This 4-bedroom mill is an 18th-century property set alongside Dulas Brook near Hay-on-Wye in Herefordshire. The cottage sleeps seven guests and welcomes two dogs. Original flagstone floors feature underfloor heating on the ground level. The property sits within walking distance of Hay-on-Wye town centre and the Literary Festival site.

The Black Mountains surround this waterside location. Footpaths lead directly to Offa's Dyke Path and Hay Bluff. The Dulas Brook runs beside the property. Hay-on-Wye's bookshops and independent shops are 1.5 miles away.

Four bedrooms include a king-size master with exposed beams and TV, a double with TV, a twin and a single room. Two wood burners warm the dining room and living room. The kitchen has an integrated electric double oven, dishwasher and traditional oil Rayburn. A utility room holds a second freezer, washing machine and dryer. Two bathrooms serve the property plus a ground-floor WC.

Hay Bluff (4 miles, 12 minutes) offers mountain walks. Hergest Croft Gardens (6 miles, 15 minutes) displays seasonal plants. Croft Castle (14 miles, 25 minutes) is a National Trust property. Brecon Beacons National Park (8 miles, 20 minutes) provides trails.

Book this mill for a literary escape or mountain base. Ample private parking and an enclosed rear patio complete this historic retreat.