We have holiday cottages all over Wales, from the Snowdonia mountains to the surfing beaches of the Gower and all the places in between. With Simply Owners, you book directly with verified owners and receive no booking fees and no service charges.
Stone farmhouses below the ridgelines of Eryri, coastal boltholes along Pembrokeshire's cliffs, converted barns in the Brecon Beacons. Whatever Welsh holiday you're planning, chances are we've got a cottage to suit your requirements.
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For a country you can drive across in two hours, Wales feels surprisingly vast as every region has its own personality.
North Wales can be referred to as mountain country. Eryri is made up of the peaks, the slate quarry landscapes, and the inland lakes and feels like a real fell-walking country. Cross the Menai Strait and you arrive on the Isle of Anglesey, a flat and windswept region that is home to beaches such as Rhosneigr and Trearddur Bay. The Llyn Peninsula juts westward into the Irish Sea, and is no less beautiful and quieter than Anglesey. View our array of holiday cottages in North Wales.
West Wales is made up of Pembrokeshire, Cardigan Bay, and Carmarthenshire. 186 miles of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path winds through possibly the most spectacular cliff scenery in Britain, past Tenby, St Davids, Fishguard, and a string of coves that could easily be Mediterranean in the sunshine. Bottlenose dolphins swim in Cardigan Bay. The Ceredigion coast stays surprisingly quiet even at the peak of summer.
South Wales covers the Gower Peninsula, the Brecon Beacons, and the Wye Valley. The Gower was designated Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956. Brecon Beacons holiday homes are close enough to waterfalls, caves, and some of Europe's darkest night skies. South Wales cottages work if you want countryside without being far from a motorway.
With over 1,680 miles of coastline, and with more than 50 Blue Flag beaches, Wales has more than enough sand to keep you occupied for a very long time.
Pembrokeshire is one of the most popular locations for holiday cottages by the beach in Wales. The area consists of clifftop cottages that look down on sheltered coves where the water runs clear turquoise on a good day.
Anglesey's western beaches are popular for surfers and rock-pooling families while the Ceredigion coast around New Quay and Aberporth offers a sense of tranquility and calm. You can spot dolphins from the harbour wall in New Quay.
Want to wake up to waves? Filter for sea views, or head to our South West Wales listings.
Plenty of our Welsh cottages are dog-friendly. Wales is a great holiday location for your furry family member, with miles and miles of open mountain for your dog to run on, trails that don't discourage four-legged walkers, and beaches open all year along the Pembrokeshire and Anglesey coasts.
Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons have open fell in every direction, but this should be avoided during lambing season.
See all our dog-friendly holiday cottages in Wales.
The range for cottages in Wales is broader than you might imagine. We have a range of options from one-bed boltholes for less than a restaurant dinner to five-star barn conversions with hot tubs and mountain views at the other. And everything in between.
With three national parks, a coastline you could walk for weeks, and more castles per square mile than anywhere in Europe, Wales doesn't leave you asking what to do with your day.
Take the summit trail to Yr Wyddfa before breakfast, sea-kayak the caves of Pembrokeshire after lunch, or cycle the Mawddach Trail from Dolgellau to the coast on a day when the clouds have blown away and the estuary turns silver. Carmarthenshire has food trails linking farmhouse cheese-makers to seaside smokeries. Conwy, Harlech, Caernarfon, and Pembroke castles are all close to our cottage locations.
Both the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia hold dark-sky reserve status, so if stargazing is your thing, you are in the right country.
Where are the best areas to stay in Wales?
That depends on what you want from the trip. Pembrokeshire and the Llyn Peninsula are best for beaches. Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons suit walkers and anyone who wants big scenery. Anglesey mixes beaches, heritage, and a slower pace. The Gower near Swansea gives you a dramatic coast with the M4 close by.
Are there dog-friendly holiday cottages in Wales?
Yes, lots. Quite a few of our owners are dog lovers and some go the extra mile with enclosed gardens and walking guides. You can filter for dog-friendly properties to see the full list.
Can you find holiday cottages by the beach in Wales?
You can. Pembrokeshire, Anglesey, Cardigan Bay, and the Gower all have coastal cottages close to the sand. Use the search filters to find properties with sea views or beachside locations.
What is the cheapest time to book a cottage in Wales?
September and October get you the best value as the weather can still be quite good, beaches are less crowded, and prices drop after the school-holiday peak. January through March (outside half-term) is another affordable window.
Every cottage on Simply Owners is listed by a verified owner. You deal with them directly and we never add booking fees or service charges. Our Best Price Guarantee means you won't find the same property cheaper on another site, and our Payment Protection plan covers your money from the moment you pay.
Have a look through our holiday cottages in Wales and find your next self-catering break.
