley views newsagent at Llanrhaeadr ym ■ Entirely self-contained – facilities are Mochnant (4.5m) ■ not shared with anyone else Ideal touring base for Mid and North Wales and Shropshire ■ Oswestry 7 miles ■ Pistyll Rhaeadr – Wales’s highest ■ Short breaks available waterfall – only 5 miles ■ Prices from Convenient parking £220 - £475 ■ Pets welcome all-inclusive Prices from £120-£280 This quiet and secluded location makes it an ideal choice for getting Short breaks available away from it all and relaxing. Easy access to the mountains and beaches of North Wales and other major attractions such as the world Lloran Isaf is a beautiful bungalow situated on a working farm with wonderful scenery heritage site of Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge. and walks. Grassy paths take you through lovely Welsh countryside and lead you to The cottage is a high quality and stylish new conversion of a former Moelfre Lake. stables in traditional stone and slate with original feature oak beams. It Accommodation includes 3 bedrooms (2 doubles, 1 single), fully equipped kitchen has contemporary solid oak furniture throughout, leather sofas, wood- with microwave, washer/drier, fridge and cooker, large lounge/dining area with TV, DVD burning stove and Sky TV/DVD. The kitchen is comprehensively equipped and there are 2 bedrooms (1 large double, 1 twin) and a large and clock/radio, and a separate bathroom and WC. Fitted carpets, electric heating. Bed bathroom. linen provided (please supply your own towels). Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture. Contact Shropshire Holidays.co.uk Tel 01691 622782 Mobile 07864 711811 Contact Mrs Enid Breeze Tel 01691 791376/780318 E-mail [email protected] Website www.shropshireholidays.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.lloranisaf.co.uk sleeps 4 + cot ★★★★ sleeps 5 11943 12004 Montgomery Bacheldre Watermill
■ Set in the grounds of an 18th century watermill Low Mar, Apr, Oct-Dec ■ Ideal for exploring Wales & Shropshire £200 ■ Excellent walking, close to Offa’s Dyke, Long Mid May, Jun, Sep Mynd & Styper Stones ■ Close to Powys Castle, Stokesay Castle £250-£275 & Lake Vyrnwy High Jul, Aug ■ Golf, horse riding and many outdoor pursuits £350 nearby ■ Pets welcome Short breaks available
Situated in the the rolling hills and beautiful countryside of the Welsh Marches, on the borders of Powys and Shropshire, Bacheldre Watermill makes a great holiday location. There are three self-contained apartments in a converted granary house, adjacent to the watermill. They have either one or two bedrooms, a shower room and a beamed open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. They are well fitted and equipped, offering a high degree of comfort. Bed linen is provided (please bring towels) and the apartments include central heating if required. Guests have use of a lawn which overlooks the picturesque millpond, plus a barbecue area and picnic tables with stunning views to the Kerry Ridgeway.
Contact Matt & Anne Scott Tel 01588 620489 Fax 01588 620105 E-mail [email protected] Website www.bacheldremill.co.uk/holidaymain.htm 3 apartments sleep 2/4 ★★★★ 11557 Powys/Carmarthenshire 155
Garthmyl, Montgomery Penllwyn Lodges Llanidloes, Mid Wales Glyngynwydd ■ Open all year Farm Cottages ■ All lodges fully equipped for your self- ■ Hafren Forest, Source of the catering holiday River Severn ■ Shorts breaks available off season ■ Plynlimon Mountain Range ■ Ideal for those seeking peace and ■ Elan Valley + Cycle Paths quiet ■ Clywedog Reservoir – Fly ■ Walks, canals, castles & fishing on Fishing or bring your own our doorstep Sailing Dinghy ■ ■ Pets welcome in specified cabins Steam Trains – Rheidol Railway ■ Red Kite centres Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, nestling on the Each individually designed lodge is built in ■ Golf, Pony Trekking, Quad westerly slopes of Bryn Mawr just South of the historic town of the natural beauty of unspoilt woodland Llanidloes, Red Kites, Buzzards and many rare birds and animals Biking teeming with wildlife and plants. The 19 are regular visitors. ■ Safe Sandy Beaches 25 miles Lodges range from 2-8 berths and are Five beautiful cottages converted from 18th century barns, situated on a wooded hill with views over the stone walls, exposed beams, fully fitted kitchens, pretty surrounding countryside. The Stablings bedrooms which sleep 2-6 plus cot, lounge diners with colour Cottage overlooks the lake and televisions, background heating and cast iron stoves for cosy Montgomeryshire canal. Other amenities winter breaks. Set in 12 acres of stunning scenery with cottage gardens, woods, playing fields, ponds, stream and dingle, nearby include horse riding, quad trekking, laundry room and BBQ facilities. Plenty of undercover parking for golf and swimming, with the coast only an cars, cycles & dinghies. Prices from £175 - £675 per week hour’s drive away. A superb setting for all The five cottages will sleep 18+ (ideal for family get togethers). Short breaks available off season seasons. Short breaks are available out of season, open all year. Contact Phillip & Daphne Jones Tel/fax 01686 640269 Contact Susan Wareham/Glenn Bolsom Tel 01686 413854 E-mail [email protected] Website www.penllwynlodges.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website glyngynwydd.co.uk sleeps sleeps ★★★★ 11713 2-8 11365 2-18 Llandysul, Carmarthenshire Pen Y Banc Cottage
This single-storey cottage is ideally situated on the owner’s organic farm. It has exposed beams and offers superb long range views over the surrounding countryside. With french windows in the sitting room and patios on both east and west, it’s possible to have both breakfast and your evening drink outdoors in the sunshine! The garden also has outdoor furniture and a barbecue. The cottage has 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin), with a cot and highchair available on request. There is an oil-fired 2-oven Rayburn in the open plan kitchen and also a microwave, grill, dishwasher and fridge plus all utensils. The sitting/dining room has a comfortable sofa and easy chairs. Children and dogs are most welcome. The wonderful Aberglasney Gardens and the National Botanical Garden of Wales are just 30 minutes away and there are many other delightful gardens, nurseries and castles to visit. The farm itself is a bird watcher’s paradise. ■ Plenty of lovely beaches within easy driving distance ■ Pembrokeshire Coast Path nearby ■ Brechfa Forest Prices from ■ Short breaks available £250 - £450 ■ Alternative change-over days ■ Bed linen, towels, heating & electricity included
Contact Penny Whitaker Tel 01559 384515 Fax 01559 389160 E-mail [email protected] Website www.solutions-factory.co.uk/penybanccottage sleeps 4 ★★★★ 11674 Pontyberem, nr Llanelli Llandovery, Carmarthenshire Cwmgwyn Farm Cottage Bryngwenyn Farm Holiday Cottages ■ Brecon Beacons, beaches, castles & gardens nearby ■ Close to pubs & shops ■ Fishing – 2 rods for guests at reduced rates ■ Towels, linen, heating & electric included ■ Ample safe parking Enjoy a peaceful country experience in a luxurious riverside cottage. Set in mature garden with superb views overlooking the River Tywi. Situated in peaceful countryside with panoramic views ■ Organic farm – meet our animals The cottage is on the upper level accessed by an across the Gwendraeth Valley, Bryngwenyn Farm ■ Heating, lighting & bedlinen included interior stone staircase with oak banister. It features Cottages offer self catering accommodation in ■ Cot & highchairs on request original stone work, beams, oak floors and beautiful surroundings on an organic farm. We have ■ Well-behaved dogs by prior comprises 2 bedrooms (1 double en suite, 1 twin rare breed sheep, suckler cows, goats, chickens, arrangement with private bathroom), smart fully equipped oak geese, ducks and ponies. ■ Ideally situated for local castles, kitchen with dishwasher. TV, video and radio. Oil The cottages are just across the yard from the gardens & beautiful Gower beaches farmhouse and are conversions of a former barn. They central heating throughout – warm and cosy all year ■ B&B available in the farmhouse round. Suitable for children 4 years and over. are comfortably furnished and include either two or ■ three bedrooms, a kitchen fully equipped with an Fishing available on the farm Cwmgwyn is a traditional livestock farm (agri- electric cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave. There is Low from £300 Short breaks environmental friendly). The hedgerows and also a TV and video with heating by night storage. A from £145 Prices from riverside are alive with abundant wildlife. Stroll down washing machine and tumble drier are available on Mid from £390 £330 - £460 the river, or just laze on the riverbank and watch the site for guests to use. High from £440 Off peak short breaks available world go by. Contact Simon & Elizabeth Hedges Tel 01269 843990 Fax 01269 843107 Contact Marian Lewis Tel 01550 720410 E-mail [email protected] Website www.bryngwenynfarm.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.cwmgwyn-holidays.co.uk sleeps up to 5 ★★★★ sleeps 4 ★★★★★ 11915 11369 156 Carmarthenshire/Pembrokeshire
Capel Dewi Uchaf Country House Coedmor-fachCottages Garden Cottage HOLIDAYS WITH STYLE ★★★★★ ■ Health Club membership included ■ Maid service, start-up hamper, linen ■ Ideal for touring ALL of Wales ■ Near National Botanic Garden ■ Stabling for up to 5 horses ■ Fishing -50% reduction for guests staying a week or more ■ Plenty of parking ■ Credit cards accepted Five luxury cottages for all seasons, enjoying From only £100 per person per week panoramic views over the beautiful Teifi Valley. Low from £280 - £479 Short breaks Garden Cottage from £600 - £850 In a tranquil location 2 miles from the delightful Mid from £294 - £509 available all market and university town of Lampeter, with year round If you are looking for a true country experience, look no further for shops, pubs and restaurants. A perfect retreat High from £350 - £840 from £124 peace and tranquillity than holidaying at Garden Cottage, which is amid for the country lover and an ideal centre for 34 acres of lush farmland bordered by 500 metres of prime salmon ■ Easy access to M4/A48 (40 minutes) exploring west Wales, with fishing, cycling, and sewin (sea trout) fishing on the Towy River, which is designated an ■ 13 miles from the beaches of Cardigan walking, golf, pony trekking, beaches and family SSSI. Bay & Cambrian Mountains Garden Cottage is deceptively large, affording three double bedrooms attractions all within easy reach. ■ Welcome basket, linen & towels included (one en suite) and a very large double-aspect lounge with conservatory The cottages have fully-equipped kitchens, ■ Games room, cycle hire & children’s overlooking the valley. The kitchen/breakfast room is extremely well living rooms with beamed ceilings, log-burning play area equipped for the cooks in the family and there is a large utility for the stoves, widescreen TVs and DVD players, ■ DVD hire, books & games library clutter. Within a 5 minute drive of National Botanic Garden and 10 to gardens or patios with BBQs and furniture, ■ 4 acres of private grounds & picnic areas Aberglasney Garden. bedrooms with canopied double beds, bathrooms and en suite shower rooms. Contact David & Susan Morgan Contact Freddie Burns Tel 01267 290799 Fax 01267 290003 Central heating and logs for the stoves Tel 01570 421189 E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] Website www.walescottageholidays.uk.com included off season. Please mention Holiday Cottages Magazine when enquiring sleeps ★★★★★ www.coedmorfach.com sleeps ★★★★★ 2-6 11800 2-6 11212 Carmarthenshire/Pembrokeshire border Glascoed Farm Cottages
Set on the Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire border not far from Narberth, Glascoed Farm Holiday Cottages have been beautifully renovated from the traditional 300 year old farmhouse and coach house at Glascoed Farm. The farm itself has a fabulous quiet setting – the views are wonderful. The gardens have some interesting plants and the ponds and woodland are full of wildlife. The location is perfectly central for exploring the attractions and beaches of West Wales. The Farmhouse is Wales Tourist Board graded 5 stars and the Coach House, 4 stars. You can expect all modern conveniences – central heating, well-equipped kitchen, TV, stereo, modern bathrooms and wood burners. The Coach House Farmhouse Farm House is particularly suitable for families Low from £165 Low from £320 – it sleeps 7 and has 4 bathrooms! The Coach House, with its lovely four-poster, is a romantic Mid from £198 Mid from £350 retreat for couples. High from £260 High from £395
Contact Clive Mortlock Tel 01994 241297 E-mail [email protected] Website www.westwalescottages.co.uk
Farmhouse 7 + cot Coach House 2 ★★★★/ ★★★★★ 11571 sleeps sleeps Broad Haven, nr Haverfordwest Nr Newcastle Emlyn Tegfan Tegfan is a two bedroom semi-detached former estate Timber Hill Cottage worker’s cottage in the village of Aberbanc. It is about 200 years old and has many original features including oak beams, stone walls and slate floors. As well as electric heating, there is also a wood-burning stove. The attic bedrooms, one double and one with two singles, have their original oak floorboards. The kitchen is fully fitted and the bathroom has a corner bath with shower. There is a TV, video and DVD player. Tegfan has three gardens, one of which overlooks a woodland stream. Aberbanc is near Newcastle Emlyn, which has a good selection of shops. A short drive away are sandy beaches where dolphins can be seen! Prices from £280 - £750 pw fully inclusive £199 Timber Hill Cottage is set in its own beautiful and peaceful gardens with walks directly to the beach and (low season) coast path. It is in the heart of Pembrokeshire’s national coast park and ideally situated for exploring this to lovely county. Close by are the famous islands of Skomer and Ramsey and spectacular beaches such as Marloes, £435 Druidstone and Newgale. Apart from the extensive walks, wildlife and flora, adjacent to the cottage (high season) there’s a fishing lake with large carp and many other coarse fish available for you. The cottage, which has been awarded the top grade of 5 stars, has 2 double bedrooms with a sitting per week room, fully equipped modern kitchen and bathroom downstairs including shower and bath. Full central Short breaks available heating, log fire and underfloor heating. There is even a summer house in the garden. Contact John Bauer Tel 08452 306090 Contact Carole Hallett Tel 01239 851992 E-mail [email protected] Website www.timberhill.co.uk E-mail [email protected] sleeps 4 ★★★★★ sleeps 4 11885 11486 Pembrokeshire 157
A perfect spot for a holiday off the beaten track, the quiet hamlet of Nolton Haven lies at the centre of the beautiful and completely unspoilt St Brides Bay coastline with steep, undulating cliffs and sandy beaches. Within seconds of your arrival you could be strolling on the beach, walking the dog, exploring the rock pools or enjoying a refreshing drink at the local pub. Dog friendly beach We offer 6 quaint cottages and a charming lodge – sleeping 4, 5, 6 and 8 – that date from Haven Sunset the 1800s and still retain much of their original Painting the Pembrokeshire coast character, with exposed beams, open vaulted ceilings and feature stonework. The spacious holiday homes have a rustic traditional feel and a cosy open-plan design with all the benefits of modern-day living. You’ll find galleried bedrooms, handcrafted feature staircases, wonderful sea views and extensive private lawned gardens on the beachfront.
Price per week View of the front of the cottages Cottages Low £150 - £300 View from the grounds High £300 - £600 Al fresco dining Lodge £275 - £995 Haven Cottages Pembrokeshire at its best For more information, visit our website www.havencottages.co.uk Tel 01437 710200 E-mail [email protected] 11317
Haverfordwest Scolton Home Farm ■ Indoor pool, sauna & steam room ■ Direct access to Scolton Country Park ■ Miles of breathtaking coastline, Pembrokeshire Coast path ■ Numerous castles & historic buildings ■ Perfect base from which to tour Pembrokeshire ■ Wonderful stretches of golden sand for sun lovers The cottages at Scolton Home Farm were originally farm buildings and have been converted into 10 comfortable holiday homes grouped around a large courtyard. Surrounded by farm and woodland, yet only a 10-minute drive from Low High the county town of Haverfordwest, they are ideally situated for exploring and discovering the many faces of the beautiful county of Pembrokeshire. Small Cottage £200 £450 Here at the farm there are picnic tables and benches dotted about in Largest Cottage £300 £700 sunny and shady spots, where you can sit, read and relax. Watch the ducks and moorhens on our large duck pond, or feed our goats and ponies. There is a Short breaks available children’s play area and space to kick a ball or fly a kite. Start or end your day with a swim in our indoor heated pool with its own steam room, sauna and patio, where you can enjoy a barbecue and watch the sun set over Plumbstone Mountain. All our comfortable and centrally heated cottages have well-equipped open-plan kitchen/dining living areas, TVs and bathrooms, with beds made up ready for your arrival. Cots, highchairs and stair gates are available at no extra cost, and all cottages except Dairy have direct access to the courtyard, a safe place for children to play and families to gather. Each cottage has its own picnic table and there are portable barbecues available. There is a large communal utility room with coin-operated laundry facilities, payphone and tourist information – even spare wellington boots and colouring books. Contact John & Noella Nicholas Tel 01437 731599 Website www.scolton.com 10 cottages sleep 2/3-7 + cot ★★★★ 11609 158 Pembrokeshire 11405 Walwyn’s Castle, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Timber Hill Rosemoor Country Cottages and Nature Reserve Timber Hill is set within a peaceful sunny valley in the heart of the ■ A perfect base for Pembrokeshire’s Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. many lovely beaches and 186 mile Coast Path Stroll over 130 acres and enjoy ■ Skomer and Ramsey within easy reach magnificent views over St Brides bay ■ Large grounds with safe (partly walled) and Skomer Island. Or go fishing in gardens our well stocked lake with up to 30lb ■ Attractive playground carp caught so far. ■ Stunning views of the countryside Your 3 star Canadian red cedar lodge around you is only 3 minutes from a popular safe ■ A nature lover’s paradise literally on your doorstep sandy beach and the coast path, or you can walk there through Prices £165-£1440 pw Haroldstone woods in 20 minutes. Short breaks in winter season from £115 With such a diversity of wildlife and natural beauty on our doorstep, we Approached down narrow country lanes, Rosemoor is hidden in a lovely valley in the far south west of Pembrokeshire, within walking are proud that we have received the distance (just 2 miles) of St Bride’s Bay. Formerly the seat of a large David Bellamy Gold award for more Victorian country estate, Rosemoor sits on a hillside, overlooking its than 10 years for environmental care. own lake and woodlands. These now form the Rosemoor Nature Reserve, home to badgers, otters, orchids and other wild flowers and Badgers will even feed on the veranda. many species of birds. The red sandstone cottages vary in shape, size and decor. All are centrally heated and all are spacious, comfortable and well appointed. Some have dishwashers, underfloor heating and woodburners. Beds are made and Prices from £250 - £650 there is a pay-phone and laundry on site. We have a large choice of delicious home cooked meals available for a really carefree holiday. Contact John M. and Jacqui Janssen Tel 01437 781326 Fax 01437 781080 Contact John Bauer Tel 08452 306090 (lo-call) E-mail [email protected] Website www.rosemoor.com E-mail [email protected] Website www.timberhill.co.uk sleeps ★★★★/ ★★★★★ sleep up to ★★★ 11406 2-10 cot 6 + 11884 Nr Narberth Pembrokeshire Country Cottages Prices per week Swallow’s Nest from £180-£325 The Wagtails from £220-£450
Our two tastefully renovated, semi-detached cottages are set in open countryside near the village of Prince’s Gate, Narberth. Both are perfect getaway retreats for peaceful weekend breaks or longer holidays where you can unwind from the pressures of modern-day life. In the summer, they are ideal for family holidays; out of season, they’re perfect for last-minute short breaks for total peace and quiet. The Wagtails (sleeps 4) and Swallow’s Nest (sleeps 2) are attractively restored barns. They are both equipped with a microwave, full-size cooker, fridge, TV/video and hi-fi, and have central heating and wood-burners. Bed linen and towels are included. ■ Cosy cottages off the beaten track Perfect ■ 4 miles from coast at Amroth, for exploring 8 miles from Tenby & Saundersfoot unspoilt ■ Near Landsker Borderlands Trail coastline & long-distance footpath 11460 quiet beaches ■ Many historic sites & family attractions locally Contact Eleanor MacPhee Tel 01834 860035 E-mail [email protected] Website www.pembrokeshirecountrycottages.co.uk sleeps 2 & 4 + cot ★★★★ 11315 Pembrokeshire 159 11917 Nolton Haven Quality Cottages
A small selection of good quality privately owned cottages beside Nolton Haven’s sandy beach. Most have full oil central heating, coal/log fires and 2 to 4 bedrooms sleeping 4 to 8 guests. One has a downstairs bedroom and bathroom for guests who are not very mobile. Nolton Haven Quality Cottages have on their books all the WTB 5, 4 & 3 Star cottages in Nolton Haven with a sea view. The cottages are available for weekends / short breaks during the winter period as is the Nolton Haven Farm guesthouse for B & B.
■ Within the National Park ■ Coast path passes through village ■ Most are traditional stone cottages Low £225 ■ Good sandy beach within 150 yards of all the cottages High £1200 ■ Village inn / restaurant beside beach
Contact Jim & Joyce Canton Tel 01437 710263 Nolton Haven Farmhouse, Nolton Haven, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 3NH E-mail [email protected] Website www.noltonhaven.com sleeps ★★★/★★★★/★★★★★
11448 2-8 160 Pembrokeshire/Ceredigion
Cresselly, nr Pembroke Carew Newton Farm Cottage ■ Ideal base for walkers and cyclists ■ Pembrokeshire Coastal Path just a mile away ■ Sea & fresh water fishing, horse riding & Carew Castle all nearby ■ Haverfordwest (shops, banks, restaurants etc.) 7 miles ■ Tenby & historic cathedral city of St Davids a short drive away ■ Try a boat trip to one of the Pembrokeshire islands Close to the coast with its delightful coves, stunning walks and sandy beaches, the cottage adjoins the main farm house on a 150-acre working farm, reached from a quiet country lane. There are horses, sheep and cattle, and a path leads down to the estuary, where many birds and wildlife can be seen. Children are welcome to look around the farm and visit Penny the goat. Accommodation includes 4 bedrooms (2 doubles, 1 single, 1 family with double and single), bathroom, toilet with wash basin, kitchen including fridge/freezer and microwave, large lounge/dining room with gas coal effect fire, colour TV and video. There is also a small sitting room with colour TV – ideal for children to play. Large private garden and a BBQ. Heating by night storage heaters included. Bed linen provided free of charge. Pets by arrangement. Prices from £200-£540 per week Short breaks available off-peak Contact Elizabeth Nicholas Tel 01646 651331 E-mail [email protected] Website www.carewnewtonfarm.co.uk sleeps 8 11905 Rosemarket Church View Holiday Cottages
Church View consists of four sympathetically converted farm buildings offering superior, high- quality accommodation in central Pembrokeshire. The cottages are located around a central landscaped courtyard with lawns, fenced pond, patio, barbecue, car parking, recreational facilities and children’s play area to the rear, together with a separate laundry/drying room, bike store and play room for all ages. The central location makes Church View ideal for walkers, cyclists, historians, sightseers, wildlife lovers, beaches or those simply seeking a relaxing holiday destination.
Prices £180 - £860 per week Short breaks available Open all year round
Contact Owen James Tel 07850 954877 E-mail [email protected] Website www.churchviewcottages.co.uk 4 cottages sleeping 1-8 ★★★★ 11590 11323 Near Cardigan Bay Gwbert-on-Sea Golygfa Deg Penwern Fach Holiday Cottages The original stone buildings on Penwern Fach, once a working farm, have been sympathetically converted into five award winning self-catering cottages. They are in the heart of beautiful countryside, just over a mile from the picturesque village of Cenarth with its famous waterfalls. It is easy to feel you’ve completely escaped to another world, but activities and places to go and see are never far away. Accommodation styles vary from a pretty studio cottage – ideal for a romantic break for two – to a 4-bedroom, 2-storey property with plenty of space for the larger family. We have kept stone walls and exposed beams, but added everything you need, such as fully equipped kitchens with fridge/freezers, microwaves, and dishwashers. The cottages are kept Prices from £370-£725 Golygfa Deg – Fair View – is a beautifully presented bungalow at Gwbert-on-Sea, a small quiet hamlet beautifully clean and have ■ Glorious views over the Teifi valley wood burning stoves, and on to the Preseli Mountains at the mouth of the Teifi Estuary, just a few miles outside Cardigan. With beautiful beaches and golf comfortable furniture, on the doorstep, this is the ideal location for your perfect holiday. Whether you just want to relax and ■ Play area, games room with pool fitted carpets and colour enjoy the peace and quiet, or live life to the full, Cardigan Bay has it all. The ancient oak woodland table, 200 yard golf practice area TV. Each cottage has its of the Teifi Valley, the tidal marshes of the estuary and the splendour of the Pembrokeshire Coast ■ Only 6 miles from Cardigan Bay own patio complete with National Park can all be appreciated from here. with its glorious sandy beaches table, chairs and outside There are three bedrooms (2 double, 1 twin), bathroom, shower room and a very light and spacious ■ lighting. Enjoy cliff-top walks and see lounge-diner with ever-changing sea views. French doors open onto the front patio where you can fully bottlenose dolphins and grey seals appreciate the dramatic setting. The new, fully fitted kitchen is extremely well equipped (oven, hob, ■ Prices from Special discount at Coracles microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washer-drier etc). Full double glazing and oil central heating Health & Country Club (luxurious throughout. £175-£895 pw heated indoor pool) As well as the front patio, there is a small rear patio, which enjoys the morning sun, and a large Short breaks available ■ Salmon fishing on the River Teifi enclosed lawn with garden furniture – ideal for children. Ample parking on the driveway. Contact Mrs Yvonne Davies Tel 01239 710345 Fax 01239 710344 Contact Eleri Davies Tel 01239 613456 E-mail [email protected] Website www.penwernfach.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.cardiganbayholidays.co.uk sleeps ★★★★ sleeps ★★★★★
11395 2-7 + cot 7 11643 Ceredigion/Gwynedd 161
Nr Cardigan Croft Farm & Celtic Cottages Lampeter, West Wales Gaer Cottages ■ Secluded valley location within easy reach of coast, mountains, recreational facilities & visitor attractions ■ Luxury heated indoor pool with hoist ■ Games room, outside play area, animals & river on site ■ Facilities for disabled visitors ■ Price includes linen, heating & hot water ■ Open all year
Croft offers a very attractive cluster of traditional stone ■ All year round indoor heated pool, Low £200 - £400 Short breaks, cottages carefully converted and restored to luxury sauna, spa pool and gym High £545 - £975 when available standards. Set within beautiful gardens these cottages ■ Welcome tea tray with home made are tucked into the glorious North Pembrokeshire Welsh cakes, locally brewed mead Nine luxury self-catering cottages tastefully converted from traditional countryside bordering the National Park and are within and flowers stone-built, slate-roofed farm buildings, providing comfortable and easy reach of the wonderful selection of local beaches ■ practical home comforts. Located in West Wales, nestling in a and bays. Enjoy walking and cycling in this area of Indoor and outdoor play areas on site Britain that is home for an abundance of wildlife and ■ All properties centrally heated and tranquil valley in one of the most unspoilt areas of countryside in wild flowers. include electricity, gas and oil western Europe. The river Grannell flows through the eight acre Included, on-site are the luxury indoor heated allowance grounds, from where there are extensive views across open swimming pool, sauna, spa pool and well-equipped ■ Help and advice about the local area countryside. An ideal setting for a relaxing holiday, close to the gym. A variety of relaxing massages and beauty spectacular Cardigan Bay coast and Cambrian Mountains. treatments are available in your own cottage. Everyone Prices per week Low High There is a wide choice of places to eat and drink within easy reach. enjoys the friendly farm animals, including Fanta (pig), Smallest cottage £325 £920 There are activities to suit all tastes and ages in the locality – golf, Flicker (pony) and the pretty Angora goats. There is a horse riding, fishing (sea, river, coarse and fly), castles, industrial great playground and an indoor recreation room. Largest cottage £495 £1295 sites and museums, crafts, animals, country parks and theme parks. Contact Andrew & Sylvie Gow Tel 01239 615179 Contact Jeff and Sue Rice Tel/fax 01570 470275 E-mail [email protected] Website www.croft-holiday-cottages.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.selfcateringinwales.co.uk cottages sleeps from ★★★★★ 9 cottages sleeping ★★★★/ ★★★★★
11349 2-7 + cot 3-9 11205 Clarach Bay, nr Aberystwyth Ocean View Holidays Borth, nr Aberystwyth Aberleri Seaside Cottages
Peacefully situated adjoining a nature reserve and golf course, and a few minutes from sandy beaches and dunes. Lovely views of the open countryside and mountains. The farmhouse and four cottages are superbly appointed, centrally heated and have well-equipped Clarach Bay nestles in a picturesque valley of rolling hills and ■ Sheltered beach safe for swimming kitchens with fridge-freezer, evergreen woodlands. Once a working farm, the Ocean View ■ Resort amenities include dishwasher, microwave, washer/drier. Stone Farmhouse and outbuildings have been tastefully supermarkets, restaurants & indoor Luxury bathrooms – three with converted into 4 traditional cottages, each with superb swimming pool panoramic views of Cardigan Bay and the surrounding ■ Jacuzzi. Towels are provided. Sky and countryside. There are also 2 modern semi-detached Many coastal walks bungalows occupying a peaceful seaside location with easy ■ Close to golf & indoor leisure Freeview flatscreen TVs/DVDs. Free access to the beach. facilities indoor pool and Jacuzzi. Children’s Tymawr sleeps 6, Y Ysgubor, Y Gegin and Y Beudy ■ Call for a brochure play area. Holiday park facilities accommodate up to 4, while the bungalows each sleep 4. All the properties are comfortably furnished and well equipped with Bungalows from £195-£510 nearby. Personally supervised by the From £199 - £679 a full-size cooker, fridge, microwave, TV and video. There are Cottages from £195-£635 owners. Returning guests each year also plenty of lawned gardens surrounding the homes in which Open all year confirming popularity and satisfaction. to relax and appreciate the fine views plus ample parking. Short breaks available Contact Margaret Grover Tel 01970 623361 Contact Aberleri Seaside Cottages Tel 01970 871722 Fax 01970 871856 E-mail [email protected] Website www.oceanviewholidays.com E-mail [email protected] Website www.aberlericottages.co.uk sleeps 4, 5 & 6 ★★★★ 1 house, 4 cottages sleep 2-10 + cot ★★★★★ 11286 11745 Bala, Southern Snowdonia Pen Cefn Cottage Holidays Aberdovey Pier House Situated in one of the finest positions in Aberdovey on the seafront overlooking the beach, Dovey Estuary and the sea, this 5 bedroom apartment is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the coast, and the beautiful mountains of Snowdonia. The apartment is tastefully decorated and Low £125 - £203 equipped to provide you with a hassle free Mid £141 - £354 holiday. It has 2 double bedrooms, 1 en suite, 3 twin rooms, a family bathroom plus an extra High £360 - £495 toilet, kitchen, lounge/diner, upper sitting room (with sofa bed), large decked area and ■ All heating and electric included in tariff. All Short breaks available between November & garden. May (excluding Christmas, New Year & Easter) cottages centrally heated & double glazed ■ Whether you are looking for a family holiday See our website for special offers Each cottage has a private garden with garden furniture & barbecue or quiet getaway, this apartment is the perfect Situated in magnificent countryside with ■ Welcome pack of home-made cake, tea, coffee, place. breathtaking views, our four delightful cottages – milk & sugar full of beams and old world charm – are designed ■ On-site laundry and drying room with your comfort in mind. We provide everything ■ Cot/highchair available on request Prices from £495 - £945 per week except your toiletries and food! ■ Pets welcome by prior arrangement (for short breaks & smaller groups out of Whether seeking an activities holiday or simply ■ Secure storage for bikes & safe off-road parking season, ring for price) ‘chilling out’ in idyllic surroundings, one of Pen ■ Free library of books, videos & games for Cefn’s cottages will provide the ideal base. guests’ use Contact Carolyn Gasson Tel 01926 641829 Contact Anna Hayward or Bev Moss Tel 01678 530413/530481 E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] Website www.pencefn.com Look at our website www.HeartoftheCountryCoastalHolidays.co.uk 4 cottages sleeping + cot ★★★★ sleeps
11389 2/3/4/6 10 + 2 11392 162 Gwynedd
Tywyn Golwg y Mor Bontddu, nr Barmouth Ty Glan yr Afon ■ Only 15m from patio doors to beach Prices from ■ Wonderful walking in Snowdonia National Park £442 - £759 ■ Tal y Llyn steam railway 10 mins’ walk away Ty Glan yr Afon is a traditional ■ Children welcome style 16th Century farmhouse situated in the picturesque and ■ Linen provided scenic valley of Cwm Hirgwm, ■ Many outdoor activities within easy reach above the small village of This quiet, modern, beachside house has direct access to Bontddu, and is in fact the miles of sandy beach from sunny patio via own gate. The sea Low (Nov - Mar) owner's old family home. The at high tide is a maximum of 15 metres from the large patio £150 - £190 surrounding area is famous for its doors which give an uninterrupted view of Cardigan Bay. historical gold mining activity. Dolphins are often visible in the summer. Seals appear Mid (Easter, Apr - Jun, Sep - Oct) Standing in about an acre of occasionally. Snowdonia National Park, including the tranquil £200 - £390 ground, the farmhouse overlooks Dysynni valley, surrounds Tywyn. Ideal for walking summer or the Tynglan bridge where two mountain streams merge on their way to the renowned winter. Accommodation includes 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 High (Jul - Aug, Xmas, N. Yr) Mawddach estuary below twin), shower room and through lounge/dining room. Full £400 - £580 Completely renovated and refurbished to a very high standard – care has been taken to central heating, TV, video, CD, DVD player, radio, books, retain its unique characteristics such as the huge exposed oak beams, the inglenook maps and games. The recently fitted kitchen is well equipped Nov-Jan – 2 weeks for the price of 1 fireplace, even the sloping bedroom floors! The cottage is tastefully furnished and features with electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer and microwave. (excluding Xmas & New Year) an inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove, Welsh dresser and range style cooker. Three Patio furniture for those summer meals outside watching the bedrooms (2 double, 1 twin). Welcome pack on arrival. sun go down. Short breaks from £135 Nov - Feb Contact Mr Keith Sweetman Tel 020 7328 0589 Mobile 07879 867463 Contact Olwen and Lloyd Williams Tel 01341 242626 E-mail [email protected] Website www.beachsidehouse.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.rowenpark.com/tyglanyrafon sleeps ★★★★ sleeps ★★★★★
4 11362 6 11484 Dolgellau, Snowdonia Torrent Walk Cottages £320- £1600 Per week Bed and Breakfast is available in Caerynwch House. Enjoy a stay in an elegant country house with a friendly atmosphere. Caerynwch Cottage is an Three cottages in the grounds of Caerynwch Estate in the Snowdonia National Garden Cottage (1 double, 1 bunk bedroom, 1 single) has easily accessible bungalow Park, 3 miles from Dolgellau in delightful countryside. The estate is ideally situated beautiful views of Cader Idris and the Mawddach Estuary. The Wonderful views of (disabled access) sleeping for walking, bird watching, fishing, miniature railways and mountain biking. We are cottage has a fully equipped kitchen/dining area (Includes Cader Idris from 2-4 (1 double, 1 twin), with about 10 miles from the sea on the beautiful Cambrian coast, with sandy beaches microwave oven), a shower in the bathroom and full heating. every bedroom large sitting/dining room, at Barmouth and Fairbourne. Plas Hen, a 15th century Welsh manor house set in its own window. Private log fire and small private ■ Fully equipped kitchens in all cottages garden, sleeps up to 10 (4 doubles, 2 singles). It has a four garden. Shower and full bathroom and own ■ Price includes electricity & coal oven Aga and full central heating. Both bathrooms have heating installed. Includes sitting room ■ Night storage heaters and log fires showers and there is a fully equipped kitchen. microwave oven. ■ Duvets, pillows provided - bed linen by special arrangement available. Contact Mrs H. Richards Tel 01341 422263 E-mail [email protected] Website www.torrentwalkcottages.com sleeps 2-10 Caerynwch Cottage ★★★★ 11648 Garndolbenmaen, nr Criccieth Melin Llecheiddior ■ Wonderful walking with plenty of paths on Snowdon ■ Superb beaches a short drive away ■ Close to Portmeirion village ■ Plentiful climbing ■ Good birdwatching – range of habitats & bird Prices from £175 per week reserves in Snowdonia
Situated on the edge of the Lleyn Peninsula, near the river Dwyfach and within easy reach of sea and mountains, this cottage has two bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin), sun lounge, lounge with colour TV and a kitchen fully equipped with microwave, bathroom with shower. Children are very welcome (cot and highchair available) and pets are welcome on request. Welsh Tourist Board 4 Star. There is a pub and a restaurant within walking distance. 01766 530635
Contact Mrs E Evans Tel/fax 11142 E-mail [email protected] sleeps ★★★★
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Pwllheli, Lleyn Peninsula Gwynfryn Farm Our award-winning self-catering cottages are a mile from Pwllheli, the gateway to the Lleyn Gaol Street • Pwllheli • Gwynedd LL53 5DB • Tel 01758 613666 • Fax 01758 613667 Peninsula, a 50-mile heritage coast of sandy bays and rocky headlands. VALUE FOR MONEY HOLIDAYS IN The farm’s old stone buildings have been converted into 12 quality cottages. Every house NORTH WALES/SNOWDONIA has a microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV/video, CD radio and hairdrier. Games room, Mann’s Holidays is the longest established self-catering indoor pool. Play area with trampoline – great for holiday booking agency in North and Mid Wales. the kids. Freshly cooked food available. We take pride in providing a friendly, personal service ■ Superb blue flag beach & marina at Pwllheli ensuring that you experience an excellent value for money ■ Footpaths through farm lead to golf, beach holiday. & hilltop viewpoint Among our selection of personally inspected properties, you ■ Abersoch 7 miles, Snowdonia 13 miles will find a choice of 200+ cottages, farmhouses, ■ Three castles & 7 golf courses within 20 miles bungalows, chalets and caravans in the North ■ Special rates at Pwllheli, Nefyn & Abersoch Wales/Snowdonia region, available to rent on a week by golf clubs week basis or for short breaks out of season. ■ Indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, gym & soft playground PRICES START FROM JUST £119 PER WEEK! ■ Pets £20 ■ For a free copy of our FULL COLOUR BROCHURE, please Some smoking cottages give us a call on on 01758 613666 Prices from £220 - £950 or e-mail us at [email protected] Contact Sharon Ellis Tel 01758 612536 E-mail [email protected] WWW.MANNSHOLIDAYS.COM • WWW.COTTAGESINWALES.COM sleeps 2,4,5,7 8 ★★★★/ ★★★★★ 11855 11724 & Aberdaron/Abersoch Brent Cottage Llanbedrog Bodwrog Farmhouse ■ TV/video/DVD/CD player ■ Camping facilities ■ Sea view ■ Area of outstanding natural ■ 2 cots & high chairs available beauty ■ Heating included ■ Excellent watersports ■ £450 - £1,150 Log fire ■ Specialist restaurants nearby ■ Newly built 2006 per week ■ Numerous sandy beaches Brent Cottage is set among the idyllic Welsh ■ countryside. Brand new, recently-built home-from-home Horse riding nearby cottage with a modern feel. Beautiful sea views and only ■ 1 trained pet welcome a 10-minute walk from the National Trust ‘Porth Or’ (Whistling Sands) beach. With shallow waters, fantastic Prices from cliff-top walks. Ideal for families and walkers alike. Just a 5-minute walk to picturesque Aberdaron village and £200 - £500 beach with all local amenities. Enjoy beautiful sunsets from the cottage’s deck area. We are located in a truly tranquil area on the beautiful Lleyn Peninsula, providing an excellent location There is also a BBQ and children’s play area. Plenty of to explore this naturally beautiful part of North Wales. We are 1.5 miles from the beach at Llanbedrog, off-road parking and only a 15-minute drive to popular and 3 miles from beautiful Abersoch, renowned for its beaches, water sports and golf. Steeped in Abersoch village. Top of the range open-plan living area character, Bodwrog Farmhouse offers superb family accommodation with spectacular views over and kitchen, including dishwasher, microwave, washing Llanbedrog Bay and the Snowdonia National Park. machine/drier and American-style fridge-freezer. 4 Llanbedrog village, half a mile away, has a Post Office, chemist, pubs, shop, garage, and riding bedrooms and 2 luxury bathrooms with electric school. The Farmhouse has three bedrooms, a family bathroom and open-plan kitchen/living area. showers. Log-burning stove and luxurious living area. Linen, towels and hairdriers are included. Outside there is parking for two cars and a garden with No pets and no smoking. wonderful views. Contact Mrs J Hancock Tel 0151 286 0603 Mobile 07989 429862 Contact Mr Williams Tel 01758 740341 E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] Website www.bodwrog.co.uk sleeps sleeps up to
2-10 11275 6 + cot 11882 Abersoch Rhydolion Holidays Chwilog, nr Criccieth Rhosgyll Fawr Cottages ■ Country walking directly from the door ■ Free trout & coarse fishing on site ■ Cleanliness guaranteed ■ Ideally located midway between the Llyn Peninsula & Snowdonia Prices from ■ Close to several Blue Flag beaches £200 ■ Cycle routes nearby Prices from £200-£500 per week Two luxury cottages full of character, history and charm with all Short breaks out of season modern comforts. Set in a delightful, panoramic countryside setting only three quarters of a mile from Porth Neigwl (Hell’s Relaxing, carefree holidays are available in three very well equipped Mouth) beach and 2.5 miles from Abersoch. one- and two-bedroom cottages. Rhosgyll Fawr is surrounded by open fields and is situated on a 25-acre lake and woodland nature reserve. The properties include 4-poster beds, Jacuzzi, inglenook All cottages have well-equipped kitchens including microwaves; TVs fireplace, bedlinen, electricity, central heating, coal and logs with Fastext, DVD players, radio/CD players and hairdryers. One etc. Accommodation is child friendly, while Hoewal, the cottage has an original inglenook fireplace with a log fire (logs ground-floor cottage, is adapted for wheelchair guests. Open supplied free of charge). There is garden furniture and a BBQ in each all year with short breaks available out of season. cottage garden. Bed linen is provided and beds are made up. Cot and highchair, heating and electricity are included. Use of laundry room. All cottages are graded Visit Wales four-star. Contact Mrs Morris Tel 01758 712342 Contact Colin & Frances Randall Tel 01766 810584 E-mail [email protected] Website www.rhydolion.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.rhosgyllfawr-cottages.co.uk 2 cottages sleep 6 & 7 + cot 1 cottage ★★★★★ sleeps 2–4 + cot ★★★★ 11265 11489 164 Gwynedd/Anglesey
Clynnog Fawr, Snowdonia Caernarfon Hafoty Farm Cottages Caernarfon Bay Farmhouse Cottages ■ Play area for children ■ Private parking outside your ■ Situated in a peaceful & secluded area cottage of natural beauty ■ Cot & highchair available ■ Ideal touring base – Snowdonia, ■ Includes bed linen, towels, Anglesey & Lleyn Peninsula 30-min drive electricity & heating ■ All cottages have sea views – nearest ■ Laundry, drying room & cycle beach 5 mins by car store ■ Great range of accommodation to suit most sizes & budgets Set on the edge of Snowdonia, Hafoty Farm Cottages provide the perfect base for ■ Central heating & electricity included ■ exploring Anglesey, the Lleyn Peninsula, Well behaved pets welcome Caernarfon and the surrounding The farmhouse and cottages at Cil-Coed Uchaf surround the old farmyard, overlooking Ysgubor countryside. Caernarfon Bay and Anglesey: on clear evenings the mountains of Ireland can be seen. In the (sleeps 4) All 6 cottages have been converted from freedom of 33 acres of fields and hills, the family can relax and enjoy walks, picnics and plentiful £225-£495 old barns to provide the highest standard wildlife. With no roads to cross, it is ideal for children. Ystabal of self-catering facilities. The peaceful rural The Farmhouse is ideal for the larger family party with 4 bedrooms, exposed beams, inglenook (sleeps 6) setting overlooks Caernarfon Castle and the patios to the rear fireplace and patio area for barbecues. The fully fitted kitchen is superbly equipped and all rooms £255-£600 of the cottages offer glorious views of the castle and the have sea and mountain views. Ystabal is a tastefully renovated split-level cottage with exposed Farmhouse coast. There is a small village shop within 500 yards, beams, 3 bedrooms and magnificent views of Caernarfon Bay. Ysgubor is a character single (sleeps 9/10) supermarkets, restaurants and pubs in Caernarfon, a 10- storey cottage with 2 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and a breathtaking view. Drws Coed has £375-£795 minute drive, plus a fish and chip shop 5-minutes’ drive 3 bedrooms, fully equipped large kitchen diner, spacious lounge and adjacent conservatory. Drws Coed away. The quaint village of Clynnog Fawr, half a mile away, has an inn/restaurant, village shop, PO and (sleeps 6) one of the finest churches in Wales, celebrated as the burial place of St Beuno. £275-£630 £170 - £630 per week Contact Mrs Marie Davies Tel/fax 01286 660661 Short breaks available out of Contact Elaine Moss Tel 01286 830144 E-mail [email protected] Website www.northwalescottages.co.uk season £85 - £245 E-mail [email protected] Website www.hafoty.com sleeps ★★★★ sleeps ★★★★
2-10 + cot 11422 2-6 11952 Llanberis Llyseryri Beddgelert Brackenbury ■ Outstanding setting in heart of Snowdonia Brackenbury is a Grade II listed cottage in a picturesque ■ Fishing, golf, watersports & horse riding village location overlooking the green and the River locally Glaslyn. Set in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, ■ surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, Snowdon Mountain Railway Beddgelert has many amenities including a shop, pubs, ■ Padarn Country Park restaurants and post office. ■ Short drive from Caernarfon The cottage – which sleeps 4 in comfort and 6 at a ■ Good variety of shops, pubs & restaurants pinch – is furnished as a family home with many antique pieces. Accommodation comprises a conservatory with Prices from £450 - £1,250 patio – ideal for sunny summer breakfasts – fully fitted per week for whole house dining kitchen, shower room, spacious living room with open fire, digital TV and hi-fi, and 2 bedrooms (1 double Please contact for separate unit rates en suite, 1 twin). Our spacious luxury home is ideal for a holiday in Snowdonia. It is in Prices per week Please contact for full details a wonderful setting with breathtaking views, with 2 lakes surrounded Bronze £298 Silver £343 Gold £392 Platinum £436 by mountains, a mediaeval castle and a country park close by. And Flexi-breaks available Nov-Easter 5 of the area’s major attractions are within a few minutes’ walk, making this a top spot for a vacation to remember. ■ Nearby attractions – Black Rock sands, It can be let as one to sleep 12 or 2 separate units to sleep 8 and Caernarfon, Ffestiniog & Portmeirion 5, with the smaller house perfect for a couple or small family. Set in ■ Walks, sailing, fishing, riding & golf locally the centre of Llanberis village, it includes in total 4 bedrooms (1 en ■ Children over the age of seven welcome suite), fully equipped kitchen, second kitchenette, living room with ■ Open all year TV/DVD and bed settee, and second sitting room/dining room with TV/video/DVD and bed settee. ■ Price includes all heating & electricity There is plenty or room outdoors, too, with 2 patios, a terrace, lawned area and ample parking. ■ Please bring own bed linen, towels & tea towels ■ Parking for 2 cars Contact Maria Jones Tel 01286 879061 E-mail [email protected] Contact David Jackson Tel 01751 430 624 E-mail [email protected] sleeps 5 & 8 or 12 sleeps 4 11894 11264 Beddgelert, Gwynedd Rhosneigr, Anglesey Bryn Maelog Coed Gelert Holiday Cottages ■ 100 yards from the beach ■ 200 yards from the village centre ■ Convenient base for ■ Local attractions include windsurfing, exploring surrounding kitesurfing, sea fishing, birdwatching, mountains & National golf & coastal walks Trust land ■ All other Anglesey attractions just a short drive away ■ Ideal for adventure sports ■ Open all year round Low Sep-May £1,200 ■ Central heating, electricity Mid Jun-21 Jul £1,600 & bedlinen included High 21-28 Jul, Aug £1,850
From £315 - £785 Our luxury holiday home is just 100 yards from the award- winning beach in the picturesque seaside village of Rhosneigr. Short breaks available Comfortably accommodating 21 people, this former guest house has recently been refurbished to a very high standard. It Coed Gelert is a small, private, purpose-built estate of 5 properties in the picturesque village of has 10 bedrooms, two bathrooms plus en suite shower room, Beddgelert in the heart of Snowdonia National Park. a large kitchen/breakfast room with all modern amenities, large The estate offers 2 and 3-bedroomed holiday cottages, well-equipped for families and groups. The separate dining room, large lounge, games room and bar. cottages are furnished to a high standard with central heating, fully-fitted kitchens, drying/utility rooms, There is a large lawn for relaxing and playing, and a BBQ area and bathroom/shower rooms (some en suite). All have their own enclosed garden and off-road parking. with seating. At the back of the house is a large caravan for Coed Gelert offers an ideal opportunity to enjoy both a relaxing break and an activity-filled holiday pets, until our kennels are built (pets are welcome but not amidst some of the finest scenery and natural resources for adventures sports anywhere in the UK. allowed indoors). Contact Mrs Joan Firth Tel 01766 890880 Contact Jackie Tel 07971 408541 E-mail [email protected] Website www.snowdonia-cottages.net Website www.brynmaelog.co.uk sleeps 4 or 6 + cot ★★★★★ sleeps 21 or more 11736 11748 Anglesey/Denbighshire 165
Anglesey Coastal Cottages ‘Coastal Path Cottages’ in Aberffraw, Church Bay & Rhoscolyn
Cottages Carefully Chosen for Carefree ‘Get Away From It All Holidays’
The Isle of Anglesey is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The 125-mile Coastal Path around the Island leads you to wonderful sandy beaches, secret coves and spectacular views. Savour our locally produced food and specialities. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal delivered to ■ On or near the Coastal Path & beaches your cottage. ■ Superb locations, views & cleanliness ■ Very well equipped & heated + log fires I look forward to hearing from you & ■ All bed linen, towels & cancellation insurance incl welcoming you to our enchanting Island ■ Secluded, gardens, BBQs, off-road parking ■ Mostly single-storey cottages with en suites ■ Ideal for walking, fishing & bird watching Prices from £130 - £760 per week ■ Restaurants & pubs + bar meals nearby ■ Wine & dine – just chill out and relax
Contact Sue Bermingham Tel 01407 741897 E-mail [email protected] Website www.angleseycoastalcottages.co.uk
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11219 1, 2/3, 4/5 & 6 Ruthin, Vale of Clwyd, Denbighshire Llangynhafal Y Bwthyn The Coach House ■ Walk along Offa’s Dyke and admire the beautiful scenery ■ Visit the Llangollen Steam Railway ■ Many interesting houses and gardens such as Chirk Castle & Erddig Hall ■ Spend a day at famous Portmeirion ■ Numerous beaches including Llandudno and Black Rock Sands ■ Electric Mountain makes a fascinating day out
Prices from £200 - £400 This homely and comfortable 3 bedroomed cottage ■ Only 2 miles from mediaeval town of (+ bed settees) has open fires in winter plus Ruthin Situated in Llangynhafal, a small hamlet in beautiful countryside by the foot of the Clwydian Hills, Y electric storage heaters. Large lounge and dining ■ 40 mins to North Wales Coast & Bwthyn offers comfortable holiday accommodation from which to explore the Vale of Clywd. room, plus well equipped kitchen. Convenient Snowdonia Accommodation comprises two bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin + Z bed), family bathroom, features including downstairs WC and stair lift. Coal ■ kitchen/diner and lounge. The lounge retains some charming old features such as oak beams and an and logs on premises in winter months. Electricity Lovely walks and views ■ Ideal place to ‘get away from it all’ open log fire. All modern conveniences are supplied however, such as cooker, microwave, fridge and included in tariff. Cot and high chair available. TV. Clean linen is supplied for all beds. Ample parking for two cars. Prices from £250 - £400 per week. Short breaks available Whilst the location offers fantastic walks, there are a wealth of attractions within driving distance to keep you occupied. Contact Elwyn & Gwenan Williams Tel/fax 01824 702967 E-mail [email protected] Website www.ruthincoachhouse.co.uk Contact Mrs E Morris Tel 01824 790460 sleeps up to 10 sleeps 5 10160 11182 Rhyl Ocean View Llangollen Tyn-Y-Graig Luxury Country Cottages ■ Luxury seafront apartments ■ Spectacular scenery ■ Reduced rates for early & late bookings ■ Ideal for romantic weekends ■ Short breaks available ■ Wonderful walking country ■ Open all year ■ Stabling & paddocks – bring Our five luxury apartments are in a great setting on your own horse/pony! Rhyl’s wonderful seafront close to the Sun Centre, theatre and a 5 minute walk from the town centre. They offer everything you need for a perfect holiday. From £350 - £625 All include a full-size fridge, microwave, electric per week cooker, electric fires, modern comfortable furniture, linen and TV. Cots with bedding are available on Welcome to Tyn-Y-Graig Luxury Country Cottages. Our barn request. conversions are set in the idyllic town of Llangollen and are an There are two studios, each sleeping two, one one- excellent base for touring scenic North Wales, including bedroom apartment that accommodates up to four Snowdonia National Park, Chester and the beautiful coast. and two two-bedroom apartments that each sleep Our converted barn comprises two high-quality luxury cottages six. set in their own 25-acre grounds with woodland walks. So if you require accommodation – be it for a family holiday, a romantic Low £120-£250 weekend, a business trip or a therapeutic retreat – we have what Mid £180-£350 you need. We can even cater for your equestrian friends in one of our four stables and paddocks. High £250-£600 Every need has been thoughtfully catered for. All of our rooms are of a high standard, spotlessly clean and filled with an air of hospitality. Enjoy your stay in this truly beautiful and spectacular country. Contact Steve or Lesley Tel/fax 01745 351671 Contact Mrs Miles Tel 01978 860573 E-mail [email protected] Website www.ocean-view-rhyl.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.tyn-y-graig.co.uk sleeps 2-6 ★★★★ sleeps 4 or 6 ★★★★★ 11598 11488