Introduce yourself… Olivia I’m Olivia and I work for WWHC as a marketing assistant which means I work on the social media platforms for the company. I graduated from University of Wales Trinity Saint David in July 2020, where I studied BA Leisure Management. During my course, I learnt a lot about marketing and with…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – West Wales Holiday Cottages update
The safety of our owners and their guests and our employees are of paramount importance to West Wales Holiday Cottages. As this is an ever-changing situation, we recommend that you review the up to date guidance from Public Health Wales on a regular basis. We would like to reassure you that we are operating as…
Welsh Cawl Recipe
Cawl is a symbol of Wales and in celebration of St Davids Day, we are going to share our special recipe with you! THE RECIPE 900g lamb (best end of neck Welsh lamb)1 small swede, peeled and diced1 medium parsnip, cleaned and diced3 – 4 cleaned and sliced carrots900g potatoes, peeled and cut into large…
We Love Aberporth
One of our favourite places on the West Coast, Aberporth is a hugely popular village on the southern end of Cardigan Bay. It has two fabulous beaches; Dolwen (to the south) is popular with families to enjoy building sandcastles and sunbathing and Dyffryn (to the north) is used for launching boats, kayaks and canoes and…
Mistletoe and Mulled Wine – Christmas Markets in West Wales
Sort out your Christmas shopping and enjoy delicious local food and drink at a magical Welsh Christmas Fair. The following Christmas markets, craft and food fairs will make finding the perfect present a pleasure. Enjoy music and magical lighting, browse, meet friends and share some warm Welsh festive spirit. Picton Castle Victorian Fair is on Saturday 23rd…
Stargazing is one of West Wales’ most romantic activities!
West Wales offers some of the best unpolluted night skies in the UK. If you can access a telescope or even pair of binoculars then even better! Jupiter’s moons and the Orion nebula are both visible through a large pair of binoculars but there is plenty to spot without one. Or, if lucky, spot the International Space…
West Wales Holiday Cottages is supporting Cardigan foodbank this summer
The school summer holidays can prove to be an expensive time for most families and sadly, demand for donations to our local foodbank is increasing. At the beginning of the school summer holidays, West Wales Holiday Cottages donated to Cardigan foodbank. We are delighted to be able to get involved with a cause that will…
Check out our dog-friendly beaches map!
Dogs really are a man’s best friend so why would you want to leave them at home on a staycation to West Wales. You wouldn’t, would you? Did you know how dog-friendly West Wales is? Dogs are allowed on the majority of our golden, sandy beaches year-round, at least on part of the beach. This…
West Wales Holiday Cottages present award at Carmarthenshire Tourism Association ceremony
We were delighted to sponsor the ‘Self Catering Accommodation of the Year (2 units or less)’ category at the Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards ceremony this year. It was a fantastic evening at the Best Western Diplomat Hotel and Spa, where we were entertained by The Llanelli Male Choir and enjoyed a beautiful meal. The evening showcased…
A walkers’ paradise: Delights along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path twists and turns its way for 186 miles along the most stunning coastline in Britain. Walkers love it here for the dramatic scenery, breathtaking wildlife and the hidden gems they discover along the way. The highlights are not to be missed and will make those miles worth every step! The walk which begins…