Accommodation

The Hay Holiday Cottage

Your Perfect Countryside Retreat

A warm, welcoming three-bedroom retreat nestled in the village of Cusop — five minutes from the bookshops of Hay-on-Wye and the river walks of the Wye Valley.

Sleeps 6

Families & groups

3 Bedrooms

Luxury linens

2 Bathrooms

Bath & shower

Dog Friendly

Up to 2 dogs

Private Parking

Free on-site

Log Burner

Wood provided

Fast WiFi

Fibre optic

5 Min Walk

To town centre

Capture the Moments

Gallery Preview

Take a peek inside The Hay Holiday Cottage — from the cosy log burner to the sunny patio garden.

Fresh flowers by the bathroom window at The Hay Holiday Cottage — Bathroom

Spacious living room with a comfortable sofa at The Hay Holiday Cottage — Living Room

Spacious six-seat dining table at The Hay Holiday Cottage — Dining

Comfy guest bed with fresh towels and cushions in Hay-on-Wye holiday cottage bedroom — Bedroom

Welcoming front door and stone exterior of The Hay Holiday Cottage — Exterior

Fully equipped kitchen with modern microwave and oven at The Hay Holiday Cottage — Kitchen

Back door of Hay-on-Wye holiday cottage opening onto a private, sunny patio garden — Patio

Dining table at Hay-on-Wye holiday cottage with family board games on shelves — Games

Close-up of rustic wooden dining table set for guests at Hay-on-Wye holiday cottage — Table

Where You'll Sleep

Sleeping Arrangements

Three bedrooms, six proper beds, and linens washed at the cottage — accommodating up to six guests in comfort.

Room 01

Queen Bedroom

Queen-size bed Sleeps 2

A calm, light-filled room with views over the paddock and the ponies beyond.

Queen-size bed with luxury linens
Wardrobe & drawer storage
Blackout curtains
Reading lights & USB sockets
Countryside views

Queen Room

Room 02

Queen Bedroom

Queen-size bed Sleeps 2

A peaceful double with soft linens and a quiet outlook over the garden.

Queen-size bed with luxury linens
Wardrobe & drawer storage
Bedside reading lights
Window seat
Garden outlook

Room 03

Twin Room

2 single beds Sleeps 2

Two proper single beds — ideal for children, friends, or anyone who likes their own space.

Two single beds with luxury linens
Wardrobe storage
Cosy and quiet setting
Books and a reading lamp
Perfect for kids or sharers

6

Guests maximum

3

Bedrooms

+1

Travel cot on request

Explore the Space

Inside the Cottage

A room-by-room walk-through of the spaces you'll live in — from the log-burner lounge to the farmhouse kitchen.

A welcoming living room with comfortable seating

Room 01

The Living Room

Sink into the sofa after a long walk on the Black Mountains. The log burner takes centre stage on cooler evenings.

Comfortable sofa seating for six
Log burner with wood & kindling provided
Smart TV with Netflix & streaming
Board games, books & playing cards

A fully equipped kitchen for self-catering stays

Room 02

The Kitchen

A modern, fully equipped kitchen ready for everything from a quick breakfast to a family roast.

Oven, microwave & full-size fridge
Dishwasher & washing machine
Nespresso machine & electric kettle
Pots, pans, crockery & glassware
Tea, coffee, oil, salt & pepper

Six-seat dining table for family meals

Room 03

The Dining Area

A bright, sociable space with a six-seat table — perfect for long breakfasts and board-game evenings.

Six-seat farmhouse dining table
High chair available on request
Board games on the dresser
Open plan to the kitchen

Modern bathroom with luxury fixtures

Room 04

The Bathrooms

Two private bathrooms — a freestanding bath upstairs and a walk-in shower downstairs.

Freestanding bath for long soaks
Downstairs walk-in shower
Soft towels & luxury linens
Toiletries, hairdryer & essentials

The Cosy Hour

Evenings by the log burner

Light the fire, pour a glass of something local, and let the cottage settle into its evening rhythm. Wood and kindling are always ready in the basket.

Step Outside

Outdoor Space

A private, fully enclosed garden with a patio for long lunches and a back gate that opens straight onto riverside walks.

The Garden

Private, enclosed, and made for slow afternoons

Fully enclosed & secure

Patio with dining set

Sun-trap terrace

Direct access to riverside walks

Secure garden — safe for dogs and little ones

Dog-Friendly Features

We host up to two dogs at no extra charge. The garden is fully enclosed, the riverside walks start at the back gate, and muddy paws are easy to sort out.

Secure yard — safe to roam off-lead
Outdoor hose for muddy paws
Dog bowls, towels & throws provided
Riverside walks from the door
Up to 2 dogs welcome (no extra charge)
Dog gate to the kitchen

Extra Touches

Additional Features

The small things that make a stay feel effortless — from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave.

Central heating

Google Nest smart control

Fast Wi-Fi

Fibre broadband throughout

Free parking

Private driveway for two cars

Self check-in

Lockbox, no key handover

Safety first

Smoke & CO alarms fitted

Fresh linen

Professionally laundered

Where We Are

Location

Perfect Location

Address: The Hay Holiday Cottage, Cusop, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5RD, UK

Nestled in the tranquil village of Cusop, just a 5-minute walk from the world-famous book town of Hay-on-Wye.

Walking Distances

Hay-on-Wye Town Centre 5 minutes walk
River Wye 2 minutes walk
Hay Castle 7 minutes walk
Bookshops 5–10 minutes walk
Pubs & Restaurants 5–8 minutes walk

Nearby Attractions

Brecon Beacons National Park 15 minutes drive
Offa's Dyke Path 2 minutes from the doorstep
Black Mountains 20 minutes drive
Hay Festival Site 15 minutes walk

Good to Know

Important Details

The practical bits — check-in times, pets, children, payment and house rules — all in one tidy strip.

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Arrival instructions

Email 3 days before

Lockbox code, directions & key details sent in advance

Pets

Up to 2 dogs

No extra charge — please message us beforehand

Children

Welcome

Travel cot, high chair & stair gate on request

Smoking

Non-smoking property

Vaping not permitted inside the cottage

Payment

Card or bank transfer

25% deposit to secure, balance due 2 weeks before arrival

House rules

No parties or events

Quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Find Us

Your home in Hay-on-Wye

Tucked into the quiet lanes of Hay-on-Wye, our cottage is a five to ten minute walk from the town centre, bookshops and the River Wye.

Address

The Hay Holiday Cottage, Hay-On-Wye, HR3 5RD, UK

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