About this property
Retaining all its former character, with cruck oak beams and exposed stonework, Hay Bluff House is the perfect hideaway, with acres of gardens and fields, as well as a private waterfall. Set just beneath Lord Hereford's Knob and Hay Bluff, in the Black Mountains (part of the Brecon Beacons National Park) you can stride, pedal or ride out across some of the country's most beautiful terrain, right from the doorstep. Either enjoy the wonderful seclusion, or try one of the many activities available to try including rock climbing, abseiling, gorge walking, rafting, archery, caving and Tregoyd riding stables and outdoor activity centre which is just at the foot of the mountain lane, with great trails across the hills to explore on. Not forgetting Wye Valley with its canoeing, shooting, river and lake fishing, which is near Hay on Wye, home of the famous Hay Festival, with 30 bookshops, cafes and shops. The cottage has a homely interior full of rich hues and welcoming log burners in both living rooms. The underfloor heating in the main living space ensures chilly evenings turn into cosy nights. Rustle up a feast fit for a king in the country kitchen, with under floor heating and breakfast table, fully equipped with Aga, gas hob, fridge, freezer and dishwasher and separate utility area with washing machine. Steps lead into one of the two living rooms with log burner (logs extra), a spacious dining table and other antique furniture perfect for a celebratory meal. A few more steps lead into the second larger drawing room with a further log burner, (logs extra), comfortable sofas, Sky TV, pool table, with table tennis in the garage space. Stairs lead from the living room down to the ground floor, where you will find two zip and link super king bedrooms, one with additional single bed. There is a bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC. Steep stone stairs also lead from the living room to the king size bedroom with additional single bed and en suite bathroom, with hand held shower over bath and WC. Outside is the fenced garden and patio area with wood fired hot tub (wood extra), fire pit and garden furniture. Well behaved dogs are welcome but not on the furniture or in the bedrooms please. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 king size bedroom (with additional single bed) and adjoining bathroom, 1 zip and link super king and single bed, and 1 super king. 2 bathrooms 1 en suite with rolltop bath and WC, and 1 rolltop bath and shower room. Electric two oven Aga, gas hob, dishwasher. Utility area with washing machine, fridge, freezer, electric oven and storage. 2 log burners (logs charged separately). Wood fired private hot tub logs charged separately. Smart TV. Pool table in living area, table tennis in garage area. Acres of beautiful cottage garden and fields, private waterfall. Ample parking. Pub 2 miles, shops 5 miles. Bedding is provided for 6 guests, please request bedding for the 2 additional single beds at the time of booking if needed (no extra charge). Property accessed via a bumpy, single lane track (note passing places along the way) and very steep driveway, take care in low cars. Please note: Stag and Hen parties are not permitted at this property.
Accommodation
Downstairs bedroom, Downstairs bathroom, Complex of properties, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Hot tub, Internet access, Games / Play facilities, Fishing on site / nearby, Luxury, Family friendly, Quirky, Off the beaten track, Rustic, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage, Yes, Yes