Move over Cornwall – Britain s new holiday let capital is Wales
Levels of second homes in Wales are soaring, with buyers drawn by the rugged scenery and more affordable property
22 February 2021 • 6:00am
Rose House in Burton, Pembrokeshire, is on the Milford Haven estuary and has its own slipway. It is £750,000 with Country Living Group
For years, Cornwall has been Britain’s holiday home hotspot – so much so that some towns in the county cracked down on the sale of second properties to outsiders.
But recently its crown has slipped. Wales, with its glorious countryside, beautiful coastline and, crucially, affordable property, has been propelled into the top spot for the most popular second home locations.