This 2-bedroom cottage is a traditional stone property sitting right in the centre of Hay-on-Wye, the famous book town on the Wales-England border in Powys. It sleeps four guests across two double bedrooms. The interior mixes exposed brick and stonework with a contemporary kitchen and stylish bathroom, rustic on the outside, modern where it counts.

Hay-on-Wye is known worldwide for its bookshops new and second-hand alongside independent shops, cafes, bars and a weekly farmers' market. The River Wye runs nearby with canoe hire available. Offa's Dyke and the Wye Valley Walk are both accessible on foot. Llangorse Lake is 13 miles away for water sports.

Two light and airy double bedrooms sit upstairs alongside a contemporary bathroom with shower over the bath. Downstairs there's a cosy lounge with a wood-burning stove set into an exposed brick fireplace, a dining room with glass doors and a well-equipped contemporary kitchen with patio doors opening to the garden.

Hay Castle (0.3 miles, 5 mins), Brecon Beacons National Park (8 miles, 20 mins), Llangorse Lake (13 miles, 25 mins) and Hereford Cathedral (21 miles, 35 mins) are all within easy reach.

This cottage is ideal for couples or small families wanting a proper base in one of Wales's most interesting towns. The enclosed garden is fully dog-safe and two dogs are welcome. Book it for the bookshops, the walking and the wood burner.