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
Our fifth visit and as always a fabulous stay! We hope to see you again soon!
Leanne, Nigel, Isabelle, Hannah, Rosie 🐕 and Willow 🐕 - October / November 2019It has been a real joy to return again to Basel Cottage, to your delightful and warm welcome. You are to be congratulated on keeping up your immaculate standards and personal warmth. With all our love xxx
Beccy, Craig & Royston - May 2017Thank you for a great stay. Loved the cottage. The golf was excellent as well. GOOD LUCK!
Mike Phillips - Ex Welsh Rugby International & Lions Player from Dubai - October 2021Sue and Jonah, thank you for creating a safe haven in these uncertain times. After a few months of lockdown this has been the perfect location to re-charge our batteries. Already planning our next visit xx
Liz, Duncan, Seamus 🐕 and Bryn 🐕 from Birmingham - July 2020This is our fourth visit down to Basel Cottage and we will never get bored of it. Tanner and Amber have thoroughly enjoyed the freedom in the fields and woods. The house has been lovely, so quiet and peaceful. Thank you Jonah and Sue for the lovely stay and the warm welcome – so lovely to be back, we have missed this! P.S. The Cream Tea was delicious, thanks xxx
Stew, Vanessa, Lucy, Tanner and Amber from Stockbridge - September 2025An amazing place, cottage is immaculate with everything you could possibly need. The gorgeous touches like the Welcome Heart and the home-baked scones are great! Jonah and Sue are superb hosts, on hand should you need anything. Our dogs Ty and Elsa have absolutely loved the woods, thank you!
Dawn, Ian, Ty and Elsa from Leicestershire - October 2025Fabulous accommodation and lovely surroundings. Sue and Jonah greeted us with enthusiasm and were keen for us to make the most of our stay at Basel Cottage. We were shown around the cottage, of which they are very proud and rightly so! The cottage was comfortable and very clean. The surrounding garden / land was fabulous with amazing views and superb walks. Our elderly dog Faith was made most welcome. A super location for a truly relaxing break. Would highly recommend!
Sue, Glyn & Faith - September 2018This is the second time at Basel Cottage. Once again, we have had a lovely relaxing holiday. You are both such lovely, helpful and friendly hosts. This year we met Barney for the first time – He is adorable! Thank you for the lovely scones on arrival. Thank you once again xxx
Marlene, Keith, Llian, Logan & Dixie - May 2018We have just enjoyed our second stay at Basel Cottage and are very impressed by the facilities offered by Sue and Jonah. These include, pitch and putt, a woodland chalet, fire pit and a comfortable outdoor seating area.The cottage itself is spotless and has all of the amenities you would wish for on holiday. It is totally welcoming as are Sue and Jonah and their lovely poodles. Barney made himself very comfortable on my lap.We would recommend Basel Cottage to anyone wishing to tour the Brecons and South Wales generally.Thank you Sue and Jonah for a lovely holiday, we can’t wait to be with you again.Pauline and Ian Smith - May 2022When going on holiday its everyones desire to arrive at your destination and feel at home. Sadly this is seldom the case until you plan a stay at Basel Cottage! ..this cottage ticks all the boxes even the ones not on the list. And there is more, the cottage comes with a friendly welcoming team (Sue, Jonah and Ben) totally at your service in a charming way.
Marc and Christine, Belgium, 26 Sept - 3 October 15.Here we are again! We love this place, Sue and Jonah. Thank you so much for making it a ‘Home from Home’. Despite the weather, we have walked miles – exploring Sarn Helen this time as well as old favourites. Thank you Barney and Ted for putting up with an over exuberant Flynn (on the naughty step for his predilection for digging)! Thank you Sue and Jonah and see you in October.
Angie, Alan and young Collie, Flynn plus Tanya for 1 Night from Cornwall - March 2023Dear Sue, Jonah, Barney and Teddy, we all have had such a lovely week here, it’s gone far too quickly! Basel Cottage is a fantastic place to stay with beautiful surroundings. Tanner enjoyed running around the field and exploring the woodland, us too! I (Lucy) thoroughly enjoyed my Shooting Lesson and the peaceful stay xxx Thank you for being so kind and welcoming x
Stewart, Vanessa, Lucy and Tanner - August 2023Fantastic cottage finished to a high standard. Great cottage and owners very helpful. Very comfortable and enjoyable stay even though the weather whilst we were there was wild. Would recommend.
DK - September 2018“Fantastic Cottage – Lovely helpful owners – beautiful location . A home from home”
Alan, Angie and Tan 🐾🐾 - Feb / March 2019Another lovely week to unwind and enjoy the warm hospitality of Sue and Jonah. Kiya happy to catch-up with Barney and Teddy too. Fantastic break again. Thank you.
Martin, Niki & Kiya - September 2021We have once again visited Basel Cottage for our ‘Dog Holiday’. We first came here in 2014 and have continued to come back most years. Our dogs cannot contain their excitement as they patiently wait at each gate in the grounds for it to open! They don’t forget what lays beyond! As for the adults, we find peace, calm and tranquility. Thanks, as always, Sue, Jonah, Barney and Teddy for an amazing few days. x
Nigel, Leanne, Hannah, Isabelle, Rosie and Willow from West Sussex - November 2025Thank you for another great stay. This is our second stay and still as magical as the first. To say that Willow has enjoyed herself would be an understatement! Especially enjoyed our walks together. Take care, love Gemma, Ben and Willow x
Gemma, Ben and Willow - September 2020This was our 1st visit and definately will not be our last! Absolute perfection inside and out – we could not have asked for better. Sue and Jonah very welcoming. Meg, our elderly springer loved the freedom of meadow, woods and swimming hole. We do not want to let too many people know about this little piece of paradise in case we cannot get booked in!!!! Thank you again and see you next year x.
Ian, Fiona and Meg the Springer Spaniel from Lincolnshire - June 2025Just perfect in every way. Truly dog friendly! The woods are lovely. Local walks great. Beautiful cottage, warm and cosy. Sue & Jonah fantastic hosts – would definitely recommend.
Hilary, Mark & Cocker Spaniels Seve & Beau - March 2016Our 2nd stay at this fantastic cottage. Sue and Jonah gave us a very warm welcome and looked after us well during our week. The cottage was beautifully decorated for Christmas and the log burner gave it an extra cosy feel. We have really enjoyed our stay over the New Year and will definitely be back soon. Thanks Sue and Jonah! X
Mark, Carol & Callum from Wiltshire - Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
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