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Light and airy kitchen at Sycamore House in Hay-on-Wye, Powys with large table for eight and doorway through to lounge area with view of the garden
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Bright conservatory-come-lounge at Sycamore House with modern grey sofa, nature-inspired wallpaper and view out to the beautiful garden
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Bathroom at Sycamore House with lovely blue roll top bath against soft grey walls snd OS-style map of local area on the wall
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Sycamore House
Hay-on-Wye,
Powys
Self-catering
+44 (0)7973 659603
Visit owner's website
£250 - £350
£1575 - £2100
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
Children welcome
Pets welcome
A Georgian townhouse full of character for an epic family and friend get-together. The best of Hay is a stroll away
£250 - £350
£1575 - £2100
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 05 Dec 25 - 05 Dec 25
Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.
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£1575 - £2100 per week
The Experience
It’s a real treat to have such a stylish and serene house so close to all the town’s best bits. By keeping things simple and pared back, owner Pierson and his partner have created a great feeling of space – even if you fill the place up, there are still friendly little corners inside and out where you can read or relax.
The beautiful walled garden is kept in check by a weekly visit from a gardener: the lawn’s a great spot for lounging with a book and the flagged courtyard has table and chairs for outdoor banquets. If the weather doesn’t do its duty, there’s enough room for everyone to eat at the light-filled dining table.
Browse the overflowing book shops, visit one of the best butchers, enjoy a pint and a people-watch or hire a canoe for the Wye. Return to much comfort and a generous welcome hamper.
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We think you'll love
- The friendly, go-slow culture of this little town
- The well thought out interior design – simple with splashes of personality
- Cooking with friends in the airy, modern kitchen
You should know
- Two double rooms share the first-floor bathroom, which has no shower
- There’s only one private parking space over the road by the pub. Other parking 5 mins' walk.
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £250
- Weekly price
- from £1575
- Damage deposit
- £500
- Surcharges
- 2 day beds available.
- 1 House for 8
- From £2504 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 3 nights. 7 nights in high season. Short breaks available. Special rates for smaller groups of up to 4 guests. Pets by arrangement.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Meals
- Pubs/restaurants 2-minute walk.
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Reviews
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Beautifully maintained house. The warmth the house breathes with the peacefulness of the garden made us feel at home effortlessly. Our kids felt at ease, my wife felt grounded. We'd love to return here.
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My family and I had a wonderful, memorable stay celebrating a special birthday at the beautiful Sycamore House in lovely Hay on Wye. The house and garden is charming, and had everything we needed- all the details have been thought of. The house is so centrally located for interesting cafes and shops to potter around and a few minutes from the riverside. Pierson was such a helpful and considerate host ,and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended.
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We immediately fell in love with this beautiful house, which lends itself perfectly for a week or weekend with friends and family. The house is well equipped with everything needed for a great stay whatever the weather, stylish yet comfortable and unfussy. There is a choice of lovely seating and dining areas and plenty of space for cooking/eating relaxing as a group or in twos and threes, depending on the party. The garden is heavenly and there is an eating area outside as well as inside, which we loved.
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We had a wonderful stay at Sycamore house. We were a family of 9 people and we had plenty of room to relax and hang out together, in a super-stylish, well designed and comfortable house. The kitchen was so well equipped which pleased the keen cooks in our family. The garden is immaculate and location is perfect. It's basically my dream house!
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Location
The neighbourhood
You’re in the Hay sweet spot here – five minutes’ walk from glorious open country, the River Wye and the thrills of canoe rental in one direction, and in the other all the characterful little deli’s, antique shops, restaurants, pubs, and bookshops you can shake a stick at – with an indie cinema thrown in for good measure. You can spend days here just pottering happily. If it all becomes too much, a half-hour drive gets you to Brecon for a detox.
Local points of interest from Pierson
- Discover Hay on Wye. Enjoy rummaging the shelves of the town’s countless bookshops or visit during the festival when writers from around the globe descend for literary events! Pick up local produce at Hay's weekly market or wander the old castle grounds!
- Enjoy the pleasures of the River Wye. Wild swim in the summer at local meadow and beach, the Warren, 15 mins walk from the house; get active and canoe the river from Glasbury to Hay with a picnic in hand; or fish for your supper at local angling spots!
- Discover the Black Mountains. Drive the Gospel Pass, a scenic route through the hills (& the highest road in Wales!) to the stunningly situated Llanthony Priory. Walk in the footsteps of 12th century monks before lunch at the pub built into the old ruins.
- Climb Hay’s Bluff for both a sense of achievement & wonderful views. Look out for the wild ponies that graze on the hillside. Alternatively, explore the mountains on a half day’s pony trek with a trusty companion! (no experience needed).
- Get on your bike - hills or valley it’s up to you. Enjoy a leisurely cycle to the Tram Inn in Eardisley though beautiful countryside and over the toll bridge at Whitney (free for cyclists!) or head into the Black Mountains to get your muscles flexing!
- Visit Hereford to see the world's largest medieval map, the Mappa Mundi! Learn to operate locks on a daytrip on the Monmouth & Brecon canal; find out how to mill flour (the old fashioned way!) at Talgarth Mill; or how cheese is made at the Monkland Dairy.
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Introducing
Pierson
Pierson and Aruna have worked their magic on several beautiful spaces for guests to enjoy. They both have a love of the great outdoors and dramatic wild landscapes – Aruna’s background in design has given her a great eye for colour and detail, and their houses are her canvas. They hope you enjoy staying.
We loved Sycamore House and can’t wait to return there! It’s the perfect base for mooching round Hay-on-Wye or exploring the Black Mountains, then returning to enjoy the considerable comforts of this beautiful house. On wet weather days, it’s a joy to settle into either of the cosy sitting rooms and light a fire (there are fireplaces in both). We appreciated the comfortable beds and beautiful bed linen, and the huge bathroom on the first floor is a luxurious touch. The kitchen/diner was well equipped and easy to use (lovely big range cooker). We’re already planning our next visit.