Sycamore House
Hay on Wye Holiday House
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The Space

Sycamore House is a three-storey Georgian townhouse right in the centre of Hay on Wye. Cafes, bookshops, pubs, plus a deli, greengrocer, butcher and even a boutique cinema! - are all within two to five minutes walk and you can walk or cycle (bikes available to hire locally) directly from the town out into beautiful countryside - the River Wye is less than five minutes from the house, there's a wonderful wild swimming spot 15 minutes walk away; while a few-hour hike (or ten minute drive) will take you to Hay's Bluff from where the views across the surrounding countryside are spectacular. 

Right on the border of England and Wales and set within the Brecon Beacons National Park, Hay on Wye makes the perfect base to enjoy both the wild, untamed beauty of the Black Mountains and the bucolic prettiness of the River Wye, the Golden Valley and Herefordshire's 'black and white' villages. 

While the surroundings are beautiful, there's also plenty to enjoy indoors - cosy up by one of the wood burners with a book (or three!) relax in the walled garden, or cook up a feast on the Lacanche range cooker. The house is particularly well-suited for family gatherings and mixed aged groups - there are plenty of books, board games and a large selection of films to watch, a well-equipped kitchen and a location that is perfect for comings and goings throughout the day.

Note, the house comes with a private, allocated car parking space that is a two-minute walk from the house. Additional parking is available in the town’s car parks; a free car parking site is five minutes walk away and the main town car park is a similar distance on foot.

Note our changeover day is Saturdays for July & August and the minimum stay is 7 nights during July & August.

At other times of year (except Hay Festival) our weekly changeover day is a Friday, although shorter bookings are available: Friday to Monday (3 nights) and Monday to Friday (4 nights).

 
 

The SPACE

Sycamore House is a three-storey Georgian townhouse set right in the centre of Hay on Wye, the renowned welsh-border book town in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Everything that Hay has to offer is within walking distance, while some of the UK's most scenic and beguiling countryside is just a stones-throw away.

There's plenty to enjoy at the house after a day's exploration; cosy up by one of the wood burners with a (newly discovered!) old tome; relax in the walled garden; or rustle up a feast on the Lacanche range cooker. The house is particularly well-suited to family gatherings and mixed-aged groups with several living spaces, plenty of books, board games and films to entertain, plus an enviable, central location that's perfect for comings and goings throughout the day.

Living spaces comprise a convivial, eat-in kitchen with a large farmhouse dining table, ground floor and first floor sitting rooms plus a sun room which overlooks the walled garden. On the second floor there is a seating nook perfect for reading, as well as a dedicated desk area should you need to combine work and leisure!

The house also retains many original, period features including floorboards, fireplaces and its carved, wooden central staircase.

The BEDROOMS

Sycamore house has capacity for upto eight guests. There are four double bedrooms with kingsize beds, two on the first floor and two on the second. The top floor bedrooms have wonderful views across the surrounding countryside and each has an en-suite shower room. The first floor bedrooms share a large bathroom with a deep-soaking tub. The cosy, seating nook on the top floor has two single daybeds which can be arranged as sleeping quarters for children or when single beds would better suit.

The GARDEN

The house is blessed with a mature, walled garden full of colour and character. There is generous patio seating and a lawned area suitable for games, picnics and generally relaxing. Guests are welcome to make use of the herbs and in autumn, the apples!

 
 

Pricing Information

Our standard pricing applies to weekly stays for groups of up to eight guests across four double bedrooms.

  • Weekly rates start from £1,750 (low season).

  • Short stays are available but are charged at a higher nightly pro-rata rate than weekly bookings.

Special Dates & Seasonal Pricing

Hay Summer Festival

  • 2025: Fully booked

  • 2026: Fully booked

  • 2027: Available

Hay Winter Festival

  • 2025: Please enquire – 4-night minimum stay (Thursday to Monday)

Summer Season & School Holidays (June, July, August)

  • Minimum stay: 7 nights (Friday to Friday)

  • Rate: From £1,925 per week (up to eight guests)

Christmas & New Year (2025/26)

  • Christmas: Available

  • New Year: Available

Additional Fees

  • Refundable damage deposit: £500

  • Cleaning fee: £175 (applies to all stays)

    Please note: this fee covers less than 50% of the actual cost of a full changeover clean. We kindly ask guests to leave Sycamore House in a clean and tidy condition to help us maintain our high standards for all visitors.

  • Pet cleaning fee: £50 per pet (please contact us in advance to discuss)

Special Offers

Smaller Groups (Low Season Only)
We may offer reduced rates for smaller groups of up to four guests using two bedrooms.
Available in low season or on a late-availability basis — please enquire.
We also offer two-week stays for smaller groups during quieter periods — please enquire.

Short Stays
We offer:

  • 3-night weekend stays (Friday–Monday)

  • 4-night mid-week stays (Monday–Friday)

Please note: Short stays are not available during July, August, or school holidays — unless there is last-minute availability. Please enquire for details.

 
 
 

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