Short breaks in Wales
With an incredible coastline, a choice of national parks and idyllic rural villages to stroll through, Wales is a great choice when it comes to a short break away. Easy to get to, you can get to all corners of the country for a few days away easily. Whether it is a break in the popular Tenby or a little off the beaten track in Gwynedd, choose your peaceful spot and escape for a few days.Read more
A short break in Wales has a lot of draws. Hiking Snowdon, walking the coast path or exploring the country's smallest city, St Davids, a few days away in this fantastic country will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed. With holiday cottages in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Gwynedd, Powys and Ceredigion, choose your favourite place to explore this fabulous country from.
We have 39 self-catering cottages in Wales available for a short break
7 nights from £484
St Brides Cottage
56402 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach near Dale.
Explore the spellbinding beaches, craggy cliffs and wildlife-filled islands in Pembrokeshire from St Brides Cottage, a gorgeous single-storey barn conversion, with a heavenly Scand...
7 nights from £484
7 nights from £459 *
Pen yr Onen
56333 bedroom apartment with sea views near Newport, Pembrokeshire.
Immersed in a National Landscape (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), just a short stroll from the enchanting, sheltered cove at Cwm yr Eglwys, soak up the se...
7 nights from £459 *
7 nights from £700 *
Plas Hufen
55774 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Abersoch.
Make your way to the Llyn Peninsula in north Wales famed for its rugged coastline, seaside villages and rich Welsh culture, offering plenty of natural beauty and heritage. Situated...
7 nights from £700 *
7 nights from £861 *
Carngowil Farmhouse
55634 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Fishguard.
Nestling in a spectacular corner of Pembrokeshire this splendid Welsh retreat, dating back to the 14th Century, offers delightful tradition with stylish modern comforts. Carngowil ...
7 nights from £861 *
7 nights from £789
Penmorfa
55314 bedroom cottage with sea views near Newport, Pembrokeshire.
Choose this gorgeous, colonial-style beach house just yards from the enchanting sheltered cove at Cwm yr Eglws for your next break. Sitting above the hamlet, in a tranquil location...
7 nights from £789
7 nights from £811
Driftwood Cottage
55122 bedroom self catering cottage near St Davids.
Heavenly Driftwood Cottage offers luxurious accommodation in a pretty hamlet, just a mile from the historic city of St Davids, with views across the rolling countryside towards the...
7 nights from £811
7 nights from £580 *
Bobbins Cottage
55193 bedroom self catering cottage near Cenarth.
Once formerly part of a woollen mill dating back to 1870, Bobbins Cottage is an exquisitely renovated Welsh retreat nestling in the midst of enchanting woodland, just a short drive...
7 nights from £580 *
7 nights from £812 *
Cae Cwsg
55044 bedroom cottage with sea views near Newport, Pembrokeshire.
Nestling in its own enchanting grounds, Cae Cwsg offers delightful versatile accommodation with spectacular views reaching across to the sea and the dramatic coastline beyond, very...
7 nights from £812 *
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7 nights from £510 *
Weavers Rest
55092 bedroom self catering cottage near Cenarth.
Nestling in an enchanting location, very near the magical Cenarth Falls, Welsh castles, waterfalls, wonderful walks, heavenly beaches, a Welsh gold mine and historical Welsh towns ...
7 nights from £510 *
7 nights from £875
West Cottage
54972 bedroom self catering cottage near Tenby.
Spoil yourselves with a stay in gorgeous West Cottage. Your private heated pool is waiting, followed by some luxurious time in the hot tub, taking in the fresh countryside air. Bei...
7 nights from £875