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The River Cottage Retreat

Glasbury, near Hay-on-Wye, Mid Wales

Sleeps 7 · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

from £1,665 / week

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from £1,665 / week

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What is actually here

Read from the listing on 7 October 2026.

Warmth and water

  • Wood burner

Practical

  • Parking (3)
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • BBQ

Dogs and access

  • Dogs (up to 2)

What the owner lists

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size sleigh bed with 1 single sleigh bed, 2 super-king-size zip-and-link (that can be made into twin beds on request)
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with free-standing bath, separate walk-in shower, and WC; 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Pull down projector screen in lounge to create a home cinema
  • TV in lounge
  • Private walled garden with wooden framed conservatory for dining
  • Covered bar area with a wood burner and gas BBQ
  • Fire pit with log bench seating
  • Paddleboards available to hire on request
  • Please bring own towels for wild swimming use and for dogs
  • Private trout and salmon fishing licence for a 1200m-stretch of river outside the cottage for an additional £35 per rod (by arrangement with owner)
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Storage for bikes
  • Pub and farm shop 1 mile
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00

Within reach

Straight-line distance from the property, so allow more on the road.

from £1,665 / week

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Listing checked 7 Oct 2026

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Hay-on-Wye

The border book town, five miles below Hay Bluff and the Gospel Pass.

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