The perfect Riverside
Rural Retreat in Booktown

Hay Retreats is a duo of elegant and luxurious holiday townhouses in an oasis of calm overlooking the River Wye, yet within a stone’s throw of the historic Clock Tower in the centre of Hay on Wye. It has been independently rated at the maximum 5 star status by Visit Wales since November 2010.

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About us

The Quality-
of your stay matters

We wanted to create a luxury holiday destination that we would be delighted to stay in: a home from home which offers high quality chic interiors while remaining warm and comfortable in the changeable Welsh weather.

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Our Townhouses
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  • Terrace over looking river Wye
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Our Townhouses
About us

It’s the details
that matter
most

  • Deck overlooking the river

    The French windows of the kitchen open out onto the deck directly overlooking the river

  • Spacious welcoming spaces

    Whether you are with friends, romantic partner or family, the generously proportioned

  • Smart Television

    For those evenings when you just want to snuggle in, we have provided a 43” Smart TV

  • Free Wifi to stay connected

    Whether this is a working holiday for you, or you simply want to stay connected with

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Why you'll love it

Pet Friendly
& Sustainable

Soft Furnishings

The Welsh Girl

We recently replaced all the cushions in both houses

We recently replaced all the cushions in both houses with ones made by the incredibly talented Welsh Girl (link) aka Julie Leonard. Julie works with one of the last traditional mills in West Wales to produce reversible weave cloth in small runs and fabulous colour-ways. We are very excited to be able to showcase her work. Do go and visit her shop in the middle of town, where you can buy not only cushions but ponchos, cwtch scarves and bags

PET STAYS

Happy to host up to two pets

Popular spot for pet owners, especially for guests with dogs.

We know that more and more of our guests like to bring their pets on holiday with them, and without having to sacrifice the quality of the accommodation. We are happy to welcome up to two pets per house, for £25 per pet, per stay. There are walks almost straight from the house by the river in both directions, though please keep your pooch on a lead unless you are absolutely certain there are no sheep around.

Testimonials

We trust our customers
and they trust us too

  • Marius CiocirlanIT Engineer
    I'm very glad I had the opportunity to visit this hotel. The stuff is very friendly and I will definitely visit the hotel again next year.
  • AnneliesAirbnb guest
    If I could give 6 stars, I would. Best Airbnb I have ever stayed in. Beautiful stylish house, great attention to detail and right in the centre of Hay
  • TestTester
    Lovely place, would definitely recommend.
Soft Furnishings

The Welsh Girl

We recently replaced all the cushions in both houses

We recently replaced all the cushions in both houses with ones made by the incredibly talented Welsh Girl (link) aka Julie Leonard. Julie works with one of the last traditional mills in West Wales to produce reversible weave cloth in small runs and fabulous colour-ways. We are very excited to be able to showcase her work. Do go and visit her shop in the middle of town, where you can buy not only cushions but ponchos, cwtch scarves and bags
Going green

Environmental products

Like many others, we are in an ongoing process to use as many

Like many others, we are in an ongoing process to use as many environmentally friendly products as possible, including using a green energy supplier. The next step will be to instal chargers for EVs.
Timbuktu artisans

Tuareg artisanal work

Hay has had the honour of being twinned with Timbuktu for over

Hay has had the honour of being twinned with Timbuktu for over 13 years. You will spot examples of the exquisite leatherwork of Tuareg artisans in both houses. Do visit the HayMakers Cooperative in town, where you can buy fabulous silver jewellery made by their silversmiths. In doing so, you will support food and water security initiatives with three Tuareg communities, which we are still actively involved in, despite all the challenges that con
Unwind

Quiet spots to relax in

We recently started to develop a small area between 26 and 27

We recently started to develop a small area between no 26 and no 27 Mill Bank, which had been neglected for a long time. We have installed a couple of benches, so why not take your cuppa and sit among the flowers and shrubs, which we have chosen for their scent and bee friendly nectar?
UPDATED INTERIORS

Refreshingly comfortable

Comfortable dining chairs with arms and new wooden tables

Comfortable dining chairs with arms and a wooden table to keep clatter to a minimum, set the tone of optimal relaxation in the kitchen. The top bathrooms have been completely refurbished in restful hues and the floor tiles echoed in the ensuite shower rooms on the middle floors. The outstanding locally woven cushions in the sitting room, commissioned from our very own Welsh Girl, bring the furnishings in the sitting room to a cohesive whole, wit
floral displays

Sourced & Made locally

Lovingly sourced from wild and cultivated plants above Hay

Lovingly sourced from wild and cultivated plants above Hay, the festive rings were specially commissioned from the highly talented and creative Layla Robinson, who amasses flowers from everywhere to compose stunning displays. You are sure to see other examples of her creativity around town.
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The minimum two night stay rule applies to most of the year, however there may be increases on selected dates throughout the year. See our full Terms & conditions for more info.

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