Sumptuous beds, sociable meals, bird-filled gardens, log fire and mountain views – and Hay on Wye close by. A cottage of character and fun

After trekking Offa's Dyke, return to a cosy wood-burner stocked with logs and a sumptuous bed - you'll love this country retreat for two

A majestic renovation of a Victorian 'model' farm with underfloor heating, open plan design, light bright lines and not a whiff of IKEA

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods to wander, streams to play in and stunning views for country-lovers

A lovely big house with huge riverside gardens and an easy-going charm - a 15-minute walk from bookish Hay-on-Wye

Stylish rooms, an informal vibe and some lovely local food make this a welcoming base for the Malvern Hills and beyond

Follow the Black and White Trail to an idyllic corner of Herefordshire. A restful, restored cottage in a cobbled courtyard of a smallholding

Classical music, modern art, Aga-cooked meals. Restful sage green bedroom, heaps of towels, own sitting room with drinks & nibbles too

A fabulously furnished ex stable block on a Herefordshire estate, with gardens, squash court, sauna and optional chef

Spacious, stylish, contemporary with a dollop of green living - hit the bookshops in Hay, canoe the Wye. Great for families

Hidden in the peaceful Welsh borders near black and white villages, a classic conversion surrounded by happy pigs and sheep

This grand old house has recently morphed into a cool country bolthole – a relaxed feel, some tasty food and attractive prices now wait

Join in with farm fun, visit the communal barn, enjoy the honesty bar. Or hunker up with Welsh blankets and a generous dollop of nature.

Snuggle in with Welsh blankets, slate floors, a roaring wood-burner and a hamper full of goodness in the Black Mountains

Stride out for Offa’s Dyke, feed baby owls at the Owl Centre. So much to enjoy from this eco house of surprises and simple generosity

Magnificent - but not in a formal way! Cater for yourselves, call in the chefs… or pull out all the stops out and plan a grand get-together

For lovers of historic houses, lively conversation and comfortable country living – great for families, for food, for star-gazing

Four stunningly converted, underfloor heated barns on a friendly family farm near the Brecons - walks galore and fascinating Hay close by