Wales
Very much part of Britain, yet exotic and dripping with mystery and legend, Wales is one of the most beautiful playgrounds Britain has to offer. Catch it on a good day, when the sun is beaming and the clouds are sparse, and you might forget you're in the UK at all; indeed, with its impressive range of stunning beaches, valleys, countryside and thriving cities, it's obvious why it's a huge holiday destination. It has a phenomenal 870 miles of coastline, studded with coves and caves, cliff drops and cliff edges, sandy beaches, dunes and roaring waves, seen most impressively in the Pembrokeshire National Park. Moving inland, there are the iconic South Wales Valleys, Brecon's legendary Beacons (recently voted one of the best places in the world to view the night sky), and the idyllic upland pastures of the Borders. There's a definite divide between North and South. Up north, the landscape is rugged and sparsely populated, overlooked by the mighty mountains of Snowdonia, and the vibe more foreign and remote. In contrast, South Wales is a diverse mix of blissful coastal villages and large thriving cities like capital Cardiff and its rival Swansea: it's softer and more accessible, yet still scenically spectacular by the standards of much of the UK. Both regions are home to some of the country's most idyllically located glamping sites and holiday cottages, as well as some fabulous boutique B&Bs and hotels, charming inns and restaurants with rooms, and a selection of amazingly located youth hostels.
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A modern barn conversion between the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay
Ysgubor Holiday Cottage, Nant yr Onnen, Tregaron, Ceredigion SY25 6NH
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Tregaron
A truly tranquil spot for two close to the spectacular Ceredigion coast of West Wales.
Glanmedeni, Betws Ifan, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9QJ
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Aberporth
Self-catering eco-lodges in a beautiful nature and conservation centre.
Denmark Farm, Denmark Farm Eco Campsite, Betws Bledrws, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8PB
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Lampeter
Home comforts with super style – this is the perfect contemporary seaside B&B.
Manor Town House, 11 Main St, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire SA65 9HG
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Holidays in Fishguard
Luxury self-contained cabins with hot tubs in Snowdonia National Park
Porth Eryri Glamping, Gwern Hywel Isaf, Pentrefoelas, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy LL24 0HS
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Conwy
Holidays in Betws y Coed
Gorgeous, luxury farmhouse B&B with millpond, woods and walks, near the Pembrokeshire coast
Hen Ffermdy, Llangloffan, Castlemorris, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 5ET
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Holidays in Fishguard
This group of cottages is perfectly placed for both the Brecon Beacons and the buzzy town of Crickhowell
The Neuadd Cottages, The Neuadd, Llangattock, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1LE
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Crickhowell
Beautifully crafted, eco-friendly cabins in a wildflower meadow near the Brecon Beacons
Under Starry Skies, Llwynbwch, Llansadwrn SA198LP
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Carmarthenshire
Holidays in Llandovery
Charming, traditional stone holiday cottage in the Snowdonia market town of Dolgellau
Isfryn Cottage, Cader Road, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 1RH
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Dolgellau
A boutique B&B with luxury suites in the heart of the Brecon Beacons and close to the buzzy town of Crickhowell
The Neuadd B&B Suites, The Neuadd, Llangattock, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1LE
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Crickhowell
Beautiful contemporary holiday cottages in a glorious rural location close to Cardigan Bay
Crynga Mawr Cottages, Aberporth, Ceredigion SA43 2BQ
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Aberporth
A lovingly converted eco-friendly haybarn, in a sublimely rural Carmarthenshire location.
Under Starry Skies Llwynbwch Barn, Llwynbwch, Llansadwrn SA198LP
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Carmarthenshire
Holidays in Llandeilo
Four cottages with breath-taking views in a beautiful part of Wales
Graig Wen Cottages, Arthog, Dolgellau LL39 1YP
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Dolgellau
Boutique and genteel cottage for two in lovely North Wales countryside
Pheasants Retreat, Galltfaenan Lodge, Trefnant , Denbighshire LL16 5AG
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Denbighshire
Holidays in St Asaph
Basic youth hostel on St Davids Peninsula that's popular with surfers.
YHA St Davids, Llaethdy Whitesands Pembrokeshire SA62 6PR
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Holidays in St Davids
A wonderfully secluded eco-retreat for two in its own private meadow!
Den by the Stream, Garden Cottage, Llangoedmor, Cardigan, Ceredigion SA43 2LB
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Cardigan
Adventurous family holidays in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park
Forest Holidays Beddgelert, Beddgelert, Gwynedd, Wales, LL55 4UU
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Beddgelert
Cosy and colourful B&B rooms on an organic dairy farm close to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Penrhiw Farm, Penrhiw Farm, Llanwnda, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire SA64 0HS
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Holidays in Fishguard
Luxurious en-suite roundhouses in the grounds of a North Wales historic house
The Laundry Retreat, Llanrhaeadr, Denbigh, Denbighshire LL16 4NL
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Denbighshire
Holidays in Denbigh
Coastal glamping with hot tubs on a historic farm with stunning views across the Welsh countryside
Sloeberry Farm, Sloeberry Farm, Aberporth, Ceredigion SA43 2BQ
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Aberporth
Family-sized safari tents situated in the spectacular heart of Snowdonia.
Llechwedd Glamping, Llechwedd Glamping, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd LL41 3NB
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Blaenau Ffestiniog
Adults-only luxury glamping in a gloriously remote location.
Oaklands Glamping, Llangyniew, Welshpool, Powys SY21 9EJ
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Welshpool
A grand manor house for group holidays near Porthmadog and Portmeirion
Wern Manor, Porthmadog, Gwynedd LL49 9SH
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Porthmadog
A converted chapel situated between the stunning coast and countryside of North Wales
Greystones Chapel, Llanrug, Gywnedd
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Llanberis
Your own personal castle for the weekend – on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park
Plas Mynach, Llanaber Rd, Barmouth, Gwynedd LL42 1YG
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Barmouth
A luxurious trip back to a time in a beautiful location close to Cardigan Bay
Let's Glamp Retro, Ty Newydd, Capel Cynon, Ffostrasol, Llandysul, Ceredigion SA44 4TH
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Llangrannog
Care-free Pembrokeshire glamping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep
Top of the Woods Glamping, Penrallt, Capel Coleman, Boncath, Pembrokeshire SA37 0EP
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Holidays in Crymych
Cool and unique glamping cabins just footsteps from the beach in Ceredigion
Ty Cwch Boathouse, Cwmtydu, Llwyndafydd, Llandysul, Ceredigion SA44 6LQ
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in New Quay
A restored farmhouse for big group getaways in the Black Mountains, not far from Abergavenny
Old Great Marlborough House, Old Great Marlborough House, Grosmont, Monmouthshire NP7 8HL
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Monmouthshire
Holidays in Abergavenny
No better place for a country weekend away doing nothing much amid glorious surroundings.
The Felin Fach Griffin, Felin Fach Brecon Powys LD3 0UB
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Brecon
A uniquely positioned island retreat near the Menai Bridge on Anglesey
Ynys Faelog, Near Menai Bridge, Anglesey
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Anglesey
Holidays in Beaumaris
A stylish coastal cottage overlooking scenic Trearddur Bay
Rockside, Trearddur Bay, Anglesey, Wales
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Anglesey
Holidays in Holyhead
Hundreds of holiday cottages to let all over Wales, from Pembrokeshire to Anglesey
Wales Cottage Holidays, Bear Lanes Newtown Powys SY16 2QZ
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Newtown
Impressive coastal holiday home with spectacular views on the LLŷn Peninsula
Porth Dinllaen, Pistyll Farm, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 6LR
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Pwllheli
Off-grid shepherds hut's with spectacular views in the heart of Snowdonia
Barlwyd Shepherd's Huts, Llechwedd, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd LL41 3NB
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Blaenau Ffestiniog
A glorious luxury treehouse for couples in the heart of Wales
Heartwood Treehouse, Llangyniew, Welshpool, Powys SY21 9EJ
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Welshpool
The perfect place to enjoy the best of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
YHA Brecon Beacons, Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8NH
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Ystradfellte
One of the YHA's most spectacularly sited seaside hostels, with a stunning clifftop position on the Pembrokeshire Coast.
YHA Pwll Deri, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire SA64 0LR
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Holidays in Fishguard
Great outdoors hostel, right at the base of Snowdon itself.
YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass, Pen-y-Pass Nantgwynant Caernarfon Gwynedd LL55 4NY
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Llanberis
Spacious and modern accommodation at a beach-facing hostel in Pembrokeshire’s Broad Haven
YHA Broad Haven, Millmoor Way, Broad Haven, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 3JH
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Holidays in Haverfordwest
Luxurious dog-friendly suites in a Georgian manor house near Cardigan
Plas Llangoedmor, Llangoedmor, Cardigan, SA432LB
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Cardigan
This friendly, privately-owned hotel is an excellent base for parts of southeastern Wales – and it also has a shepherd's hut!
Parkway Hotel & Spa, Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran Drive, Cwmbran, Newport NP44 3UW
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Monmouthshire
Holidays in Cwmbran
Nant yr Esgair, Ty Mawr, Mallwyd, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 9HS
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Machynlleth
The best selection of holiday cottages on North Wales' Llŷn peninsula.
Abersoch Holiday Homes, Bear Lanes Newtown Powys SY16 2QZ
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Newtown
A luxurious and unique Gothic folly in the heart of Snowdonia
Brynkir Tower, Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd LL51 9AQ
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Porthmadog
A gorgeous 3-bed apartment overlooking the beach on the Gower Peninsula.
Langland Bay Manor, Langland Bay Manor Langland Bay, Newton, Gower SA3 4QH
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in The Gower
Holidays in The Mumbles
A historic hideaway overlooking the sea in Anglesey
The Old Lifeboat House, Penmon, Anglesey, Wales
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Anglesey
Holidays in Beaumaris
A truly special coastal escape in the Pembrokeshire seaside town of Newport.
The Willows, Newport, Pembrokeshire
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Holidays in Newport