Holiday home The living areas in the property consist of a kitchen/diner with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and a sitting room with TV and woodburning stove. The bedroom areas consist of a super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), a family bedroom with a double and a single, along with a bathroom and separate shower. Outside there is a rear patio with furniture and barbecue as well as off-road parking for two cars. Within 3.3 miles you will find a shop, and within 3.1 miles, a pub. Please note that no pets are allowed and that this is a non-smoking property. Fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Stargazer’s Field House is an idyllic dwelling for a family getaway to Herefordshire. Note: Raised toilet seat and shower stool available by arrangement. Note: Owner's washing machine can be used on arrangement at a small fee.
Accomodation Details Single-storey. Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x family bedroom with a double and a single. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with woodburning stove
Area On the Welsh/English border, Hay-on-Wye is a well-known travel destination for book lovers or vacationers looking to take advantage of the leisure activities and picturesque surroundings of the Wye Valley. Hay-on-Wye is known for hosting the internationally renowned Hay Festival of Literature. This historic market town, which is located in the Brecon Beacons National Park on the River Wye, is well known for its abundance of bookstores, antique stores, eateries, and coffee shops. In addition to a variety of tourist attractions, such as the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, The Three Castles Walk, Eastnor Castle, The Offa's Dyke Path, The Mortimer Trail, and the lovely walk to Hergest Ridge, which served as the inspiration for both Elgar and Mike Oldfield's music, Hay-on-Wye is surrounded by spectacular countryside that offers excellent walking, cycling, bird watching, fishing, and canoeing opportunities. The historical city of Hereford, which is 20 miles distant and is the definition of charming England, is home to a magnificent cathedral, a famous chained library, the Mappa Mundi, and a mediaeval bridge that spans the twisting River Wye. a really alluring vacation spot all year long.
Region Herefordshire offers visitors the chance to journey through lush green countryside, enjoying splendid black-and-white timbered villages, a magnificent cathedral city, a fairytale Georgian castle at Eastnor or books galore in famous Hay-on-Wye.
Amenities Electric wall heaters with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. TV with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and start pack for stove inc. in rent. Additional fuel for stove can be purchased from owner. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Off road parking for 2 cars. Lockable bike storage. Patio with furniture and barbecue. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3.3 miles, pub 3.1 miles. Note: Raised toilet seat and shower stool available by arrangement. Note: Owner's washing machine can be used on arrangement at a small fee
Cottage is 2.5 Miles from Hay on Wye town if you drive or a nice walk along lanes, fields, woods and streams. Cottage is well appointed and was presented extremely well and set within a lovely garden and adjoining fields. Numerous walks in and around for all levels and the owner was happy to to explain many of them. Friendly football playing dog (Molly) was a sweetie and welcomed us on our return from a day out. A lovely touch was the cake, a few tea bags/coffee and little jug of milk as a welcome. There is also a smaller apartment above the main cottage. We loved the wildlife and especially watching the bat at dusk from the kitchen window looking at the fields. Lovely cottage, owner and location.
Nothing to do with cottage or owners but do check local towns for their shops closed days in order not to be caught out when requiring supplies.
Mr Bertram
September 2020
The cottage and owner were perfect.. Sykes Cottages less so. The response to emails were poor and out of three I sent only one reply was received. This is a disservice to the cottage owner as well as the customer.
Mr Bertram, September 2020
December 2019
Mel and Sandra are friendly and helpful hosts.. Molly the dog loves to play given half a chance and is a delight; wish it had been summer when we could have indulged her more. Stargazer's Field House is a really comfortable apartment with plenty of space throughout and equipped with most things you could need. It is in a super handy location for Hay for shopping and within easy driving access to the hills for walking. We very much appreciated the cake which awaited us as we did the fact that there were Christmas decorations, including tree, for the festive period - not to mention the wood burning stove which added to the atmosphere. The bed in the main bedroom was really comfortable which, combined with the tranquillity of the area, meant we enjoyed seven excellent nights' sleep. There was no-one upstairs whilst we were there which I had been a little apprehensive about so we were truly undisturbed. We all enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to recommend.
Mrs Champion, December 2019
October 2019
Mel and Sandra are very good hosts, they make you feel welcome as soon as you .... Mel and Sandra are very good hosts, they make you feel welcome as soon as you arrive, milk and cake was left for us, if you like walking see Sandra who has designated areas to walk all over the black mountains and the Brecons, the cottage is well priced for the quality, we would go back any time, keep up the good work
Dave and Kath
Mr Mason
June 2019
Idyllic rural location was peaceful and beautiful.. Sandra’s lemon cake was delicious and a welcoming touch to a long day of travel.
Miss Walker
October 2018
A fantastic well equipped cottage in a rural location..
Mrs Griffith
September 2018
A beautifully clean, well-appointed holiday cottage.. We found flowers, welsh-cakes and tea and coffee makings waiting for us on arrival. There are some lovely walks along the River Wye, and several wonderful gardens to visit, especially Brobury House Gardens. We would recommend unreservedly booking Stargazers Field House for a peaceful, relaxing holiday in first class accommodation. The visitors upstairs did not disturb us at all, we loved meeting the dogs, and it was a novel experience to have cows gazing at us through the dining room window as we ate.
Prof Gibson
August 2018
We had a very enjoyable and peaceful week in Stargazer’s Field House.. The Pritchards were splendid hosts. It was a joy to be met with a fresh Welsh cake and fresh milk for drinks. Our hosts were also very helpful providing maps and leaflets about local walks. The cottage was very well equipped, cosy and clean, and contained everything that we needed. Hay-on-Wye is just a short drive (1.5 miles) away for provisions, or a 45 minute walk across the fields along the Wye River Valley Way. Coming from a town, it was very enjoyable to be in the calm and peace of the countryside, listening to owls in the evening, other birds during the day. The cottage comes with our unreserved recommendation. We look forward to returning.
Mrs Jacobs
July 2018
The property was very clean and comfortable in a beautiful area with lots to do around a 30 mile radius..
Mr Metcalfe
June 2018
The holiday and Stargazer cottage was the best we have had Except for the first night, someone was in the Stargazer loft and we would have had to go home if it was for more than one night.. We could here a pin drop so noisy would never go again if anyone was in the loft flat.
Glad to say we had the rest of the week in peaceful non interrupted bliss. The dogs Molly and two others kept us entertained as well as the cows in the next field. What a holiday would like to go back again But not if anyone was booked in the loft flat.
Mrs Bruk-jackson
March 2018
Lovely setting and fantastic hosts
Mrs Wells
August 2017
The owners were so welcoming and helpful.. Beautiful location, cottage spotless and so comfortable.Wonderful to be able to walk a network of footpaths across the fields right from the doorstep. Loved the bookshops in Hay and found very nice places for eating out.
Ms Shaw
April 2017
This is a fabulous cottage for anyone who likes the peace and quiet of the countryside to relax in.. Yet only minutes away from Hay on Wye, and ideally located for many tourist attractions in central and south Wales, and the Midlands in England. The owners extend a friendly and warm welcome, including home-made cake and the makings of tea and coffee for anyone arriving without supplies. The cottage is comfortably furnished throughout, spotlessly clean, and with lots of thoughtful touches like the hand soap in the bathroom, the fresh flowers in the kitchen, and much more. Would unhesitatingly recommend this cottage for its comfort, location and value for money.
Miss Guest
March 2017
The cottage was beautiful.. The owner was very welcoming. Lovely location . The accommodation was spotlessly clean and tidy . Well laid out kitchen and very good bathroom. The beds were very comfortable, very good range of furniture. No phone signal at all . Only downside is the lack of sound proofing between the cottage and the property upstairs. We could hear them moving about and talking , I could hear them at night too. They complained about the sound of our television! Not somewhere for perfect privacy and peace .
Poole
February 2017
No, Stargazers is a lovely property in a fabulous location
Mrs Stevenson
July 2015
This is a very spacious Cottage and if you wanted a peaceful week, just relaxing, it's the place to be.
Mrs Moran
April 2015
The owner and her family were very welcoming, helpful and relaxed. They were there when we needed them but, always very discreet. We had an excellent week and the sun shone ALL week. My family enjoyed several meals outdoors in a beautiful location and the children had plenty of space to run about safely.
Mr Jesson
September 2014
We had a very warm welcome from the owners of the cottage who were very friendly and helpful. The cottage was very spacious and peaceful. We had a relaxing weeks holiday. The cottage was very well equipped. All this coupled with the weather made a wonderful week.
Mr O'Dowd
September 2014
A lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. The owners have thought of everything making the cottage really well equipped and very clean. Many attractions to enjoy in the surrounding area from book and art festivals to castles, gardens and wonderful countryside.
Marcel K
August 2014
Wij (gezin met 2 kinderen) hebben begin augustus 5 dagen in het Stargazer's Field House doorgebracht en hebben het erg naar ons zin gehad. het appartement is zeer schoon en biedt voldoende ruimte aan een gezin met 2 of 3 kinderen. Er kan gebruik worden gemaakt van de ruime tuin en het appartement beschikt over een gezellig terras met een mooi uitzicht over de velden. De keuken is goed voorzien van alle gemakken (Oven/grill, waterkoker, magnetron, ruime koelkast met vriesgedeelte). De badkamer is ruim en beschikt over zowel een douche als bad. Er is free WiFi beschikbaar en op het terras staat een mooie BBQ waar gebruik van kan worden gemaakt.
Mr O'dowd
June 2014
Excellent accommodation in a beautiful rural location, close to Hay-on-Wye, the Brecon Beacons and many other interesting places. The owners were particularly friendly and helpful and had thought of everything to make the accommodation very comfortable.
Mrs Barwick
May 2014
The location was great for access to a lot of places both to visit and eat. The owners were very welcoming and the cottage was very comfortable - we had a lovely time.
Mrs Goldthorpe
April 2014
The accommodation was excellent, in a brilliant location with very friendly owners on site making us fell very relaxed.
Mrs Hollingshead
September 2013
It was a really good base for wonderful countryside drives, local shopping, attractions, and good pubs providing excellent food. The owners were very friendly, helpful, without being intrusive. We would certainly recommend this property to our friends.
Mr Cockings
September 2013
A very peaceful and pleasant place to stay. Nearby Hay-on-Wye has plenty of choice for quality food and drink. The location is very convenient to Brecon Beacons and its many hiking trails.
Mr Ganzevles
August 2013
Beautiful county and residence, peaceful setting, much to see and do.
Mrs Earnscliffe
April 2013
Lovely welcome. High standard of accommodation. Great location.
Mrs Bell
August 2012
The conversion of this stable was very well done. The owners were helpful, generous and friendly.
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