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

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.

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.

Fron Isaf Cottages - Ysgubor Ganol, Llanglydwen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Llanglydwen sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: In a hidden valley, surrounded by fields on every side, with red kites, buzzards and ravens circling above and with views of the Preseli Hills to the west, these peaceful holiday properties (refs OWV, OWU & OWW) are close to so much in west Wales. Fron Isaf Cottages nestle within the owners’ beautiful grounds and have been sensitively converted from old slate and stone barns into cosy and attractive holiday accommodation. The stunning indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi make these very special properties. Each cottage has its own outdoor area with private seating and a barbecue. In addition there is a large mature garden with a decked seating area perfect for enjoying the rural views and watching the sun set over the Preselis.
The properties’ environmental credentials are strong. Water comes from a spring and much of the heating and hot water is from a geothermal source. Guests can also enjoy eggs from the owners’ free range chickens. A footpath leads directly from the cottages providing circular walks of varying length in the surrounding countryside.
The nearest town is Narberth, with its wonderful shopping opportunities. About half an hour’s drive to the south are Tenby, Saundersfoot and Amroth with their glorious beaches. While half an hour to the north the dramatic Pembrokeshire and Cardigan coastlines offer beautiful bays, sandy beaches and market towns like Newport, with its excellent restaurants and many good pubs. Carmarthen and Haverfordwest are half an hour away and both towns have a good range of shops, supermarkets and a market. Tourist attractions like Oakwood, Folly Farm, Anna’s Welsh Zoo, Blue Lagoon Water Park as well as The National Botanic Garden of Wales, Aberglasney Gardens and St. Davids - Britain’s smallest city - make for a good day out. There are also at least seventeen castles to visit within an hour’s drive. Excellent walking in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and on the coast path, as well as activities like golfing, sailing, fishing, cycling and horse riding are plentiful in the area. Shop, 3½ miles, pub 1 mile.

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.

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.