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Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Hay-on-Wye, WLS
  • Place, Hay Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The Old House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Warren
    ‪8 min walk‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye

forestmillholidaycottages co uk

This charming one bedroomed Victorian stone cottage is ideal for anyone seeking a relaxing break exploring the town and its local eating houses, cafes or for those seeking a more active time using it as a base to explore the mountains and rivers.

Ty Bychan (little house) has recently been upgraded to a high standard. The sitting room has a fab wood burning stove for those cosy nights in (a basket of wood is provided during the colder months).

Upstairs is a lovely bedroom with rustic furniture and a luxurious king size bed, and a shower room.

Outside there is a small courtyard where walking boots and wet weather gear can be stored. This area gains access via very steep, narrow steps to a shared pathway leading to the small garden with seating and BBQ. PLEASE NOTE: the description of the narrow step steps and ensure you are happy you can navigate them before booking the cottage.

Ty Bychan is “in” Hay on Wye and has many amenities including independent shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs and of course the plethora of book shops to enjoy. As the cottage enjoys a central location in Hay there will be traffic noise heard usually daytime during the week, if you require a fantastically rural cottage with total peace and quiet we have another cottage a converted mill available to view at forestmillholidaycottages.

The surrounding countryside boasts an area of outstanding beauty within the Brecon Beacons National Park offering many outdoor activity opportunities such as canoeing on the River Wye, cycling on the tracks and lanes, mountain biking and walking in the Black mountains and the Brecon Beacons.

Whatever you chose; whether adrenelin fueled or relaxing Ty Bychan will provide you with a warm comfortable environment in which to enjoy stay.

We are dog friendly but due to the size of the cottage, one large dog or two small dogs are preferred, but please do discuss other options with us.

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Hay Castle. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a fireplace, and a living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Hay Castle and 4 minutes by foot from Hay Cheese Market
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Hereford cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: No dogs on beds OR bring your own bedding.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Infants are welcome but own travel cot required.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay in your beautiful cottage . Perfect for us , very clean and loved the decor .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small but perfect

We stayed for 2 nights whilst staying in Hay for a friend's birthday party. The property was clean and well furnished, very much just a space for 2, and perfect for what we needed. There is WiFi at the house, which the details state isn't present. There is a quiet garden up a small path behind the house, shared with the neighbour. Hay was delightful, and we enjoyed meandering around the shops, and some lovely meals and a walk around the Castle and a walk along the Wye. We came the week before the festival, so a bit of buzz, but not too crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Ain’t On IT!

Everything was perfect! The cottage, the village of Hay, and the bookstores. A visit to Hay-on-Wye is everything on would want. I will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

I enjoyed my time in this quaint cottage. It was close to town, had all the amenities needed, and was well maintained. So close to Hay on Wye that I will able to enjoy the book stores, restaurants and shopping. Parking was easy. Love this cottage. Hope to be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Lovely cottage in great town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage in a great location

A lovely cosy cottage with great facilities - just what we needed for a short break. Great location within easy walk of all that Hay on Wye has to offer - independent shops and cafes, pubs and restaurants. Easy to walk out and explore too without using the car if you don't want to. We'll be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Susie Moore M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Property Fab owners Fab Vrbo not great

Fab hol great owners Vrbo not on the ball - didn’t send us email to enter property wrong details for check in and check out misinformation about Wifi - owners responded very quickly - phoned Vrbo who didn’t phone back - book this property just not through them !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, maybe not so great timing

Hay -on-Wye is a great place to visit, and Ty Bychan is well located. The property is lovely - loads of character, but with the mod cons. The shower is outstanding. A couple disappointments: 1. were informed shortly before arrival that WiFi would not be available after all 2. this is likely a time of year thing, but there were tractor trailers loaded with harvest thundering by several times an hour.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARK A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay at Ty Bychan 15 Swan Bank Hay-on-WyeJune 2022

The property is very well equipped, cosy, lovely and clean, and welcoming. It is perfectly located, with only a very short walk into Hay for shops, pubs, restaurants, etc, and just a 5-10 minute drive to the Warren, or to Glasbury, to go swimming, sunbathing, and have a picnic. At Glasbury you can also take a leisurely 5 mile canoe ride (apprx 2 1/2 hours) back to Hay (even if you have never canoed before) and we would highly recommend the canoe trip, it will be a fantastic and memorable experience for everyone, for sure . We had the most wonderful, relaxing holiday experience at Ty Bychan Hay-on-Wye. Kind regards Mark, Sonia, and Buddy (our cocker spaniel)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent accommodation spotless clean all furniture and linen and bedding to the highest of standar

Very professional and the experience of the cottage very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekender

Lovely little cottage, so close to town, and the river (fishing) Really lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous place to stay

Beautiful cottage well equipped for a comfortable stay. Amazing bed and garden. Short walk into Hay on Way which is lovely and very dog friendly. Gorgeous countryside especially the Warren. We didn't want to leave and will hopefully visit again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

EMMA W., Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage, in a lovely village. Near pubs, walks, shops. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy Cottage

The location is perfect. The property was immaculate and cosy. Will definitely be going back

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happiness lies behind the Red Door!

We've visited Hay on Wye many times now and have always loved passing the 'little cottage with the red door' and wondering what it was like inside! Well, now we know - and we weren't disappointed. A beautiful, impeccably clean and welcoming home from home, that is deceptively spacious inside. We were there on a rainy, cold November weekend & it was a real haven after a day walking and making the most of all that this lovely little town has to offer. The hosts, Mary & Jo, were great at communicating and very flexible and accommodating wherever possible. The heating was efficient (there's a woodburning stove in the front room too, with logs provided, but we didn't use it) and the water was lovely and hot. Beautiful big bathroom and - this has been mentioned by other visitors, but it's true! - the most comfortable bed we've ever slept in! Wonderful pillows too - it really made all the difference to our stay, because we so needed to relax and have a really good sleep. Lovely touch of milk in the fridge and welsh cakes and local jam to welcome us. Our little dog loved having her bed in front of one of the big radiators and because the downstairs is fully tiled, we didn't have to worry too much about possible muddy paw prints! As stated, there is free parking in the community & sports centre a short walk away and it was no problem to walk our bags round on a sunny morning. The lovely town of Hay has so much to offer (even out of the festival season) - special walks along the beautiful River Wye and, of course, the bookshops, but also other independent shops and art galleries. Well worth a visit and, for a couple who wish to rest and explore, this is the perfect base from which to do so.

10/10 Excellent

Andy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay hosts extremely helpful and kind

Great location, very clean well equipped cottage. We will definitely return

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cottage, wonky guest!

The cottage is delightful, and hosts Mary and Jo very welcoming. Not quite perfect for me - not because of any fault of host or cottage, but because I have various ‘wonky’ bits and hadn’t realised how dependent I’ve become on several aids I’ve come to take for granted at home. (Mary and Jo are upfront on the site about the disability-unfriendly steep stairs - my problems are different, and they couldn’t have known, so no stars lost at all) — but spotless, well equipped, and beautifully situated - lovely! Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quality throughout

Excellent location for walking the town. Lovely and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Maxine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short revies

Lovely little cottage, good location

10/10 Excellent

Gill H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Stay at Hay on Wye

The cottage was clean and had everything required for our 3 night stay in the pretty town of Hay on Wye. Lovely book town with walks down by the river and easy access to other towns & villages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Franco P., Godalming Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely comfy cottage

A lovely spotless cottage situated near all shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly located cottage with tranquil garden

This comfortably furnished & picturesque little cottage is a fantastic base for exploring Hay & the surrounding area. A choice of riverside walks, pubs ,restaurants and shops are right on the doorstep & there is free parking nearby. An added bonus is a tranquil garden where you can relax & unwind to the sound of birdsong.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosey and well located

Walking distance to central Hay and a perfect size for 1 or 2 people staying for a weekend, thanks Mary & Jo!

10/10 Excellent

Laurel J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot to stay - excellent location!

We were very pleased to have found this property to stay at while in Hay. It was very close to restaurants and the town core. We walked everywhere and even got in a hike to Hay Bluff, although the weather wasn't very co-operative. The property had everything we needed and was very convenient as we were able to make our own breakfast. We could have made all meals there as the kitchen was fully equipped, but we were on vacation!! The only thing that might have been better was to have wifi available, but there was a cafe with it and we took advantage of that. All in all, a perfect little spot to hang our hats for a few days and the extra bonus was I found Cornishware to purchase in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor S.

Came compete with hedgehog!

Stayed here after a walking holiday and it was the most perfect oasis to laze in. Very friendly owners and a minute or two's walk from Hay's shops - also nearly right opposite a lovely little secret footpath to the church via an old well, and from the church down to the river. Even though it is what in Hay counts as a "main" road there was no noise problem. Great shower and the most comfortable bed I've ever come across. Also the most magical higgledy-piggledy garden with a very friendly robin - and on my last night as I sat reading in the evening, a hedgehog clambered out of the hedge to say hello. Just wonderful, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018