Comprised of the beautiful counties of Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, West Wales is a superb choice of holiday destination for family, friends or couples looking to escape. With fantastic holiday resorts and picture-perfect coastal villages, West Wales offers ancient castles, national walking trails, bucket and spade beaches, as well as miles of stunning scenery to enjoy.
Top West Wales visitor attractions and places of historical interest include: The National Botanic Garden of Wales, Cilgerran Castle, the Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Visit thriving Tenby for golden beaches, pubs and cafes galore; spend days on the sands with your family building sandcastles, paddling or sunbathing. Tenby is one of the leading holiday destinations in the country and being such a pretty town it’s not surprising that it’s so popular. Spend time getting to know the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with its rich blue seas, sandy beaches, cliff-top walks and white-crested waves that are worshipped by surfers on a daily basis. Discover the Bae Ceredigion coast where you can keep a watchful eye out for seals and dolphins out to sea – a common sight from the Wales Coast Path.
Spot wild blooms and see the first orchids of the year; West Wales is full of nature reserves that can be found across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion, all of which make for perfect daytrip destinations for bird watchers and wildlife spotters alike. Visit the UK’s smallest city, St Davids to see its fascinating cathedral, first built in the 13th century. Spend time on the beaches at Barafundle Bay or Tenby, take a trip to the magnificent Carew Castle or climb the 80-foot tall Great Keep at Pembroke Castle. Other West Wales attractions include the West Wales Museum of Childhood, several heritage railways, Carmarthen - the birthplace of Merlin, The Museum of the Welsh Woollen Industry and the Worm’s Head.
Our range of self-catering holiday cottages in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion offers you the perfect place to stay in the West Wales countryside or on the coast. These self-catering cottages in West Wales offer holiday accommodation to suit all your needs, from cottages to rent for a romantic getaway to larger properties for the whole family – we even have dog-friendly holiday homes across West Wales too so everybody can have new adventures. Take a look at our full collection of self-catering cottages and begin to plan your Welsh holiday.