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Under The Thatch is a company run by Dr Greg Stevenson. Under The Thatch was established in 2001 so that Dr Greg Stevenson could find a use for a derelict cottage he had restored. Dr Greg Stevenson rents out properties he has restored or renovated to holiday makers. The majority of properties rented out through Under The Thatch are in Wales, but there are now some in Ireland and France.

The Beginning

In 2001, when the company was first established, there was only one cottage on it, called "Ffynnon Oer Isaf". Over the next few years, Dr Greg Stevenson gradually gained more properties, usually derelict properties that he renovated to save them from the risk of demolition.

Television Appearances

One of the properties Under The Thatch now rents out to holiday makers, Trehilyn Uchaf, was the feature of a BBC Four series called "A Pembrokeshire Farm". This series followed Dr Greg Stevenson working alongside Griff Rhys Jones to renovate an old farmhouse that was severely derelict.

Awards

Under The Thatch has been awarded a few awards in recent years, including,

• Winner - Ethical Travel Award (Guardian/Observer, against international competition)
• Best Tourism Business – Wales Sustainability Awards
• Best Environmental Business – Ceredigion Business Awards