Under the Thatch is a hand-picked selection of gorgeous places to stay in Europe - we're famous for the most romantic cottages, gypsy caravan holidays and yurts. We love green, we like authentic... we know that great design is good for your soul.

We're here not only to sell you a holiday but also to ensure that traditional and derelict buildings find new uses, and that the local economy benefits from our trade. more

We are very busy taking bookings for 2013 and are pleased to say that the cottages for this Summer are selling very fast :) Keep a watchful eye as daily offers are posted on here and on our Facebook page!

STOP PRESS!! Every now and again, we do a GREAT deal - here are some of our best ever - up to 50% off below (book before 28th May)!

• Zenobia is a gorgeous Regency property set over looking the sea in Newquay (dolphins can be seen from your bedroom)- 30% off until end July!
• Wirksworth Chapel is a tiny, quirky Georgian chapel holiday home for two, set in Wirksworth in the Derbyshire Dales - 50% off until end July!
• Cuddfan is a cosy, stylish architect-designed barn conversion for two in the hills above the delightful Aeron Valley -50% off until end July!
• Pentrefoelas Barn is a detached contemporary barn conversion with a stylish, original, and handsome interior - 20% off until end July!
• Pen-Rhiw is lovely traditional West Wales cottage that has a lovely, snug atmosphere - 30% off until end July!
• Coeden is a modern conversion of a former milking parlour on beautiful Anglesey - 40% off until end July!

Just Launched!

Ancient Moorish House , Nr. Cadiz in Spain. This beautiful ancient Andalucian courtyard house is built into the 10th century walls of Vejer de la Frontera, a beautifully preserved white hill top town with views accross the sea to Africa.

Bwthyn Dwrgi, Welsh for Otter Cottage as otters can sometimes be glimpsed playing in the river that fronts the cottage. It is a charming traditional country cottage a stones-throw away from Hay-on-Wye, famous for its second hand bookshops, festivals and antiques. It is tucked away deep in the secluded Golden Valley along it own private track, it looks out onto the rolling hillside and the Black Mountains beyond.

Wirksworth Chapel is a tiny, quirky Georgian chapel holiday home for two, set in Wirksworth in the Derbyshire Dales and on the edge of the Peak District and was built in 1812. A must try!

Our other newbie Underground Eco House in Spain has just been launched surrounded by olive groves and majestic mountains, what more could you wish for? - check it out now!

We are very busy taking bookings for 2013 and are pleased to say that the cottages for this Summer are selling very fast :) Keep a watchful eye as daily offers are posted on here and on our Facebook page!