Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in Wales

Llangwathan Mill, Cusop Dingle, Powys, Mid Wales

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Cusop Dingle sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This comfortable 15th-century former mill occupies an idyllic, secluded position by a stream and waterfall. Reached by a wooden footbridge, it offers an ideal holiday base for walkers. Hay-on-Wye 1¼ miles, Brecon 18 miles. Shop and pub 1¼ miles.

Footbridge entrance. Beamed living/dining room with terracotta floor and wood-burning stove in inglenook. Fitted kitchen area with French doors to patio area, overlooking waterfall. Spiral staircase from kitchen area to first floor: Sitting-room with wood-burning stove. Utility/drying room. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet. Low beamed ceilings throughout.

The Old Post Office, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Abergavenny sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Situated within the heart of Skenfrith directly opposite the castle and lying along part of The Three Castles’ Walk, the property is approximately 200 years old and, as its name suggests, was the old Post Office, tea room and bakery in its day. One of a pair, it now offers characterful, cosy accommodation with an open fire, wood-burning stove and extras for adults and children alike, with a pool table as well as table tennis. There is plenty to see and do in the area for a perfect holiday. It lies within 100 yards of the site of the River Monnow - listed as one of the top places to swim in rivers in the UK, close to the Black Mountains, Skirrid, and the Golden Valley. Offas Dyke Path, the Black and White Trail and the Forest of Dean make for some great walking. Other activities such as cycling, with cycle paths locally, canoeing and fishing on the River Wye, horse riding and golfing will all be found within the surrounding areas, or explore the wealth of countryside. Symonds Yat amusement park is nearby - activities include boat rides, fair, picnicking and amusements. The Old Post Office is within 200 yards of an award winning pub/restaurant and within easy driving distance of the market towns of Monmouth, Abergavenny, Hereford and Ross-on-Wye, all offering great eateries, tea rooms and shopping. Hay-on-Wye, famous for its wealth of bookshops is one hour away. Bristol is an hour away, and Cardiff at 45 minutes - making for a great day out. Shops 2 miles, pub 110 yards.

Living room with open fire. Well-equipped beamed kitchen/dining room with range and gas/elec cooker. Snug with piano and wood-burning stove. Garden room. Games room. Double bedroom with TV, curtained-off area with additional set of bunk beds (for +2), and French doors to garden. Shower room with toilet. Separate toilet. Wooden floors throughout. First floor: Double bedroom with French doors to balcony and en-suite shower room with toilet. Three twin bedrooms, two with castle views, one beamed. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

Vicarage Cottage, Radnorshire, Powys, Mid Wales

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Radnorshire sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: These two delightful holiday cottages are set in lovely landscaped gardens amidst the beautiful rolling Radnorshire Hills. Both character properties have original features, are comfortably furnished with country antiques and offer heavenly views across excellent walking country. The Old Vicarage Coach House was once the coach house to the adjacent vicarage, occupied by the owners, and has been beautifully converted with the main living space on the first floor to take full benefit of the spectacular views. Close to Offa’s Dyke Path (1 mile); Ludlow and Hay-on-Wye are 20 miles. Presteigne is 2 miles away. A Michelin star restaurant is a 10-minute drive. Shops and pubs 2 miles.

Bryn Tanat Hall, Llansanffraid-Ym-Mechain, Powys, Mid Wales

Sleeps 22
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Llansanffraid-Ym-Mechain sleeps 22.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 22

Accommodation overview: Bryn Tanat Hall is a 5 star country estate house, awarded the VisitBritain Gold Award, situated on the border of Shropshire and Powys, which sleeps twenty two people in ten bedrooms and is personally run by the family with enthusiasm and awareness of the needs of today’s visitors. Bryn Tanat Hall is full of character, sits in a beautiful location on the banks of the River Tanat, has a sense of history, a warm welcome and a relaxing atmosphere and is comfortable with superior standards and sumptuous without formality.
Guests will appreciate the attention to detail: log fires, baby grand piano, a well-stocked library, antiques, stylish lighting, stunning wallpapers, silks and velvets. There are also the little touches: fresh flowers, satellite TV, wi-fi, Egyptian cotton bed linen, clock/radio/iPod docking stations in all the bedrooms and the fluffy towels. Extra touches are also evident: buffets to fine dining, chef, maid and leaving cleaning service, wellbeing and pampering, activities from ceramic painting to salsa dancing and fishing, falconry and archery.
Bryn Tanat Hall offers an unrivalled location for a perfect country holiday getaway, reunion and celebration - its south-facing sunny position overlooks the terraced gardens which are magnificently landscaped and ideal for outside entertaining. The gardens extend to 10 acres of woodland and parkland with goal posts, croquet lawn, boules and enough room to pitch a golf ball.
Locally there are a number of good restaurants, two convenience stores, a petrol station and a post office. Its geographical position makes it ideal for the exploration of mid and north Wales, Shropshire and Cheshire. The market towns of Oswestry and Welshpool are less than a 20-minute drive and the medieval town of Shrewsbury and walled city of Chester are less than 40 minutes away. Days out locally may include visiting three great NT properties: Powis Castle, Chirk Castle and Erddig, a day at Bangor-on-Dee or Chester races, a trip on a steam train or canal boat. A little further afield is Snowdon or the west Wales coastline with its fabulous sandy beaches. Walking, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting and golf are available locally, and Bryn Tanat has rights to 1 mile of fishing on the River Tanat as it flows through its grounds. Shops, pub and restaurant 11/2 miles.

Two steps down (or ramp) to beamed living room with wood-burning stove. Sitting room with open fire and wall-mounted TV. Snooker room with full-size snooker table, baby grand piano, library and wood-burning stove. Spacious dining/dance room overlooking terrace. Second timber-framed dining room with elliptical oak table (seats 14). Beamed, well-equipped kitchen with wood-burning stove. Utility. Two single bedrooms. Wet room with toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: Five double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and vanity, one with en-suite bathroom and separate shower cubicle. Two twin bedrooms. Two bathrooms, each with Victorian tubs and separate shower cubicle (power shower). Separate toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with additional double bed (for +2), limited headroom and en-suite shower room with vanity and toilet.

Meadow Barn, Broad Oak, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Sleeps 13
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Broad Oak sleeps 13.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 13

Accommodation overview: With its six en-suite bedrooms, this heavily beamed, impressive Grade II listed, cruck-beamed barn stands tucked away in tranquil meadows, on the owners’ 200-acre farm. The barn enjoys magnificent views over the surrounding countryside towards the Forest of Dean. The medieval cruck-beamed wing, open to full height, was built in the 15th century and now makes up the living area with gallery. The heavily beamed 16th-century wing has been thoughtfully restored to provide comfortable en-suite accommodation. The barn is particularly suitable for family holidays and reunions, and the dining area is perfect for entertaining. There is a large mature garden where seating is provided in quiet spots to fully appreciate the views and bird life. Colourful trees and shrubs lead the way to a 1-acre games lawn (shared with owners) where croquet, garden skittles, sandpit and a children’s play area can be enjoyed. There are walks from the door in this area of Great Landscape Value.
Hereford (12 miles) offers a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. The cider industry here is very prolific and enthusiasts should visit local cider makers and Hereford Cider Museum. Other places of interest include Hereford Cathedral, Mappa Mundi Centre and the chained library. The Herefordshire/Welsh borderland offers an excellent range of walks suitable for all ages and levels and enjoys fabulous panoramic views with many historic castles and beautiful ancient churches to explore. Ross-on-Wye, 8 miles, with 17th-century Market Hall is an ideal start for exploring the Forest of Dean. Monmouth, 6 miles. Symonds Yat, 8 miles. Welsh border, 1 mile. Shop 400 yards, local inns serving food, 2 miles.

Large open-plan cruck-beamed fitted kitchen with island unit, granite worktops and large dining area. Sitting area with wood-burning stove, TV and DVD. Lobby, utility with toilet. In 16th-century wing double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet (access for wheelchair). Two twin bedrooms, each with en-suite shower room and toilet. First floor: Cruck-beamed galleried sitting room overlooking living area with widescreen TV and DVD. In 16th-century wing second staircase to double bedroom with additional single bed (for +1) and en-suite shower room with toilet, and double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and toilet. Additional staircase to first floor: Twin bedroom with additional single bed (for +1) and en-suite bathroom with toilet.

Channel View, Rhossili, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Rhossili sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Channel View is a beautiful seafront property situated in the south west corner of Rhossili, overlooking the Worm’s Head. The Gower Peninsula is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the first place to be assigned this title in the UK. Within a few minutes’ walk of the holiday cottage there is a huge expanse of beach. It is possible to walk across the bay to Llangennith or even cross onto the Worm’s Head at low tide. This is also one of the UK’s most desirable surfing beaches. Rhossili is perfect for walkers and beach lovers and lies above the dazzling sandy crescent of Rhossili Bay. The village is largely owned by the National Trust, which has kept this beautiful area almost untouched. Also within minutes of the property enjoy surfing lessons and hire, fishing, hang gliding, horse riding, cycling and much, much more. Shop and pub 400 yards.

Spacious living room with wooden floor. Sitting room. Spacious dining room with wooden floor and sea views. Large, well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with tiled floor. Twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with sea views and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Further double bedroom. Twin bedroom with sea views. All bedrooms with TV. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Old Vicarage Coach House, Norton, Powys, Mid Wales

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Norton sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: These two delightful holiday cottages are set in lovely landscaped gardens amidst the beautiful rolling Radnorshire Hills. Both character properties have original features, are comfortably furnished with country antiques and offer heavenly views across excellent walking country. The Old Vicarage Coach House was once the coach house to the adjacent vicarage, occupied by the owners, and has been beautifully converted with the main living space on the first floor to take full benefit of the spectacular views. Close to Offa’s Dyke Path (1 mile); Ludlow and Hay-on-Wye are 20 miles. Presteigne is 2 miles away. A Michelin star restaurant is a 10-minute drive. Shops and pubs 2 miles.

Cwm Cottage, Sarn, Powys, Mid Wales

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Sarn sleeps 7.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: Near Offa’s Dyke, in a wonderful rural location for exploring mid Wales and Shropshire, this peaceful and secluded period cottage nestles in 11/2 acres at the head of its own small wooded valley, bordered by a shallow stream. Thoughtfully restored, it stands detached and enjoys a southerly aspect in a natural setting. An idyllic retreat, close to the charming, historic town of Montgomery, with its castle ruins, timeless ambience and a small selection of pubs and restaurants. Shop 2 miles.

Spacious living room with wood-burning stove, new oak floor, beamed ceiling and French doors to garden. Beamed kitchen/dining room with wood-burning stove. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms (one beamed, with balcony). Beamed twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Shower room toilet.

Bridge Cottage, Penallt, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Penallt sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This early 19th-century stone holiday cottage stands detached on the banks of the River Wye in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Outside there is a decking area surrounded by a wild garden with streams and waterfalls. Well placed for walking and for exploring the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean, it is also within easy driving distance of Tintern, Monmouth, Chepstow, Ross-on-Wye and Symonds Yat. Shop 300 yards, pub 5 yards.

Cosy living/dining room with two wood-burning stoves, slate floor and open doorway to kitchen with breakfast area. Stone spiral stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with additional Z-bed (for +1). Twin bedroom. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.

Erw Nant, Llwynmawr, Clwyd, North Wales

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Llwynmawr sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Architect’s own restored eco-house. Built into a steep south-facing hillside, each room with direct access to mature gardens and long views over surrounding fields. Light-filled, serene and private, great for cooks. Huge choice of Ceriog Valley walks from the door, pony-trekking and many interesting places to visit. Llangollen 6 miles, Ironbridge, Chester, Chirk Castle, canals and World Heritage aqueduct and much more. Shop and post office in Glynceiriog and Pontfadog 2 miles, pub 1/2 mile.

Sun porch. Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed; one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Utility. First floor: Open-plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove, well-equipped kitchen area and door onto balcony. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and French doors to garden. Twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet. Oak floors in most rooms, heated ceramic tiled floors in bathrooms and sun porch.

Church View Cottage, Montgomery, Powys, Mid Wales

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Montgomery sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated in the heart of Churchstoke - a conservation area on the Shropshire/mid Wales border, this 17th-century Grade II listed building oozes charm and character. Tastefully presented, the property boasts antique furnishings and a landscaped exterior with lawned area all made for a relaxing holiday retreat. Within walking distance lies a country park with an array of animals, as well as the local pub and restaurant. A short drive into Wales leads to numerous NT properties, canal networks and steam train rides, whilst on the Shropshire side, visitors can enjoy many famous towns such as Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Much Wenlock and Ironbridge. Walking, fishing, tennis, deer stalking, horse riding available locally.

Living room with open fire and oak floor. Beamed dining room with wood-burning stove and tiled floor. Well-equipped beamed kitchen with tiled floor. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft half tester bed. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Bryn Tanat, Llansantffraid, Powys, Mid Wales

Sleeps 22
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Llansantffraid sleeps 22.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Detached • Sleeps 22

Accommodation overview: Situated on the border of Shropshire and Powys, Bryn Tanat sits on the banks of the River Tanat overlooking the Breidden Hills to the south and west to the Meifod valley, offering stunning panoramic views of the picturesque countryside. Providing superb country living in this impressive estate house with oak framed rooms dating back to the late 17th century, but with enigmatic evidence suggesting a dwelling on the land going further back to the early Bronze Age, Bryn Tanat and surrounding estate is an area steeped in history and grandeur. Bryn Tanat offers an unrivalled location for a perfect country holiday getaway - its south-facing sunny position overlooks the sloping terraced gardens which are magnificently landscaped and ideal for outside entertaining. Owned since 1967 by the family, the property has been lovingly restored with the retention of many original features, exposed timbers and open fires which all help to create a truly amazing atmosphere.
Locally there are a number of good restaurants, two convenience stores, a petrol station and a post office. Its geographical position makes it ideal for the exploration of mid and north Wales, Shropshire and Cheshire. The market towns of Oswestry and Welshpool are less than a 20-minute drive and the medieval town of Shrewsbury and walled city of Chester are less than 40 minutes away. Days out locally may include visiting three great NT properties, Powis Castle, Chirk Castle and Erddig, a day at Bangor-on-Dee or Chester races, a trip on a steam train or canal boat. A little further afield are Snowdon or the west Wales coastline with its fabulous sandy beaches. Walking, horseriding, clay pigeon shooting and golf available locally, and Bryn Tanat has rights to 1 mile of fishing on the River Tanat from its riverside lawn and woodland.
At cost by prior arrangement, Bryn Tanat offers fine dining with full chef and maid service. For a romantic evening dine and dance in the elegant garden room overlooking the south-facing terrace, perhaps to a pianist or swing band. Celebration cakes and a florist are available. Bryn Tanat has a beauty and holistic therapist, hairstylist, photographer, ghillie, falconer and offers hot air ballooning from its grounds. These services are all available at cost by prior arrangement. Shops and pub 11/2 miles.

Two steps down (ramp can be provided) to living room with open fire. Dining room. Well-equipped kitchen with beams and ‘wood burner’. Sitting room with open fire. Snooker room with full-size table, baby grand piano and ‘wood burner’. Two twin bedrooms. Wet room and toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: Five double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and vanity, one with en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle. Two twin bedrooms. Two bathrooms, each with shower cubicle. Separate toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with additional double bed (for +2), limited headroom and en-suite shower room, vanity and toilet.