Holiday Cottage
Set in 17 acres of glorious Welsh Countryside in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire. Award-winning 5* Star Basel Cottage Holidays offers peace and tranquillity.
A perfect rural retreat for families and couples alike.
Our Holiday Cottage sleeps up to 4 guests. Up to 2 dogs can stay free in our dog friendly holiday cottage!
Basel Cottage Holidays is located in the Cambrian Mountains: Area of Astounding Natural Beauty on the edge of the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park.
A perfect central location to explore all that Wales has to offer.
Testimonials
This is a really lovely cottage beautifully fitted out and in such a fantastic area. We had some thoroughly enjoyable walks with the dog – just wish the weather had been a bit better. A great place to stay.
Lachlan and Diana from WincantonSundae and Fe (Brown and Black Labs) – Thank you Sue and Jonah – WE HAD FUN! xxx – so did we Alexia & Paul!
Paul, Alexis, Sundae & Fe from Diss - March 2017A luxurious treat for dogs and humans alike! Thank you.
Paul, Margot, Anne and Buddy and Rudie - Aug 14Our stay in the Brecon Beacons was enhanced by your kind hospitality and your beautiful cottage. The morning drama at the Bird Table was great fun and set the mood for the day! Once again, thank you very much.
Wil, Ria, William & Sophia from The Netherlands - June 2017Fab stay! We enjoyed it so much. The cottage is lovely, comfortable and well equipped! The grounds and woodland are beautiful. Thank you for having us!
Katie, Jason, Joshua, Oliver and Molly - New Year Stay Dec 2022 - Jan 2023This is our 3rd year staying at Basel Cottage and each year is more wonderful than the last. Our welcome from Sue, Jonah, Teddy and Barney was like we had ‘come home’. So many great recommendations for places to visit and eat. Noal and Kevin thoroughly enjoyed their shooting lesson and opportunity to ride on the ATV. Sully has enjoyed roaming the beautiful woods and fields and we will all miss the splendid scenery. Thank you yet again for facilitating a wonderful break. Love the Tideswells.
Kevin, Judith, Noal and Sully - August / September 2023Basel Cottage is now firmly our No.1 ‘Go to’ cottage when we need to recharge our batteries! Despite awful weather Sue and Jonah create the most perfect spot to enjoy the peace and quiet. The antics at the bird table can keep you amused and entertained for hours! Thank You.
Ali, Dawn and Max - June 2016We had another marvellous week here in Basel Cottage thanks to Sue & Jonah, this beautiful cottage and terrace, excellent walks and a lot of delicious Brownies and cream teas! We hope to come back soon.
Silke & Carsten and Kalle & Rasmus the dogs from Hamburg - July / August 2017Thank you Sue and Jonah for making us welcome here at Basel Cottage. We have enjoyed our second visit here just as much as our first last September.
Basel Cottage is a great base to explore Carmarthenshire and both the cottage and your land are a pleasure to return to each evening.Margaret and Neil from Solihull - August 2020The most relaxing half-term break. We loved the cottage and walking in the grounds. Llyn y Fan Fach and watching the birds from the Window Seat were particular highlights!
Jen, Ben, Lizzie, Mary & Katie from West Sussex - February 2019Perfect week spent in beautiful surroundings with amazing hosts. We all had a very relaxing and comfortable stay. Thank you both very much and love to Teddy and Barney. See you all soon. xxxx
Penny, Yolie and Clair from Hampshire and West Sussex - September 2023Great relaxing holiday over the New Year. Cottage lovely and it had everything you need plus more. The snow made everything even more pretty and Sue and Jonah were wonderful hosts.
Mark and Sharon from Hinckley - December 2025 - January 2026 - New Year StayThank you Sue and Jonah for your warm welcome on our 3rd visit to this beautiful and spotless cottage. We had a lovely day at Dinefwr and a gorgeous walk from Llandovery to Llwynywermod Estate. We really enjoyed your new Pitch and Putt! Best wishes to you both for retirement later this year. Thank you for the Cream Tea too! Looking forward to our next visit xx
Margaret & Neil - April 2021Another great stay at Basel Cottage. Super short break with our spaniels – as good as ever! We will be back soon. x
Nigel, Leanne, Isabelle and Dogs, Rosie and Willow - April 2026We’ve spent two glorious weeks here in this beautiful cottage and stunning surroundings. A great property for Flint and Ruby to run freely – can’t fault anything. Perfect hosts thank you!
Moira, Peter, Ruby and Flint - September 2014What a wonderful cottage and fabulous hosts. Despite wet weather and a heavy cold, we have had a lovely week and intend to return. A much needed break in the peace and quiet. Thank you.
Colin and Erika from Tiverton, Devon - October 2021Robbie has enjoyed his first holiday and learnt a lot. A week of fabulous weather – last June was wet and soggy so enjoyed the sunshine this time.
Judith, Indira and dogs, Mimi, Rio and Robbie - June 2022Dear Sue, Jonah, Teddy and Barney, thank you all so much for sharing this amazing place with us. From the warmest of welcome from you all to a fantastic cottage, fabulous grounds and our adventures and picnics in the woods, we have loved every minute. So sad to be leaving but already looking at dates for our next visit. Amazing place and the loveliest owners.
Alison, Gareth and Dogs, Dixie, Luna and Alfie - April 2025We have had a lovely week at Basel Cottage. Thanks to Sue and Jonah for the warm welcome and delicious Cream Tea! We have enjoyed watching the birds and exploring the woods and local area. Visited Hay on Wye, Brecon Car Show, Carreg Cennen Castle and Pembrey Beach – all fantastic! Hope to return soon! X
Mark, Carol & Callum from Devizes, Wiltshire - August 2017Fantastic location, very comfortable cottage. Great base for exploring the Beacons and Carmarthenshire. Thanks to our perfect hosts. Hope to see you again soon.
David and Keith plus Jasper and Ripley (Liver-spot dalmations). London, April 2014.
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