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
Sue, Jonah, Barney and Teddy, what a special fortnight! Middle weekend was Sue and Jonah’s 40th Wedding Anniversary, what a wonderful celebration! We felt really honoured to be a part of it. Thank you also for our lovely lemon cake in recognition of our 50th Wedding Anniversary. The weather has been kind to us and we love coming here as you can see this is our 10th visit! Thank you again and see you next year xxx
Marlene, Keith, Lilian, Logan, Sian and Bentley from Peterborough - August 2024We have had a lovely Christmas at Basel Cottage. Lovely accommodation and the dogs have loved their walks in the woods. Thank you Sue and Jonah for your warm welcome and the teas and scones on arrival. The only thing you couldn’t provide was the weather!!
Jane, Steve, Ross and Will with Poppy and Max - Christmas 2015Our third stay and the fourth booked for next year! We cannot even begin to tell you how much we love being here – it’s just absolutely wonderful. The BEST chill pill ever! Sue and Jonah and the beauty boys thank you xxx.
Pascale, Phil, Sally, Kira and naughty Peanut! from Powys - March 2023A lovely warm welcome in one of the best cottages we have stayed in. Pity about the weather, but it did get better!
Sheila & Phillip from Cambridgeshire, July 2015Thank you Sue and Jonah! What a wonderful place. It was our first holiday with our 4 month old Suzanna and we also have our big, troublesome shepherd, Luna. So much space and safe, enclosed land to explore. We have really enjoyed our time here and would love to come back. Best wishes, Jenny, Ric, Suzie and Luna.
Jenny, Ric, Suzie and Luna - December 2022Once 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 2017Can only repeat what previous guests have already said – a GEM of a cottage with the perfect hosts! Thank you!!!
Kate & Richard - April 2018A fabulous relaxing week, helped along by the beautiful sunshine. Gary had great fun metal detecting and he found a Roman Coin, George III 1/2 Penny, Victorian Penny and many artefacts spanning approximately 300 years! Ghost our Husky has left his ‘glitter’ in the woods for the birds to enjoy! A beautiful cottage, lovely and homely.
Lisa & Gary Smith and Dogs Ghost and Doris - March 2022Fantastic hosts, wonderful place! Our second stay at Basel Cottage where we have had a very relaxing four days. Weather was good for time of year, sunshine, showers, snow & frost – we will be back!
Martin, Donna, Rhea-May & Ruben the Cockerpoo - November 2015Dear 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 2023We have had a lovely holiday at Basel Cottage. The cottage was spotless which was very reassuring in these uncertain times – Thank You!
Thank you for the warm welcome and delicious scones on arrival – lovely treat! The dogs enjoyed roaming the garden and the woods. Our highlight was Pen Y Fan on a beautiful sunny morning. All the best for the rest of the season. Stay healthy and safe. Thank you Sue and Jonah!Siobhan, David, Niall, Hugh and Betty 🐕 and Loki 🐕 from The New Forest - July/August 2020Another fabulous visit. Sue and Jonah are wonderful hosts. Teddy and Barney are gorgeous, will miss you and the Showcaves are a MUST visit.
Steve and Donna from Telford - September 2023Thank you once again Sue & Jonah for a lovely week. This was our 5th visit and we never tire of coming here. It is so laid back and peaceful, great to unwind. See you in May 2022 hopefully!!!
Marlene, Keith, Llian, Logan & Dixie - July/August 2021Our 3rd stay at this amazing cottage – our 2nd time for New Year! We thoroughly enjoyed visiting many places in the local area. Sue and Jonah’s hospitality, help and advice made our stay very enjoyable. Hope to return again soon xxx
Carol, Mark, Callum & Lauren from Wiltshire - Dec 2019 - Jan 2020A wonderful week, lovely welcome. Doggie paradise, such a perfect place to stay.
Jean, Alan, Lucy, Peter, Charlie and SophieDear Sue and Jonah, Thank you very much for the lovely stay in your beautiful cottage. We all enjoyed it very much. What a special place!
Dirck, Tanja, Anne & Tijn from The Netherlands - July/August 2016Had a lovely week here despite the weather. Excellent accommodation in a lovely setting. Had a lovely welcome by Sue with afternoon tea. Will have to come back when the sun is shining.
Clive, Clare and Samson, November 2015Back for our fifth visit after a ‘rocky’ year – how great it has been to have a change of scene in this beautiful place. Sue & Jonah (Barney & Ted) are always SO welcoming and it matters not what the weather is doing with the land here (And now the cabin!) Shortish walks this time in favourite places until Alan’s hip is done. Thank you so much, take care of yourselves.
Angie, Alan & Tan - September/October 2020Lovely to be back at Basel Cottage again. Nice to meet Barney and Teddy, Millie and Phoebe enjoyed their walks together. Relaxing week – feel 100 %. See you in May 2019! xxx
Penny, Peter and dogs Millie and Phoebe - September - October 2018Our 7th stay at Basel Cottage and once again we had a wonderful stay. A peaceful few days at a home away from home thanks to your wonderful hospitality and lovely cottage. We will be back next year! Best wishes to you both.
Robert, Ceri, Annemarie & Brenie 🐕 from Neath, South Wales - November 2019
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