Valley Cottage

Valley Cottage is a self catering cottage located in an incredibly secluded valley directly under the Black Mountains near the famous booktown Hay-on-Wye. There is no noise pollution or light pollution and it is completely void of any mobile network coverage (although it is possible to use the wi-fi on some phones).

The cottage is detached from any other buildings and has no immediate neighbours. There is a small stream and a very beautiful waterfall directly beside the property. Two open fires, oil fired Aga, deep down filled duvets, cast iron baths and a shower borrowed from the Savoy Hotel, London.

The approach is suitably exciting: a narrow track winds its way into the little cwm from the Mountain Road. The cottage is situated just off the hill or common and therefore an enormous amount of walkable, explorable, just-sit-down-on-able hillside.

The house sleeps up to 8 in 3 bedrooms (2 doubles and a twin, 2 of the bedrooms each having an extra single bed). In addition there are 2 bathrooms (1 bath and 1 bath with walk-in shower - the enormous head of which was acquired whilst working very hard at the Savoy Hotel, London)!

Facilities include: Kitchen – AGA plus 4 Gas Hob Burner, Larder, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Jacques Pool Table, Garden with terrace, BBQ, Sky TV, Wi-Fi, Linen included, Washing machine, Dishwasher, Cot available.

Please note that the 2nd building shown in the photographs is a garage for storage only.

*Please note, locations shown on the maps are approximations only

The cottage is located in an incredibly secluded valley directly under the Black Mountains near the famous booktown of Hay-on-Wye. The house sits just off the hill or common and therefore there is an enormous amount of walkable, explorable, just-sit-down-on-able hillside.

There are a host of activities in the local area. The Brecon Beacons National Park and the Wye and Usk Valleys mean that most rural activities are available. These include: hunting, shooting, river and lake fishing (ghillie available), horse riding, paragliding, regular gliding, rock climbing and abseiling, gorge walking & adventure days, rafting, kayaking, Canadian canoeing, archery, caving and potholing, golfing, mountain biking, mountain boarding, off-road driving, orienteering, paint-balling, quad biking, raft building, rally carting, target shooting, mountain walking and mountain skills, clay pigeon shooting, motoring along the wonderful mountain roads or simply sitting on Llandefalle Common under the Red Kites and Buzzards watching the Welsh Mountain Ponies in their natural habitat.

It is recommended that the latter activity be experienced with the following essential equipment: 1 large piece of Welsh cheese, a loaf of the local malted granary bread and at least one fine bottle of red!

Please enquire for any catering or additional services that you require.

- Security deposit: £300. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
- Linen & towels: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price.
- Energy costs: Included in the rental price.
- End of stay cleaning: Included. Please leave the property in the state that you found it.
- Friday Changeover day only.
- Arrival time: 5pm onwards.
- Departure time: 11am.
- Pets: Well behaved dogs welcome in the uncarpeted areas and not on the furniture! £15 per dog.
- Smoking: No smoking in the property.
- It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.