Treat your canine companion to a wonderful break at this super-stylish cottage in Hay-on-Wye with the beautiful mountains of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) to sniff out on walkies, a buzzing town known as the “town of books” on your doorstep, a cosy wood burner to snuggle next to, and an enclosed courtyard to potter in. With a spacious king-size bedroom and a cosy double, it’s perfect for a couple or small group.
The cottage’s unassuming exterior opens up to reveal an interior packed with charm and character, with gorgeous original features, colourful artworks, and quirky pieces of furniture. The lounge invites you to curl up and chat in front of the roaring wood burner or put your favourite show on the Smart TV. Head through to the sweet rustic kitchen next door, with bespoke cabinets, to cook up hearty meals and dine together at the table and chairs; the stylish shower room is also on the ground floor with a luxurious double rainfall shower. Upstairs has just as much character and you’ll find two gorgeous bedrooms, a spacious king-size, which has a Smart TV, and a cosy double room for a great night’s sleep. On warm days, sit outside in the rear courtyard with a cool drink and enjoy your own private oasis.
Head out and explore the 20-plus bookshops, galleries and studios, boutique shops, cafes, pubs, and restaurants in Hay. There’s also a weekly famers’ market selling local produce so you can stock up on dinner ingredients. Visit Hay Castle (just over 150 metres away) to learn about its medieval roots (your pup is welcome on the ground floor) and visit the current art exhibition. Take your furry friend to hike in the Bannau Brycheiniog, take on the challenge of walking up Pen y Fan (21 miles), the highest mountain in Southern Britain.