Holiday rentals in Hay-on-Wye

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Top-rated holiday rentals in Hay-on-Wye

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Cottage in Hay-on-Wye
Cottage in Hay on Wye.
Bumble Bee Cottage is a quaint cottage on the Welsh side of the Welsh/English border; situated in the centre Welsh town Hay-On-Wye , a perfect place for a cosy break in the hills. We accept 2 well behaved dogs. dogs NOT allowed on soft furnishings or blankets. The cottage allows easy accessibility to the multitude of book stores, galleries, countryside hikes and wonderful dining experiences. The cottage is ideal place to rest during your time of exploring Hay-On-Wye and the Brecon Beacons.
2–9 DecIndividual Host,
£155 per night
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews
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Cottage in Hay-on-Wye
Beautiful Cottage with Suntrap Garden
The cottage is located just out of the centre of Hay opposite the beautiful St Mary's Church. It is slightly quieter here than in the heart of the town but is still only a 5 minute walk into the centre. It is very easy to access the river walks, simply taking the path to the right of the church. The cottage is full of character with wooden beams, a wood-burning stove, the original fireplace in the bedroom, wooden flooring throughout the downstairs, and a beautiful south-facing garden.
23–30 JanIndividual Host,
£99 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 273 reviews
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Apartment in Hay-on-Wye
Cosy Retreats 2. Newly renovated. Super King Bed.
Cosy Retreats is a light, airy holiday home for up to 4 people superbly positioned in the heart of Hay on Wye. It boasts a stylish open plan living space with cosy rugs & fluffy sheepskins, plus a Super King size bed in the master bedroom & the flexibility of splitting bedroom 2 into a twin as required. The rooms are furnished with the perfect blend of modern & traditional Welsh blankets & cushions. Perfectly situated to explore Hay & the surrounding Brecon Beacons National Park.
7–14 JunProfessional Host,
£146 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

Popular amenities for Hay-on-Wye holiday rentals

Stay near Hay-on-Wye's top sights

The Hay Festival35 locals recommend
The Granary12 locals recommend
Hay Castle14 locals recommend
The Blue Boar24 locals recommend
The Swan At Hay Hotel9 locals recommend
Tomatitos Tapas Bar32 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Hay-on-Wye

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Cottage in Clifford
The Cottage at Castleton Barn, near Hay-on-Wye
30 Oct – 6 NovIndividual Host,
£128 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 234 reviews
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Guest suite in Hay-on-Wye
Cosy dog-friendly annexe Hay-on-Wye
16–23 NovIndividual Host,
£102 per night
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews
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Home in Clyro
1 mile from Hay, dog friendly, private parking
24–31 OctIndividual Host,
£99 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 299 reviews
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Guest house in Llanigon
Nantdigeddi Stables
4–11 DecIndividual Host,
£97 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 413 reviews
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Cottage in Hay-on-Wye
Ty Bychan - "Little House" in Hay on Wye
26 Aug – 2 SeptIndividual Host,
£128 per night
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews
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Cottage in Llanigon
Luxury Cottage near Hay-on-Wye
2–9 DecIndividual Host,
£327 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews
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Cottage in Orleton Common
Private & cosy accommodation surrounded by forest.
20–27 JunIndividual Host,
£138 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviews
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Tiny home in Abergavenny
The Bothy in the Clouds (B&B) - Brecon Beacons
3–10 SeptIndividual Host,
£161 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 205 reviews
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Cottage in Clyro
Ty-Nesa, a holiday cottage near Hay-on-Wye
24–31 JulIndividual Host,
£104 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews
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Cottage in Llyswen
Apple House Cottage
6–13 FebIndividual Host,
£172 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviews
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Townhouse in Hay-on-Wye
Hay on Wye Welsh Townhouse in town centre
5–12 OctIndividual Host,
£250 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews
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Flat in Clyro
Self contained flat nestled within 3 acres
5–12 AprIndividual Host,
£84 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviews

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Hay-on-Wye

Total rentals

50 properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Pet-friendly rentals

10 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

20 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

4.9K reviews

Nightly prices starting at

£31 before taxes and fees

Your guide to Hay-on-Wye

Introduction

Famed for its annual literary festival, this quirky rural community straddling the border of England and Wales is known as the Town of Books. Its historic buildings house no fewer than 20 bookshops, which isn’t bad for a population of 1,500. It’s also brimming with markets, which operate three days a week. Thursday is the main event, when produce and craft stalls congregate around the 19th-century clock tower, spilling out into the square and beyond. Its location at the northeastern tip of the Brecon Beacons mountain range provides stunning scenery, from rolling farmland to the rocky peaks of the Black Mountains. The River Wye, which winds through the town, is popular for canoeing, while the possibilities for walkers are endless, not least because the Offa’s Dyke path, which follows a 1,200-year-old earthwork between England and Wales, runs through here.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Hay-on-Wye

One of the reasons Wales is so beautifully green and lush is the vast amounts of rain that tends to fall here, especially inland. A heavy downpour can last all day, and if you’re unlucky, all week. So make sure you have warm clothing and waterproof outer layers; it’s worth investing in rain pants, and a large golfing umbrella is handy too. The weather can be biting cold in winter, with average highs between 44 and 49 degrees Fahrenheit, rising to the 50s and 60s in spring and fall. Summers are fresh and pleasant, peaking, on average, at around 70 degrees, an ideal time to stay in a local cottage.


Top things to do in Hay-on-Wye

Richard Booth’s Bookshop

This former firehouse at 44 Lion Street is the bookstore that started it all. Booth opened it in 1961, selling secondhand books he’d bought on consignment from the United States. His three-story reading utopia is stacked floor to ceiling with volumes and has its own café and independent cinema.

Hay Castle

Built by the Normans in the 11th century, the large stone edifice that looms in the middle of the town was expanded into a Jacobean manor some 600 years later, and by the 1800s was in use as a vicarage. The grounds that surround its now dilapidated ruins are still open, and house Hay’s most beloved honesty bookstalls, which run on an honor system, allowing you to take a book and leave your money in a box.

Black Mountains

The lush green hills to the south of Hay are not remotely as forbidding as they sound; framed with hedgerows, woods, and rocky peaks, they sum up the soothing beauty of the British Isles. A walk along their ridges at Hay Bluff, Twmpa, or Black Hill offers stunning views of the Wye Valley.

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