Hay-on-Wye Cottages

Tucked up against the border of Wales and the Brecon Beacons, this hidden gem has plenty of wild open landscapes, great foodie spots and a relaxed market vibe. It is the second-hand book capital in the world and home to the renowned Hay Festival. Held in May each year, it attracts up to 80,000 visitors and is a fantastic event for book lovers everywhere! Hay-on-Wye straddles the border between England and Wales and is a brilliant base for outdoor pursuits, or for simply staying in and reading a good book and enjoying a local Black Mountain gin! With an easy drive into neighbouring Wales, head over to the Brecon Beacons National Park and Mountain Railway for those who like their entertainment in the great outdoors. Whatever type of holiday you choose, explore this area from the comfort of one of our Hay-on-Wye cottages.

countryside of Wales outside the village of Hay on Wye

Popular Hay-on-Wye Cottages

Dining Area | Cosy Cwtch, Hay-On-Wye

Hay-On-Wye, Powys

Cosy Cwtch

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
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Exterior | Horsecroft - East View Farm, Westbrook

Westbrook, Herefordshire

Horsecroft

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£493
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Hay Boathouse/Maes-y-Caer, Hay On Wye

Hay On Wye, Powys

Hay Boathouse/Maes-y-Caer

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,072
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Reserve today for only 25%
Exterior | Cromwell House - Winforton Retreats, Winforton, near Hay-on-Wye

Winforton, near Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Winforton Retreats - Cromwell House

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Reserve today for only £25
Characterful living room | The Old Cider Mill, Erwood, near Brecon

Erwood, near Brecon, Powys

The Old Cider Mill

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
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Exterior | Rose Cottage, Blakemere

Blakemere, Herefordshire

Rose Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Exterior | Court House, Hay-on-Wye

Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Court House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£635
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Exterior | Mill Cottage, Peterchurch, near Hay-on-Wye

Peterchurch, near Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Mill Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Reserve today for only £25
House in the Hills, Near Hay-on-Wye

Near Hay-on-Wye, Powys

House in the Hills

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,627
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Reserve today for only 25%
Exterior | Beacons Cottage, Brecon, Near Hay-on-Wye

Brecon, Near Hay-on-Wye, Powys

Beacons Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£453
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Dog Friendly Hay-on-Wye Cottages

Dining Area | Cosy Cwtch, Hay-On-Wye

Hay-On-Wye, Powys

Cosy Cwtch

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
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Exterior | Horsecroft - East View Farm, Westbrook

Westbrook, Herefordshire

Horsecroft

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£493
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Hay Boathouse/Maes-y-Caer, Hay On Wye

Hay On Wye, Powys

Hay Boathouse/Maes-y-Caer

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,072
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Reserve today for only 25%
Exterior | Cromwell House - Winforton Retreats, Winforton, near Hay-on-Wye

Winforton, near Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Winforton Retreats - Cromwell House

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Reserve today for only £25
Owls Roost, Glasbury, near Hay-on-Wye

Glasbury, near Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Owls Roost

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£965
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Characterful living room | The Old Cider Mill, Erwood, near Brecon

Erwood, near Brecon, Powys

The Old Cider Mill

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
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Exterior | Court House, Hay-on-Wye

Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Court House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£635
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House in the Hills, Near Hay-on-Wye

Near Hay-on-Wye, Powys

House in the Hills

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,627
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Reserve today for only 25%
Exterior | Blaenau - Blaenau Escapes, Boughrood Brecon

Boughrood Brecon, Powys

Blaenau

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£2,666
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Courtyard | Blackrock Barn, Hay-on-Wye

Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Blackrock Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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Luxury Hay-on-Wye Cottages

Exterior | Hay Boathouse/Maes-y-Caer, Hay On Wye

Hay On Wye, Powys

Hay Boathouse/Maes-y-Caer

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,072
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Reserve today for only 25%
Exterior | Cromwell House - Winforton Retreats, Winforton, near Hay-on-Wye

Winforton, near Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Winforton Retreats - Cromwell House

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Reserve today for only £25
Characterful living room | The Old Cider Mill, Erwood, near Brecon

Erwood, near Brecon, Powys

The Old Cider Mill

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
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House in the Hills, Near Hay-on-Wye

Near Hay-on-Wye, Powys

House in the Hills

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,627
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Reserve today for only 25%
Exterior | Blaenau - Blaenau Escapes, Boughrood Brecon

Boughrood Brecon, Powys

Blaenau

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£2,666
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Exterior | Beacons Cottage, Brecon, Near Hay-on-Wye

Brecon, Near Hay-on-Wye, Powys

Beacons Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£453
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Open plan living space | The Nest - Winforton Retreats, Winforton, near Hay-on-Wye

Winforton, near Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Winforton Retreats - The Nest

Luxury
Wifi
Rural Location
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£453
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Hayloft Barn, Whitney-on-Wye, near Hereford

Whitney-on-Wye, near Hereford, Powys

Hayloft Barn

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£855
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Exterior | Angel Cottage, Brecon

Brecon, Powys

Angel Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£865
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Exterior | Barn Owls Rest, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye

Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Barn Owls Rest

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£635
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Romantic Hay-on-Wye cottages

Exterior | Hay Boathouse/Maes-y-Caer, Hay On Wye

Hay On Wye, Powys

Hay Boathouse/Maes-y-Caer

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,072
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Reserve today for only 25%
Exterior | Cromwell House - Winforton Retreats, Winforton, near Hay-on-Wye

Winforton, near Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Winforton Retreats - Cromwell House

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Reserve today for only £25
Owls Roost, Glasbury, near Hay-on-Wye

Glasbury, near Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Owls Roost

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£965
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Characterful living room | The Old Cider Mill, Erwood, near Brecon

Erwood, near Brecon, Powys

The Old Cider Mill

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
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Exterior | Mill Cottage, Peterchurch, near Hay-on-Wye

Peterchurch, near Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Mill Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Reserve today for only £25
House in the Hills, Near Hay-on-Wye

Near Hay-on-Wye, Powys

House in the Hills

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,627
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Reserve today for only 25%
Exterior | Blaenau - Blaenau Escapes, Boughrood Brecon

Boughrood Brecon, Powys

Blaenau

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£2,666
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The Huts in the Hills, Hay On Wye

Hay On Wye, Powys

The Huts in the Hills

Garden / Patio
Woodburning Stove
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£635
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Westerley - Clifford Place Cottages, Clifford, near Hay on Wye

Clifford, near Hay on Wye, Herefordshire

Clifford Place Cottages - Westerley

Wifi
Car parking on site
Rural Location
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£353
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Bailey Cottage, Three Cocks, nr. Hay-on-Wye

Three Cocks, near Hay-on-Wye, Powys

Bailey Cottage

Hot Tub
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Reserve today for only £99
Open plan living space | The Granary - Blaenau Escapes, Boughrood Brecon

Boughrood Brecon, Powys

The Granary

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£347
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Hay-on-Wye

With the largest collection of holiday cottages in Herefordshire we have the perfect home away from home for you.

Here are the top five things to see and do in our cottages in Hay-on-Wye:

Hay Castle

Explore Hay Castle, a historic medieval fortress that has been restored and transformed into a cultural and community hub. Discover the history of the castle and enjoy the stunning views from its tower.

Bookshops

Wander through the numerous bookshops that line the streets of Hay-on-Wye. The town is known as the "Town of Books," and its second-hand bookstores, antiquarian shops, and speciality bookshops attract bibliophiles from all over the world.

Hay Festival

If you're lucky enough to visit during the Hay Festival, be sure to attend this renowned literary event. The festival draws celebrated authors, poets, and thinkers, making it a fascinating and inspiring experience for literature enthusiasts.

Walks and Hikes

Take advantage of the beautiful countryside surrounding Hay-on-Wye by going for walks or hikes along the Wye Valley Walk or Offa's Dyke Path. The landscapes are serene and offer a chance to connect with nature.

River Wye

Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the River Wye, which runs alongside the town. Take a leisurely stroll along the riverbank, go for a peaceful boat ride, or simply relax and take in the serene atmosphere.

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