Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(57 Ratings)

Cottage in Hay-on-Wye

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this cottage rental

forestmillholidaycottages co uk

This charming one bedroomed Victorian stone cottage is ideal for anyone seeking a relaxing break exploring the town and its local eating houses, cafes or for those seeking a more active time using it as a base to explore the mountains and rivers.

Ty Bychan (little house) has recently been upgraded to a high standard. The sitting room has a fab wood burning stove for those cosy nights in (a basket of wood is provided during the colder months).

Upstairs is a lovely bedroom with rustic furniture and a luxurious king size bed, and a shower room.

Outside there is a small courtyard where walking boots and wet weather gear can be stored. This area gains access via very steep, narrow steps to a shared pathway leading to the small garden with seating and BBQ. PLEASE NOTE: the description of the narrow step steps and ensure you are happy you can navigate them before booking the cottage.

Ty Bychan is “in” Hay on Wye and has many amenities including independent shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs and of course the plethora of book shops to enjoy. As the cottage enjoys a central location in Hay there will be traffic noise heard usually daytime during the week, if you require a fantastically rural cottage with total peace and quiet we have another cottage a converted mill available to view at forestmillholidaycottages.

The surrounding countryside boasts an area of outstanding beauty within the Brecon Beacons National Park offering many outdoor activity opportunities such as canoeing on the River Wye, cycling on the tracks and lanes, mountain biking and walking in the Black mountains and the Brecon Beacons.

Whatever you chose; whether adrenelin fueled or relaxing Ty Bychan will provide you with a warm comfortable environment in which to enjoy stay.

We are dog friendly but due to the size of the cottage, one large dog or two small dogs are preferred, but please do discuss other options with us.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Hay-on-Wye

Nearby attractions

Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

43.8 mi

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

14.2 mi

Henrhyd Falls

47.9 mi

National Showcaves Centre for Wales

46.7 mi

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Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye

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4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(57 Ratings)

Cottage in Hay-on-Wye

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Hay-on-Wye

Nearby attractions

Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

43.8 mi

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

14.2 mi

Henrhyd Falls

47.9 mi

National Showcaves Centre for Wales

46.7 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(57 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Guests loved the perfectly located, well-equipped, clean, and cosy cottage. They appreciated the easy access to Hay-on-Wye's attractions and the enjoyable holiday experience.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Everything was perfect! The cottage, the village of Hay, and the bookstores. A visit to Hay-on-Wye is everything on would want. I will definitely come back!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

I enjoyed my time in this quaint cottage. It was close to town, had all the amenities needed, and was well maintained. So close to Hay on Wye that I will able to enjoy the book stores, restaurants and shopping. Parking was easy. Love this cottage. Hope to be back.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Lovely cottage in great town

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

A lovely cosy cottage with great facilities - just what we needed for a short break. Great location within easy walk of all that Hay on Wye has to offer - independent shops and cafes, pubs and restaurants. Easy to walk out and explore too without using the car if you don't want to. We'll be back!!

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Fab hol great owners Vrbo not on the ball - didn’t send us email to enter property wrong details for check in and check out misinformation about Wifi - owners responded very quickly - phoned Vrbo who didn’t phone back - book this property just not through them !

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Hay -on-Wye is a great place to visit, and Ty Bychan is well located. The property is lovely - loads of character, but with the mod cons. The shower is outstanding. A couple disappointments: 1. were informed shortly before arrival that WiFi would not be available after all 2. this is likely a time of year thing, but there were tractor trailers loaded with harvest thundering by several times an hour.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Our stay at Ty Bychan 15 Swan Bank Hay-on-WyeJune 2022

Our stay at Ty Bychan 15 Swan Bank Hay-on-WyeJune 2022

The property is very well equipped, cosy, lovely and clean, and welcoming. It is perfectly located, with only a very short walk into Hay for shops, pubs, restaurants, etc, and just a 5-10 minute drive to the Warren, or to Glasbury, to go swimming, sunbathing, and have a picnic. At Glasbury you can also take a leisurely 5 mile canoe ride (apprx 2 1/2 hours) back to Hay (even if you have never canoed before) and we would highly recommend the canoe trip, it will be a fantastic and memorable experience for everyone, for sure . We had the most wonderful, relaxing holiday experience at Ty Bychan Hay-on-Wye. Kind regards Mark, Sonia, and Buddy (our cocker spaniel)

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Excellent accommodation spotless clean all furniture and linen and bedding to the highest of standar

Excellent accommodation spotless clean all furniture and linen and bedding to the highest of standar

Very professional and the experience of the cottage very pleasant

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Birthday weekender

Birthday weekender

Lovely little cottage, so close to town, and the river (fishing) Really lovely stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Fabulous place to stay

Fabulous place to stay

Beautiful cottage well equipped for a comfortable stay. Amazing bed and garden. Short walk into Hay on Way which is lovely and very dog friendly. Gorgeous countryside especially the Warren. We didn't want to leave and will hopefully visit again soon.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2021

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage, in a lovely village. Near pubs, walks, shops. Highly recommend

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2019

Cosy Cottage

Cosy Cottage

The location is perfect. The property was immaculate and cosy. Will definitely be going back

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2019

Happiness lies behind the Red Door!

Happiness lies behind the Red Door!

We've visited Hay on Wye many times now and have always loved passing the 'little cottage with the red door' and wondering what it was like inside! Well, now we know - and we weren't disappointed. A beautiful, impeccably clean and welcoming home from home, that is deceptively spacious inside. We were there on a rainy, cold November weekend & it was a real haven after a day walking and making the most of all that this lovely little town has to offer. The hosts, Mary & Jo, were great at communicating and very flexible and accommodating wherever possible. The heating was efficient (there's a woodburning stove in the front room too, with logs provided, but we didn't use it) and the water was lovely and hot. Beautiful big bathroom and - this has been mentioned by other visitors, but it's true! - the most comfortable bed we've ever slept in! Wonderful pillows too - it really made all the difference to our stay, because we so needed to relax and have a really good sleep. Lovely touch of milk in the fridge and welsh cakes and local jam to welcome us. Our little dog loved having her bed in front of one of the big radiators and because the downstairs is fully tiled, we didn't have to worry too much about possible muddy paw prints! As stated, there is free parking in the community & sports centre a short walk away and it was no problem to walk our bags round on a sunny morning. The lovely town of Hay has so much to offer (even out of the festival season) - special walks along the beautiful River Wye and, of course, the bookshops, but also other independent shops and art galleries. Well worth a visit and, for a couple who wish to rest and explore, this is the perfect base from which to do so.

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Great location, very clean well equipped cottage.We will definitely return

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Excellent place to stay hosts extremely helpful and kind

Excellent place to stay hosts extremely helpful and kind

Great location, very clean well equipped cottage. We will definitely return

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Perfect cottage, wonky guest!

Perfect cottage, wonky guest!

The cottage is delightful, and hosts Mary and Jo very welcoming. Not quite perfect for me - not because of any fault of host or cottage, but because I have various ‘wonky’ bits and hadn’t realised how dependent I’ve become on several aids I’ve come to take for granted at home. (Mary and Jo are upfront on the site about the disability-unfriendly steep stairs - my problems are different, and they couldn’t have known, so no stars lost at all) — but spotless, well equipped, and beautifully situated - lovely! Thank you.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2019

Quality throughout

Quality throughout

Excellent location for walking the town. Lovely and clean.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2019

Lovely well-equipped small cottage

Lovely well-equipped small cottage

A great location just on the edge of Hay-on-Wye a very short walk from the Offas Dyke trail up to Hay Bluff and Hatterall Ridge, the river and Hay town centre. Not a cottage for anyone with reduced mobility - which the listing is very honest about. If there is anything negative to report it is the traffic noise from the road outside, otherwise perfect, we will be back!

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Short revies

Short revies

Lovely little cottage, good location

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

Charming Stay at Hay on Wye

Charming Stay at Hay on Wye

The cottage was clean and had everything required for our 3 night stay in the pretty town of Hay on Wye. Lovely book town with walks down by the river and easy access to other towns & villages.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

Lovely comfy cottage

Lovely comfy cottage

A lovely spotless cottage situated near all shops and restaurants.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

Perfectly located cottage with tranquil garden

Perfectly located cottage with tranquil garden

This comfortably furnished & picturesque little cottage is a fantastic base for exploring Hay & the surrounding area. A choice of riverside walks, pubs ,restaurants and shops are right on the doorstep & there is free parking nearby. An added bonus is a tranquil garden where you can relax & unwind to the sound of birdsong.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

Cosey and well located

Cosey and well located

Walking distance to central Hay and a perfect size for 1 or 2 people staying for a weekend, thanks Mary & Jo!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2019

Perfect spot to stay - excellent location!

Perfect spot to stay - excellent location!

We were very pleased to have found this property to stay at while in Hay. It was very close to restaurants and the town core. We walked everywhere and even got in a hike to Hay Bluff, although the weather wasn't very co-operative. The property had everything we needed and was very convenient as we were able to make our own breakfast. We could have made all meals there as the kitchen was fully equipped, but we were on vacation!! The only thing that might have been better was to have wifi available, but there was a cafe with it and we took advantage of that. All in all, a perfect little spot to hang our hats for a few days and the extra bonus was I found Cornishware to purchase in town.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2018

Came compete with hedgehog!

Came compete with hedgehog!

Stayed here after a walking holiday and it was the most perfect oasis to laze in. Very friendly owners and a minute or two's walk from Hay's shops - also nearly right opposite a lovely little secret footpath to the church via an old well, and from the church down to the river. Even though it is what in Hay counts as a "main" road there was no noise problem. Great shower and the most comfortable bed I've ever come across. Also the most magical higgledy-piggledy garden with a very friendly robin - and on my last night as I sat reading in the evening, a hedgehog clambered out of the hedge to say hello. Just wonderful, thank you!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2018

We loved it

We loved it

Adele is an incredibly thoughtful host. The cottage was lovely and totally welcoming, down to a vase with beautifully arranged flowers. Spotless and comfortable, the cottage is within easy walking distance of all the shops. If you're there on Thursday, don't miss the market. The cottage and the town were an unforgettable experience.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2017

Great place to stay for walks and relaxation

Great place to stay for walks and relaxation

Utterly splendid with everything you need. The suggestions book is hilarious.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2017

Cosy, clean and comfortable - great place to stay

Cosy, clean and comfortable - great place to stay

Enjoyed staying in this cosy, clean, well-equipped and comfortable cottage. Very interesting town. Great walking country nearby and other outdoor pursuits available. Many other attractions locally.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2017

Cozy, clean cottage with most amenities

Cozy, clean cottage with most amenities

Conveniently located, tidily outfitted, well thought out and clear communication. Basic accommodations, clean and cheerful. Narrow stairways, tiny fridge, tiny stove, nothing more than is needed for a short stay, but everything that is needed. Loved the tiny airtight wood stove. Hay is wonderful, and this cottage the perfect base to explore from.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2017

Small but perfect

Small but perfect

A great stay, perfect location cosy cottage

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2017

A stay in Hey.

A stay in Hey.

It vast a very enjoyable stay in Hey and the cottage was comfortable and conveniently located.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2017

Quaint, lovely cottage

Quaint, lovely cottage

A really nice little cottage, perfect for a weekend,

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2017

Charming

Charming

Just loved it. Cosy living room. Comfortable king size bed in lovely bright bedroom. Good shower and bathroom. Basic but adequate kitchen. Nice hot water. Spotlessly clean. Very convenient for the town. We really enjoyed our stay here.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Hay-on-Wye?

The average price for a rental in Hay-on-Wye is $193 per night. This rental is $36 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye

Cottage in Hay-on-Wye

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Hay-on-Wye

Nearby attractions

Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye

Cottage in Hay-on-Wye

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Hay-on-Wye

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Hay-on-Wye?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye?

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