Under the Thatch

Unique. Sustainable. Authentic

Having the most authentically conserved cottages in the best beach and mountain locations in Wales isn’t enough for Dr Greg Stevenson, the architectural historian who directs Under the Thatch

"We’re hugely sensitive to the problem of second homes in rural Wales, so we only take on projects that benefit, rather than damage their local community – rescuing derelicts, converting outbuildings, and letting year-round at good value to provide regular work"

It's one of the reasons that UTT won the Guardian/ Observer Responsible Travel Award against international competition. Greg was one of the first to start the lime revival in building conservation in Wales thirty years ago and has built a curated collection of gorgeous cottages with beautiful furnishings. The most popular properties are those that he restored with conservationist Griff Rhys Jones (as seen on the BBC TV series A Pembrokeshire Farm), but they’ve since branched out to restore a handful of properties in Ireland, Poland and on the continent.

"We’re not trying to be Airbnb – our business is built on solid community ethics, and when you pick up the phone our staff know all of our 70 houses personally. I think it’s that’s personal touch that has helped us survive the last few tough years in the tourism business, and 2025 looks to be our busiest season ever"

Under the Thatch is a curated collection of refined and authentic holiday homes.

For 20 years we have been restoring, designing and sharing properties that you’ll love in Wales, and beyond.

We’ve got a selection of self-catering properties to take your breath away.
Our prices are what we consider fair and reasonable.
We have some of the most sustainably managed holiday accommodation in Europe.
We specialise in the quirky and the unusual.
We price much of our accommodation according to the number of people staying - so if you are a small group you don’t pay over the odds to stay in a larger cottage.
We have exceptionally high occupancy rates because of our flexible pricing – we work hard to keep properties full, and with community benefit all year round.

Under the Thatch

Unique. Sustainable. Authentic

"We’re hugely sensitive to the problem of second homes in rural Wales, so we only take on projects that benefit, rather than damage their local community – rescuing derelicts, converting outbuildings, and letting year-round at good value to provide regular work"

Under the Thatch is a curated collection of refined and authentic holiday homes.

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