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
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 rated 5 Star Gold and 5 Stars by Visit England offer private and spacious accommodation for large get-togethers in Herefordshire in the beautiful Wye Valley: accessible from the M5 and the M50. This idyllic holiday retreat sleeps up to 18 guests in 9 double bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. Set amongst two acres of gardens and grounds and with 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. Enjoy walks straight from the door, canoe on the Wye or go-kart at nearby Weobley or visit the local market towns of Hay on Wye, Presteigne or Hereford. The kitchen and dining area are geared up for catering and numbers which makes entertaining easy and fun. A local caterer works in the house frequently and guests make frequent use of the excellent farmshop only 1.8 miles from the house. 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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
"The Courtyard" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Kington. Gladestry is a village with a pub, in the valleys of the Welsh Marches and on the Offa's Dyke Path. Attractions close by include the Kingswood Small Breed Farm Park and Owl Centre, the blooms at the Hergest Croft Gardens, the Mortimer Trail and...
"1 Bed Cottage in Talgarth" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Brecon. Additional information and rules - 1 bedroom – 1 king-size bed and 1 single bed - 1 shower room, WC and sink - downstairs - No smoking allowed inside the cottage - Electric cooker, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/ freezer - Wood...
"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 Lodge in Craswall" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Herefordshire. Additional information and rules - 1 bedroom - double - 1 shower with WC - Electric oven and hob,and fridge - Wood burner (first basket of logs included) £8 per bag thereafter - Private off-road parking for 1 car - Shop 3 miles, -...
"Pen Y Maes" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Builth.
"The Old Chapel" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Herefordshire. 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 gentle hills to the east. Just 10 miles away is the wonderful...
"The Birches" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Herefordshire. Hay-on-Wye, the 'town of books', renowned for its world-famous Hay Festival of Literature, lies on the Welsh/English border, and is a popular destination for book lovers or holidaymakers wishing to enjoy the leisure activities and beautiful...
"Point Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Herefordshire. Preston-on-Wye is a small village in the Herefordshire countryside, near the River Wye, surrounded by the lovely scenery of the Golden Valley. There is a quiet village pub, and a shop can be found 4 miles away. From here it is easy to explore...
"Buzzards Breg" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Builth. Builth Wells (Welsh spelling: Llanfair-ym-Muallt) is a market town in lovely, unspoiled countryside that makes an interesting location for a Mid-Wales vacation. This area is perfect for walking, pony trekking, and mountain biking and is home to...
"1 Bed Lodge in Hay-on-Wye" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Herefordshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - Sleeps 2+2 - 1 bedroom – double and additional sofa bed - 1 shower room with shower and WC - 2 ring electric hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, and kettle - Travel cot and...
"Granary Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Herefordshire. Granary Cottage, a family holiday home which is managed by the owners, sleeping four guests in two bedrooms - or five with the use of a sofa bed upstairs. Still retaining many original features, exposed beams and a stone...
"1 Bed Lodge in Hay-on-Wye" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Herefordshire. Additional information and rules - Sleeps 2+2 - 1 bedroom – double and additional sofa bed - 1 shower room with shower and WC - 2 ring electric hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, and kettle - Travel cot and highchair available -...
"Blaen Henllan" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Builth. Builth Wells offers a challenging 18 hole golf course, a sports centre, and the Wyeside Arts Centre, which includes a cinema as well as many live shows. Across the River Wye lies the Royal Welsh Showground, home to the famous Royal Welsh Show,...
"Curtau" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Builth. 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 Siluria Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Presteigne. Situated just one mile from the famous Offa's Dyke Pathway, the small hamlet of Walton is home to the delightful Walton Court Farm and a welcoming village pub. Also within a mile is the beautiful Radnor Forest which offers excellent cycling and...
"2 Bed Cottage in Painscastle" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Builth. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 single - 1 bathroom - 1 shower room with WC - Electric cooker, microwave, fridge and freezer - Regret no washing machine - Open fire (first basket of logs provided) - TV,...
"3 Bed Cottage in Clyro" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Hereford. Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles (4ft 6inch bed) and 1 single - 1 shower room with WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC and 1 separate WC, hairdryer provided - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and...
"Garden View" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Herefordshire. Kington is a small market town, set in the Herefordshire countryside. Sitting on the England/Wales border, this town is home to some of the most breath-taking landscapes and countryside walks in the UK. Head into Kington town centre to enjoy a...
"Goblaen Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Builth. Clyro is a small village in Powys located between both the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons National Park) and the Shropshire Hills aonb. The name of the village derives from 'clear water' in Welsh, and it is well-known for its...
"Gatehouse" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Builth. The pretty village of Painscastle lies just five and a half miles from the famous town of Hay-on-Wye, and takes its name from its ancient fortress, where today only large earthworks remain. Standing only three miles from the England/Wales...
"Dingle Den" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Herefordshire. Craswall lies on the fringes of the Brecon Beacons National Park, bordering Wales in the foothills of the Black Mountains. This quiet village offers the ideal location for exploring all that Herefordshire has to offer. Nearby, is the historical...
"2 Bed Cottage in Llangorse" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Brecon. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin zip-and-link (that can be made into a super-king-size on request before arrival) - 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC, and 1 en-suite shower...
"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,...
"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...
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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.
