Enjoy the rugged Welsh countryside and its long coastline of rocky coves and wide, sandy bays with the freedom of a self-catered holiday. Stay in quirky accommodation, from caravans to picturesque traditional cottages, and enjoy all luxuries and conveniences without anyone else imposing a timetable on you. Of course, if you don't want to cook, there's plenty of hearty local food to be enjoyed at restaurants and pubs across the country. For more information on what Wales has to offer, check out the Welsh tourist board, and below we've picked some of the best green self-catering options in the country:
An authentic gypsy caravan (and adjacent cabin with kitchen & shower room) that has come to rest in an idyllic setting in an acre of private riverside meadow with picnic bench, barbeque area and riverside camp fire. Nearby is a wonderful sandy beach.
One of the UK's top green places to stay, Trehilyn Isaf was restored by the BBC's Griff Rhys Jones and offers exemplary accommodation with real character on one of Pembrokeshire's most ruggedly beautiful stretches of coastal scenery.
2 rooms: 1 double, 1 twin
from £349 for 7 nights, or £235 Mon-Fri (based on 2 people sharing)
In the heart of the Black Mountains, Pont Esgob is a Listed 17th century cottage retaining its original features, lovingly renovated and looked after. A cosy hideaway, it's also ideally located for exploring the amazing scenery of the Brecon Beacons.
2 rooms: 1 double, 1 bunk-bed room
from £480 per week, or £265 for a Mon-Fri stay (based on 2 sharing)
Picturesque Llwyn-Dryssi is the perfect place to get away from it all. Cosy and romantic, with a lovely thatched roof and old stone walls, this all-vegetarian cottage is set on Llanllwni Mountain and offers stunning panoramic views.
1 double room, sofa bed in the living room
from £360 per week, or £159 for 2 nights mid-week (based on 2 sharing)
In the quiet village of Cribyn, just a few miles from the celebrated sandy beaches of Ceredigion, Ty Sinc is a spacious and relaxed self-catering property - a traditional Victorian style 'tin cottage' with a private garden and stunning country views.
2 rooms: 1 doube, 1 twin
from £326 for a week, or £143 for 2 nights mid-week (based on 2 sharing)
Set in the midst of rolling country and woodland, Ffosffald offers the chance to stay in a traditional Welsh farmhouse renovated to the highest standards both of comfort and sustainability. What's more, it's only 20 minutes from breathtaking beaches.
3 rooms: 2 double, 1 single
from £351 per week, or £153 for 2 nights mid-week (based on 2 sharing)
A charming Grade Two listed former Victorian piggery on a secluded organic dairy and sheep farm overlooking the beautiful Teifi Valley. The handy farm shop sells organic goodies. It is 30 minutes to the beaches of Cardigan Bay and Pembrokeshire.
These luxurious 5-star eco barns, nestled away in a beautiful, peaceful and unspoilt part of Pembrokeshire, are perfect for a truly relaxing green self-catering holiday or short break.
Each eco barn has 2 or 3 bedrooms, mainly twins and doubles.
The eco barns each sleep a maximum of 4-7 people, and cost between £365 and £1365 per week. Short breaks for up to 4 nights stay are also available, costing from £300.
A peaceful and homely self catering cottage near the town of Knighton in a beautiful remote setting in mid Wales. Enjoy abundant wildlife, guided walks and excellent cycle routes. Awarded Gold by the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
2 bedrooms 1 double, 1 twin, cot available
£250 per week, £45 per single weekday night, £100 per 2-night weekend (maximum 4 people)
