Characterful Apartment With Stunning Countryside Views
Rothbury is a beautiful and historic Edwardian home set in substantial private gardens. Only a delightful 10 mins walk from Hay and yet enjoying the tranquillity of the Herefordshire countryside with superb views.
The Coach House apartment is a recent extension to Rothbury, built on the site of the original Coach house which has long since been removed. The apartment has been constructed very much in keeping with the main house design and offers the best of modern facilities whilst retaining elegance and tradition. The apartment has its own entrance separate from the main house which leads onto the staircase providing access to the apartment.
The Rothbury Coach house consists of:
Living Room A bright and airy room offering simply stunning views to two sides and new for summer 2024 a large balcony accessed by patio doors. The balcony has a table and chairs and it overlooks the fields to the rear of the house with unbroken view over the Cusop and Mouse castle hills. It is perfect for al fresco dinning or a taking in the view. It is comfortably furnished and the seating includes a sofa bed for when extra sleeping space is required, there is also a dining table and chairs. There is a large Flat Screen TV (Freeview, Netflix, Prime. iPlayer etc.) with DVD player.
Kitchen Leading off the lounge there is a modern kitchen with all the facilities you would expect including fridge, double sink, electric hob and oven, toaster and microwave. The kitchen comes ready supplied with the basics such as spices, sauces, cooking oil, tea and coffee.
Bedroom This is very spacious with metal frame double bedstead and Laura Ashley furniture of a traditional style. The bedroom also has windows to two sides offering views over the garden. There is also the option to put an additional single bed in the bedroom or living room.
Bathroom A lovely en-suite room with walk in shower, toilet, washbasin and heated towel rail. We provide all the towels and bed linen inclusive in the price. Other Facilities All services, bed linen and towels are provided within the price.
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About the area
Hereford
Located in Hereford, this apartment is in a rural area. The Lion Street Gallery and Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Old House and Hay Castle. Hergest Croft Gardens and Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
Is Characterful Apartment With Stunning Countryside Views pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Characterful Apartment With Stunning Countryside Views?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Characterful Apartment With Stunning Countryside Views on 5 July 2026 start from AU$187, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Characterful Apartment With Stunning Countryside Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Characterful Apartment With Stunning Countryside Views?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Characterful Apartment With Stunning Countryside Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Characterful Apartment With Stunning Countryside Views located?
Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hay on Wye Medical Centre, Richard Booth's Bookshop and The Lion Street Gallery. Hey Butter Market and The Old House are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very pleasant and helpful host. Warm clean rooms. Lovely garden for our dog to enjoy Friendly neighbourhood with many small local shops and eating places. Large Co op on the edge of town
John P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Thank you John for your review.
We enjoyed meeting you all.
Hope tou will return.
Best wishes
Jan
A stunning place to stay for a trip to Hay-on-Wye. Nice to be able to walk into town. The owner was lovely and touches such as fresh flowers were much appreciated!
Karen J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2024
Karen and her friend were great guests
They were easy to chat to and left the apartment in a clean and tidy condition.
We would welcome them back.
Lovely clean and comfortable flat. The views are outstanding!
Easy walk across fields to Hay town with lovely shops and places to eat.
For longer stays, there are plenty of places to visit within a few miles.
Cheryl M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2022
Thank you for your review Cheryl.
It’s very much appreciated.
Hope to see you again in the future.
My stay was amazing. It’s a beautiful apartment, super clean, with so many touches to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. Andrew and Jan are amazing hosts. The location is beautiful and quiet. One of the best places I’ve ever stayed at. Enjoy!
Carl H.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for the lovely review. Very much appreciated.
Hope we will see you again.
It was a pleasure to host you
Beautiful pied-à-terre with all modern conveniences
stunning views and surroundings.
Very relaxed atmosphere
Ten minutes walk from Hay on wye and close to lots of pretty villages and towns.
Julia K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2022
Thank you Julia for leaving a review , we are always pleased to know that people have enjoyed their stay .
Hope you will come back in the future
Jan
A beautiful accommodation, lovely views, great location, everything was clean and had everything we needed. Great walks. A short walk in to the town. Loved reading the history in the folder at the accommodation. Lot's of places to eat and drink. Jan and Andrew were very welcoming. We would love to go back.
Serena P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2021
Perfect. So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Hope to see you again
Jan and Andrew
The coach house is a wonderful place to stay and we would highly recommend it.
It's a short walk across the fields or via the roads to the centre of Hay.
The hosts are fabulous.
I can't think of anything negative to say about this apartment.
Carol T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
It means a lot to us.
Hope you’ll come back again
We had a wonderful stay at Rothbury for our 25th Anniversary. The apartment was simply stunning and the pictures don't do it justice. It was immaculate and well stocked, and the communication from Jan was top class.
It is a 10-15 min stroll from the centre of Hay and perfect for anyone who wants to visit this beautiful town.
I can't recommend it highly enough and we certainly be back.
Damian E.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for your glowing review.
It really made us very happy. And also helps with future bookings.
We had a wonderful stay at Rothbury when visiting Hay for a friends wedding. We had our 5 month old baby with us and the annexe was the perfect size for us all. Jan had very thoughtfully offered us the use of a baby bath, which helped hugely. It was just a short 15 minute walk into Hay but it was equally lovely to sit out on the balcony and just relax with the wonderful views of the countryside! We would highly recommend to stay here.
Cat M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2024
We didn’t meet Cat and her family as we were not at home. We communicated by email and the seemed very happy with their stay.
They left the apartment clean and tidy and we would welcome them back.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn M.
21 Sept 2016
Idyllic
A beautiful location, overlooking fields and with lovely grounds of its own. The flat was spotless and cosy with everything you could need. I stayed here alone with my dog for a week and everything about it was perfect. The owners, Jan and Andrew, were on holiday themselves so I didn't get to meet them but they were in touch to check everything was ok for me and it was clear that nothing was too much trouble for them.
Wish I could have stayed longer, a perfect break from it all.
Carolyn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Carolyn for the lovely review.
We hope that if you do return we will get to meet.
Best wishes
Jan and Andrew
We arrived in the sunshine, our host greeted us and left us to settle in. The easy walk to town was literally written on postcard and took us on a lovely wander to Hay on Wye. So many books so little time! This is a perfect place to stay. We also walked along the riverside and had a fabulous Tapas meal at Tomatitos in town. Everyone is so friendly and lots of great independent shops. The apartment is excellently appointed with lots of special touches. Thank you Jan and Andrew for a very special stay.
We always enjoy coming back to Rothbury as we know that we will have a lovely place to stay which is clean, comfortable and has everything we need and more. The situation is ideal for us, a short walk into Hay and more importantly not too far to walk back laden with books! Plenty of nice places to walk either from the doorstep, or after a short drive and fantastic scenery too. Jan and Andrew are excellent hosts although we obviously avoided contact with them this time to keep us all safe. Even the weather was perfect this time: not too hot, but warm and sunny with no rain or wind. We hope to return again, as it is always a place we really enjoy very much. Thank you once again for letting us stay with you.
Hilary R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It is always great to hear you have had a lovely time at Rothbury and continue to come back.
Hope to see you again in the future
Best wishes
Jan. X
Staying at Rothbury was an absolute delight. The apartment had everything we required and the attention to detail was second to none. It was immaculately clean throughout. The hosts were warm & welcoming. We were made to feel thoroughly at home.
I would recommend this lovely apartment in it’s stunning location to everyone….we would love to return at some time in the future.
Tony W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2021
Dear Tony And Vicki.
Thank you so much for the lovely review. We are always pleased to hear that guests have enjoyed their stay.
It was lovely to meet you all. Hopefully we will see you again in the future. You will be very welcome.
Best wishes
Jan
A self contained annex part of a well known local house "Rothbury" ... both properties immaculate..
A short 10 minute walk into Hay or an ideal starting point for Herefordshire and the Brecons.... Everything you required to make your stay perfect was ready waiting - tea , coffee , kitchen roll - toiletries - fresh flowers - beautifully furnished - plenty of guides and useful local information created by Jan and Andrew... although with covid some of the information will be out of date ... suggest booking the best restaurants early... if your a walker it is a great location...but would recommend to anyone... Hay on Wye a great place..
Neal H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2021
Thank you for the glowing review.
It means so much to us and is also good to know we are doing things right !
We enjoyed meeting you and hope we will see you again in the future.
Best wishes
Jan
Great accommodation in a perfect peaceful location just a short walk across fields from the town. A real home from home. Thank you Jan and Andrew, we highly recommend.
Julie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
Thank you Julie for the lovely review. It means a lot to us
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you will visit us again in the future.
Thank you for leaving the apartment clean and tidy.
Best wishes
Jan
Lovely accommodation and location, perfect for Hay-on-Wye and trawling through book shops. Jan and Andrew were friendly and welcoming. I would look to stay there again and will be recommending it to friends looking to visit Hay-on-Wye.
Steve T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your lovely review.
Hope you will come back and thank you for recommending our place to others.
This is a lovely apartment, in a very quiet area with wonderful walks right from the door. The lounge is warm and comfortable with a beautiful view from the window at the back. The kitchen has everything you need. The bed was very comfortable, and it is quiet and peaceful at night, so absolutely no complaints. Lovely hosts.
I don’t have a car and for me, it was ideal for a walking holiday and for visiting the bookshops and independent shops in Hay.
Glynis G.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Glynis.
Thank you for such a lovely review.
We enjoyed meeting you and were the perfect guest , leaving the apartment in a clean and tidy condition. We hope you will return .
Best wishes
Jan and Andrew
Couldn't recommend it highly enough. Beautiful countryside and beautiful apartment!
Loved our stay and hope to return again next year! Lots of beautiful countryside with plenty of walks to suit all abilities. Right on the doorstep of Hay, a lovely book town.
Jenna S.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for the lovely review.
We enjoyed meeting you all and hope you will come back next year.
Best wishes
Jan and Andrew.
Sehr große Wohnung im Obergeschoss. Komplette Kücheneinrichtung. Sehr ruhig gelegen. Bis in den Ort Hey on Way 20 Minuten Fußweg.
Nette Vermieter- Danke. Wir waren nur 4 Nächte, haben aber dank Mietwagen viel erlebt.
Heidemarie K.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review.
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.
It would be hard to find a better place than this. We travel a lot and stay in many self catering places and this was with the best. The Owners were friendly,helpful and respectful
Booked last minute and everything was simple. Jan replied quickly to my query.
The coach house apartment is perfect for 2 people and 2 dogs. Everything you need is provided and there are lovely finishing touches.
Beautiful gardens and a lovely view from the sitting room window.
Highly recommend
Joanne W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Joanne and Ken.
Thank you for the lovely review.
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Coach House apartment .
Thank you also for leaving the apartment clean and tidy and for even stripping the beds.
Please come back any time!
Best wishes
Jan
About the host
Hosted by Jan Billington
We are both originally from the north of England. We moved here from Derbyshire over thirty years ago when Andrew was offered a job in Hay on Wye. Many years ago we started doing B&B during the Hay Literary Festival which we enjoyed. After taking early retirement we started doing B&B full time and also offering self-catering in the apartment. During this time we really enjoyed meeting a fantastic range of guests visiting Hay from all over the world. Now with commitments to Grandchildren amongst other things we just offer the Coach House apartment. Andrew & Jan
Why they chose this property
When we first considered moving to the area and had a look around, Rothbury was the first house we looked at and we immediately fell in love with it and its location. Just out of Hay on the English side of the Dulas brook and the Offa’s dyke path it was the perfect combination of rural tranquillity with easy access to all the facilities of the town. The house itself needed some work but that’s a long story…
What makes this property unique
The Coach House is perfect for a quiet getaway, characterful but modern and just a quick walk into to town. The balcony offers the opportunity to sit and eat and drink whilst taking in the beautiful view across to Cusop Hill. We never tire of it even after more than 30 years. There is not another holiday let in the area offering the opportunity to sit in your own apartment and take in such a view.