A stylish Welsh townhouse in the heart of the picturesque and vibrant market town of Hay-on-Wye, known for its literary scene. The perfect base for outdoor adventures in the Wye Valley.
Before its transformation into a cool and quirky place for two couples or friends to stay, this historic townhouse was a pub for 200 years. It is one of the oldest buildings in the literary town of Hay-on-Wye and the facade dates to the 1700s, whilst inside, wonky floors and a narrow staircase to the attic add bags of original charm. You couldn’t be better placed for everything that the town has to offer from the renowned bookshops to riverside walks as well as independent shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, galleries, artisan boutiques, a chiming clock tower nearby and a thriving weekly market. This is the perfect cottage for Hay Festival stays and year-round walking, hiking, and canoeing in the Wye Valley.
This spacious townhouse is split over four floors. Decor is a contemporary style with a personal twist. There’s a fascinating mix of handpicked furniture and art curated by the owners, an Oxford philosopher and an international journalist.
On the ground floor is the stylish, open-plan, lounge/dining room which features sofas and chairs, a cosy wood-burning stove and a dining table and chairs for meals all together. You won’t be short of entertainment as there’s a Smart TV with access to Netflix and Amazon, a Bluetooth speaker and games including backgammon which is best played on the stunning hand-made board table.
The living area joins the modern kitchen which is well equipped with everything you could need for carefree self-catering including a gas double oven, gas hob, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher and washing machine.
From the kitchen, there is access to a secluded courtyard with a fern garden that is set up with a table and chairs so that you can enjoy drinks alfresco, or meals created on the gas BBQ.
On the lower ground floor, which was the pub’s beer cellar, there is a small study under a vaulted brick ceiling, plus a comfy second sitting room which doubles as an additional bedroom with two foldaway single beds and a small double sofa bed.
On the first floor, there’s the master bedroom that has a super-king-size bed, a sitting area and an en-suite with a bath and a shower over.
The second floor attic suite has a double bed and a single foldaway bed in the adjoining sitting room. The en-suite shower room is downstairs on the first floor. (The tumble dryer is in the cupboard in the shower room.)
