Hay-on-Hye retreat

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Hay-on-Hye retreat in Hay-on-Wye offers adults-only bed and breakfast accommodation with a sun terrace and a beautiful garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests can enjoy private bathrooms with walk-in showers, fireplaces, and garden or mountain views. Additional facilities include a kitchenette, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and bicycle parking. Delicious Breakfast: A hearty breakfast is served in-room, catering to special diets. The property also provides free on-site private parking, luggage storage, and an outdoor dining area. Local Attractions: Located 102 km from Cardiff Airport, the retreat is near Clifford Castle (9 km), Longtown Castle (16 km), and Brecon Cathedral (30 km). Guests can enjoy hiking and visit nearby castles and cathedrals.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Beth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Barry and Irene went above and beyond to make our trip extra special for my partners birthday. They put up banners and balloons and even made a cake! The shepherds hut was wonderful. Remote enough to be super peaceful but close enough to hay on...”
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Location and accommodation were beyond our expectations. The owners were there to meet us which was lovely. The food they left for our breakfast was great, catering for our needs i.e. vegetarian, was amazing selection. We would certainly...”
Angelica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything. The hut is very well equipped and more spacious than I expected. Everything is well thought out and works, the breakfast items and home cooked Welsh cakes were delicious, and after being warmly welcomed you are left in private which I...”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful shepherd's hut in an idyllic location high up on the hills. Irene and Barry were lovely and very accommodating to my wife who had food allergies. Comfortable, clean and cute place to stay.”
Simone
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was absolutely wonderful! The location is very peaceful and the position of the shepherd's hut means you have privacy even though the owners are near by in the house next door. We were keen for a night away to recharge our batteries and the...”
Cara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Hut was amazing. Compact but with everything a person needs to be self sufficient. Immaculately clean and the breakfast provided was of the highest quality. My food intolerances were catered for with no fuss.”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Located in a beautiful and peaceful spot with stunning views, not far from Hay On Wye. We were very comfortable and particularly liked the decking where you can enjoy the sun for the whole day. The facilities in the accommodation were perfect and...”
Delia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hosts. High quality hut throughout. So glad I booked it.”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Superb location, great views, peaceful, comfortable, superb breakfast”
Howardl+
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The "Hut" was immaculate. Hosts were very friendly and gave a great welcome, and then left us to enjoy the beautiful hut and surroundings”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Irene and Barry

9.9
Host review score
Irene and Barry
Quiet, secluded property just 10 minutes from the festival town of Hay-on-Wye. A former residence of writer and traveller Penelope Chetwode (Lady Betjeman) with outstanding views of the Wye and Golden Valleys. As you drive up Cusop Hill to the property you will see Herefordshire on your left and stunning views of the Black Mountains to your right.
Some recent highlights for the owners are dark skies and the annual Perseid Meteor shower, deer in the garden, birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards above, native British orchids in the meadow, walks in New House Wood, the Hay Literary Festival, fine dining in Hay and evenings by the fire.
Living here feels like you are in the middle of nowhere; quiet and private, yet restaurants, shopping, canoeing, fishing, historic sites like Arthur's Stone, Hay Castle and Offa's Dyke are just 10 minutes away.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Hay-on-Hye retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hay-on-Hye retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.