Want to take a holiday in Wales but not sure how to find the best cottages to rent? Wales is a beautiful country--and finding luxury cottages in Wales is a great way to save money and have a fantastic vacation--but knowing how to make sure you get the best deal can be challenging.
Here are four excellent tips for finding a Wales cottage that will ensure your vacation is an awesome and fantastic experience.
Tip No.1: Old Reliable Craigslist
The rabidly popular Craigslist isn't just for buying a used Ford or finding your true love. It is also a great place to locate Wales holiday cottages on the cheap.
Now it is true that you will have to do some research--Craigslist does it have its fair share of crazy-types. But as long as you have clear written procedures for cancellations and payment systems you'll do just fine.
Pros/Good place for deals
Cons/May have to negotiate.
Tip No.2: National Parks
No one usually thinks of national parks when they consider holiday cottages. But during the summer these can often be your best bet.
If you were planning to head over to Brecon Beacons or somewhere like Glacier National Park, then finding a cottage here might be the best thing to put on your to-do list.
Pros/Can be cheaper than private cottages.
Cons/National park cottages tend to book up pretty quick so make sure you reserve in advance.
Tip No.3: Real Estate Offices
But..why would you ever ring up a realty office. I mean you're not looking to buy a cottage.
The reality is that local Welsh realty offices can be a cornucopia on the latest info--and gossip--on which cottages are winners and losers.
And the best part is: sometimes you might hear about the really good ones before they go on the market.
Pros/Can get insider recommendations on the good cottages.
Cons/Requires research; a bit hit and miss sometimes.