Dog-friendly

*NEW - The Beach Shack

guests 6 Dooey, near Dungloe, West Donegal, Republic of Ireland

Architect's beach home at Dooey, West Donegal. Priced for 2, can sleep 6 in three bedrooms.

*NEW - An Teach Dearg / The Red House

guests 6 near Narin/ Portnoo beaches in West Donegal, Republic of Ireland

Sleeps 6, priced for 6 - A modernist Irish cottage at Portnoo with beautiful lake frontage

*New* - Haulfan

New - Haulfan

guests 4 Absolute waterfront on Aberaeron harbour, Cardigan Bay

Priced for 4, sleeps 4 - Right on Aberaeron harbour!

Bwthyn Abermawr

Bwthyn Abermawr

guests 6 Restored by Ed, at Abermawr, Pembrokeshire

Priced for up to 6 staying, sleeps 6. We're pleased to be the only cottage agency representing this beautiful Pembrokeshire cottage in one of the most desirable locations, within walking distance of beaches Abermawr and Aberbach.

Y Gelli

Y Gelli

guests 4 Hay on Wye, Hereford

Priced for 4 staying, sleeps 4. Simply the best self-catering accommodation in Hay on Wye, Wales' famous book town.

Granar Trehilyn

Granar Trehilyn

guests 6 Pen Caer/ Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Priced for up to 6 staying, can sleep 6. Griff Rhys Jones’ luxury holiday cottage on Strumble Head in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, West Wales. Dog and family friendly.

San Remo

San Remo

guests 8 New Quay, West Wales, overlooking Cardigan Bay

Priced for up to 8 staying, sleeps 8. Fabulous holiday home in harbour town New Quay, Ceredigion, West Wales where you can watch dolphins from your door-step!

Cró na Trá

Cró na Trá

guests 4 Restored directly by Under the Thatch, at Dooey beach in West Donegal, Ireland

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 4. Restored by Under the Thatch, with direct private access to the beach.

'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!

Ffermdy Trehilyn

Ffermdy Trehilyn

guests 9 Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Priced for up to 6 staying, sleeps 9. Trehilyn Farmhouse is a large family holiday cottage ideal for get-togethers on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, West Wales. Restored by Griff Rhys Jones

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.

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.

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

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

Blaen y Buarth

Blaen y Buarth

guests 6 Penmachno, Eryri (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.

Beudy Trehilyn (& Wagen*)

Beudy Trehilyn (& Wagen*)

guests 6 Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Base price includes up to x3 staying in the stone cottage. *If more than x3 book the adjacent Showman's Waggon & 'shed' (which has a double bed, a single sofabed, and an extra bathroom) is made available. The Waggon and shed are shown here in the later photos.

'Wendy', The Aberporth Express

'Wendy', The Aberporth Express

guests 4 Restored directly by Under the Thatch on the Aberporth > Tresaith coastal footpath

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 4 - A converted train carriage on the edge of the sea by Aberporth!

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!

Dolaumaen Isaf

Dolaumaen Isaf

guests 5 Mynachlog Ddu, Preseli, Pembrokeshire National Park

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 5. An idyllic family Pembrokeshire barn with folk-art furnishings. Garden sauna with mountain views available!

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.

Bwthyn Tresinwen

Bwthyn Tresinwen

guests 7 Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, West Wales

Priced for up to 4 staying, sleeps 6. The nearest cottage to Strumble Head lighthouse, and just across two fields from Porth Sychan beach - a simple, unfussy cottage at a good price in a 5* location!

Cader Isaf

Cader Isaf

guests 4 Restored in conjunction with Under the Thatch, on the slope of Cader Idris above Dolgellau, Eryri/ Snowdonia National Park

Priced for up to 4 staying, sleeps 4. Restored by our good friends Megan and Alan in conjunction with Under the Thatch, on the slope of Cader Idris, and now one of our most popular Eryri/ Snowdonia rentals.

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!

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.

Awel For

Awel For

guests 2 Restored in conjunction with UTT at Llanon, Ceredigion, West Wales

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 2. 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!

Dolau Canol

Dolau Canol

guests 6 Teifi Valley, West Wales

Priced for 2 (sleeps 6). A large and luxurious family holiday Welsh farmhouse, a perfect base for exploring West Wales. One of if not the best holiday cottage near to Lampeter University, this 5* cottage enjoys privacy down its own track.

Ysgubor Gwyrdd

Ysgubor Gwyrdd

guests 8 On our friends' farm near Machynlleth, looking to Eryri/ Snowdonia

Priced for 4 staying, sleeps 8. Converted from a cowshed by our friends Dafydd and brother Preds - this is a super sustainable, and stylish project and we're proud to be its agent!

Felin Fach

Felin Fach

guests 9 Cardigan Bay, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Priced for up to 4 staying, sleeps 9. Family-friendly Welsh cottage in the most beautiful part of the North Pembrokeshire coast.

Cader Uchaf

Cader Uchaf

guests 6 Restored by Megan and Alan in conjunction with Under the Thatch, on the slope of Cader Idris above Dolgellau, Eryri/ Snowdonia National Park

Priced for up to 6 staying, sleeps 6. Lovingly restored in consultation with Under the Thatch, this has long been one of most popular Snowdonia properties.

Hafan Tresinwen

Hafan Tresinwen

guests 4 Stumble Head, Pembrokeshire

Priced for up to 4 staying, sleeps 4. The nearest cottage to Strumble Head lighthouse, just 5 mins walk from Porth Sychan cove. A simple cottage in a 5* location!

Nant y Bargoed

Nant y Bargoed

guests 4 Rhos, Carmarthenshire, West Wales

Priced for up to 4 staying, sleeps 4. A traditional Carmarthenshire family holiday cottage in a wonderful private ‘dell’ – this Welsh holiday cottage is loved by all who stay there – great green credentials too!

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!

Penbont

Penbont

guests 6 Penbryn beach, Cardigan Bay, West Wales

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 6. This house is simple, but you're buying the rare location by Penbryn beach!

Trehilyn Isaf

Trehilyn Isaf

guests 4 Strumble Head, North Pembrokeshire coast

Priced for 2 (sleeps 4). Griff Rhys Jones’ Pembrokeshire Farm holiday cottage on Strumble Head in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in West Wales.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tŷ Newydd

Tŷ Newydd

guests 23 Refurbished in conjunction with UTT at Cricieth, Llŷn Peninsula, North-West Wales

Priced for up to 12 staying, sleeps 21. We're proud to be sole booking agents for this Welsh country house estate at Llanystumdwy, near Cricieth, North-West Wales - perfect for a large get-together.

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!

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.

Lakeside Luna & Kuba (one property)

Lakeside Luna & Kuba (one property)

guests 2 Traighenna Bay, Donegal on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

Built by Under the Thatch on Traighenna Bay, West Donegal. Sleeps 2

Tŷ'r Olchon

Tŷ'r Olchon

guests 6 Right on the Welsh/English border, with exceptional views of the Brecon Beacons National Park

Priced for 4, sleeps 6. Brecon Beacons contemporary barn near Hay-on-Wye and Abergavenny. Secluded, but not far from pubs, restaurants and shops. Great for a family holiday at Offa's Dyke.

Cwtch Cranog

Cwtch Cranog

guests 4 Renovated by friends, in conjunction with UTT at Llangrannog beach, Ceredigion

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 4. Renovated by our good friends Mandy and Gary, this is the best spot at Llangrannog beach!

Tŷ'r Olchon Estate

Tŷ'r Olchon Estate

guests 12 Between Abergavenny and Hay on Wye, looking to the Brecon Beacons

Priced for up to 6 staying, sleeps 12 (yurt only available when 11 or 12 guests stay). Brecon Beacons contemporary barn near Hay-on-Wye and Abergavenny. Secluded, but not far from pubs, restaurants and shops. Great for a family holiday at Offa's Dyke.

Frank the Shipping Container

Frank the Shipping Container

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

Built by Under the Thatch on Traighenna Bay, West Donegal. Sleeps 2

Pod on the Bay

Pod on the Bay

guests 2 overlooking Traighenna Bay in West Donegal, on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

Built by Under the Thatch on Traighenna Bay, West Donegal. Sleeps 2

Morlaix

Morlaix

guests 7 restored by friends at Morlaix, Brittany, France

Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 7. Restored by friends Michael and Mary (and Michael's nephew Tom), we're delighted to be the only cottage agency representing this apartment in a 17th century listed building in the historic town of Morlaix, Brittany.

Tan y Gader

Tan y Gader

guests 12 Dolgellau, Eryri/ Snowdonia National Park

Priced for 12 staying, sleeps 12. Tan y Gader - Georgian townhouse in Dolgellau, Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

Glan Cader

Glan Cader

guests 4 Llanfihangel y Pennant, at the foot of Cader Idris, Eryri National Park/ Snowdonia

Priced for 2 (sleeps 4). A two bedroom historic cottage at the foot of Cader Idris mountain, dog-friendly and ideal for walkers.

Tŷ Gin

Tŷ Gin

guests 10 St Ishmael's, near Marloes Sands, Dale, Pembrokeshire

Priced for up to 6 staying, sleeps 10. Tŷ Gin is a large barn conversion on the Pembrokeshire coast, perfect for families who love seaside escapes.

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. Y Felin is a small converted mill owned by friends, in a tranquil Preseli mountain location.

*New - Penffrwd Fach

guests 5 on the Rheidol falls, Cwmrheidol, near Aberysywth in mid Wales

Priced for up to 5 staying, sleeps 5. A newly constructed, sustainable riverfront property on the Rheidol falls, near Aberystwyth

*NEW* Banc y Felin

NEW Banc y Felin

guests 2 Near historic Llandeilo & Carreg Cennen castle, Carmarthenshire

Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 2. Stone cottage near Llandeilo on the Glynhir estate, next to a golf course.

*New* Llwyn y Maen

New Llwyn y Maen

guests 2 Oswestry, on the Welsh border

Sleeps 2. A gardener's delight! Romantic cottage near Oswestry.

* New - Caban Corgi

guests 4 Cenarth, West Wales, near the famous waterfalls

This modernist holiday cabin is an architects' dream, and super value!

*NEW* Nantwen

NEW Nantwen

guests 2 Near Newport, Pembrokeshire

Priced for two, sleeps two. A romantic, eco-friendly retreat for two in Pembrokeshire, near Newport and the Preseli Hills—ideal for peaceful getaways and coastal walks.

*NEW* Maenllwyd

NEW Maenllwyd

guests 7 Meidrim, in the Carmarthenshire countryside

Priced for 6, sleeps 7. 17th-century Coaching Inn in West Wales with original features, modern comforts, and a 3-acre field—ideal for coastal escapes.

*New* The School House

New The School House

guests 6 Howgill Fells in the Yorkshire Dales / Lake District

Priced for 6, sleeps 6. With fell walks from the front gate, wild swimming nearby, and both the Lakes and the Dales on your doorstep.

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