Ceredigion
Covering a sweeping crescent halfway up the west coast of Wales, this county is the perfect base for a romantic self-catering holiday beside the sea.
Backed by the Cambrian Mountains with Aberystwyth to the north and Cardigan to the south, Ceredigion was the rich landscape that once inspired Dylan Thomas to write his most celebrated works whilst he lived in New Quay. With its charming harbours, sandy beaches and meandering coastal paths, Ceredigion attracts visitors all year round. Aberystwyth is perfect for historians: its castle, an old ruin rising up out of the sea, makes for a great day exploring the majestic stone walls.
Aberystwyth also houses Ceredigion Museum and its wide range of artefacts, from tiny sailor-carved shells to a reconstruction of a 19th-century room. New Quay is the place to head for an old-fashioned seaside vibe. Once a busy fishing port, the town still sees boats coming and going all year round and trips out to spot the resident bottlenose dolphins are one of the pulls for guests seeking wildlife activity. For twitchers, it's RSPB Ynyshyr nature reserve, home to lapwings, redshanks and acres of peaceful grassland.
Hinterland Cabin
Perched on a hill overlooking the Conwy valley, this luxury log cabin sits on the border of Snowdonia, enveloped by big skies and soaring mountains. Whether hill hiking or gorge trekking, the hot tub and sauna will be the perfect remedy to the day's adventures.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,350 per week, £1,050 per short break
Pets: Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and sauna
Keepers
Michaelchurch Escley, Herefordshire, UK
Formerly owned by dairy farmers, this bucolic barn conversion near Hay-On-Wye has been beautifully transformed into the most luxurious self-catering bolthole set in the rolling hills of the Herefordshire countryside.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £850 per week, £695 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets
The Nightfly
Michaelchurch Escley, Herefordshire, UK
Hidden on the edge of the Herefordshire countryside lies The Nightfly; a luxury couple's retreat infused with the history of the Brecon Beacons and idyllically located near the Black Mountains.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £850 per week, £695 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets
The Cable Hut
Aberbach, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
The Cable Hut nestles between the remote beaches of Abermawr and Aberbach in South Wales. Set beside a single track road within metres of the Pembrokeshire coast path, a true castaway experience awaits from the moment of arrival.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £895 per week, £750 per short break
Pets: One large or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Ebony Wood
Dark, mysterious and ever-so romantic, Ebony Wood on the edge of Snowdonia National Park is an atmospheric couples’ escape surrounded by sweet scented pines and rustling hedgehogs.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,450 per week, £1,095 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, sauna, outside shower and outdoor kitchen with electric grill and sink
Eirianfa
Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd, Ruthin, Wales, UK
Cradled within a peaceful valley near Ruthin, this heart-stirring luxury cottage in Denbighshire boasts a games room with hot tub and a private lake, all set within 17 acres in North Wales.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,395 per week, £1,050 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One medium or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome on prior request
Features: Hot tub, bar, 50" TV, pool table, private lake
Faraway House
Crickhowell, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK
Bright lights of the city will soon fade into insignificance with a luxury break at this beautifully remote hideaway near Crickhowell in the Welsh Brecon Beacons.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,375 per week, £950 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Seren Mor
Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Nestled on the green cliffs of the Pembrokeshire coast, this luxury self-catering home in Wales is the perfect family retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,650 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Kayaks, surf boards and a private path directly onto the beach
The Wilds
Crickhowell, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK
This family home sat beneath the peaks of the Brecon Beacons has been sympathetically renovated into a countrified yet stylish abode, complete with a hot tub on the private sun terrace.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,195 per week, £1,750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Hot tub
Charity
Black Mountains, Herefordshire, UK
Modern rusticity, clever artistry and divine seclusion combine to make Charity the ultimate wild retreat for friends and family gatherings; set down a winding mountain road in the Olchon Valley near the Brecon Beacons.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,450 per week, £1,895 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, sauna, outdoor shower, table tennis, snooker room, cinema barn
Florin
Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales, UK
A beautifully-appointed stylish large country house set in five acres of magical gardens near Aberaeron, Ceredigion. A luxury home for family celebrations with plenty of space for several generations to unwind.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £2,995 per week, £1,925 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 & Up to 8 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, treehouse for children, library with pool table, modern garden house with pizza oven
Weddings at Florin
Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales, UK
A striking country home with flamboyant decor offers a unique wedding venue for those wanting to tie the knot in Wales.
Sleeps: Up to 14 and accommodates up to 250 day guests
From: £7,125 per week, £6,175 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 150 & Up to 50 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, treehouse, library with pool table, garden house with facilities
