Unusual & Quirky Holiday Cottages in Wales - West Wales Holiday Cottages

We found 46 Holiday Cottages that match your search.

Gardener's Cottage

Romantic king size bedroom

Kitchen/diner with dishwasher

Spacious sitting room

Beautifully furnished

Luxurious bathroom

Shower enclosure

Private entrance gate to cottages

The Castle grounds & restaurant

The Eisteddfod chair

Cardigan Castle and the River Teifi

View from the coastal path towards the small sandy beach at Mwnt

Gardener's Cottage

Cardigan, Ceredigion

Beach within 3 miles

Good for Walkers

Wood Burner/Open Fire

£495
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Castle apartment

The Coach-house

Twin beds (can be king size bed)

Table - seats 2

Built-in kitchenette

Teifi Estuary beyond the battlements

Easy-access studio apartment

Wet room shower

Relax at the Coach-house

Accessible shower room

The Eisteddfod chair

Castle lawn, restaurant beyond

Cardigan Castle and the River Teifi

An anchor on Patch beach near Gwbert, looking across the Teifi estuary

The Coach-house

Cardigan, Ceredigion

Beach within 3 miles

Enclosed Garden

Good for Walkers

Character Cottage

£425
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Outside view of Fron Haul with entrance gate and hedge

Bedroom with beamed ceiling, velux window, bed, bedisde table, chest of drawers

Stairs leading to the bedroom

Galley kitchen with sink, fridge and cooker

Kitchen with sink, fridge, cooker

Inglenook fireplace and sitting room with sofas

Sitting room with fireplace, armchair, bookcase

Sitting room with fireplace, armchair and footstool

Shower room with walk in shower, sink and toilet

Mezzanine balcony looking down over lounge

Living space with mezzanine level above

View of the garden from the kitchen window

exterior image of the cottage, painted pink

Artist studio in garden

Table, chairs and model sheep in the Summer house looking out into the garden

Pastoral mural, model of a sheep, chairs and artefacts

Garden with arbour

The door to the Ty Bach at the bottom of the garden

Fron Haul

Tegryn, Pembrokeshire

Good for Walkers

Secluded setting

Wood Burner/Open Fire

Mountain biking

£450
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*Special Offer*

Shared courtyard garden

Hot tub at Cardigan Castle East Wing

The master bedroom

The sitting room

East Wing at Cardigan Castle

Well equipped kitchen / diner

King size bedroom

Luxurious en suite bathroom

Arrow slit in the stairwell

Hot tub at Cardigan Castle East Wing

The Eisteddfod chair

Castle lawn, restaurant beyond

Teifi estuary at Low tide, sandy beach, anchor and small boats

Cardigan Castle and the River Teifi

East Wing

Cardigan, Ceredigion

Beach within 3 miles

Good for Walkers

Wood Burner/Open Fire

£985
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Fantastic location

The Greenhouse cottage outside view, campervan, fields and sea

King size bed in centre of room with a bedside tables. Wall art on wall.Sideboard at bottom of bed

king size bed with 2 wall lamps with 2 seater leather sofa and small fold up dining table.

Kitchen, sink, cooker, two windows

view from the stairs to Bedroom with sofa and dining table

Living area with bed, sofa, dining table

Wetroom with shower, toilet, hand basin

Lane approaching The GreenHouse cottage

Outside area of cottage fenced with gravel and bedder with plant pots by front door

View of coastline from the sea

Sunset at The GreenHouse cottage

Coastline and countryside around The GreenHouse cottage

drone photo of cottage and the surrounding land and sea

view of beach and sea from the cottage

About one mile from The Greenhouse looking North at the Dyfi Valley and Snowdonia

View of Aberystwyth sea front from the air

Colourful houses on Borth seafront

The GreenHouse

Clarach, Ceredigion

Beach within 1 mile

Good for Walkers

Mountain biking

£560
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*Special Offer*

White wash cottage with red correlated roof. Gravel parking area

Double bed with shelf above with bedside lamps

Original A frame beams. Chest of drawers and space saving paddle stairs leading to ground floor

Base units with storage shelves above. Beamed ceiling

Stairs leading to first floor. Breakfast bar and stools

Breakfast bar built around the stairs

Large feature wall with fire place and gas wood burner effect fire

Two 2 seater sofas and wooden coffee table

Lounge area leading to open plan kitchen

Feature stone wall. Wall mounted TV and window overlooking garden area

Walk in shower cubicle with frosted glass and old fashioned WC

Feature brick wall. Wash hand basin and large wall mounted mirror. Storage baskets below

Space saving paddle stairs leading to the first floor

Washing machine, freezer and large wooden work top

Utility with stone feature wall and storage cupboards

Large porch over back door. Picnic bench and BBQ

Gravel seating area with picnic bench BBQ and bench seating set into the wall

Red corrugated truck for storage

Large level lawn area

View towards the estuary at Aberaeron, footbridge over the river, boats in the harbour

View across harbour at Aberaeron, boats and colourful houses

3 Dolheulog

Aberaeron, Ceredigion

Beach within 1 mile

Enclosed Garden

Good for Walkers

Character Cottage

£780
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Bedroom in The Arthouse Barn Studio with double and single beds, wardrobe, chair and window

Veranda at The Arthouse Barn Studio with table and chairs, cottage garden

Bedroom in The Arthouse Barn Studio, double and single beds, window, door to bathroom

Kitchen with stainless steel worktops, cooker, sink, shelves

Living area in The Arthouse Barn Studio, 2 sofas, coffee table, log burning stove and patio doors

Living area showing sofas, coffee table, cupboards and lamp

Open plan living, dining and kitchen in The Arthouse Barn Studio

Lounge area with woodburner, sofas

Bathroom in The Arthouse Barn Studio, bath with shower over, washbasin and toilet

En suite shower room in The Arthouse Barn Studio showing shower and washbasin

Dining area in The Arthouse Barn Studio with table, chairs and living area in the background

Colourful flowers in front of The Arthouse Barn Studio

Garden with table and benches, shed with pizza oven

Veranda at The Arthouse Barn Studio with dining table and chairs, views across the garden

Open stable door at The Arthouse Barn Studio

Boats and yachts on the river in Cardigan with shops and restaurants in the background

View of coastal path with houses on the right and the sea and estuary to the left

The Arthouse Barn Studio

Eglwyswrw, Pembrokeshire

Good for Walkers

Wood Burner/Open Fire

Character Cottage

Eco-friendly features

£650
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Stunning Sea Views

Dining table and chairs, telescope to look at the view

Wine and glasses on the table on the balcony at Nautilus

King size bed with amazing view out of the window

Sofa and chair shaped like a shark in the living area

King size bed with amazing views out of the window of the coast

Single bed near the window with vies across the countryside

2 single beds, beside cabinets and lamps and large mirror

Dining table and chairs

Shower enclosure and toilet

Hand basin, toilet and bath

View across Nautilus of the moon and the sea

Table and bench on the balcony

The outside of Nautlius

Looking down the hallway

The doors to the rooms in the hallway

View looking up the lane to Nautilus

Tenby harbour from a distance looking down with sea and beach and houses

Nautilus

Penally, Pembrokeshire

Beach within 1 mile

Good for Walkers

Detached property

£800
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Lounge with large pane windows looking out into the garden.

Front of house large windows with balcony, gravelled yard with grass area. paving slabs

Side image of front of house. front door. windows, large sliding doors and balcony. front garden

Lounge with bean bag, sofa and floor rug.

Master bedroom with a double bed, clothes dresser and bedside tables.

Kitchen with an island counter and integrated cooker.

Dining table in the kitchen area

Lounge on the ground floor with sofa, coffee table and wood flooring.

4 seater table and chair garden set in the garden.

Lounge room with sofas and a Tv on the wall behind the kitchen.

Lounge room with wood flooring, coffee table and fireplace.

Outside view of the property with patio furniture

Bedroom with double bed, clothes dresser and bedside table.

Twin bedroom with 2 single beds and a bedside table.

Twin bedroom with 2 single beds and a wardrobe.

Twin bedroom with 2 bunk beds and a chair.

Bathroom with bath tub, shower, toilet and sink.

Bathroom for the master bedroom which features a shower, sink and toilet.

Ground floor bathroom with shower, toilet and sink.

Study room with leather seat and bookshelf.

View of the stairs leading upstairs.

Corner sofa seating in the garden.

View of the sunset over the horizon of trees.

Sunset through the trees

Waterfall flowing down onto the beach at Tresaith

View across Tresaith to the beach and village

Ty Machlud

Tresaith, Ceredigion

Beach within 1 mile

Enclosed Garden

Good for Walkers

£1600
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The outside of Rock Cottage with stone garden wall

King size bed, bedside cabinet and lamps, towel rack, chest of drawers

King size bed, towel rail, TV on a cabinet

Kitchen cabinets, oven, kettles, shoe rack

Sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV and cabinet and wood burner

View through the window

Dining table and chairs, blanket box, and cabinet, sofa and staircase

Toilet, hand basin and shower

The outside of Rock Cottage from a distance

The side of Rock Cottage looking on to the fields

Harbour at Solva with boats on calm water trees and countryside surrounding

View over St Davids Peninsula to St Davids Head

St Davids Cathedral

Rock Cottage

St Davids, Pembrokeshire

Good for Walkers

Wood Burner/Open Fire

Detached property

£345
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*Special Offers*

Table and chair with sea view through the window

Double bed snd wardrobe

End of the double bed and wardrobe with view out the window to the sea

Kitchen with washing machine at the end, fridge and cooker on the left hand side

2-seater sofa, 2 armchairs, table and chairs in the lounge/dining areas

2-seater sofa, 2 armchairs, table and chairs in the lounge area

Shower, toilet and hand basin

2 single beds with a dressing table in between them

Dining area with table and 4 chairs and view of the sea

Haven High West chalet with views across the sea

Outside of the chalet

View from the garden to the sea

The small beach at Mill Bay

Dale harbour and beach, paddleboarders

View over rocks to long sandy beach at Broad Haven

Haven High West

Dale, Pembrokeshire

Beach within 1 mile

Good for Walkers

Secluded setting

£430
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Cosy living room with log fire

Wildlife pond with Y Cartws beyond

Kingsize bedroom with roll top bath

Country kitchen / diner

Welcome to Wig Farm

Aerial view of Llangrannog

birds on bird feeder

birds eye view of Wig Farm

sun loungers on lawn area

bird feeder in the garden

pond within wig farm

Y Cartws

Llangrannog, Ceredigion

Beach within 3 miles

Enclosed Garden

Good for Walkers

Secluded setting

£440
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Y Caban overlooking the pond

Double bedroom, bedside shelves. Wall lights and wall art

Kitchen area with dining room and dining table with tableware

kitchen area, kettle, toaster, microwave, oven, shelves with tea and coffee and basic kitchen essentials

large window with view to countryside, side table and stool

Cosy lounge with views of the garden

Decked area with table and chairs to seat two with a bottle of bubbly in ice bucket.

Bird's eye view of the property

Pond near to the property

View from high above Llangrannog beach with village and houses to left sea to the right

Pentre Ifan, nearby landmark

Image of goat in field

bird on bird feeder

Spot dolphins in Cardigan Bay

Y Caban

Llangrannog, Ceredigion

Beach within 3 miles

Good for Walkers

Secluded setting

Wood Burner/Open Fire

Character Cottage

£440
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Patio with picnic bench, small table and 2 chairs outside Carni Lodge

Bedroom at Carni Lodge

Kitchen at Carni Lodge with sink, cooker, window

Living area with sofa, bookcase, window, stairs to bedroom

Twin bed option

Living area with table and 2 chairs, bookcase, sofa, window overlooking garden

Garden with lawn, hedge and shrubs at Carni Lodge

Living area with sofa, table and 2 chairs, stairs to bedroom

Patio at Carni Lodge with small table and two chairs

The harbour at Lower Fishguard, cottages on the quay and moored boats

Stumble Head lighthouse and island

Carni Lodge

Goodwick, Pembrokeshire

Beach within 1 mile

Enclosed Garden

Good for Walkers

£275
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Outside view of cabin with steps up to deck with bench and countryside views.

Bedroom with king size bed, bedside drawers, shelves and chest of drawers

Bedroom with king size bed, bedside drawers, reading lamps

En suite shower room with walk in shower, wash basin and toilet

Open plan living area with kitchen, dining table and chairs, sofas, doors to veranda

Living area with woodburner, logs, coffee table and sofa

Living area with table and chairs, sofas, woodburner, two sets of double doors

Living area with table and chairs, kitchen with cooker and sink, sofa

Deck area with small outdoor table and chairs, countryside views

Deck area surrounding Apple Shack with bench, crate used as a table with glasses of wine

Castle ruins on a small hill surrounded by trees and green fields

Apple Shack

Drefach Felindre, Carmarthenshire

Enclosed Garden

Good for Walkers

Secluded setting

Wood Burner/Open Fire

£450
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Potting Shed with tarmac drive and flower beds outside and fenced garden

Bedroom, double bed, wardrobe, dressing table

Living area with sofa, armchair, tv, kitchen

Potting Shed lounge with wood floors, coffee table, tv, sofa and double doors leading to garden

Dining area with table and two chairs

Dining area with table and two chairs

Potting Shed veranda with a table and pot plants overlooking the garden

Potting Shed garden with flat lawned area and trees

Potting Shed fenced garden with large gate and flower beds

Open gate leading to one of the fenced paddocks at The Potting Shed

The Potting Shed

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

Enclosed Garden

Good for Walkers

Secluded setting

Stabling Available

Mountain biking

£420
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Woodland hideaway

Skokholm Log Cabin. Steps leading to verada

Skokholm Log Cabin with double doors leading onto the veranda

Skokholm Log Cabin double bedroom with bedside tables and lamps. Large painting above bed

Skokholm Log Cabin kitchen and dining area

Skokholm LOg Cabin sitting room with two seater leather sofa, coffee tables and doors to veranda

Skokhold Log Cabin shower room. WC, wash hand basin and shower

Skokholm Log Cabin dining area with table and two chairs. Vase of wild flowers on table

Skokholm Log Cabin wicker basket with towels to use on your dog

Skokholm Log Cabin. Bistro table and two chairs on veranda laid for afternoon tea

Skokholm Log Cabin surrounded by snow

View through the trees towards Skokholm Log Cabin

View of The Preseli Hills from the grounds at Skokholm Log Cabin

The ancient burial chamber at Pentre Ifan with a huge capstone on three upright stones

View over Newport Bay from the Preseli Hills

Skokholm Log Cabin

Rosebush, Pembrokeshire

Good for Walkers

Mountain biking

£280
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Stone cottage with the lane running in front

King size bed, cabinet, chair and table and sheep skin rug

Bed at Hen Ffermdy with Welsh blanket and cushions

Sink, cabinet with bread and butter, kettle, and tea making items

Long narrow kitchen with eye level oven, hob and sink under the window

Sofa, armchair, spiral staircase to mezzanine

Wood burning stove, armchair, wood basket, TV

Vinyl record player and records

Writing bureau with CDs, binoculars and bird books

Hand basin, mirror, shower enclosure

Large cabinet, glass cabinet, dining table and chairs

Dining table with wicker basket, vase of flowers and glass bowl

Games room with darts and table tennis table

Bistro table and chairs on a small patio area surrounded with a lawn and mature planting

Gate to Banceithin

Boats on the water in the foreground, The Harbourmaster and houses in background

View from the sea towards Llanon

Hen Ffermdy

Bethania, Ceredigion

Enclosed Garden

Good for Walkers

Secluded setting

Wood Burner/Open Fire

Character Cottage

£385
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Garden with raised beds and patio area with table and chairs

King size bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe, bedside cabinets and lamps

Shelving in the alcove, king size bed, pictures on the wall

Shelves on the wall, base cabinets with oven, hob and sink

Oven, hob, looking into the living area with sofa and low table

2 sofas, exposed beam and panelling on the far wall

Exposed beam, sofas, TV, rug on the floor

Wicker chair, rug on the floor, table and chairs

Shower enclosure, hand basin and toilet

Table and chairs, sofas, cabinet

Lawn, garden with trees and shrubs outside The Garden Shed

Gravel path, flowers and plants outside The Garden Shed

Lawn with tree, shrubs, flowers and raised beds outside The Garden Shed

Llansteffan Castle overlooking the estuary and sandy beach, Llansteffan village in the background

The Garden Shed

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

Good for Walkers

Secluded setting

Stabling Available

Mountain biking

£420
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Outside view of Poppy Lodge, lawn, path

Bedroom with king size bed, bedside unit and lamp, mirror

Bedroom with king size bed, bedside unit and lamp, dressing table and mirror

King size bed, bedside units and lamps

Seating area with two sofas, tv, coffee table, doors to outside deck

Kitchen area with fridge, cooker, sink

Living area with kitchen, dining table and chairs

Living area with kitchen, dining table and chairs, lounge area

Living area with dining table and chairs, sofas, tv and doors leading to deck area

Dining area with table and two chairs

Shower room with walk in shower, sink and toilet

Outside of Poppy Lodge, steps and planter with lavender, lawn

Decked area with balcony, outdoor table and chairs

Outside view of Poppy Lodge, deck area, patio with table and chairs, lawns

View towards the sea from Poppy Lodge

View from high above Llangrannog beach with village and houses to left sea to the right

Poppy Lodge

Aberporth, Ceredigion

Beach within 1 mile

Enclosed Garden

Good for Walkers

Detached property

£445
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aerial view of the house. big trees next to the property.

Bedroom with homemade driftwood double bed, side tables and fireplace.

Living room with log burner, sofa and coffee table.

River and the bridge outside of the property.

Living room with carpet and wooden coffee table. Stairs at the back of the room leading upstairs.

Kitchen with cooker, microwave, kettle and toaster.

Aerial drone view of Llechryd bridge, surrounding trees and green scenery.

Window view looking out the property to the nearby bridge over the river.

Living room with dining table and sofas.

Log burner in the living room with stacks of logs beside it.

Bathroom with tiled shower space and sink basin.

View of the window at the back of the property.

Frosty view from the bridge looing towards the cottage

Front door of the property with white post box on the wall.

Wintry picture of the cottage from across the river

Cardigan Castle and the River Teifi

Castell Malgwyn Lodge

Llechryd, Ceredigion

Good for Walkers

Private fishing

Secluded setting

Wood Burner/Open Fire

Mountain biking

Character Cottage

£700
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Peaceful Setting

Front of Cartws Bach, mature shrubs and plants, parasol and seating area

Open plan kitchen/living area

Living area with sofas, woodburner, bookshelves

Twin bed area or double bed

View from open double doors onto gravelled patio area with table and chairs

Fully equipped kitchen

Cottage exterior and cottage garden

Our grassy track

Wooden gate with house sign for Cartws Bach

Boats and yachts on the river in Cardigan with shops and restaurants in the background

Cartws Bach

Eglwyswrw, Pembrokeshire

Enclosed Garden

Good for Walkers

Wood Burner/Open Fire

Character Cottage

£550
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Secluded escape

Grassholm Log Cabin with doors opening onto gravel patio with table and chairs and barbecue

Grasshold Log Cabin with double bed, Welsh blanket and cushion. Bedside table and lamps. Radiator

Living area with sofa and coffee table, double doors to deck and patio

Grasshol Log Cabin sitting room with double doors opening onto the patio area

wooden shelf with mugs and teapot with vase of flowers

Grassholm Log Cabin sitting room with two two seater sofas

Grassholm Log Cabin sitting room coffee table laid for coffee

dining table, with table layered for breakfast, vase with fresh flowers

Bedroom with single bed, chest of drawers and lamp

Shower over the bath and hand basin

Outside of cabin with lawn, trees, patio area

Grassholm Log Cabin patio area with table and two chairs

View towards Rosebush Reservoir

View of Rosebush Reservoir with large tree in the foreground

View of reservoir and countryside between the trees

Lawn, gravel path and trees around Grassholm Log Cabin

Countryside views from the grounds at Grassholm Log Cabin

The ancient burial chamber at Pentre Ifan with a huge capstone on three upright stones

Grassholm Log Cabin

Rosebush, Pembrokeshire

Good for Walkers

Mountain biking

Detached property

£395
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Caban Cynnes hot tub with two blue wine glasses and lawn in background

Double bed, with beside tables and lamps and a vase of flowers

Sofas, TV, log burner and logs

Sofas, with kitchen and table and chairs in the background

Bath, hand basin, toilet and toilet roll holder

Shower enclosure, wash hand basin and heated towel rail

Caban Cynnes single bedroom with full size cot and bedside table

Caban Cynnes single bedroom with full size cot

Boats and yachts on the river in Cardigan with shops and restaurants in the background

Waves crashing on the beach at Llangrannog

Caban Cynnes

Rhydlewis, Ceredigion

Enclosed Garden

Good for Walkers

Secluded setting

Wood Burner/Open Fire

£690
Weekly stays from

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Nestled in tranquil countryside settings or offering access to picturesque walks, cycling trails, and other rural activities, browse our quirky and unusual self-catering stays in West Wales. You can select a stay that reflects its own distinctive style and charm.

Our properties range from charming circus wagons and Romany gypsy wagons to cosy shepherd’s huts, rustic log cabins, and even stately castles.

Looking for something a bit different?

Browse our selection of quirky holiday lets.

Plants in pots, gate and fence on wall, path to cabin

King size bed, with blankets and matching cushions, exposed beams and lights on the wall

King size bed, sky light, exposed beams and bedside cabinet

Y Bwthyn Glas

Aberporth, Ceredigion

Lounge with large pane windows looking out into the garden.

Front of house large windows with balcony, gravelled yard with grass area. paving slabs

Side image of front of house. front door. windows, large sliding doors and balcony. front garden

Ty Machlud

Tresaith, Ceredigion

Featured Property

gravelled area leading up to the cabin, fenced area

Kitchen with unit counter and integrated fridge. Small coffee table on the right side of the cabin.

Double bed with towel set and window at the back of the room.

Caban Teifi

Henllan, Ceredigion

Featured Property

Metal cottage name plate

The Reading Room

Talgarreg, Ceredigion

Gardener's Cottage

Romantic king size bedroom

Kitchen/diner with dishwasher

Gardener's Cottage

Cardigan, Ceredigion

Y Caban overlooking the pond

Double bedroom, bedside shelves. Wall lights and wall art

Kitchen area with dining room and dining table with tableware

Y Caban

Llangrannog, Ceredigion

Ideal for Families

Large sofa and coffee table with dining area behind

Rattan effect outside sofas and coffee table. Picnic table and patio doors leading to cottage

King size bed with bedside table and lamps. Also cot available

Skokholm Cottage

Sandy Haven, Pembrokeshire

Woodland hideaway

Skokholm Log Cabin. Steps leading to verada

Skokholm Log Cabin with double doors leading onto the veranda

Skokholm Log Cabin double bedroom with bedside tables and lamps. Large painting above bed

Skokholm Log Cabin

Rosebush, Pembrokeshire

Secluded escape

Grassholm Log Cabin with doors opening onto gravel patio with table and chairs and barbecue

Grasshold Log Cabin with double bed, Welsh blanket and cushion. Bedside table and lamps. Radiator

Living area with sofa and coffee table, double doors to deck and patio

Grassholm Log Cabin

Rosebush, Pembrokeshire

An unusual getaway in West Wales

Add a touch of uniqueness to your upcoming holiday by opting for one of our distinctive properties and cottages, scattered around Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion or Carmarthenshire. Our properties offer a delightfully unconventional holiday experience.

Take your pick from our collection of unconventional stays, whether by the picturesque coast or tucked away in the serene countryside, for ultimate tranquillity. We certainly have something for everyone!