The stunning Lake House
The terrace and spacious gardens
Perfect for alfresco dining
Terrace with BBQ overlooking the lake
Comfortable sofas and wood burner
Enjoy relaxing afternoons playing games or reading by the fire
Fantastic space for a family meal or get together with friends
Open plan dining and kitchen area
Bespoke kitchen cabinets
Kitchen equipped with Everhot as well as electric oven and hob
Enjoy many family meals around the beautiful dining table
Games room with table tennis, arcade games and others
Master double with super king-size bed
Welsh blankets and other traditional furnishings
En-suite bathroom
Double bedroom
Bathroom with shower over bath
King-size double bedroom
Family bathroom with separate shower
Cosy romantic double
Twin room
Separate WC
Utility room with washing machine and dryer
A quiet place to enjoy the lake
Plenty of outside areas for relaxing and entertaining
The Lake House from the lake
Private countryside location
Private lake with carp fishing and a two man canoe
The private lake
Huge gardens, spacious and private
Characterful Welsh family home
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2 / 35  The terrace and spacious gardens
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5 / 35  Perfect for alfresco dining
6 / 35  Terrace with BBQ overlooking the lake
7 / 35  Comfortable sofas and wood burner
8 / 35  Enjoy relaxing afternoons playing games or reading by the fire
9 / 35  Fantastic space for a family meal or get together with friends
10 / 35  Open plan dining and kitchen area
11 / 35  Bespoke kitchen cabinets
12 / 35  Kitchen equipped with Everhot as well as electric oven and hob
13 / 35  Enjoy many family meals around the beautiful dining table
14 / 35  Games room with table tennis, arcade games and others
15 / 35  Master double with super king-size bed
16 / 35  Welsh blankets and other traditional furnishings
17 / 35  En-suite bathroom
18 / 35  Double bedroom
19 / 35  Bathroom with shower over bath
20 / 35  King-size double bedroom
21 / 35  Family bathroom with separate shower
22 / 35  Cosy romantic double
23 / 35  Twin room
24 / 35  Separate WC
25 / 35  Utility room with washing machine and dryer
26 / 35  A quiet place to enjoy the lake
27 / 35  Plenty of outside areas for relaxing and entertaining
28 / 35  The Lake House from the lake
29 / 35  Private countryside location
30 / 35  Private lake with carp fishing and a two man canoe
31 / 35  The private lake
32 / 35  Huge gardens, spacious and private
33 / 35  Characterful Welsh family home
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The Lake House

Hay-on-Wye (3mls SW), Brecon Beacons
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
5
star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Fishing onsite / nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A large, charming property tucked away in the countryside
  • With its own lake and beautiful grounds, you can enjoy total peace and privacy
  • The 'town of books' Hay-on-Wye just a few miles away
Property code: 42952

Tucked away a few short miles from Hay on Wye you will find this beautiful house, full of Welsh charm from the slate tiles and oak floors, to the Welsh woollen blankets and curtains. The vibe is laid back and rural, with country views across the impressive Black Mountain range and the private lake.

The Welsh Border town of Hay-on-Wye is just three miles away, easily managed by bicycle, with a large array of independent shops, and of course its world famous book festival, of which there are now two each year, one in May and one in November.  The Cathedral town of Hereford is 25 miles away and Brecon can be reached in 20 minutes by car. The Black Mountains are pretty much on your doorstep with endless trails and an adventure training centre nearby , should you want to book a guide. For the more adventurous the list is endless with rock climbing, abseiling, gorge walking, rafting, canoeing, archery, caving and pot holing, all available nearby within the Brecon Beacon National Park. On site the leisure facilities include a private lake for swimming or  Carp fishing,  large games room with piano, punch bag, table tennis, a working arcade game and table football.

The house has five bedrooms all on the first and second floors;  a super- king with dressing room and en-suite bathroom with shower and WC, a  twin and three  further double bedrooms. There is a family bathroom with bath, shower and WC and another bathroom with shower over bath and WC. A separate WC is located on the ground floor. The gorgeous and comfortable lounge has its own woodburner (logs included), TV, DVD, iPod dock and DAB radio with views over the garden and doors to the terrace outside. On the ground floor you will find a study with desk, in case you need some quiet time to catch up with work or reading. The inviting kitchen/diner has an Everhot, electric oven and gas hob, microwave and fridge freezer. Next door is the well equipped utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Outside there is much space and extensive gardens for you to enjoy, with plenty of  comfortable garden furniture, barbeque in summer months and a swing, with also the major attraction of the lake, perfect for wild swimming or Carp fishing. Please note this property is no smoking with two well-behaved dogs welcome. Amenities: bed linen, towels, electric, central heating and Wi-Fi included.

Additional info: You are welcome to fish and boat on the lake at all times.  The green, 2 man canoe is for the use of guests.

  • 5 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 en-suite with bath and shower, 1 family bathroom, 1 separate WC and a separate bathroom in the annexe
  • 2 kitchens - oil fired Everhot, gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer in main kitchen, separate kitchen in annexe
  • Utility room with washer, dryer and sink
  • Wood burner (logs included)
  • TV, DVD and iPod dock
  • Extensive gardens with furniture, BBQ and swing
  • Lake available for fishing and wild swimming - the green, 2-man canoe is for guest use
  • Games room with piano, punch bag, table tennis, working arcade game and table football
  • Pubs and restaurants within 2 miles, shops within 5 miles
  • Arrival: 18:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Avril Hitchman

This property joined our collection in 2016 and is managed by Avril.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Rosalind, 20th October 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew, 25th August 2023

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Lovely house and the lake was a real winner for our family. For those wet days there is a games room but it does need upgraded. Very spacious house with great facilities and our family had an an amazing week exploring the Brecon Beacons and surrounding area.

Reviewed by Steve, 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Charlotte, 14th April 2023

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We had a splendid week here celebrating family birthdays. The house is very comfortable, spacious and dog friendly. We enjoyed canoeing on the lake and using the games room. The location is excellent with lovely views, the peace disturbed only by some noisy sheep! Hay , with all its facilities, is an easy 3 miles distant and there are excellent walRead moreks up in the hills about 15 minutes drive away. Hide

Reviewed by Roy, 17th March 2023

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Reviewed by Hayley, 11th February 2023

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Reviewed by Kay, 2nd December 2022

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This is just the perfect family place for grannies and babies. Its so easy and so safe and great for us all to be comfortable and cosy whilst eating, relaxing or playing games. I can highly recommend and would love to repeat the experience.

Reviewed by Lucy, 4th November 2022

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We loved the house for a weekend celebrating my sons 30th birthday. It was everything we wanted and the descriptions and pictures are accurate. Very comfortable, plenty of space, loved the woodburner and Everhot cooker. A perfect weekend, thanks very much.

Reviewed by Kate, 14th October 2022

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The Lake House is amazing! Spacious, cozy, comfortable and well equipped. The grounds and lake are great, fantastic for swimming. I would have no hesitation to book again. My first visit to this part of the UK and I will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Steve, 30th September 2022

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The house is set in its own grounds with a well stocked carp lake which is a major bonus for us and one of the main reasons for repeat visits. Hay on Wye is a short drive away and has the basics you would expect such as a butchers, small grocery store and plenty of places to eat and drink. Accomodation is very comfortable with a large kitchen dinerRead more, comfortable living room and a choice of bedrooms to suit various group sizes. We are just about to book for the 3rd time so are definitely happy. Hide

Reviewed by John, 19th August 2022

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We had a wonderful family get together at this special place. We feel privileged to have been able to stay at the lake house

Reviewed by Rebecca, 12th August 2022

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Reviewed by David Michael, 1st July 2022

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The Lake House is a really special place. The House is well equipped, the grounds are so beautiful and peaceful. We had the most beautiful time there celebrating my Father's 80th Birthday. Plenty of space for all our family, child and dog friendly. Kasie, was really helpful and responded in good time. We would love to go back! Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Alison, 24th June 2022

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Fabulous location & the house was so large our extended family all had their own space. The private lake was the added bonus which we all enjoyed including the dog. The house was spotless & well equipt. Couldnt have asked for any more.

Reviewed by John, 10th June 2022

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A fantastic holiday. The house and grounds are beautiful. In particular the area around the lake is ideal for a short walk and relaxing on the lawn. The lawns are also suitable for playing games etc. The lake definately adds another dimension as we were able to paddle board, canoe and run a model boat. There is a barbecue with a seating area which Read morewas perfect. Highly recommended as a place to relax and get away from it all, especially if you have a large family or group. Hide

Reviewed by Steve, 6th May 2022

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Superb accomodation in a great location. We had a wonderful week in blissfully quiet surroundings. The fishing was good and the house had everything we could want for a home from home. We are just about to book again for next year which says it all

Reviewed by James, 29th April 2022

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Reviewed by David, 15th April 2022

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The setting of the House with the huge garden and lake and the surrounding countryside is stunning.

Reviewed by David, 25th March 2022

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Reviewed by Kerry, 18th March 2022

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Absolutely brilliant cottage, everything was thought of I shall be returning with my family again.

Reviewed by Lezley, 4th February 2022

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What a wonderful place for large family gatherings and making memories. A gem of a property which suited our entire family aged 70+ down to 9 months . Plenty of room for everyone and on top of that your own lake to mess about on ( even in February) and a games room as well. Close enough to Hay to have take aways delivered but a fab kitchen to cook Read moreyour own meals . Just Wow . Looking to book our next trip . Hide

Reviewed by Sophie, 28th January 2022

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Reviewed by Sandra, 14th January 2022

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Reviewed by Kyle, 29th December 2021

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Absolutely stunning property which we could not fault. The host was friendly and responsive. Everything was clean tidy and had all the little extras that make a stay great. Thank you

Reviewed by Chris, 16th December 2021

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Great accommodation in a fantastic setting. The wood fire burner was sooo cosy in the evening after a long walk. We needed a quiet, peaceful holiday with some space for a large extended family and The Lake House was the ticket.

Reviewed by Roy, 9th December 2021

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The stunning Lake House
The terrace and spacious gardens
Perfect for alfresco dining
Terrace with BBQ overlooking the lake
Comfortable sofas and wood burner
Enjoy relaxing afternoons playing games or reading by the fire
Fantastic space for a family meal or get together with friends
Open plan dining and kitchen area
Bespoke kitchen cabinets
Show 23 moreKitchen equipped with Everhot as well as electric oven and hob

Location

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