Top 5 Holiday Cottages for Walkers
Published on 1 Apr 2024 by Amy GreenwoodItching to pull on your walking boots, immerse yourself in nature and explore some of Wales’ famously stunning landscapes? Then take a look at our top 5 holiday cottages for walkers.
The benefits of fresh air and exercise on the body and mind are well documented. And what’s one of the best and most accessible forms of exercise? You guessed it, walking.
Not only is walking good for the body and soul, it’s a fantastic way to explore this stunning region. It offers the ideal way to enjoy nature at a slow pace. Take a break to admire the view. Take time to appreciate the wildflowers. Pause to breathe in that fresh Welsh air.
From challenging mountain hikes to leisurely lakeside strolls and countryside rambles, Wales has miles upon miles of well-trodden paths and hidden trails just waiting to be discovered, with walking routes to suit all levels of fitness and ability and view after stunning view to be enjoyed.
Many of our cottages provide direct access to scenic walking trails, with wonderful walking routes right from the doorstep. Here’s our pick of our top 5 holiday cottages for walkers.
ELEGANT 18TH CENTURY COUNTRY HOUSE WITH CADER IDRIS VIEWS | CEFN-Y-MAES
Sleeps 8 | Dog Friendly | Real Fire
Arriving onto the formal drive of Cefn-y-Maes, a 18th century house with Cader Idris views, you’ll know you made the right decision about your choice of accommodation. The grand circular driveway leads to the front of a spectacular property, packed full of character and charm. A traditional building across two floors on split levels and painted a bright white, the property features four large bedrooms, sleeping eight in total. With a number of reception rooms, it’s the ideal property for a large group or family who want to socialise as well as split off into smaller groups. Please be aware that there is no-smoking allowed inside the property.
LARGE FOUR BEDROOM COTTAGE ON OFFA’S DYKE NEAR HAY ON WYE | DERW-OFFA
Sleeps 8 | Dog Friendly | Real Fire
This large four bedroom cottage on Offa’s Dyke near Hay on Wye offers luxury accommodation with bags of space and character. It sleeps up to eight guests and two well behaved pets – perfect for a family break or a getaway with a group of friends.
The cottage is ideal for keen walkers as it sits in a beautiful rural setting. Surrounded by rolling countryside, forests, rivers and valleys with Clawydd Offa – or Offa’s Dyke Path – passing right by the front door.
HOLIDAY COTTAGE IN COED Y BRENIN FOREST NORTH WALES | MAES-Y-COED
Sleeps 8 | Real Fire | EV Charger
This wonderful holiday cottage sits in a small clearing in the famous Coed Y Brenin Forest in Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales. The original brick built cottage has been combined with an oak clad extension to provide holiday accommodation for up to 8 people. State of the art construction combined with a biomass burner and photovoltaic panels has helped owners Chris and Charlotte, create a tasteful and stylish carbon neutral property in this most natural of environments.
RURAL RETREAT IN THE MOUNTAINS WITH FAR REACHING VIEWS | PWLL-Y-MARCH
Sleeps 6 | Dog Friendly | Real Fire
Pwll y March is a delightful double fronted stone cottage located in the foothills of the Rhinog Mountains, just ten minutes from the pretty village of Llanbedr. Owned by the same family for generations this rural retreat in the mountains with far reaching views oozes character and quirky charm.
The cottages’ peaceful location provides a complete break from day to day life. Immerse yourself in the unspoilt, timeless, surrounding landscape, enjoy views for miles, dark skies, and a level of quiet rarely found these days.
STUNNING CONTEMPORARY BARN CONVERSION WITH A HOT TUB ON ANGLESEY | TREHAFOD
Sleeps 8 | Near Beach | Hot Tub | Real Fire | Farm Stay
Trehafod is a stunning, contemporary barn conversion with a hot tub on Anglesey (Ynys Mon). This spacious property enjoys a peaceful rural setting just a short drive from the town of Menai Bridge. Situated on a country lane, surrounded by rolling fields, Trehafod enjoys panoramic countryside views and makes a great base from which to explore the wonderful island of Ynys Mon.
