For complete rest, peace and quiet, head for those rural areas of Britain where all you hear as you walk down a country lane is the sound of sheep baaing in the fields and bird song. The countryside of north Wales can offer you tranquillity and pastoral bliss. Combine it with a stay in a secluded cottage where you can tuck yourself away with a good book or relax beside the embers of an open fire.
Because Wales is relatively small, you won't be totally isolated. A car will be essential to get to small towns and villages for everyday essentials. The following holiday cottages can all be booked on a self-catering basis, click on them to read more about their setting and distances to amenities or take a look at more holiday cottages in Wales.