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18 - 19 Sleeps
- 9 Bedrooms
- 9 Beds
- 8 Bathrooms
- 20 Dining
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Hen Party Friendly
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Stag Party Friendly
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Pet Friendly
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Accessible Friendly
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Hot Tub or Pool
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Games Room
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Please note, only mature stags are permitted at this venue.
In midst of 5 acres of idyllic fields and parklands, we find Wye House, a 17th-century extended stone farmhouse designed to impress. In addition to being a fantastic holiday destination, Wye House serves as an adaptable working retreat with great wifi. This holiday home in Herefordshire provides the perfect opportunity to embrace a contemporary rural escape. Sleeping up to 19 guests between 9 bedrooms, this house makes the perfect venue for all manner of celebrations. Whether you're hosting a birthday party, wedding anniversary or corporate retreat, this self-catering accommodation in Hereford will certainly be a hit. Boasting historic integrity combined with the modern amenities of a boutique hotel, Wye House ensures a serene and comfortable stay. It also features a separate guests annexe with a wheelchair-friendly bedroom.
What makes this house to rent near Hay-on-Wye stand out is that it makes a perfect retreat for extended multi-generation family get-togethers thanks to its wide range of entertainment facilities to fit every interest. The large dining and meeting hall seats up to 21 guests and is perfect for family dinners and corporate gatherings alike. The 5 breakout lounges and expansive grounds provide multiple spaces to relax, converse or play some games. From bell tents for teenage campouts to the large private fields overlooking the stunning Wye Valley, you can opt for anything from bug hunting to yoga, or simply opening up a book under a tree. Maybe grab a picnic blanket and enjoy the quiet countryside wilderness? For guests who feel like bringing in some catering or entertainment, My Event Concierge offers fantastic packages with discounts on Party Houses bookings.
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Accommodation
Wye House - Herefordshire
Sleeps 19 guests
Key Features:
- Hot tub
- Games room
- BBQ
- Library
- Children's play area and toy box
Reception Rooms & Kitchen
This holiday home in Herefordshire offers more than 4 reception rooms spread across 2 beautiful buildings. Each of these come with their own individual charm and character and create the perfect environment for chit-chats, relaxing, or even a party.
The Main Lounge area comes with 2 squishy sofas and lounging armchairs. Library-style reception area comes with Ercol lounge and leather armchairs. There is also the Leather Lounge, which is perfect for pre-dinner cocktails, sports games, or films on the 50-inch Smart TV. The Upper Upper Landing Reading Zone has Ercol armchairs and sheepskins for quiet reading or an afternoon tea.
This self-catering Hereford accommodation also offers 5 further smaller independent lounges with sofas as part of 5 of the bedrooms.
Whether you want your stay to be catered or wish to take charge of it, the choice is yours! The fully-equipped 40-ft kitchen is every chef’s dream and is perfect for professional caterers as well. There is ample counter space for prep and serving and our catering partners would be more than happy to provide you with a bespoke menu depending on your taste and budget. The home cooks in the group can cook a delightful gourmet restaurant-quality meal with no difficulty. The kitchen also comes with a dishwasher, double sink, four electric ovens, and eight electric hobs, a combination microwave, a full-size double fridge/freezer, two bar fridges for drinks only and a kitchen island with 5 stools for perching or dining for little ones.
Enjoy your meals in the impressive double-height beamed dining hall that this house to rent near Hay on Wye has to offer. It can comfortably accommodate 20 for a sit-down meal or even more for a cocktail and canapé event.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
The bedrooms include double-height ceilings, four-poster beds, seatings areas, and roll-top baths:
- 5 split level suites, with private lounges, king-sized beds plus a large single sofa bed (11)
- 3 king-size rooms in the main farmhouse (6)
- 1 double bedroom in the main farmhouse (2)
In total the house sleeps 19 adults on 9 king size beds plus one large single sofa bed, and the availability of single blow up mattresses which can sleep up to 5 children.
There is 1 sofa bed and 4 camp beds which can be made up in some of the bedrooms to sleep an additional 4 guests. Please note that the venue cannot sleep more than 19 adults.
To maximise your comfort, all bedrooms are made up with crisp white linen and warm wool throws. There are five large ensuite bathrooms with bath and separate shower, one smaller bathroom with claw foot tub and handheld shower plus a downstairs shower room with a double cubicle. All bathrooms provided with fluffy black towel sets and Farmers Welsh Lavender combination bottles of body wash/shampoo/handwash. This large accommodation near the Brecon Beacons comes with eight large bathrooms across the two accommodation spaces.
Entertainment
Wye House comes with lots of entertainment for guests of all interests. In summer, host an alfresco party in the landscaped garden with outdoor seating for over 20 guests. This is perfect for a BBQ with your loved ones. Relax in the 8-seater "Kirami" cedar-clad wood-fired hot tub with enchanting views of the Wye Valley (please request use of the hot tub prior to your stay). The undercover outdoor lounging area inside the timber-clad red brick upper barn will be a pleasant surprise with its cosy seating. This area features a gym and games room and also has garden games like swing ball, quoits, and darts. This space comes with festoon lights but it's not heated. Furthermore, you will love the firepit area with seating for many with charming views. This celebration venue in Herefordshire also comes with a children’s play area with a swing chair under the willow tree. You will also find outdoor play mats, a book library, a toy box and railway seater seating which makes this a child-friendly haven. There is an Aussie-style 'outback shack' under an ancient Mulberry tree that provides shade during the summer months and stunning views.
Accessibility
One of the bedrooms is wheelchair accessible and step-free to the room and en-suite shower.
History & Owner Information
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Travel
Nearest Town
- Hay-on-Wye - 4 miles
- Whitney-on-Wye - 6 miles
- Hereford - 17 miles
- Brecon - 20 miles
Airports
- Gloucestershire Airport (GLO) - 39 miles
- Cardiff Airport (CWL) - 49 miles
- Bristol Airport (BRS) - 50 miles
- Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 92 miles
Train Stations
- Hereford - 17 miles
- Leominster - 21 miles
- Dolau - 31 miles
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On Site (or via 3rd Party Suppliers that can come to the venue):
- Wine Tasting
- Cocktail Making
- Beer Making
- Archery
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Walking
- Catering
- Table tennis
- Spa treatment
- Fire Pit
- Spa Treatment
- Gin & Whisky Tasting
- Yoga/Dance Studio
- WiFi
Off Site:
- Pony Trekking
- Gliding
- Mountain Biking
- Walking
- Hiking
- Cider Tasting
- Cycling
- Theatre
- Shopping
- Boating
- Canoeing
Local Area
You will enjoy lovely walks right from your doorstep at Wye House. Some of these include Merbach Hill, Little Mountain and field walks with far-reaching views of the Wye Valley. Brecon Beacons National Park is only 27 miles away and makes a great day trip. Hike up Pen-y-Fan, the highest mountain in South Wales, or visit the Sgwd Yr Eira waterfalls for magical backdrops. The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal are also worth a visit!
Hay-on-Wye is a lovely market town worth exploring. If you happen to be at Wye House on a Thursday, you can check out the Thursday Market which is only 4 miles away. Take a riverside walk at The Warren and go canoeing. If you want to do some shopping, Brook Street Pottery & Gallery exhibits a carefully curated range of British contemporary ceramics and jewellery and is only 4 miles away and is situated in a 300-year-old building. History lovers can visit Hay Castle, only 4.1 miles away. If you are with children, you can also take them pony trekking in the area.
If you would like to try something unique, there is a glassblowing workshop and course available with Eirian Studio Glass which is 3.8 miles away. Hay-on-Wye is a famous book town and also has lovely bookshops. Booth’s bookshop offers a wide selection of new, used, and vintage books and reading material.
Restaurants & Pubs
Off Grid Gourmet - 3.5 miles
Chapters Restaurant - 4.1 miles
Tomatitos Tapas - 4.1 miles
River Café Glasbury - 7.8 miles
Felich Fach Griffin - 15.1 miles
The Stagg - 17 miles
Shops
Co-op Food - 4.4 miles
Castle Greengrocers - 4.8 miles
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Pricing Notes
Booking Fee: £75 per booking (non-refundable)
Booking process: 50% booking deposit & 50% balance taken 12 weeks before the arrival date
Security Deposit: £500 taken directly by the owner
Check-in & check-out time: 4pm - 11am
Booking Extras:
- Bell tent: £40
- Dog: £20
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- 30 minute drive from the gorgeous Brecon Beacons National Park
- Spacious outdoor area with BBQ and furniture
- Large outdoor dining area to socialize on a Summers evening