One of the most uttered phrases by people who have never been to Hay-on-Wye is "ooh, I want to go there!" Don’t put your Hay-on-Wye holiday off any longer. Delaying means you're just missing out on what the rest of us know: that Hay-on-Wye is all kinds of amazing, whether you're there in summer or winter, for a short weekend or a week long break. Read more
Rustic & characterful 18th Century Farmhouse and Barn with wonderful views across the Wye Valley. An ideal location for walkers with footpaths near the property and a large-sized garden for children to run around in. (Well-behaved) dogs also welcome! Tourist board rating: 3 Star
Plenty of space awaits your family and friends at Castle Farm. The beautiful Brecon Beacons self-catering property comprises The Farmhouse with 6 bedrooms sleeping up to 16 people with one bedroom being accessed from a courtyard and the next door Cottage which has 3 bedrooms, sleeping an additional 12. The holiday home sits in its own valley close to Capel-y-ffin, a tiny hamlet seven miles from Hay-on-Wye and 14 miles from Abergavenny. It has fantastic views and excellent opportunities for walking, mountain biking, cycling, horse riding, and other fun activities. Guests love the flexibility of accommodation which is suitable for everything from a family reunion to a relaxed Christmas with friends and wellness retreats.
The Cider Mill is a luxury holiday cottage in the Herefordshire countryside on one level, with beautiful views of cider apple orchards and paddocks. It sleeps six people in three ensuite bedrooms and has a flexible layout that suits small families or groups of friends. The cottage is eight miles from Hereford, twelve miles from Hay on Wye and within easy reach of Ludlow and Ross-on-Wye. The Brecon Beacons National Park and Wye Valley are close, making this a fantastic holiday destination for anyone at any time of the year. Wonderful walking straight from the door including the Bredwardine to Byford part of Wye Valley Walk and the E1 section of the Wye Walker. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
Monnington House, Garden Cottage and The Cider Mill are situated in rural Herefordshire, close to the Wye Valley and within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It's the perfect place to relax in beautiful surroundings, with walks and bike rides from the door. Accommodation is split over two properties, sleeping 24 guests with a flexible layout that suits families, extended families or friends. Hereford is only eight miles away, while Hay-on-Wye, Ross-on-Wye and Leominster are all within half an hour's drive. Play golf, go fly fishing or canoeing in the River Wye, browse local markets and antique shops, and eat well whether you self-cater or dine out. Superb walking from the door including the Bredwardine to Byford section of the Wye Valley Walk and the Wye Walker. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Monnington House and Garden Cottage offer spacious and very comfortable holiday accommodation for large groups in Herefordshire, close to the Wye Valley and convenient for the M5 and the M50. The beautiful holiday retreat sleeps up to eighteen guests and has been awarded 5-Star standard. Guests have use of two acres of gardens and grounds plus a large playing fields with two football goals. In the outbuildings is the games room with pool table and table football and the rustic table tennis room. The house and cottage are situated at the end of a country lane with no passing traffic making it an ideal place to escape away with friends or family to catch up or celebrate a special occasion. There are a choice a great walking trails from the door including the Bredwardine to Byford part of the Wye Valley Walk and the Wye Walker. Super local caterer available and dogs by arrangement. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
The Old Vicarage in Vowchurch is a large Victorian holiday home in Hereford’s Golden Valley. Sleeping up to 12 in six bedrooms, it’s cosy yet spacious, featuring timber floors, and over an acre of gardens. Modern perks include a hot tub, a wooden sauna and a range oven, making it perfect for relaxing with family and friends. Vowchurch offers scenic views of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, with lovely walks and attractions like St Bartholomew's Church nearby. Explore Hereford’s cathedral, Hay-on-Wye’s bookshops, and local cider trails, or venture into Wales for epic hikes and Abergavenny’s renowned food festival.
Full of Four Star Gold luxury, character and style, this beautifully presented barn conversion provides accessible dog-friendly self-catering in Staunton on Wye, amidst glorious Herefordshire countryside. The surrounding area offers peace, tranquility and lovely walks, and is an ideal base for exploring Hay-on-Wye, Hereford city, the Wye Valley, Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
A lovely self catering holiday cottage in a wonderfully rural location on the Herefordshire/Wales borders. Close to the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park, Bullen's Bank Cottage sits in an elevated position commanding breathtaking views extending for seventy miles! Perfect for those who want to escape away and relax in a tranquil country setting with lovely walks to enjoy as well as other outdoor activities and attractions (Hay-on-Wye is just three miles away). Tourist board rating: 3 Star
A welcoming holiday cottage just for two offering the perfect mix of character features and modern conveniences located next to the village inn in the lovely Herefordshire village of Eardisley close to the Brecon Beacons. Near the Welsh border and within easy reach of Hay-on-Wye. A peaceful setting for a relaxing break with plenty of attractions for day trips out and a beautiful garden with glorious views (and a creative studio for arty types) for lazy days.
Full of charm and character, this welcoming self-catering lodge sits in the Black and White village of Eardisley amongst Herefordshire's glorious rolling countryside with pub and cafe a short walk away. Hay-on-Wye is within easy reach, as is the Brecon Beacons National Park and the area offers wonderful walks, cycling and plenty of peace and tranquility for a relaxing holiday. A good choice for walkers, cyclists and arty types with a creative garden studio. Holly Lodge is family friendly and well behaved pets are welcome by arrangement.
Little Cothill Barn is a beautifully converted, dog-friendly holiday cottage near Hay-on-Wye in the heart of the Herefordshire countryside. Sleeping four guests (plus a child), this stylish retreat offers two en suite king-size bedrooms, a cosy sitting room with wood burner, and a well-equipped kitchen perfect for relaxed self-catering. Guests enjoy two private enclosed gardens, a covered dining terrace, and a separate games room for family fun. Surrounded by scenic walking routes from the front door and just a short drive from Hay’s famous bookshops, markets, and eateries, it’s a welcoming home-away-from-home for exploring the Wye Valley, Golden Valley, and the Black Mountains. Also available as a four ensuite bedroom property, sleeping 8+2guests. See property 2730 for details
An 18th Century listed barn conversion providing self-catering packed full of character. Sympathetically designed to offer relaxed accommodation, Cothill Barn sits in the picturesque Golden Valley amongst beautiful rolling Herefordshire countryside on the Welsh borders. Hay-on-Wye and plenty of attractions are just a short drive away.
A spacious 16th Century Grade II listed farmhouse in a quiet village within strolling distance of a beautiful rural pub The Bridge Inn, Michaelchurch Escley for food and drinks in a lovely setting. Bridgefarm House has it all; Large Hot Tub, Four gorgeous bedrooms and Four bathrooms, provide self-catering accommodation for 6-8 people (10 in two fold up beds), dogs are welcome up to 4, with a huge country kitchen/dining room, living room with a log burner, and plenty of outdoor space. Hereford, Abergaveny, Hay-on-Wye and Ludlow are all close, and there are miles of footpaths and mountain bike trails to explore through the Herefordshire Hills, the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains. It's an unspoiled slice of rural bliss that is ideal for a holiday with families or friends.
"Hoarders Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Herefordshire. The ancient market town of Hay-on-Wye lies on the Welsh/English border, by the River Wye, in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Renowned for its world-famous Hay Festival of Literature, the town is a popular destination for book-lovers and...
"The School Room" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Herefordshire. Known as the 'centre of walking', the town of Kington, near the Welsh borders has many shops, pubs and restaurants. The area has many walking routes, plus the attractions nearby include Eastnor Castle, Hergest Croft Gardens, the Offa's Dyke...
"3 Bed Cottage in Hay on Wye" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Hay. Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms – 1 double and 2 singles (please note that singles are more suited to children and 1 single is accessed through the master bedroom) - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and 1 separate WC -...
"3 Bed Cottage in Clyro" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Clyro. Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin (can be converted into a king bed on request), 1 single - 1 bathroom – separate bath, shower, and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and...
"The Cow Cott" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Herefordshire. Hereford with its medieval bridge over the winding River Wye, is the very image of picturesque England. With a mix of buildings from almost every British era, eclectic Hereford is a popular base for those seeking to explore the locale – being...
"1 Bed Cottage in Painscastle" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Builth. Additional information and rules - 1 bedroom – 1 double - 1 shower room with shower and WC - Electric oven and induction hob, microwave and fridge/freezer - Allocated off-road parking for 2 cars - Smart TV in lounge - Shared garden...
"4 Bed Cottage in Hay-on-Wye" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Hay. Additional information and rules - 4 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single - 2 bathrooms - 1 large shower room, 1 bathroom with shower attachment on bath, 1 separate WC on the ground floor - Integrated electric double oven...
"2 Bed Cottage in Mansel Lacy" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Herefordshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC - TV/DVD In the lounge area - Electric oven and hob, under-counter fridge with small icebox,...
"2 Bed Cottage in Painscastle" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Builth. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin both en-suite - Downstairs WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher - Washer/dryer, iron, ironing board - Hairdryer in each bedroom -...
"3 Bed Cottage in Longtown" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Herefordshire. Additional information and rules - 2 super- king-size, 1twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king-size on request.) - 1 bathroom with separate shower and 2 en-suite shower rooms - Electric oven and hob, microwave,...
"1 Bed Lodge in Trefeitha" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Felin Fach. Additional information and rules - 1 double bed - 1 separate shower cubicle near the hut and a separate compost WC - 1 separate plumbed-in WC located near the car park - Electric kettle and toaster in the shepherd’s...
"1 Bed Cottage in Dorstone" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Herefordshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 double bedroom - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer and washing machine - Travel cot and highchair available...
"1 Bed Apartment in Abbeydore" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Herefordshire. Additional information and rules - 1 double bedroom - 1 shower room with rainfall shower and WC - Hairdryer - Electric oven/hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher - Highchair available - Smart...
"1 Bed Cottage in Hay-on-Wye" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Hay. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 super king-size bedroom (can be made up as a twin on request) - Shower room with WC - Regret no TV - Wi-Fi available though due to location connectivity can be patchy -...
"Coach House Cottage - Dorstone" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Herefordshire. Nestled in the stunning Golden Valley, Dorstone is a charming Herefordshire village that offers visitors a perfect blend of history, natural beauty, and rural tranquillity. Just a short drive from the literary town of Hay-on-Wye (6 miles), this...
"Tilly Gypsy-style Caravan Hut" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Brecon. The Brecon Beacons National Park's lovely village is a dispersed community with two pubs and restaurants that each serve a different cuisine and one of them lets you visit the microbrewery where your beverage was made. The largest natural lake...
"Penarth" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Llandrindod Wells. The market town of Builth Wells (Welsh spelling: Llanfair-ym-Muallt) is located in beautiful, unspoilt countryside and makes an interesting base for a Mid-Wales break. Home to interesting craft stores and many collectors’ fairs, this is also...
"2 Bed Cottage in Lower Chapel" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Brecon. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedroom – 1 double and 1 king-size zip-and-link (that can be made into 2’6” twin beds at the stage of booking) - 2 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms with showers and WC and 1...
"2 Bed Cottage in Llandefalle" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Brecon. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size bed, 1 single bed (can be joined with a trundle bed to make a king-size on request) - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave,...
"Dingle Den" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Herefordshire. Craswall, Herefordshire is a short drive away from Peterchurch. The village of Peterchurch, with its handful of pubs and restaurants, is situated on the River Dore in the beautiful Golden Valley, flanked by the Black Mountains to the west and...
"2 Bed Cottage in Llandefalle" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Brecon. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 single - 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge, under-counter freezer, nespresso coffee maker and a washing machine - Wood burner...
"Railway Station Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Llandrindod Wells. The small town of Kington, well regarded as a centre for walking, is situated near the England/Wales border in a beautiful area known as the Welsh Marches. It is a wonderful area of wooded hills, tranquil valleys and unspoilt Black and White...
"3 Bed Cottage in Hay-on-Wye" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Hereford. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin - 3 en-suite shower and WCs and 1 ground floor WC - Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, 2 fridges, freezer, dishwasher and washing...
"6 Bed Cottage in Bryngwyn" is a 6 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 12 guests in Kington. Additional information and rules - 6 bedrooms – 1 super king-size, 2 king-size (1 being a four poster)(one on the ground floor), 1 double, 2 twin rooms - 5 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath, 1 en-suite with a shower...
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Located on the banks of the mighty river Wye, Hay (as it’s called locally) is in Powys, right on the border between Wales and England, in the north eastern point of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Part of its fascinating - and at times bloody - history can be seen in the remains of two Norman castles, while other buildings date back to the 1500s.
Hay-on-Wye is well known for being a book town. As well as having a wealth of specialist and second-hand book shops, it holds an annual literary festival in late May and early June where around 100,000 visitors come to hear acclaimed authors from around the world speak about their work. Hay has a great selection of antiques and curio shops, and independent boutiques. The excellent market held on Thursday mornings from 8am in the centre of town is just the place to pick up local ingredients for a picnic lunch or a delicious dinner.
Hay is a small and lively country town, but you don’t have to go far beyond its boundaries before you are in stunning countryside. Being so close to the Black Mountains means there are lots of exciting opportunities for thrill seekers. You can go off-roading on a mountain bike or in a 4x4, go canoeing, gliding and hang gliding, try canoeing and white-water rafting, climb a rock face before abseiling down, or go caving. Less adventurous sorts can play golf, cycle country lanes, try their hand at clay pigeon shooting, or simply walk to a view point and admire the scenery.
If you’re planning to explore the area, possibly via Offa’s Dyke Path, you’ll find Hay-on-Wye a convenient base. Hereford is the nearest city, being just over 20 miles away, and there are good road links to Brecon, and Builth Wells.
Hay-on-Wye is wonderful at any time of year. Time your visit to coincide with the Hay Festival, Royal Welsh Show (third week in July), or Abergavenny Food Festival (third weekend in September). Browse the book shops, enjoy freshly made cake in a café, or switch off completely in an environment where “peak hour” is no busier than a line of ducks crossing the river.
