Hay-on-wye, Mid Wales
Perfect for families, this unique lodge offers plenty to do from canoeing along the river Wye to exploring the Offa s Dyke path before returning for a long hot bubble bath and relaxing evening in front of the wood burner.
Racquety Lodge is a dog friendly holiday cottage.
Set within an organic farm on the banks of the River Wye, this property is surrounded by peaceful countryside with free range livestock and interesting wildlife all around. Guests can enjoy private access to the river and with canoe hire available on site, enjoy a memorable journey downstream with loved ones, looking out for resident wildlife along the way. Or, stay on dry land as you follow the Offa s Dyke Path and Wye Valley Walk through changing landscapes, taking in meadows, orchards, remote uplands and gorges. For amenities, stroll into nearby Hay on Wye (0.5 miles), home to a charming selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants together with its world famous bookshops. Inside, this eco friendly cottage is brimming with character, with its timber framed windows, wooden flooring and mid century style. The stunning kitchen has handmade units, a farmhouse table, gas hob, electric fan oven, microwave and wood fired range style oven that supplies the house with hot water. A separate pantry houses the dishwasher, fridge/freezer and additional sink, with washing facilities in the laundry beyond. The wonderful open plan lounge/diner is a stylish room in which to relax after a long day on the river. Adorned with beautiful paintings, this room also has an incredible wood burner, L shaped sofa, Smart TV, DVD player and dining table that looks out to the Black Mountains. A ground floor king size bedroom benefits from its own wood burner and en suite bathroom with shower over the bath. A flight of hand crafted ash stairs leads up to the two further bedrooms, one king size plus a single bed and one with a double and two single beds, both of which benefit from panoramic views across the farm to Hay on Wye. There is also a WC on the first floor. Outside, discover beautiful gardens and breath taking scenery. Enjoy summer BBQs on the lawn or take to the surrounding woodland for a leisurely morning stroll. Ample car parking on site.
3 bedrooms 1 ground floor king size, 1 king size plus single bed, and 1 family room with a double bed and 1 single bed and a day single bed. 1 ground floor bathroom with shower over the bath, 1 en suite bathroom with a sunken bath with shower over , plus additional WC upstairs. Wood fired double oven, electric fan single oven, gas hob, and microwave. Dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine. Smart TV and DVD player. Wi Fi included. Travel cot & highchair available on request. 2 dogs welcome (please keep under control free range poultry in grounds). Wood burner logs supplied for duration of stay. Garden with furniture and BBQ. Organic farm with roaming free range poultry. Parking for 3 cars. Canoe hire on site. Private access to the River Wye. Game and coarse fishing rights available locally through The Wye and Usk Foundation enquire with owners. Shops and pubs 0.5 miles.
Short breaks may still be available.
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