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Weekend Cottage Breaks – The long and short of it

We’d love to see you in Wales staying in a cottage for a week or two. However, we realise that sometimes you want to squeeze in a weekend romantic break at short notice. You may only have 2 nights for your break, Wales is highly accessible to most of the UK and lends itself to this last minute type of decision making.

Best place to find a cottage break

This site is a pretty good place to start your search for a cottage holiday in Wales. Our database includes thousands of cottages and self catering holidays that have been graded by Visit Wales quality assessors.

Why not let a cottage booking agency do it for you

Below you can find a list of some of the best holiday cottage booking agents in Wales. Between this and our customisable search you should be able to plan a perfect break in Wales.

Booking Operators

  • Gold Star Holidays

    Gold Star Holidays offer a wide range of quality apartments, cottages, houses and chalets in Gower, Mumbles, Swansea marina and South West Wales. We pride ourselves on our customer care and the quality of our properties. We offer family holidays and short breaks and our attention we feel is the key to the Gold Star service we provide.
  • Gower Getaways

    Gower Getaways offer a large selection of beautiful 4 and 5 star holiday properties throughout Swansea, Mumbles and the Gower Peninsula. Their concierge service can arrange a full itinerary, so your holiday starts from the moment you arrive. They are passionate about the Gower and will ensure your holiday is effortless and unforgettable.
  • Coastal Holidays

    Coastal Holidays is based on Anglesey, North Wales, and has considerable local knowledge and experience of holiday letting on the island, in Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula. We cater for a wide range of customers including activity tourist groups such as walkers, birdwatchers, sailors, anglers and cyclists who can enjoy the immense opportunities afforded by this region.
  • Wye Valley Holiday Cottages

    A hand-picked selection of self-catering delights, chosen for their unique qualities and wonderful locations. The criteria are strict: the cottages must be really special and in an unspoilt situation. Whether you want a weekend mini-break, a family holiday or an unforgettable honeymoon, we can help you find the perfect retreat.
  • Home from Home

    The largest and most experienced self-catering agency on the Gower Peninsula, Home From Home offers around 180 apartments, cottages, houses and chalets in a variety of budget ranges from value to luxury. Covering Mumbles, Gower, Swansea Marina and South West Wales, properties are hand-picked giving those holidaying in South Wales a comfortable, private base that really is a home from home.
  • Sugar & Loaf

    Fabulous, handpicked luxury holiday cottages and authentic family farmhouses. Tucked away in forgotten lanes and perched high up in the Welsh valleys and mountains, our boutique collection of secluded, comfortable cottages and farmhouses make dream family holidays, romantic getaways and the perfect escape with pets...we also have some fantastic party venues too! Cottages we love, that you'll love too!
  • Magical Monmouthshire

    The official NO1 food destination of Wales, continues to grow as a destination for year round, short breaks. Whether you crave adrenalin or total relaxation, you’ll find it here with clean rivers, fresh air, gorgeous food, tranquil valleys, rolling hills, mountains, indeed spectacular views around every corner. This site includes high quality pictures, guest reviews, plus a convenient way check availability, reserve accommodation online.
  • Blaentrothy Cottages

    Special Welsh Cottages in Special Locations
    Blaentrothy Cottages are a hand-picked collection of cottages in Wales chosen for their unique qualities and wonderful locations. The criteria are strict: each cottage must be really special and in an unspoilt situation. Whether you want a weekend getaway, a midweek mini-break, a family holiday or an unforgettable honeymoon, Blaentrothy Cottages can help you find the perfect retreat.
  • Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia

    Betws-y-Coed and the surrounding towns and villages of the Conwy, Machno and Llugwy valleys has a wide range of accommodation types to suit all visitors needs. From historic coaching inns, hotels, boutique and traditional B&Bs. Those wishing to stay in self catering will find plenty of choice.
  • The Brecon Beacons

    The Brecon Beacons has a broad range of accommodation available to suit all needs and budgets! Charming cottages; imposing houses; chic, independently run hotels; B & B's run with pride and individuality as well award winning caravan parks and campsites in stunning positions.
  • Aberdovey Cottages

    A selection of Self Catering Holiday Cottages and Seafront Apartments set in the picturesque village of Aberdovey/Aberdyfi along the Mid Wales coastline. Holiday Cottages and Seafront Apartments are very close or even overlooking the Dovey/Dyfi estuary, a haven for sailing and water based activities. Short Breaks or longer stays are available, with pets welcome in selected properties. Aberdovey Cottages offers not only a stunning location, but also a friendly and first class service, to all of our guests!
  • Best of Wales

    Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages.
    4 star and 5 star holiday cottages in Wales. Check availability and book online. Choose from a range of luxury self catering accommodation in all parts of Wales. Best of Wales provides a prompt, friendly service 7 days a week.
  • Wales Holidays

    Wales Holidays has an excellent selection of 500 coastal and rural cottages, farmhouses and bungalows throughout all areas of the country. Online booking and extensive information on our web site, brochure available and seven days a week telephone service all provided to help you choose the perfect holiday or short break.
  • WASCO

    We are an association of holiday cottage owners and operators offering you quality holiday accommodation throughout Wales.
  • Snowdonia Tourist Services/Sea and Mountain Cottages

    Presenting to you our holiday cottages, farmhouses and apartments which are available for a memorable holiday in and around the "spectacularly beautiful" Snowdonia National Park in North Wales.
  • Anglesey Holiday Home Lettings

    A small family business in Trearddur Bay offering Tourist Board Graded Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation.
  • Visit Mid Wales

    A choice of self-catering properties across Mid Wales – Snowdonia, Cardigan Bay Coast, Brecon Beacons and the Mid Wales Borders. Contact details shown or book online.
  • North Wales Holiday Cottages & Farmhouses

    North Wales Holiday Cottages & Farmhouses is a holiday letting agency acting on behalf of the owners of privately-owned holiday properties in North Wales.
  • Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages

    A self-catering holiday cottage agency offering over 250 properties throughout the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Welsh Marches and Valleys.
  • North Wales Tourism

    Choose from a wide range of  self-catering holiday accommodation in  Snowdonia, Anglesey, the North  Wales Borderlands and along the North Wales Coast.
  • Coast and Country Cottages

    A selection of over 250 holiday cottages in West Wales - Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire - providing a wide range of coast and country holiday locations and self-catering accommodation.
  • Premier Cottages

    A collection of independent and award-winning 4 & 5 Star self-catering holiday cottages in Wales. Whether it's for a family holiday, a reunion of friends or a honeymoon we know you will find the perfect holiday cottage here.
  • F.B.M Holidays

    Discover Pembrokeshire, a truly superb range of hand-picked accommodation throughout Britain's only coastal National Park. Fine wine, food and drink, make your stay a memorable one with F.B.M Holidays.
  • Visit South Wales

    Self-catering properties across South Wales – a choice of places to stay from the Brecon Beacons and the Wye Valley, from Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to Pembrokeshire. Contact details shown or book online.
  • Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire

    Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire offers a selection of seaside cottages and country retreats in Pembrokeshire, the UK's only Coastal National Park.
  • Quality Cottages

    Quality Cottages offers selected Welsh self-catering cottage and holiday homes for holiday rentals throughout the coastal and rural countryside of Wales; Pembrokeshire, St Davids Peninsula, Cardigan Bay, Brecon Beacons, Snowdonia, Lleyn Peninsula and Anglesey - North, South, East and West Wales.
  • St Brides Bay Cottages

    We have a small selection of cottages in a lovely area of Pembrokeshire, carefully chosen to provide you with the perfect holiday setting.