House vacation rentals in Hay-on-Wye

Very cute cottage in a beautiful quiet area. Rustic and charming property and gardens, and both Suzanne and her husband were lovely hosts. Super welcome basket of local produce and Suze had loads of recommendations. Ideal for a tranquil getaway, walks into the country on your doorstep and easy to get to the nearby towns if needed.

We spent a fabulous couple of days at The Forge. The place is as described - very comfortable and fully equipped for an escape to the countryside. We loved the thoughtful welcome basket of goodies too. Set in extensive grounds and with plenty of local walking, it was a chance to completely unwind and relax. A big thank you to Mel, the property manager, who provided full and clear information and was friendly and responsive to our queries.

Thoroughly enjoyable stay, kids loved the swimming pool. Facilities fantastic and an extremely comfortable stay for all.

Such a lovely place to stay. We only booked for two nights and wish we had been there for longer. Lots of really interesting features (a suit of armour! A harp!) in a well stocked house. Very comfortable beds and sofas, beautiful views (we especially enjoyed all the bird nesting in the eaves), gorgeous interior, starry Dark Skies and nice hosts - what's not to love? Great parking. Wish we could have had a few more nights, to check out the pub just down the road.

We had a great stay at the barn, celebrating a big birthday. There were 6 adults staying and we were all extremely comfortable. Mike and Joan were very hospitable, generous and responsive. The barn is as fabulous as the photos suggest. The views are amazing. The pool is wonderful. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. We very much hope to return.

Beautiful property with a mixture of originality of the building and new style amenities. The kitchen is a beautiful place to be (caution of the heat from the constant aga heat) and the heated pool is an amazing extra to have. It is incredibly peaceful and private, excellent to host familes and friends gatherings, you shouldn't be bored here

Beautiful property. The house is huge—we joked that we probably wouldn’t use all of the rooms—but we did. The whole experience felt luxurious—seriously, a pool? We had trouble with the sauna—better directions would be helpful—but the issue was addressed speedily. And I don’t know why people complain about the lumber yard; we noticed nothing. Hats off to Phoebe and Jan!

Amazing value for money. We stayed in Oak cottage and it was very spacious and had the most beautiful views! The pool and hot tub were such a brilliant addition. Danielle was a brilliant host and very responsive. We will definitely be back again, thank you so much!

We had a wonderful stay, it was the perfect base for a few nights in Clyro. Easy to get into Hay, and beautiful surroundings. We felt right at home, it's a lovely place and easy to settle into!

Such a lovely place. Sadly, I only had a couple of nights and one day to really enjoy it, but I immediately looked to re-book upon departing, and although the dates I looked at did not work, I will definitely return. Joe was really friendly and helpful. The house is lovely, well-designed and thought through with plenty of space. The weather was a bit damp, but otherwise we would have also thoroughly enjoyed the lovely garden with its seated areas and hot tub. Many thanks for a lovely break

Amazing accommodation in a fantastic location, with parking!! Owners onsite and very welcolming and helpful. Sleeps 6 comfortably with lots of space. Clean throughout. Very comfy pillows!! Would def stay again and recommend. Take a pen to write in their lovely visitors book!!

Great stay in Brecon! The location is great to get to everything in town via foot and also great to use as a base for heading out hiking and exploring the local area. Nice and peaceful area and lovely cozy feel made it a really comfortable place to stay

Beautiful place to stay. Wonderful views, peaceful and relaxing. Great location near to Hay, but far away enough to be really quiet. Well equipped and comfortable. Generous welcome basket with home made goodies. Highly recommended!

Leeann was super communicative which made the trip, arrival and check in seamless. The home was perfect t for our lot and the kids loved their shared room which had a nook that became the centre of their hide and seek game. There was plenty of space in the house and a few touches like tea and coffee made it instantly feel like home. Our takeaway from this trip was the beauty of family which was mirrored with the ample space in the property which also somehow felt cosy. Do not hesitate to book this one, you will definitely not be disappointed.

Black Sheep Barn is an amazing place of relaxation. A cool-looking space with the most beautiful views. Tucked away in the Shropshire Hills, you won’t be disappointed if you’re looking for rest, walks and stunning scenery straight from the door and the loveliest of hosts. We especially enjoyed playing some vinyl, exploring around Brown Clee Hill and just slowing down. Nature is on your doorstep; so worth making the most of the destination.

A friend and I have stayed here a few times now while fishing in the local area. The house is perfect if you want to visit Brecon and its surroundings. Will definitely be going back the next time we are in Brecon.

The location is beautiful and the house has great charm. The views are wonderful and the cottage is warm and cosy with a great wood burning stove. You can only access with a 4 wheel drive vehicle or walk 300 metres from the parking place up a rugged mountain path. This is difficult with luggage and after dark requires a good torch. The living space is lovely. The bedrooms are open planned and you have to walk through one to access the stairs down to the bathroom. The other bedroom is accessed by a steep set of steps from the kitchen. Head room is limited and there are no window curtains. It is what it says a mountain retreat and wonderful for walking and for families. A bit more difficult for older couples. The hosts were very responsive to any queries

A lovely cottage ideally located for our visit to the Hay festival. Su gave us sufficient information for us to enjoy our stay and was welcoming and very helpful. We used the New Strand pub, next door. The welcome and the food are excellent and the landlady, Briar, extremely friendly. Eardisley is a picturesque village.

Lovely place. Enjoyed the small extras like the lovely cake! Felt very much like a cute retreat and very nicely decorated. Helen was warm and welcoming.

The photos do not do the Drydock Cottage justice - it is even more beautiful than it looks in the photos and also a lot more spacious. The attention to detail and every element of the design that has gone into the conversion of this building is second to none. The location is also absolutely perfect - so peaceful, tucked away in gorgeous grounds with a view straight out onto the canal and across over the valley to the mountains beyond. I could have sat and watched the world go by, including the families of ducks, all day. The home made goodies were very welcoming and I loved every minute of my stay. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place for people looking to escape to somewhere unique and peaceful.

Cherry Trees was exceptional and beautifully presented. It was easy to get in to the property and all was as described. The only small feedback we’d give is maybe a sign outside the house would be helpful, but that’s not a criticism but more feedback. The house was extremely clean and everything was provided in the kitchen and around the house including guest book, hairdryers, etc. The location is great and only a 5 minute walk in to the main Hay town, which is full of gorgeous book shops, places to stop for coffee and food and Hay Castle. We recommend going to ‘The Wobbly Owl’ for wonderful service, delicious cider and lovely handmade soaps, oils, creams, etc. We loved our stay in Hay and will be back.

Peaceful, clean and cosy, and had everything we needed. We arrived in the middle of a heatwave and managed to keep cool, thanks to the curtains being shut to keep the sun out when we arrived. It was perfect for me and my two adult daughters to enjoy a get together and for us to explore the wonderful bookshops in Hay. My youngest daughter, who is currently studying English Literature at York, was in book heaven. I’d love to return to explore the walks in the area.

Spacious house, large living room with very great view over the river and hills. Grateful to have bread and milk prepared for our breakfast. Close to town. Enjoy the stay.

A lovely little house, beautifully restored, with a great garden/outdoor spaces - don't miss the piano in the shed! (Not in the pictures I think.) Not much to do in the village itself but Hay, the Brecons etc. a short drive away. We've stayed in the house next door as well - they are everything you'd want from an Airbnb, basically!