Amenities
Connectivity & Entertainment
Wi-Fi throughout the house
Two televisions with FreeSat and streaming services
Roberts Revival digital radios in all living areas and bedrooms
Vintage and modern board games, including all the classics
Outdoor games equipment: croquet, quoits, and tennis rackets (for use at local courts)
Extensive library with hundreds of books
Local area guides and walking maps covering the Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, and Herefordshire
Heating & Comfort
Two wood-burning stoves with ample firewood and kindling supplied
Washed-linen bedding and Egyptian cotton towels
Two hairdryers provided
Kitchen & Pantry
Fully equipped kitchen with a Lacanche range cooker
Full suite of cookware, crockery, glassware, and baking equipment (tins, scales, mini chopper/blender)
Tea, coffee, herbs, spices, and essential condiments included
Nespresso machine and cafetière
Pantry of dry and tinned goods (operates on a ‘use and replace’ system)
Family-Friendly
Baby cot and high chair available on request
Parking
One private parking space included
Second space also available (please enquire)
AND SO TO BED
Each bedroom is furnished with ample storage (drawers and hanging space) as well as a Roberts Revival digital radio. Cosy, washed-linen bedding and Welsh wool blankets help ensure a good nights' sleep.
BATH TIME
Soak in the generous tub after a long day's walk, plan your next excursion or just relax with a book and enjoy the view of the garden. Egyptian cotton towels and locally sourced toiletries are provided for guests' use.
eating in
The kitchen is fully equipped for every scenario from preparing a quick snack to a full-on Christmas feast! The Lacanche range is a treat for serious cooks, there are herbs and spices, a pantry store and baking cupboard, an integrated dishwasher plus an overflow fridge-freezer for those bigger get togethers! There are fresh herbs in the garden and fantastic local produce available from the town's deli, butchers, greengrocer and weekly market (none more than 5-minutes walk away). On warmer days decamp to the garden and eat alfresco around the large patio table!
on THE doorstep
Hay is blessed with an enviable location on the border of England and Wales and set within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Explore the local countryside on foot, by bike or by boat. The River Wye itself is less than 5-minutes walk away and local beauty spot The Warren is perfect for wild swimming during the summer months. Walking books, maps and a detailed guide to suggested activities/excursions are all provided to Sycamore House guests.