This 3-bedroom house is a characterful stone cottage with an adjoining ground-floor studio in Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire. Sleeping up to six guests, this sympathetically restored property combines exposed wooden beams and original features with modern comforts including ground-floor underfloor heating throughout. The open-plan living space features a contemporary kitchen with wine fridge and coffee machine, a dining area and a lounge with Smart TV and wood burner-effect electric fire.

Hay-on-Wye is famous as the world's second-hand book capital. The River Wye runs through town and is great for walking, canoeing and kayaking. The Offa's Dyke Path passes right through here and Brecon Beacons National Park is on the doorstep. The Hay Festival takes place each May and June.

The property sleeps six across three bedrooms. The main cottage has a first-floor king-size bedroom with en-suite and a first-floor double with family bathroom. A secret door connects the cottage to the stylish ground-floor studio which has a super-king bedroom and walk-in shower room.

Nearby: Hay Castle (0.2 miles, 2 mins), Brecon Beacons National Park (16 miles, 30 mins), Abergavenny (18 miles, 35 mins) and Crickhowell (14 miles, 25 mins).

This house suits families and groups wanting space and character in one of Wales's most talked-about border towns. The enclosed courtyard garden with outdoor dining furniture is perfect for evening meals. Book it.