- LLANCAYO WINDMILL
Five storeys, topped and tailed by a ‘snug’ and kitchen, with six bedrooms accessed via a gently spiralling staircase in between: this Monmouthshire windmill is a good bet for groups. There are 360-degree views of rolling hills and cornfields from the wraparound balcony halfway up, and the decor’s a modern take on rustic. - POINTS COTTAGE
The view’s the thing at this two-bedroom cottage: set in the Brecon Beacons, the panorama spans seven counties. The interior’s Grand Designs-meets country cottage, literally — it featured on the TV show and is still full of cosy touches such as an Aga, rolltop bath and open fireplace. Access is via 4x4, which can be hired from the owners. - PENRHYN
Overlooking the sea (and its seals and porpoises) on the north-west tip of Pembrokeshire is this pretty three-bedroom cottage with a difference: it’s off-grid, with no electricity. The lighting is courtesy of candles and oil lamps, and there’s a Rayburn and a gas cooker, while a piano and spectacular over water sunsets make good entertainment. - CAPEL DINORWIG
This former chapel in Snowdonia has been converted into an airy, design-centred eight-bedroom hideout on the edge of the National Park. It’s swish, with underfloor heating, but eco-friendly too. Focused around an open-plan mezzanine level, the stylish living area sits under a vaulted roof.
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