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1 bedroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue
Garden
Free Wi-Fi
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Shower room 1
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
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 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.
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No smoking or vaping.
No dogs on beds and extra cleaning or damaged property will have to be paid for.
We are required, by law, to gather party details, names and contact information. Guests will be asked for the information upon booking.
If pet is likely to get on bed, guests to bring own bedding. Any stains or pet hair found will be charged for extra cleaning or replacement linen.
Important information
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Property # 8152018
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Hereford
Located in Hereford, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The Lion Street Gallery and Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre and Hergest Croft Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
Brecon Beacons National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
River Wye - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Hay Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
The Old House - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
The Warren - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Builth Road Station - 31 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 102 min drive
Restaurants
The Olde Black Lion - 7 min walk
Antur Brew Co - 8 min drive
The Bull's Head - 11 min drive
The Rhydspence Inn - 7 min drive
The Three Tuns - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye on 7 Oct 2026 start from AU$236, 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 Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye located?
Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Hay Castle, Hay Cheese Market and Hey Butter Market. The Old House and River Wye are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The host were extremely helpful and responsive. The cottage was well located for Hay On Wye, it was also well equipped. The only slight negative is the road noise if you aren't used to it.
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.
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!
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.
Ruth D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Geraldine P.
20 Sept 2015
A lovely cottage in a great location
Hay On Wye is one of my favourite places and I try to visit regularly to buy books from the wonderful bookshops, but this was my first stay in Ty Bychan. I stayed for 4 nights in September. The cottage is really lovely; very clean, comfortable and well-equipped, and extremely good value for money. It was perfect for me, being so close to the bookshops, and I loved the view from the bedroom window and also enjoyed watching and hearing the birds in the back garden. Adele was extremely helpful with the whole booking process. I really enjoyed my stay there and would highly recommend the cottage.
Geraldine P.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for such a lovely review. You were the perfect guest, leaving the cottage so clean and tidy. Very much appreciated.
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.
Rick W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
We have been informed by Vrbo themselves that the email going to all guests ‘after booking’ stating that the wifi is not available is a glitch in their system and is wrong. The wifi at the cottage is working perfectly.
We can only apologise on Vrbo’s behalf to our guest Rick for the false information he was given by Vrbo themselves and had he tried connecting during his stay or reporting his disappointment to us at the time he would have been able to enjoy it.
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)
MARK A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Archival
8/10 Good
janice P.
10 Sept 2015
Cosy cottage
The pictures don't do this lovely cottage the justice it deserves.
We enjoyed our break here.
Right in the centre of town.
The cottage is clean and the added "extras" Adele provides for ur stay was fantastic. (T towels / tea/ coffee / washing up liquid and cleaning materials coal for the fire. plus more... )
Absolutely loved the dual coal and log burner. It was excellent to sit at night with a nice wine with the fire going Certaintly after a walk on the black mountains.
Bed was comfortable with decent bedding
We would definitely return here.
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!!
Keith T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Susie Moore M.
21 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
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 !
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jane R.
About the host
Hosted by Mary & Jo
Your hosts are Mary & Jo a mother and daughter team who own and manage another property "Forest Mill Cottage" (also on forestmillholidaycottages co uk) in rural Craswall just 7 miles from Hay.
Ty Bychan was purchased by Mary & Jo in May 2018 and having been upgraded is now available for your holiday! We hope you will love the cottage as much as we do!
Why they chose this property
The moment you open the front door you will feel relaxed and welcome. The cottage is very cosy and homely, it is tastefully furnished providing comfort and style.
What makes this property unique
Ty Bychan in Hay on Wye is perfect for those wishing to relax and browse the many book shops or for those wanting plenty of outdoor pursuits. The cottage is on the doorstep of pubs and restaurants but within the Brecon Beacons National Park.