Brook Cottage, a characterful holiday let in the Welsh border village of Clyro, offers a peaceful escape just one mile from the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye. The dog-friendly cottage sleeps up to five guests and features a large wildlife garden that visitors have praised as 'quirky' and 'dog-secure'.
A Spacious and Welcoming Interior
Inside, the cottage boasts a lounge with low ceilings, comfortable seating, and a wood burner. The well-equipped kitchen/diner provides ample space for meals, and the three bedrooms include a large double, a twin that can be converted to a double, and a single. Guests have consistently described the property as spacious and well-equipped, with one reviewer calling it a 'real feel-at-home place as soon as you open the door'.
Outside, the garden features paths through meadow grass, a patio overlooking a waterfall, and woodland seating, offering a tranquil spot to enjoy the surrounding countryside.
Guest Reviews Highlight Charm and Location
Previous visitors have rated their stays very highly, with strong praise for the cottage's location. One reviewer wrote: "Such a delightful cottage! So snug and cosy, welcoming and peaceful, well equipped and spacious. A real feel-at-home place as soon as you open the door. Close to Hay for the winter festival atmosphere. We hope to return in the summertime to enjoy spending time in the quirky garden with the babbling brook."
Another added: "Lovely cottage with a good, dog-secure garden. Nice and cool inside during a heatwave and lovely to sit out during the evening." A third delighted visitor commented: "Fantastic cottage! Full of character... very comfortable, clean, well equipped. Highly recommended 5* plus."
One guest, however, noted: "Great for dogs, but access for adults and luggage too awkward." Despite this, praise is widespread, with another visitor sharing: "We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage. The scenery was beautiful and the location was very convenient." A further review highlighted the convenience: "It has everything you could need. Good location for Hay on Wye which is about a 20 min walk (3 min straight road car ride away). Great walks from the doorstep. Spacious house, large enclosed garden (our escape artist couldn't get out). Loved our stay."
Booking and Alternative Options
Brook Cottage is listed on holidaycottages.co.uk, where availability and pricing can be checked. For those seeking alternative getaways, Wowcher's thrill-seeking European Mystery Holiday voucher is currently available for £89 for October to March, including a minimum two-night stay, return flights, and accommodation rated three stars or higher. Elsewhere, Luxury Cottages offers properties like the Beach View in Pembrokeshire, which sleeps eight and features panoramic sea views, an outdoor heated swimming pool, and is five minutes from the beach.
