News Archives - Basel Holiday Cottage

Basel Cottage Holidays – Winners of Prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award 2025

04 Jan 2026

Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Awards CEREMONY 2025. On Thursday 25 September 2025, Basel Cottage Holidays were thrilled to be formally presented with the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at a special ceremony in Cardiff. Together with 11 other organisations from across Wales, Basel Cottage Holidays were recognised for the outstanding support we give to the Armed Forces Community at the awards ceremony held at HMS CAMBRIA in Cardiff Bay. Awards Ceremony: This glittering awards ceremony began with a drinks reception with guests treated to music from Cerys Rees regimental harpist of The Royal Welsh. Additionally, throughout the evening, guests were also entertained by the brilliant Regimental Band of.

Gold Winners of the Best Dog Friendly Business in Carmarthenshire at the Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards 2024

31 Dec 2024

November 2024 saw Basel Cottage Holidays attend the prestigious Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards held at the award winning Plough Hotel & Restaurant in Rhosmaen, Llandeilo. The awards were part of a Wales wide competition and they were judged by an independent panel. We are thrilled to announce that Basel Cottage Holidays were chosen as the Gold Winners of the Best Dog Friendly Business in Carmarthenshire 2024 category. This award saw us in competition with a myriad of dog friendly tourist attractions and businesses such as cafes, restaurants and shops as well as visitor accommodation throughout the county of Carmarthenshire. The focus of the Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards 2024 was ‘Best in Class’. .

Discover Carmarthenshire Press Visit of Ruby the Chocolate Cockapoo

16 Oct 2024

Earlier in the year, we were delighted to host Instagram favourite Ruby the Chocolate Cockapoo and her Mum and Dad, Gabriela and Matthew whilst they were on a Press Trip kindly arranged by Discover Carmarthenshire. Ruby is living her best ‘Cockapoo Life’ travelling around the UK and having fun adventures and offering inspiration and tips to fellow dog owners. Ruby based herself at Basel Cottage for three nights whilst she visited a host of dog friendly attractions and eateries throughout Carmarthenshire. Their itinerary included visits to our local Market Town Llandovery and nearby Llandeilo as well as the larger town of Carmarthen. Dog Friendly Days Out: Popular dog friendly days.

Dark Skies at Basel Cottage Holidays

17 Feb 2022

Dafydd Wyn Morgan from the Cambrian Mountains Initiative visited us here at Basel Cottage Holidays one Saturday evening in February to do some Stargazing and Astrophotography. This was Dafydd’s first experience of the amazing Dark Skies that we have here at Basel Cottage Holidays. Dafydd has kindly allowed us to share his thoughts on ‘Star Gazing’ here at Basel Cottage located in the stunning Cambrian Mountains region and so we do hope that you enjoy reading his first-hand account. In Dafydd’s Own Words: ‘Positioned near the Cambrian Mountains Astro Trail, Basel Cottage Holidays is the perfect place to view the stars. On a clear night you can stand on the.

Winner of Best Dog Friendly Holiday Cottage Accommodation – Wales 2021

30 Sep 2021

Basel Cottage is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded ‘Best Dog Friendly Holiday Cottage Accommodation – Wales’ in the SME News Magazine 2021 UK Enterprise Awards. This month, SME News Magazine announced the winners of the 2021 UK Enterprise Awards. SME News Magazine report that after the tumultuous nature of the last 18 or so months, they are now seeing businesses reap the rewards because of their hard work and patience. Now in its fifth year, the SME UK Enterprise Awards continue to recognise SME’s of all sizes who are endeavouring to better business in their industries. Because the awards are given solely on merit they are awarded.

Basel Cottage supports Plant Britain!

04 Dec 2020

Despite planting over 3000 native trees over the past couple of years here at Basel Cottage, we are continuing with our programme of tree and shrub planting. Throughout our land and in our enclosed woodland we plan to ensure the woods remain for centuries to come. PLANT BRITAIN: We are now very happy to be supporting the Plant Britain Initiative launched recently by the BBC’s Countryfile programme. Plant Britain is an ambitious two-year challenge to get us all planting to help combat climate change. And at the same time, it will help to boost our wellbeing and wildlife. Plant Britain launch with the goal of planting 750,000 trees – one.

Best Dog Friendly Holiday Cottage in South Wales!

14 May 2020

Fabulous News! Last year, we received some fabulous news. We won the award for Best Dog Friendly Holiday Cottage in South Wales at the Welsh Enterprise Awards 2019! Thank you so much SME News! SME News prides itself on the validity of its awards and winners. Their awards are given solely on merit. They are awarded to commend those most deserving for their ingenuity and hard work. This distinguishs them from their competitors thus proving them worthy of recognition. Take a look at our Dog Gallery and see for yourself some of our lovely four-legged friends who have come to stay at award-winning Basel Cottage. Have a read too of.

Basel Cottage Holidays Wins Gold in the Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards 2018/2019

08 Jun 2018

The Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards 2018/2019 were held on Wednesday 6 June 2018 at the Best Western Diplomat Hotel, Wales where the Winners in 16 categories were announced at a glittering ceremony. The evening provided an opportunity for Tourism Businesses to celebrate our industry across the County. Basel Cottage Holidays was announced as the Winners of the Self Catering Accommodation of the Year (2 units or less) and Sue and Jonah were there to receive their Award from West Wales Holiday Cottages who generously sponsored the category. Sue and Jonah are thrilled to have won Gold at the Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards 2018/2019 so soon after scooping the title of Regional Winner.

Basel Cottage Holidays announced as a Regional Winner in the National Tourism Awards for Wales 2018

11 Mar 2018

We are thrilled to announce that Basel Cottage Holidays is the South West Wales Regional Winner in the category of Best Self-Catering at the National Tourism Awards for Wales 2018. Organised by Visit Wales and hosted at the Celtic Manor Resort on Thursday 8th March 2018, the National Tourism Awards for Wales celebrates the very best of Wales’ tourism – showcasing Wales’ tourism businesses and the industry’s achievements. Visit Wales said ‘The National Awards for Wales 2018, are a chance to put tourism in the limelight and reward those of you who work tirelessly to give our visitors a welcome and experience that will make them want to return.

Finalist – Brecon Beacons Tourism Awards

13 Sep 2016

Brecon Beacons Tourism Awards 2016 – shortlisted businesses announced, which include Basel Cottage Holidays! 12th September 2016 Brecon Beacons Tourism are thrilled to announce that a record number of tourism businesses from across the Brecon Beacons have entered the first ever Brecon Beacons Tourism Awards with 32 businesses and community groups being shortlisted. A panel of independent judges whittled down all entries into the announced shortlist. The quality of entries was exceptionally high – many thanks and congratulations to all of those who entered, it was a really tough job judging and shortlisting. Andrew Fryer, Chair of Brecon Beacons Tourism said: ‘It’s fantastic to see such a high number of.