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Great area for exploring one of the many bike trails
Try taking a canoe down the River Wye
Enjoy the world reknown Hay Festival
Browse through the many book shops of Hay-on-Wye
Lots of independent shops, cafes and restaurants to choose from
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Birch House

Hay-on-Wye, Brecon Beacons
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Stay in a town
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Spacious and comfortable with a contemporary twist, perfect for a family or group of friends
  • An enclosed garden with BBQ and outdoor furniture for al fresco dining
  • A peaceful location that’s within 0.5 miles of Hay-on-Wye’s vibrant centre
Property code: 85972

This spacious home is finished with a contemporary twist creating a great base for a group of friends or family to enjoy the lively town of Hay-on-Wye and explore the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Treat the family canine to a relaxing break in this cosy property in Hay-on-Wye that sleeps six, filling your itinerary with exciting adventures throughout the surrounding countryside. Hay-on-Wye is a gem of a destination on the border of England and Wales, providing a wonderful vantage point for exploring. The narrow streets boast a staggering array of book shops and eateries, so be sure to pick up a new page-turner and perch for an al fresco coffee with Fido at your feet.

Brush down muddy paws and settle the family down with some activities in the lounge or snug, feeling fully relaxed in this simply presented yet stylish abode. There is a TV, a Wii and games to keep everyone busy, but your pup is bound to enjoy keeping you company whilst you rustle up a feast. You’ll also find a handy utility room for storage and laundry, plus there are towels for canines stored here too. Upstairs, the four bedrooms are a welcome sight for weary guests, one of which has an en-suite with the remainder sharing a bathroom. Outside, the garden is safely enclosed and boasts a BBQ and outdoor sofa.

The Brecon Beacons National Park is a delight to explore and there are opportunities for water sports, fishing and cycling too. For the bravest members of your party, the Warren doubles as a picnic spot and an excellent location for wild swimming. Rover is sure to be delighted when you join him for a quick dip. Historic Crickhowell (19.5 miles) and foodie favourite Abergavenny (25 miles) are also worth a visit, and be sure to stop by Brecon (15 miles) to experience the local art scene and stroll along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.

  • 4 bedrooms – 3 double, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with handheld shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower and WC, 1 downstaris WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/ freezer, and dishwasher
  • Utility – washing machine, tumble dryer and microwave
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Smart TV in lounge, TV in Snug with Wii
  • 2 dogs allowed, must be over 6 months old and no bigger than a labrador
  • Enclosed garden with outside sofa, and charcoal BBQ
  • Table tennis in garage
  • Storage for bikes
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • CCTV covers front and back doors and driveway for security purposes only
  • Pubs, shops and restaurants 0.5 mile
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Claire Carro

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Deborah 8th December 2023

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Lovely quiet location. Only a short walk into the centre of Hay-on-Wye. Bread, milk, wine, butter, etc., washing powder, dishwasher tablets, cleaning stuff, dog bowls, treats and essentials all provided. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Hilary 10th November 2023

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Beautiful house, everything we needed. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Gail 20th October 2023

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This house was very nice, convenient for good walks and the town. Once parked at the property it was easy to get your exercise on the walks. Also plenty to see and do in the town especially if you are a bookworm.

Reviewed by Katherine 13th October 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 22nd September 2023

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My sister and I with our elderly parents stayed for a week in September 2023. Birch House was exceptionally clean. The layout was perfect as there are 2 tv rooms and a downstairs loo. Kitchen was well appointed with plenty of dishes and cooking equipment. Good quality bedding and pillows. Located on the outskirts of Hay, in a very quiet area on theRead more edge of a housing development. Hide

Reviewed by Bridget 8th September 2023

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A really great house in a quiet location. Very clean, well equipped and very comfortable. A secure back garden which was great for our dog. The town centre is just a 10 minute walk away either along the road or along a bike path among the trees with views of the River Wye.

Reviewed by Tracey 18th August 2023

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We had a fabulous stay at Birch House. Everything was there that we needed. and it was a great location for walking into Hay on Wye or to the river at the Warren. The house is modern and spacious plus the beds were comfortable. It was spotless on arrival and the Welcome pack was much appreciated. We would happily stay there again.

Reviewed by Tracey 11th August 2023

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Lovely clean house walkable to town. Friendly owners.

Reviewed by Alexis 28th July 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay at Birch House. It was clean, comfortable and well equipped, and the welcome pack (including wine, bread, milk and welsh cakes) was greatly appreciated. The house is in a good location, close to the river and just a short (10 minute) walk into the town. Theres also a little play area on the estate. We enjoyed trips out toRead more Talgarth, Cantref Adventure Farm and Westonbury Mill Water Gardens, as well as browsing the bookshops in Hay, and paddling in the river. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Ralf 14th July 2023

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The cottage was excellent: spacious and very tidy. And our dog loved the enclosed garden. The centre of Hay is near - only a 10-minutes walk away. We have had a lovely time here.

Reviewed by Richard 19th June 2023

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A fantastic house and ideal for a family or a group of friends. A short walk into Hay with all its amenities. I would recommend this house.

Reviewed by Melanie 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Nicola 4th May 2023

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Reviewed by Anne 27th March 2023

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Great place to stay. We walked part of Offas Dyke and explored Hay on Wye. Very comfortable and well-equipped, and there was good communication with the housekeeper before and after our stay.

Reviewed by Joanne 23rd February 2023

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I would thoroughly recommend Birch House. The house was immaculate, lots of thought had gone into making sure that we had everything we could possibly need during our stay. The house is in an ideal location to walk into Hay on Wye along the river or via the road. It is in a great location for visits to Brecon and Hereford. It was lovely to return "Read morehome" after a busy day. Hide

Reviewed by Marjorie 22nd December 2022

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Lovely, spacious house with plenty of room for family and dog. Excellent location within walking distance of Hay centre, plus very close to good footpaths down to the river. The table tennis table is a bonus. Having two sitting rooms also really helped!

Reviewed by Amy 23rd November 2022

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Warm & comfortable home. Just over 10mins to walk into Hay to enjoy the bookshops, cafes & pubs. Well stocked kitchen. Extremely comfortable beds. Excellent value for money

Reviewed by Lucy 16th September 2022

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We all really enjoyed our time in Hay on Wye, Birch house is situated in a quiet estate and had everything included and all we could want for our stay. It was only about a 10 minute walk into the town as well so the location was also great. The welcome pack was very much enjoyed and appreciated as well, so thank you very much for that :)

Reviewed by Susan 2nd September 2022

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We really enjoyed staying in the house, it was very clean and comfortable and had a real home from home feeling. There were many thoughtful touches that we appreciated such as the welcome hamper and the games in the garage. It is the first self catering home we have ever stayed in that had enough mugs and clothes hangers. It is thoughtful touches lRead moreike this that really make a difference and we would highly recommend . Hide

Reviewed by Kushal 26th August 2022

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This place is absolutely delightful! Location is great for exploring the Brecon Beacons & surroundings. Hay on Wye village (short walk) is a delightful town with cafes, vintage shops and lots of books! The owners have thought of everything and great attention to detail including welcome goodies. The place is clean, well decorated, easy to live in aRead morend even the kids are are taken care of with lots of games, table tennis table etc. Communication is responsive and really helpful. Highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Gary 29th July 2022

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Really clean and comfortable house with everything you need for a great stay. The river situated just 5 minutes walk away is lovely for a paddle and relax on the stones beside it. Lots of lovely walks within close distance. Hay on Wye is lovely with some great places for food, further afield Brecon is also a great place to visit. Will recommend to Read moreothers for sure!!! Hide

Reviewed by Kathryn 22nd July 2022

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Fab property. Very comfortable, modern, clean and with everything you need. Great location to walk to the river and town. The garden is very secure for the dog and the property was geared up for the dog very well with treats, poo bags, towels and blankets provided. Lots of great walks on your door step. The owners have really thought of everything.Read more The garage has toys for the garden, table tennis, bbq, stuff to light the chimnea and a safe bikes store. Does need a better hoover for guests. Hide

Reviewed by Faye 27th May 2022

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Reviewed by Gary 29th April 2022

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Property is absolutely fantastic for location close to town centre and good dog walks around Hay-On-Wye and other local areas the property is great for a family holiday as it contains everything you need for your stay and a good enclosed garden for dogs table tennis was a added bonus to the property

Reviewed by Sue 22nd April 2022

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Beautiful property . Clean and comfortable. Beautifully equipped for everything to make a holiday easy. Comfortable accommodation and beds . Kitchen dinner to enclosed garden . 2 sitting rooms so families can spread . So quiet . Easy walk to Hay and The warren . 10 mins in car to Hay Bluff car park and stunning scenery on your door step . Would hapRead morepily return. Hide

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