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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.
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.
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
*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
'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!
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.
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.
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
*New* - Haulfan
guests 4 Absolute waterfront on Aberaeron harbour, Cardigan Bay
Priced for 4, sleeps 4 - Right on Aberaeron harbour!
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
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.
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.
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.
*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.
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.
* New - Caban Corgi
guests 4 Cenarth, West Wales, near the famous waterfalls
This modernist holiday cabin is an architects' dream, and super value!
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.
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!
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.
*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.
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.
*New* Llwyn y Maen
guests 2 Oswestry, on the Welsh border
Sleeps 2. A gardener's delight! Romantic cottage near Oswestry.
'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!
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.
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!
*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.
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.
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
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!
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.
*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.
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!
*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
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.
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!
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!
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.
Tŷ Unnos
guests 3 near Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, West Wales
Priced for up to 2 staying, sleeps 3. Designed and built in conjunction with Under the Thatch by master craftsman and stylist Dorian Bowen. We were part of the team that built this remarkable place, as seen as a special edition of our show on S4C 'Y Ty Cymreig' ('The Welsh House').
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.
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.
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
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
guests 12 Dolgellau, Eryri/ Snowdonia National Park
Priced for 12 staying, sleeps 12. Tan y Gader - Georgian townhouse in Dolgellau, Eryri / Snowdonia National Park
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
*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.
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!
