




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 really is a lovely cottage. We have had a fantastic New Year’s break – what a way to welcome 2014.
Kim, Ash, Holly, Steve (Jake, Coco and Rossi)Once again we had a really relaxing time. Great welcoming tea. Dogs remembered you and enjoyed the runs in the fields. See you both next year. Thanks.
Penny, Peter and dogs Millie and Phoebe from West Sussex - September / October 2017Thank you Sue and Jonah for a wonderful break. We’ve really loved the cottage and the wonderful grounds. Enjoyed the ‘Pitch & Putt’ and the Mulled Wine in the Cabin. You are wonderful hosts! Our boys loved going for walks with Barney & Teddy. It’s the best holiday cottage we have ever been to. So clean and fresh, just like home from home! Hope to visit again very soon. Jayne, Steve, Jack & Joe x
Jayne & Steve Parkinson with dogs, Jack & Joe from the Midlands - December 2021Dear Sue, Jonah, Teddy and Barney, I once again, had a wonderful time at Basel Cottage. I thoroughly enjoyed all the walks and playtime with the dogs as well as our lengthy conversations. The Hay on Wye recommendation was absolutely spot on and was indeed a great experience. Love Sven.
Sven from the Netherlands - July/August 2023Once again, a perfect week spent at Basel Cottage. We have managed to dodge the rain, viewed the sites, had the best Welsh Rarebit and enjoyed the cottage of our lovely hosts – who are simply the best! Love to you all, Yolie, Penny and Clair xxx
Yolie, Penny & Clair - from the USA and Bognor Regis, UK - September 2024A very very warm welcome with tea and scones. The weather was not too bad. The cottage is very lovely and very cosy and the surrounding area is beautiful. Thank you both for all the care you take.
Arjen and Simone from the Netherlands - June 2017An excellent week with lots of sun and little rain. Lovely cottage with fantastic grounds, enjoyed especially by the dogs.
Dave, Jackie, Dave, Liz and Fleet & Ruby the DogsWhat 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 2021Great welcome by Sue and Jonah. Cottage well worth its 5* status and the grounds were perfect for the dogs. Buzzards, woodpeckers and squirrels frequent visitors. Will definitely recommend to anyone wishing to visit this area of Wales
Shirley and Martin. South Ayrshire, Scotland. August 2015Thank you Sue and Jonah, we have had another great stay at your cottage. It’s a perfect place to stay and we hope to return again next year. Brenie had a fantastic time running in the surrounding fields.
Rob, Ceri and Brenie from Wales, Nov 14We were expecting something wonderful and got so much more! Sue and Jonah – You are fantastic hosts! Barney and Teddy – You are both so cute! The cottage and land is incredible, we loved absolutely everything. From relaxing and playing with the dogs in the evening to watching the woodpecker in the morning, we just did not want this holiday to end! We cannot wait to visit again, Love Emma, Dave, Ethan, Max & Ozzy xxx
Emma, Dave, Ethan and Dogs, Max & Ozzy from Cheadle, Stockport - July 2021Sue and Jonah – Hosts with the most! 5 Star Plus for your beautiful cottage, everything perfect. Hope to return soon.
Robert, Gaynor and Dixie and Rosie from N Yorkshire; Jul 2015Many thanks Sue and Jonah for a lovely week in your wonderful cottage. The Cream Tea on arrival was most welcome. Charley really enjoyed her day with Jonah and we do not think she wanted to come back to us!
Janet and Stephen, Charley (Labrador) & Barney (Retriever) from Devon - September 2017Another perfect stay at Basel Cottage. Thanks to Sue and Jonah! Great walks with the dogs Barney and Teddy, our dogs Jake and Ellie loved it! Everything you need is in the Cottage, a Home from Home. So peaceful and quiet, we loved it! Cannot wait to come back. Once again, many thanks Sue and Jonah.
Jacky, Gary, Jake and Ellie - Christmas 2018Totally fabulous – Much love x
Julie, Malcolm, Sheila & Dogs Niamh and Lucy from Cowbridge - November 2016What a lovely place to stay – made to feel very welcome. Dog settled in straight away. Everything we needed was here. Beds were so comfortable. See you in October. Thanks for everything.
Penny, Peter, Millie and Phoebe also Christopher and Claire and Izzy. May 2015Thank you Sue and Jonah for yet another wonderful holiday (3rd). You always make us so welcome and every year there are yet more surprises!!! Wonderful holiday. Hopefully see you next year! Love all the McCelland Family xxx
Keith, Marlene, Llyan, Logan & Dixie 🐕 from Peterborough - July / August 2019Thank you so much for such a great stay. Loved it and will return x.
Nellie Williams from Berkshire - October 2021Thank you Sue and Jonah for sharing this beautiful and tranquil place. It exceeded our expectations and you made us feel so welcome. Ziggy and Tilly LOVE the woods where Ziggy found a new hobby … digging!!! – so apologises for any holes!! Barney and Teddy are also delightful hosts. Thanks again, see you in October xxx.
Tracey, Russ, Tilly and Ziggy - April 2023Beautiful 5* cottage in a fabulous location. We had a wonderful week that went so quick. Lovely Cream Tea on arrival. Paul & Kieran loved Bike Park Wales. Great days out at Newquay, the Waterfalls and Usk Reservoir. Lots of good food at The Bear Inn and Castle Hotel in Llandovery. Merlin, the Red Setter, will miss the garden and the woods. Thanks Sue & Jonah for being wonderful hosts.
Jacqueline, Paul, Kieran & Merlin the 'Big Red' from Nottinghamshire - Oct 2016
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