Stay in Hay on Wye Cottage
Stylish Welsh cottage in the heart of Hay-on-Wye
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps up to 8 people
- One well behaved dog most welcome
- 2 bathrooms
- Wifi
- Washing machine & dryer
- Wood burning stove
- Smart TV with Netflix & Amazon
- Babes in arms & children 12 and over
- Check-in 5pm. Check out 11am.
- Free parking in nearby car park
- Perfect location for hill walking, climbing, cycling & kayaking
- Wonky floors. Narrow staircase to the attic. Chiming clock tower nearby.
stylish welsh cottage in book town hay-on-wye
Tredegar House, in the heart of Hay-on-Wye, is perfect for Hay Festival stays and as a base to explore the town’s many book stores and other independent shops which dot its curving lanes.  Walking, hiking and canoeing are on your doorstep. Â
This timber frame building housed a pub for 200 years. You can just about hear the ancient pub banter as you sit surrounded by oak beams and watch through the windows as the townspeople pass by.Â
Thank you for a lovely stay, a great place to explore from. Thanks to Nancy and team, the special touches in Tredegar House make it a pleasure to stay. With the house, town and surrounding countryside – it’s like stepping into ‘Middle Earth’. Had a great time. Judith & Philip – September 2023
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay at Tredegar House. I am sure this is the oldest, most interesting house I have or ever will stay in. Hay-on-Wye is lovely and make sure you visit the Lavender Farm and stock up on rich, creamy lavender products. Ann, Calgary, Canada – June 2023
We had the most glorious weekend staying at Tredegar House. Everything about it was perfect, from the cosy welcoming living room, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, to the fascinating art; what a jewel! The weather was kind to us too, we swam in the river, walked in the hills and had a cocktail at the gin bar. Thank you for everything. Karen – June 2023Â
Had a great stay! The house is ace – love all the places to hang things – hooks! The devil is in the detail. Love the door in the cellar room. Had some nice, rainy walks and can highly recommned tomatitos Tapas and Cosy Cafe. Lovely hand soap too!
Tony & Helen, Manchester – April 2023
A lovely escape away from home. Thank you for thinking about all of the small details. Tiffany B, UK – April 2023
Thank you for an amazing break away from home. We had a really relaxing time – which is exactly what we hoped for.
Kate, Graeme & Grace, Southampton – April 2023
Thank you, we really enjoyed our stay in Hay. A lovely cottage with everything we needed. Great to know a bit about its past. We will be recommending to others. Last 80th birthday treat – wonderful!
Joanna, Midlands, Louisa, Cotswolds, Marilyn, Bristol – March 2023
What a town! And what a place to stay in it. Slap bang in the historic middle, next to the clock tower, in a gorgeous set-back old house, with (warm) stone floors and wooden beams, modernised in perfect taste. A great work set up in the bedroom upstairs made daytime study a pleasure before nipping out for pre-dinner pints at the Three Tuns and a variety of dinners at the many great local spots (Chapters is a must). Seamless, hassle-free check in and check out experience. Can’t recommend enough.
Arthur, Highgate London – November 2022
What I hoped for! Beautiful house.  Extremely well appointed. The kitchen especially was very well done. Service was all as advertised, great wifi and workspace. Will definitely return soon. Will, Clapham London – November 2022
“The house is an exceptional historic gem in the heart of Hay that has been sensitively updated and thoughtfully curated. We would also recommend a road trip to discover the beautiful lavender farm linked to this house. We hope to return before too long! “
Andrew, London – September 2
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This spacious house is split over 4 floors. The stylish living room with wood burning stove is on the open plan ground floor next to a smart, well-appointed kitchen which leads out to a secluded courtyard with fern garden.
The master bedroom is furnished with a super king bed, sitting area and en-suite with bath and shower.
A double bedroom with its own sitting room sits up in the eaves of the house with beautiful original wooden floors and beams. A modern three piece shower at the bottom of the attic stairs serves this suite.
The lower ground is home to a small study under a vaulted brick ceiling. Beside it is another sitting room with two single sofa beds.
There is no need for a car here. All it takes is 20 minutes to walk the town circuit. Everything is on your doorstep, which is why we’re worthy of being called one of the most wonderful rural retreats in Wales.
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What people are saying about us....
The house is an exceptional historic gem in the heart of Hay that has been sensitively updated and thoughtfully curated. We would also recommend a road trip to discover the beautiful lavender farm linked to this house. We hope to return before too long!Â
Andrew from London
Harriet from Berkshire
The literary town of Hay on Wye in Wales along the English border is celebrated for its book stores and festivals. The surrounding countryside is loved by walkers, swimmers and cyclists.
Tredegar House is at the centre of town with shops minutes away and the Thursdsay morning market on its doorstep.
The latest films are screened in Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema just around the corner. You’ll watch the movie seated in the most comfortable chairs. Lunch in the bookshop café is a treat.
Tapas is served at Tomatitos whilst local seasonal ingredients are featured at Chapters small, welcoming restaurant.
Vegetarians are well catered for at The Old Electric Shop Café. Non vegetarians remark at the tasty dishes served there.
Hay’s population is just 1500 yet boasts two excellent butchers and bakers and a well- stocked deli.
The well equipped kitchen at Tredegar Houses is made for people who love to cook. You will find all the usual appliances and more whilst the larder has a good measure of spices, oils and vinegars.
A Weber barbecue to cook for 4 is in the courtyard.
The countryside around Hay abounds walks, kayaking opportunities and wild swimming in the Wye.
If you feel like a drive head for FARMERS’ Welsh Lavender 35 minutes away to visit Wales’ premiere lavender farm. In season (July and August) or out you will enjoy spectacular views in all directions, a dramatic swing from an ancient ash tree and a ride on a six metre long oak seesaw.
Check in: 5 pm
Check out: 11 am
Excellent WIFI
Wood for the stove is stored in the courtyard.
Selection of wines available with an honesty box for payment.
The front door key is inside the key safe box on the wall beside the door. The code will be sent to you the week before your stay.
The well equipped kitchen at Tredegar Houses is made for people who love to cook. You will find all the usual appliances and more whilst the larder has a good measure of spices, oils and vinegars.
A Weber barbecue is in the courtyard.
Free parking is available at the Wyeford Car Park HR3 5BG on the edge of town. It is at the end of Wyeford Road, a short lane off Broad Street nearly on the edge of town. It is a five minute walk back to Tredegar House
Additional parking is available at the Oxford Road Car Park HR3 5AJ. There is a charge.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Ideal for two couples.
Superking bed in master bedroom with spacious sitting area and ensuite with bath and shower.
The second floor attic suite has a double bed. A single sofa bed is in the adjoining sitting room. The ensuite is downstairs on the 1st floor.
EXTRA SPACE AVAILABLE
2 single sofa beds in the lower ground floor make it possible to cater for two more guests.
PETS
One well behaved dog. If you need to make a case for 2 please write to us.
COOKING
Modern kitchen with everything a serious cook needs.
WASHING
Washing machine is in the kitchen and the dryer is in the first floor shower room.
WC’s
Three piece bathroom off master bedroom.
Three piece shower room beside it serves the attic up a flight of stairs.
Liquid wash for hair hands and body is provided.
ENTERTAINMENT
Smart TV with Netflix and Amazon
Books about the local area
Backgammon is played on a most beautiful board table set up in the sitting room.
Scrabble
Monopoly
Kayaking and wild swimming in the Wye
Walking
Cycling
Book store browsing
Hay on Wye is on the Welsh side of the Welsh English border in Powys County. Quirkily however the post code belongs to Herefordshire.
See where Hay sits in the UK: shorturl.at/civLT
Nearest train stations: Hereford and Abergavenny