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
Thanks Sue and Jonah for our magical week at Basel Cottage. We have loved every minute at this tranquil spot you both have created.
Bob and Bally. April 2015Thank 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 4th visit to Basel Cottage. We love this place!!! The weather was very kind to us if a little too hot!!! Sue and Jonah are such wonderful hosts, nothing is too much trouble. The cottage was spotless. Things are so strange with this Covid business but Sue and Jonah did everything to make sure everything was done properly. Hopefully we will make it a fifth visit next year. Thank you so much once again xxx
Marlene, Keith, Llian, Logan and Dixie 🐕 from Peterborough - August 2020We feel deeply privileged to have spent another unique & wonderful week here in Llandovery at Basel Cottage. The sun has enhanced and embraced our stay. We have enjoyed the beauty of the surrounding hills and valleys particularly the snow on Pen y Fan. Your warmth of welcome Sue and the superb quality and provision of the cottage has again been a great blessing – Many thanks!
Royston & Dawn - March/April 2016Our 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 2023An 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 DogsWe’ve had a wonderful week here, such a lovely welcome from Sue and Jonah who made us feel so welcome and provided such a perfect place to stay.
Jean & Alan from Ramsbottom, Lancashire, June-July 2014This 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 2025This is our 6th visit to Basel Cottage and each time it seems to get better and better! The weather has been wonderful. We only ventured out once to Zip Wire World, Aberdare – everybody loved it! We had a nice meal at The King’s Head in Llandovery. We spent most of our time on site with Archery, Golf, Table Tennis, Darts and Billiards. Looking forward to returning in July. x
Marlene, Keith, Llian & Logan McClelland from Lincoln - May / June 2022Our 5th stay at Basel Cottage has been wonderful! Always such a lovely warm welcome from Sue and Jonah, who really are great hosts! Brenie has had a peaceful few days away from the fireworks and we have had a relaxing stay too! We will be back! Best wishes and thank you.
Ceri, Robert, Annemarie and Brenie 🐕 from Neath - November 2017Sue 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 2015Another lovely, great holiday, peace and quiet much appreciated. Always sad to leave Basel Cottage. Thanks for everything Sue and Jonah.
Jacky, Gary, Ellie and Jasmine from York - Christmas 2022It was our second time here in Basel Cottage! All we can say is: In more than 10 years of holidays all over Great Britain, this definitely is the best cottage we have ever stayed in! The location is fantastic, so peaceful, so quiet! Thank you Sue & Jonah for everything – we will miss Wales and Basel Cottage! You are fantastic hosts! We do hope that we can come back again one day!!
Walter & Monika, from Vienna, Austria - April /May 2016Wow! What a wonderful place to stay. Views to die for, peaceful countryside, from sitting having a meal looking out at the view to walking in the garden and woodland. Perfect place for reactive/noise sensitive dogs. Cottage is so comfortable and fully equipped with all that you need for a great holiday stay. Sue and Jonah are wonderful hosts, they could not do enough for you and very helpful about where to go and what to see. The Cream Tea on arrival was a lovely surprise and most welcome after a long journey. Can’t wait to go again, we would highly recommend this cottage. Matt, Aga, and Ava.
Matt, Aga and Ava - July/August 2024We have so enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage. It has been so comfortable and relaxing. The area is so lovely with lots to do and enjoy.
Betty and Ian from Newbury.Fabulous 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 2018Our first visit to Basel Cottage and what a WET few days but NO problem for us outdoor types! Fantastic cottage that exceeded our expectations. Visited Dinefwr National Trust and the National Botanic Garden of Wales on Monday Doggy Day. Enjoyed food at the Kings Head twice and the Whitehall both in Llandovery. Thank you for your hospitality Sue and Jonah and the cosy surroundings. We will all be back as we love our Wales Holidays.
John, Suzanne, Luna and Strider from the Cotswolds - December 2025Another lovely stay in this beautiful location. As always, a spotlessly clean cottage and fabulous hospitality – Thank you! Kev and Noal have again enjoyed shooting and chatting to Jonah. Sully is exhausted from the walks, runs, and ball chases! – can’t wait to return. xxx
Kev, Jude, Noal and Sully the Cockapoo - September 2025Thank you very much for the warm welcome and for making us feel at home in your perfect cottage. We had a great time and Sam had great fun with the cows! Thanks again for the Royal Welsh Show tickets and we hope to see you again soon.
Luc, Tessa, Els & Sam from Belgium - July 2016“A wonderful time, as always”, “Jonah and Sue make it extra special”. Once again, the Cooke family have enjoyed the superb facilities provided by the lovely cottage and the wonderful hospitality – unsurpassed in our experience of many holiday lets. In fact, Basel Cottage isn’t a holiday let to us, more a ‘home from home’. We have had a few sad moments, sharing our memories of our beloved dogs, Missy and Badger. However, we are happy that they have now found their final resting place here in the woods at Basel Cottage. The support and kindness and peace and happiness we have found here is just glorious. With much love to Sue, Jonah, Barney and Teddy.
Jonathan, Ruth, Tom and Tristram - September / October 2025
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