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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • 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
  • Alexandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a quaint little hut. Exceeded all expectations. Thank you for making our stay fabulous. Even made my partner a birthday cake which was fantastic! Thank you so much and look forward to staying with you again soon.
  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Irene and Barry (I hope I've remembered their names correctly!) were very friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome. The shepherd's hut was very clean and cosy and the bed was comfortable. The shower was nice. The hut had everything we...

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
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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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.