Mountains, coastline, and space that England can't match.
From mountain retreats to coastal locations, with 16 years of booking Welsh holiday houses under our belts, we know how to do Wales right. Properties that unlock Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire’s beaches, or kind of countryside that feels properly wild, all within three or four hours of most UK cities.
Denbighshire
An estate offering the very best of life in Wales – beautiful, dramatic and private countryside, outstanding country and water sports, and some fabulous food.
Weekends From £2,300
Weeks From £3,000
Gwynedd
Llanfendigaid is located on one of the most breathtaking stretches of Welsh coastline & yet nestled in the midst of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
Weekends From £1,835
Weeks From £2,445
Carmarthenshire
Glansevin is a wonderful privately-owned mansion set in large, secluded grounds.
Weekends From £7,130
Weeks From £10,795
Special Offer
Powys
A secret hill farm above Hay-on-Wye; a health spa for the soul. Rest, recuperate and recapture the good things in life.
Weekends From £2,800
Weeks From £4,000
Monmouthshire
World famous recording studio on banks of the River Monnow now sleeping 24 guests in 11 bedrooms.
Weekends From £3,450
Weeks From £5,750
Monmouthshire
A comfortable, lofty manor above the Wye Valley. Perfect for parties of family and friends.
Weekends From £2,992
Weeks From £3,982
Special Offer
Monmouthshire
In 2 acres of grounds on banks of the River Monnow, perfect for groups of up to 26 guests with gardens, hot tub, games room, pet friendly.
Weekends From £3,200
Weeks From £5,250
Powys
Plas Dinam - a great Country House with 15 bedrooms sleeping 34, with beautiful and magnificent scenery.
Weekends From £5,200
Weeks From £8,500
Bontnewydd
18th Century Manor in the heart of the North Wales countryside. Set in stunning wooded grounds and close to the Snowdonia National Park.
Weekends From £8,717
Weeks From £14,104
Cross the border into Wales and it’s all about serious, uninterrupted nature. Mountains that make you feel small. Coastlines where empty beaches stretch for miles. Valleys where sheep outnumber people. It’s the landscape rather than the houses that are the main event. Though the houses are pretty lovely too.
Our large Welsh houses sleep 16 to 30 or more guests across Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, the Pembrokeshire coast, and the Wye Valley. You’ll find converted farmhouses with mountain views, coastal properties where you can fall asleep to the sounds of the sea, estate houses in river valleys, and barn conversions that marry contemporary interiors with traditional stone exteriors.
These houses aren’t just breathtaking and stylish; they’re kitted out for wet Welsh weather. Solid construction, great heating, and boot rooms big enough for 20 pairs. These are holiday homes for the adventurous and the outdoorsy. And we’re talking seriously rural locations where the nearest neighbour is several fields away, not waving at you over the fence.
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Summer weeks and festive holidays in Wales sell out quickly for the best properties.
Wales has been hiding in plain sight until now. Our Welsh bookings have grown 140% and it’s clear to see why. Two hours from Birmingham, three from Manchester, four from London, yet groups arriving at Brecon Beacons or Snowdonia estates feel like they’ve travelled to a far-flung country.
Head to North Wales to take in Snowdonia’s peaks, Conwy’s medieval castle, and beaches where even July sea swims call for bravery or wetsuits. Or try South Wales for hiking in the Brecon Beacons, surfing and cliff-walking on the Pembrokeshire coast, or lazy river days in the Wye Valley. Mid Wales, meanwhile, offers Highlands-style remoteness without the long drives. If you’re planning to let your hair down, the sheep in Mid Wales are unlikely to kick up a fuss.
Our properties are as vast and rural as the landscape. Converted farmhouses with Aga-equipped kitchens seating 20 people. Longhouses with exposed beams and underfloor heating. We even have the occasional castle, with turrets delighting Victorian romantics and Instagram-loving hen parties. Most have slate floors (practical after muddy walks), wood burners (essential winter heating), and boot rooms built for mounds of muddy all-weather gear. As one group told us: “Fantastic week away with plenty of walks and cycle routes to please all abilities and ages.”
Wales has major appeal because it offers next-level countryside drama with a fascinating Celtic edge. More mountains, more castles, more male voice choir concerts. And it’s remarkably dog friendly. About 60% of Welsh properties welcome pets compared to just 45% in England.
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Really pleased with my experience with landed houses, was searching for a large house to celebrate my 50th and landed houses had lots of good options...managed to secure somewhere for a good price and looking forward to our dates, many thanks to Edmund and the house owner for their friendly correspondence and help, Steve
Stephen Alexander
Some great houses on offer here /all new to me! Now we are planning our next big family getogether!
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Barbara Ryan
When I was faced with having to find a large house with a pool for a family celebration at relatively short notice, Edmund at Landed Houses came straight to my aid. He responded promptly to my email enquiries, even on a Sunday, putting me in direct contact with someone who managed a property that fitted my needs; the outcome being that a superb house, with everything I need, was secured within 24 hours of my first enquiry. Many thanks, Edmund, for making the task so straightforward. If you’re looking for that special house for a party or family gathering I can recommend Landed Houses as your first port of call.
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Wales typically runs 15 to 25% cheaper than equivalent Cotswolds properties and costs 10 to 20% less than Lake District peak rates. Accommodation for 16 in the Brecon Beacons might cost £4,000 to £6,000 for the weekend where similar Cotswolds houses hit £6,000 to £8,000. A large house in Snowdonia will cost slightly more due to its National Park location but will still undercut its English equivalents. Large houses on the Pembrokeshire coast match Cornwall pricing. There’s no escaping that waterfront premium, even across the border.
It’s certain that Welsh properties deliver more house for your money: bigger kitchens, more land, similar styling but maybe slightly less lifestyle magazine polish. Welsh properties also have better midweek availability since English crowds don’t always think to cross the border.
For practical purposes, you’re more than okay with English. Shops, pubs, and restaurants operate bilingually.
In general, North Wales speaks more Welsh daily than the south. You might find that the chat taking place in the village pub is in Welsh, but the landlord or lady will happily switch to English when you order. Road signs show both languages (the Welsh name first, English underneath), which makes navigation easy.
Just like anything, the more you embrace it, the more you’ll get out of it. Welsh people are generally delighted when visitors have a go with the language, and they’re very forgiving when you inevitably mangle the pronunciation. If you’re looking for authentic Welsh experiences, your property owner may be able to help you arrange local singers, storytellers, or traditional cookery demonstrations. A group staying at one of our properties told us that the welcome notes in Welsh were “a nice touch, not a language barrier.”
Wales is remarkably dog friendly. The Welsh countryside was built for dogs. About 60% of Welsh properties welcome pets, often with minimal or no surcharge. This is much higher than the English average of 45%. Properties usually allow two to four dogs; larger packs need advance approval.
If you’re thinking of bringing Fido along, keep an eye out for farmhouses. They suit dogs thanks to the acres of land to roam, farmers who understand animals, and neighbours who are used to barking.
While out and about, keep in mind that beaches have seasonal restrictions for dog access (usually Easter to September, 10am to 6pm). But Wales has 870 miles of coastline, so there are plenty of dog-friendly stretches to enjoy. Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons allow dogs on most paths. But remember that sheep-worrying laws apply. That means leads during lambing season from March to May.
Wales has plenty going on to keep toddlers through to grandparents happy simultaneously. Amongst your gentle options, you’ve got the Italian fantasy architecture of Portmeirion village, steam railways at Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland, National Trust properties with cream teas at Powis Castle and Erddig, and the area’s various market towns. Culture fans will want to enjoy Cardiff Castle, St Fagans open-air museum, male voice choir concerts, and castle tours with medieval re-enactors.
For the more active amongst you, there’s gorge walking, coasteering, mountain biking in Coed y Brenin, and sea kayaking.
We see it working best when multi-generational groups split up during the day then reconvene for the evening meal. The energetic crew tackle Snowdon while those seeking a more leisurely pace hit market towns and bookshops. Then you can compare books and bruises over a big cosy dinner by the fire.
