The Peren

We’ve had a fabulous stay in the gorgeous Peren. Thanks for the goodies. We loved the flapjacks. We enjoyed browsing the bookshops and we loved the Hay Market on Thursday . Lovely walks for the children and dog up Hergest Croft Ridge , near Kington , and a short walk around the Pwil y Wrack Nature Reserve. We thought The Peren was gorgeous, with everything we needed and more. We loved the warm fire, comfortable beds, huge garden and the children thought the glass floor was super fun. We would definitely like to return to The Peren and explore more of the area .

Our fourth stay at the Peren and it is still as dreamy as always : Morning runs around Hay Bluff and slow afternoons drinking coffee in the garden listening to the birds - blissful ! We are always trying to work out when we can rebook to stay again. Huge Thanks !

Glorious stay at The Peren . Swimming in the Wye every day. Saw Kingfishers, egrets and so many Buzzards and Red Kites. Fantastic to hear the Tawny owls at The Peren and even more special to hear the churring of the rare Nightjar at dawn and dusk . Thankyou Simon and Andrew for such a special place. Spotlessly clean, delicious coffee and extra treats. Masie the Lurcher loved it so much especially the freedom of the big garden and the rabbits to chase ! And we really recommend the Bridge Inn for food in Michaelchurch.

It was beautiful in the photos but the reality beat everything ! What a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the Summer. We enjoyed the beautiful town of Hay On Wye and spent a day canoeing on the Wye to escape the heat . Furthermore the beautiful garden and house was all we needed.

Thankyou Simon and Andrew. We've had a fantastic weekend retreat in The Peren. Such a beautifully designed house. It’s been a joy, too, watching so many birds back and front : blue tits, great tits, Bullfinches, Goldfinches, Chaffinches, nuthatches, Goldcrest, Great Spotted Woodpeckers, robins, dunnocks, sparrows. missile thrush and a very fat squirrel ! Felt at home from the get go. Will be back.

A year later than originally intended but worth the wait. Beautiful, restful place with a wonderful garden . We loved watching the amazing stars in your dark skies and looking out for bats and owls. A lovely stay

Thankyou both. Another very enjoyable stay at the lovely Peren. We love coming back here. Lots of inspirational interiors/design ideas.

To walk through the door of the Peren is to be surrounded by a comfy sophistication and style that Simon and Andrew have created with much thought, care and love. Each time we return, the sense of calm and restorative relaxation that accompanies a visit is there from the very start and always leaves us feeling physically and emotionally recharged. The garden is teeming with wildlife, walks in the stunning Herefordshire countryside are within easy reach, and Hay remains a book lover's paradise. It all makes for a winning formula that we've enjoyed over many years with our two growing boys.

We can see why so many previous visitors to The Peren have been repeat visits . A real home from home, very peaceful , everything we could have needed and more. A great base to explore the area.

Our third visit! This year, courtesy of the Hay Festival, we have been to a war-torn hospital with Dr David Nott, walked to Lübeck with JS Bach and Horatio Clare...travelled Underland with Robert Macfarlane, as well as visiting locations as varied as Middle England, Greece, Moominvalley, Vietnam and Ambridge. Non-Festival highlights ... a walk on Hergest Ridge serenaded by skylarks, mooching in Hay, the obligatory Shepherds ice creams and meeting the local wildlife... a fox, a barn owl, a heron, a nonchalant badger ... . All this from the ever-welcoming, ever-beautiful “base camp” - The Peren

Our fourth visit to The Peren and another reminder of why we love it here so much. We’ll keep coming back, Thanks so much

We loved this place! A tasteful, stylish yet practical barn conversion which looks exactly as good as the website photos. Simon and Andrew were friendly and helpful yet unobtrusive. We enjoyed several sunny evenings with a glass of wine in the peaceful garden. Thank you the Peren, our batteries are recharged!

Thanks to Andrew and Simon for another fabulous stay!! This was our second visit, and it was just as luxurious and relaxing as we remembered it to be. The barn is kitted out with everything you could possibly need, including wonderful Neal's Yard toiletries. There's a great supply of leaflets/maps and ideas for things to do, and Andrew/Simon provide a detailed list of local attractions/walks and fab restaurants. We can't wait to visit again!

This is such a gem, we wanted for nothing and were so cosy and comfortable in this home from home. Beautiful setting and fabulous attention to detail in every way from the overall design and furnishings to welcoming flowers and provisions. Lovely walks straight from the front door as well as beyond and the joys of Hay on Wye round the corner. We keep coming back and never want to leave!

We have just returned from a truly wonderful stay at The Peren. Thank you for creating this beautiful space, it was perfect. We loved the stunning barn and the magical setting. It's a great spot for walking and visiting Hay On Wye and we would highly recommend!