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A stylish family house close to the centre of Hay-on-Wye

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Outdoor dining
Snow and ski sports
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 572 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A stylish family house close to the centre of Hay-on-Wye

This recently renovated Victorian house is located just 5 minutes walk from the centre of Hay-on-Wye. It is the ideal base for a holiday break spent browsing the many bookshops in Hay, or exploring the beautiful local landscape, whether that be on foot, by bike or on the river.
The house is well suited to families and couples looking for a relaxing getaway and is furnished throughout with bespoke furniture, handmade by the owner in his local workshop. These pieces include the beautiful kingsize bed and the exceptionally comfortable bunk beds.
The well equipped kitchen is provided with a washer/dryer, as well as tea and coffee and other cooking essentials.
A sheltered garden to the rear provides a lovely place to enjoy a summer meal.
Unusually for Hay-on-Wye the property benefits from off-street parking.
Hay-on-Wye is a friendly and bustling market town with a fantastic selection of unique shops and plenty of fabulous places to eat. It's unrivalled reputation for second hand bookshops is well known as is the annual Hay Literary Festival.
Our location at the foot of the Black Mountains gives easy access to stunning hillwalking and there are endless opportunities for exploring by bike, both on and off road. Hay is located on both the Offa's Dyke long distance path and the Wye Valley Walk.
Your host can provide advice and maps to assist with these activities, as well as offering tips for exploring the beautiful river Wye by canoe (available to hire locally).

Property manager

Andy Dix

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 775 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Stylish Family House Centre Hay-on-wye
Stylish Family Centre Hay-on-wye
Stylish Family Hayonwye
A Stylish Family House Close to the Centre of Hay on wye
A Stylish Family House Close to the Centre of Hay on wye

About the area

Map
Hay-on-Wye, Wales

What's nearby

  • Hay Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Old House - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Richard Booth's Bookshop - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hay-on-Wye Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Warren - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Builth Road Station - 31 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Festival Food Hall - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Blue Boar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪the Railway restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boat Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hay - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A stylish family house close to the centre of Hay-on-Wye pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A stylish family house close to the centre of Hay-on-Wye?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A stylish family house close to the centre of Hay-on-Wye?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A stylish family house close to the centre of Hay-on-Wye located?

This family-friendly Hereford holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of River Wye, Hay Cheese Market and Hey Butter Market. Richard Booth's Bookshop and The Warren are also within 10 minutes.

A stylish family house close to the centre of Hay-on-Wye Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikki L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage
Brilliant location for exploring Hay. Cottage is like a tardis and has the added bonus of a driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The backyard was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet and walkable location
Very comfortable stay with lots of room for 5 people to spread out. Well stocked kitchen. Appreciated the off street parking. Easy check-in and owner is accessible and informative. Best part is the easy walking distance to everything in Hay-On-Wye! We all loved our stay and the village!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole J.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th birthday gift
A wonderful get away! Great house in a great location. Lovely town to browse in when the weather isn’t good enough for hiking. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

maria h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
A lovely little house in the centre of Hay. Off road parking was a bonus, as was the handy boot room at the rear. There was everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The property is a litle dated in places, but just right for three people walking the Offas D. Path.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Andy's space was lovely and a quiet little retreat. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful house
Andy's place is ideal - a short walk from the bookshops and cafes of Hay, as well as from the Warren. There's a little playground nearby for younger children and the street is very quiet. The house is lovely - the rooms are spacious, the furniture beautiful and comfortable, and all the added extras (books, toys) were really thoughtful. A fabulous base for a tri to Hay-On-Wye.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house is well situated to easily walk into Hay on Wye. The river and Warren are a short walk from the house. The house had everything that we required for our stay making our break very relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Lyndall S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit disapponting
Sadly run down
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property with everything you need.
Lovely place, nicely furnished. Very clean and tidy. Comfy beds. Great location for Hay-on-Wye, and great to have off-road parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Welland, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Location! Location! Location!
Absolutely beautiful! The flat was just a 10 minute walk into town and right beside the River Walk. It was clean, very comfortable and came equipped with everything you need. Would definitely recommend this lovely flat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good communication from the owner, easy instructions to follow, had everything we needed. Easy walk into town for our book-shopping spree. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill P., York

Liked: Cleanliness
Central Hay on Wye house
Nice property 5 mins walk from centre of town. Comfortable beds, spotlessly clean. Living room a little dark but back of house has a light kitchen, boot room and spacious dining room.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great house, comfortable and well equipped. Very friendly neighbouring cat and an excellent little covered part of the garden. Very close to the centre of town, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay - comfortable and great location
Great location, clean and tidy house with funky furniture! Perfect for a week away with the family, with much to do on the door step
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

gareth w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy home in great location
We loved our stay in the property. It was well equipped and had everything we needed. It was clean, with a modern - yet shabby-chic feel. The location was also ideal. Walking distance into Hay centre, and close enough for days out to the Wales coast. Overall we had a lovely experience staying there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous accommodation in a lovely location
The house is fabulously located, just a few minutes walk from the town centre. We found it scrupulously clean and tidy. It was comfortable throughout with delightful decor, including beautiful bespoke furniture. It has off road parking and the garden at the back although small has a sunny aspect and there is an area to sit and relax. Communication from the owner was first rate, with clear instructions prior to arrival. My daughter and I had a wonderful time in Hay browsing the many bookshops which was our main purpose of the visit - but the house location is also ideally suited for walking and cycling, if only we’d had more time. We definitely intend to book this property again in the future, probably for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, lovely property
Lovely, cared for property with lots of personal touches, a few steps from the high-street and easy access to several walks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clare M., Isle of Wight. U.K

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely, peaceful cottage in great location for the town of Hay
The cottage was clean, tidy and comfortable, and met all my needs. It had a cosy, relaxed feel about it. It was well equipped and had the right balance of furniture and interiors without feeling cluttered. A lovely walled garden where you could sit outside. Convenient location for the town centre of Hay, and easy walking distance. I would certainly stay there again and highly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Alan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
All the amenities in a great location
Lovely apartment with full amenities. Short walk one way and you're at the bookshops. Short walk the other way and you're at the foot of the hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fabulous and we will be visiting again
The property is absolutely perfect in terms of location and then add on to that it is beautifully clean and impeccably furnished - perfect! Also, brilliant for kids as our 7 year old had her own room but it was right next to ours just in case she did wake up xxx

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location
The property is in the ideal location - easy walking distance to the lovely town of Hay on Wye and for exploring the Brecon Beacons. The house was comfortable and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed. Spotlessly clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable cottage in great location
Very comfortable cottage in great location. had the added advantage of off-street parking. Well-stocked kitchen cupboards for utensils, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

R.P.J. S., Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness
A very nice house, fine location
A very nice, spacious house near the centre of Hay on Wye. The location is perfect for a short walk along the river or to do some (book!)shopping in Hay. We had a very good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific house, very close to village
My family and I loved this house and location in the village. It's a short walk to everything Hay-on-Wye has to offer, and Andy can't be more helpful when you need something! The house is lovely, clean, and full of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019