Hideaways in Hay: The Coach House & Stables Cottages, Brook Street, Hay-on-Wye, Powys ,Wales (Hereford, Herefordshire, Mid-Wales, Welsh Marches, Town of Books, Book Town, Brecon Beacons, Brecon Beacons National Park, National Park, Hay Festival, Festival of British Cinema, Black Mountains, Hereford Cathedral, Brecon Cathedral, Wye Valley)

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Hideaways in Hay: The Coach House & Stables Cottages

Hideaways in Hay: The Coach House & Stables Cottages, Brook Street, Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales

You may have immersed yourselves in literary Hay but somehow it all seems a million miles away. Off a quiet road in the town, through chunky wooden gates, across a cobbled courtyard with a parterre garden and crab apple trees, and you're instantly in a different world. Flagstones tell of a Georgian past, but tireless work by the owners has given this old coach house a whole new life as a contemporary retreat. Plain walls, wooden floors and exposed beams; cosy underfloor heating, comfy sofa and blazing wood-burner. This easy living space leads into a kitchen that wants for nothing. Pop open the wine (part of your welcome), slide in alongside the solid oak table or perch on the wide sill overlooking the plant-strewn yard. Downstairs dozes the little bedroom – lacy blinds and wooden shutters front and back, with fancy shades and flowers lending that extra romantic touch. Hang your hat on the peg once used by the coachman and head across the hall to the bathroom: twin sinks, lovely smellies and a sunken bath to soak in. Many are drawn to this historic town for its innumerable bookshops and renowned literary festival; others tick off Offa's Dyke and the Welsh mountains. It's the perfect hideaway. And if you have bookie friends, the 12th-century stables next door is an equal treat.

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Hideaways in Hay: The Coach House & Stables Cottages

Contact: Michael & Séza Eccles

Tel: +44 (0)1497 822827
Sleeps: 2-3 per cottage.
Rooms: The Coach House (sleeps 2): 1 double; bath/shower room, sofabed. The Stable Cottage (sleeps 2): 1 double; bath/shower room, sofabed.
Price: £315 – £514. Weekend and mid-week breaks available.
Closed: Rarely

Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

Checklist

Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Home of the Hay Literary Festival
Thirty six second-hand bookshops on your doorstep
Offa's Dyke Path runs through the town
Fish, canoe, or swim in the River Wye
Stunning Black Mountain walks
Home of the Hay Festival of British Cinema

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Coach House & Stables Exterior

Coach House Sitting Room

Coach House Kitchen

Coach House Bedroom

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.