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Cusop Mill Cottage

Hay-on-Wye, near Hereford, Herefordshire
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Within walking distance of Hay-on Wye town centre and the Literary Festival site
  • Footpaths leading to Offa's Dyke Path, Hay Bluff and The Black Mountains
  • Hay-on-Wye’s excellent pubs, cafes, restaurants, book shops and independent boutiques within 1.5 miles
Overview
Property code: OC-BN116

Escape to this gorgeous old mill cottage in picturesque surroundings close to Hay-on-Wye. Sleeping seven guests, the enticing retreat nestles near the pretty Dulas Brook, 1.5 miles from the famous book town, in the fringes of Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as the Brecon Beacons National Park. Perfect for those also wishing to bring a four-legged friend, the four-bedroom stone haven comes with a garden to the front and is ideally located for anyone wishing to follow Offa’s Dyke Path.

Make your way inside to find beautifully finished, country house-style accommodation. Head through to the kitchen/diner, with its stone floor, underfloor heating, Rayburn range and wood burner to keep you toasty and warm during the winter months. Rustle up hearty feasts in here then gather around the table. Light the wood burner in the lounge too, then gather in here to watch TV and make your plans for the following day. There is also a utility room downstairs. When day turns to night, climb the stairs to the first floor to enjoy a good night’s sleep in the king-size bedroom, the double, the twin or the single. The king-size bedroom and the double each have a TV. The cottage features a family shower room and a family bathroom, as well as a separate WC. Relax out in the fresh air of the attractive garden to the front of the cottage or enjoy a glass of wine on warm summer evenings on the patio to the rear.

Venture into Hay-on-Wye to potter in the fascinating bookshops and other colourful independent stores. Pause for afternoon tea, see the castle and hire canoes to paddle out onto the River Wye. Alternatively, go hiking in the Black Mountains or plan a day trip to Llangorse Lake, 14 miles away, to go rowing kayaking or fishing.

  • 4 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 large shower room, 1 bathroom with shower attachment on bath, 1 separate WC on the ground floor
  • Integrated electric double oven cooker and microwave, dishwasher, fridge and a freezer box, electric Rayburn, Nespresso Coffee Machine
  • Utility room with fridge with a freezer, washing machine and dryer and ample storage and workspace
  • Wood burner (logs provided)
  • Smart TV in lounge, TV with Freeview in King bedroom
  • Hairdryer
  • 1 travel cot and 1 highchair available on request
  • Wi-Fi
  • Rear private patio area with garden table, chairs and parasol
  • Front  lawned garden - not enclosed
  • Off-road parking
  • EV charging not available at this property however Dragon EV chargers are available in the main Oxford Road car park, only 1 mile from the property
  • Shop, pub, restaurant 1.5 miles
  • Brecon 17 miles, Hereford 21 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Claire Carro

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 14 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Zoe 3rd October 2026

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This was a very pleasant cottage to stay in for a week in September. The location is very good with plenty of wonderful walks from the door (you can walk into Hay) and its oh so quiet Parking is just outside by the front door so extremely easy for unloading on arrival. Although upstairs felt very spacious, with three very good sized double bedrooRead morems ( and a small single), and two big bath/shower rooms, downstairs there is actually a lot less room.. there is just the one living room, with two sofas (but not much extra space), and the dining room which leads straight into the kitchen. This wasnt a problem for us at all as we were just two, but good to know if youd prefer more room for a bigger group. We found the downstairs toilet a bit awkward to use as it is under the stairs and is a bit cramped. The beds were pretty comfy and the bedsheets were cotton. There was always plenty of hot water for baths, showers and washing up and the water was very hot.. great! The cottage was generally very clean. One thing to be aware of is that apart from the range cooker there is an electric hob but this only has two rings. We did struggle cooking with the lack of worktop space in the kitchen. There is a tall fridge with small ice compartment but there was no freezer in the cottage. We didnt need to do washing but if we had, would have liked to hang it outside.. we didnt see a washing line or pegs. The courtyard off the kitchen is a lovely sunny space to sit eat or drink your cup of tea whilst listening to the birds. Oh did I mention the history.,,,! Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 28th September 2026

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A warm welcome from owner Joanna and very thoughtful to have milk, tea/ coffee plus Welsh cakes in the cottage for our use on arrival.thank you. Steve also welcoming ( Steve was cover if needed when Joanna not around but we never did ) Steve gave us lots of ideas for places to visit in the area. A very quiet location, could not hear a peep duriRead moreng day or night. Location not too far from the village with lots of quaint and varied shops to browse and collect the odd provision. Everyone we met on our walks friendly and our visit to the castle a perfect day out. We thoroughly enjoyed a coffee sitting in the castle grounds in the sunshine. Truly enjoyable break away in A pleasant cottage, and location we would definitely recommend to visit . Thank you Joanna. Hide

Reviewed by Uffe Brotherton 26th September 2026

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I love the house

Reviewed by Neil 20th July 2026

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Reviewed by Lydia 13th July 2026

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Cusop Mill Cottage was a perfect get away for myself, my husband and two adult daughters. The location is superb being a half hour walk from Hay on Wye but set in gorgeous countryside. We loved everything about the house, which stayed perfectly cool in the sweltering summer heat. I enjoyed waking up to the sound of birds every morning. The courtyarRead mored in back is perfect for eating a meal or just sitting and listening to the stream nearby. The cottage is attached to the big mill house but we had perfect privacy. Both buildings are very historical and we loved the old photos of the mill. I wish we could have stayed longer and we will certainly return in the future. A really perfect stay. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 29th August 2025

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The cottage was comfortable and roomy and had everything needed for what could have been a perfect holiday. Unfortunately there were roadworks on the road that reached the cottage which meant no access for cars for most of the day. The only other access by the diversion was completely unsuitable for cars in our opinion so we were unable to explore Read morethe wider area as much as we would have liked, instead we walked only in the local area. Response from HolidayCottages.co.uk ~ Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you found the cottage comfortable and well-equipped. We are sorry your stay was affected by unexpected local roadworks, which were unfortunately outside of our control. We have been advised that these works are now completed. We do hope you were still able to enjoy the cottage and the local area. Hide

Reviewed by Sian 18th August 2025

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Beautiful cottage cosy and near Hay on Wye with a lovely walk across the fields .

Reviewed by Peter 14th August 2025

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We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary at Cusop Mill Cottage with our family - a total of six adults, one child, two babies and two dogs. The accommodation was more than adequate - plenty of space both inside and out. The cottage was well equipped and beautifully furnished. Add to that the warm and helpful welcome and we couldnt have asked for Read morea better experience. Hide

Reviewed by Boleslaw 1st August 2025

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Good location, 20 min walk to Hay.

Reviewed by Richard 20th June 2025

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Reviewed by Angela 6th June 2025

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6 of us, and 1 dog, stayed at the old mill for our yearly friends get together. We had a fabulous time, the facilities suited our needs and was perfectly situated for walkers of all levels, as well as being an easy picturesque walk to the town centre for shopping, eating and drinking - so no concerns about having to drive. Compared to other dog friRead moreendly places, we have stayed, there was not a plethora of do's and don'ts which added to us being able to relax and enjoy our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Kathryn 16th February 2025

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A perfect little cottage for our family stay. Very traditional and characterful but beautifully decorated and clean. Walking distance to Hay but also lots of countryside walks from the doorstep. So many waterfalls. Wish we had a longer stay so may well book again. Very friendly owners on the Mill House next door.

Reviewed by Carole 10th January 2025

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What a lovely cottage. Lots of space and a fabulously equipped kitchen. Very happy.

Reviewed by Janice 28th December 2024

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We had a wonderful New Year break. The cottage was comfortable, well equipped and in an excellent location for a stroll into Hay-on-Wye. We would love to return.

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