The Old Cider House is located in Hay-on-Wye, just 15 miles from Brecon Cathedral and 20 miles from Hereford Cathedral. The property is around 2.5 miles from Clifford Castle, 8.3 miles from Kinnersley Castle, and 11 miles from Longtown Castle. There's a picnic area and guests have access to free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. Offering direct access to a patio, the vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this vacation home also includes a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 3 bathrooms with a shower and slippers. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. The area is popular for hiking, and bike rental is available at the vacation home. A baby safety gate is also available at The Old Cider House, while guests can also relax in the garden. Hampton Court Castle & Gardens is 26 miles from the accommodation, while Wigmore Castle is 27 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 68 miles from The Old Cider House.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
10
Free Wifi
10
High score for Hay-on-Wye
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was very well designed, had lots of storage space and was really clean. All bedrooms had ensuite bathrooms, which was brilliant. The welcome hamper was...welcome. Location was perfect, right in the town.The electric charging point next...
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Centrally located in Hay on Wye just 2min walk to castle and all town facilities. Spacious and versatile property with great rainfall showers in the three en-suites and comfortable beds. Characterful outside with easy to use modern interior.
  • Cerilan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was very comfortable. All the bedrooms were ensuite, the showers worked well and the towels were very good. The kitchen was well equipped and the living space was excellent. The standard of cleanliness was exceptional. The parking was...

Hosted by Simon and Kazuko

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Simon and Kazuko
Introducing The Old Cider House. Situated in Hay-on-Wye town center, this 3 bedroom 3.5 bathroom cottage is a perfect base for a week of exploration and relaxation. The Cottage was originally an apple store and has been refurbished from the original cider house which was first purchased in 1891 from Lord Glanusk. The cottage is now complete with en-suite bathrooms, log burner, garden, fully fitted kitchen, dining area, conservatory and private parking. The cottage is finished throughout with high quality attention to detail, having been renovated in 2020 by Simon, Kazuko and Hannah their daughter. All the cushions and table mats have been hand crafted by Kazuko using traditional Japanese needlework. The slate table in the garden is Welsh slate and was part of the old cold pantry shelving in Belmont house. The products you'll find at the cottage are all from local suppliers so you can enjoy the fabulous fragrance and properties of Welsh Lavender in all the bathrooms at the Old Cider House. A welcome basket of goodies, basket of logs, towels, linens and Welsh Lavender bath products are all complementary with your stay.
We are your hosts Simon and Kazuko, when we both retired from teaching we wanted to move to Wales and spent two years driving round Wales to find our favourite place. Hay is an idyllic town to live, and with our love of books, and the vibrant community, it was a perfect spot for us. When Simon was young, he used to camp in the Wye valley every summer, so has fond memories of all the time spent in the Brecon Beacons and canoeing on the River Wye. We bought the cottage in the summer of 2020 between the two lockdowns, and spent 6 months renovating it through lockdown.
Hay-on-Wye is famously known all over the world as the Town of Books. Boasting over thirty bookstores to browse, Hay is most popular during the annual Guardian Hay Festival during the last few weeks of May. The town also features a plethora of independent shops including art galleries, vintage shops, coffee shops, bakeries, vegetable shops, cosy pubs and much more. Once you've had your coffee and mooched through the book stores, there's a range of outdoor activities in the area to fill your afternoons. Walking distance from the cottage, the River Wye offers a pebble stone bank to wild swim or relax with a picnic. For the more adventurous types there's kayaking, cycle routes, hikes and activity centres a-plenty. An information booklet and pamphlets will be available for you to browse at the cottage on your arrival.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of The Old Cider House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 03:00 to 21:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Old Cider House

  • The Old Cider House is 350 feet from the center of Hay-on-Wye. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Old Cider House on this page.

  • The Old Cider House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horseback riding
  • The Old Cider House can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at The Old Cider House is from 3:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, The Old Cider House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at The Old Cider House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Old Cider House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.