About Hill Farm Cottage

Hill Farm Cottage is a spacious barn conversion set in the quiet Herefordshire countryside near the Welsh border. Sitting at HR2 0AG, this is a working farm property with stunning views across open fields. The back garden is a genuine sun trap and guests regularly comment on the sunrise views over grazing sheep. No hot tub here but the peace and space more than make up for it.

The surrounding area puts you within easy reach of Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, Abergavenny and the Brecon Beacons. The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean are both within striking distance. Owner Ian Mackie is on hand throughout your stay and guests consistently praise his helpfulness. Dogs can use the adjacent farmer's fields for exercise.

The cottage sleeps up to 8 guests across well-proportioned rooms. It's a fully equipped barn conversion with a bright airy lounge and a bookshelf stocked with books and games. Arrival extras have included bread, milk and homemade cake.

Hay-on-Wye (12 miles, 25 mins), Hereford Cathedral (10 miles, 20 mins), Brecon Beacons National Park (18 miles, 35 mins) and Symonds Yat Rock (22 miles, 40 mins) are all nearby.

Hill Farm Cottage suits families, dog owners and couples who want genuine countryside quiet with a brilliant base for day trips. Repeat bookings speak for themselves.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with wood burning stove in sitting room
✓ Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD player, WIFI
✓ Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burning stove included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Off road parking for 3 cars
✓ Garden with furniture and BBQ
✓ Shed for bike storage
✓ One well-behaved dog welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop, 2 x pubs serving food, fish & chip shop, butchers, post office and ATM all 10 mins drive
✓ Please note: Bookings must fall between a Friday and Friday only

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Hill Farm Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Hill Farm Cottage during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Herefordshire's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Hay-on-Wye Book Town

Distance: 12 miles (approx. 25 mins)

HR3 5AE

Hereford Cathedral

Distance: 10 miles (approx. 20 mins)

HR1 2NG

Brecon Beacons National Park

Distance: 18 miles (approx. 35 mins)

LD3 8ER

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: 14 miles (approx. 28 mins)

HR9 6JJ

Black Mountains (Offa's Dyke Path)

Distance: 16 miles (approx. 30 mins)

NP7 7LH

Golden Valley Walking Trails

Distance: 5 miles (approx. 12 mins)

HR2 0BN

Hay-on-Wye Independent Shops

Distance: 12 miles (approx. 25 mins)

HR3 5AE

Hereford City Centre

Distance: 10 miles (approx. 20 mins)

HR1 2BU

Pontrilas Village Stores

Distance: 4 miles (approx. 8 mins)

HR2 0BB

Hereford Bus & Rail Station

Distance: 10 miles (approx. 20 mins)

HR1 1BB

A465 Hereford to Abergavenny Road

Distance: 3 miles (approx. 7 mins)

HR2 0AX

Abergavenny Town Centre

Distance: 17 miles (approx. 32 mins)

NP7 5HD

Hay-on-Wye Book Town

Distance: 12 miles (approx. 25 mins)

HR3 5AE

Hereford Cathedral

Distance: 10 miles (approx. 20 mins)

HR1 2NG

Brecon Beacons National Park

Distance: 18 miles (approx. 35 mins)

LD3 8ER

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: 14 miles (approx. 28 mins)

HR9 6JJ

Black Mountains (Offa's Dyke Path)

Distance: 16 miles (approx. 30 mins)

NP7 7LH

Golden Valley Walking Trails

Distance: 5 miles (approx. 12 mins)

HR2 0BN

Hay-on-Wye Independent Shops

Distance: 12 miles (approx. 25 mins)

HR3 5AE

Hereford City Centre

Distance: 10 miles (approx. 20 mins)

HR1 2BU

Pontrilas Village Stores

Distance: 4 miles (approx. 8 mins)

HR2 0BB

Hereford Bus & Rail Station

Distance: 10 miles (approx. 20 mins)

HR1 1BB

A465 Hereford to Abergavenny Road

Distance: 3 miles (approx. 7 mins)

HR2 0AX

Abergavenny Town Centre

Distance: 17 miles (approx. 32 mins)

NP7 5HD

Is Hill Farm Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children love meeting the horses and sheep on the working farm. The secure garden gives kids space to play outdoors and the owner Ian is happy to help with activity suggestions. Hay-on-Wye, Hereford and the Brecon Beacons all offer great days out for families with children of all ages.

For Couples

Hill Farm Cottage is a genuinely peaceful retreat for couples. The sun trap back garden, sweeping countryside views and total quiet make it ideal for switching off. Hay-on-Wye is 12 miles away for browsing independent bookshops and the Wye Valley offers scenic walks for two.

Pet Friendly

Hill Farm Cottage is well suited to dogs. The property is fully secure and owner Ian regularly grants guests access to the adjacent farmer's fields and orchard for off-lead exercise. Multiple guests with large dogs have praised the space and security. Single-track rural lanes nearby mean dogs should be kept on leads when out walking.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Hill Farm Cottage

The Pandy Inn

Located 5 miles (approx. 10 mins) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NP7 8DH

The Crown at Pontrilas

Located 4 miles (approx. 8 mins) from your accommodation.

Postcode: HR2 0BB

The Old Black Lion, Hay-on-Wye

Located 12 miles (approx. 25 mins) from your accommodation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Hill Farm Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Hill Farm Cottage does not have a hot tub. The property's appeal lies in its spacious barn conversion layout, sun trap garden and spectacular countryside views.

Is Hill Farm Cottage pet friendly?

Yes, the cottage is dog-friendly and dogs can be kept securely on the property. Owner Ian Mackie regularly gives guests permission to use the adjacent farmer's fields and orchard for dog walking.

How many guests does the cottage sleep?

Hill Farm Cottage sleeps up to 8 guests. It is a spacious barn conversion with multiple bedrooms and a bright airy lounge with plenty of room for larger groups or families.

Is there parking at the property?

Yes, there is off-road parking for multiple cars directly outside the cottage. This makes it practical for larger groups arriving in separate vehicles.

What is the surrounding area like?

The cottage sits in quiet Herefordshire countryside near the Welsh border with open field views. Single-track lanes lead to the property so be prepared for rural roads, particularly in wet weather.

What can we do nearby?

Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, Abergavenny, the Brecon Beacons, the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean are all within easy reach. The owner Ian is known for providing helpful local activity suggestions on arrival.

Is the cottage well equipped?

Guests consistently describe it as a well-equipped home-from-home. It includes a bookshelf with books and games, a fully fitted kitchen and all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay.

Who is the owner and will we meet them?

The owner is Ian Mackie, who lives on the farm. Guests frequently mention him as a highlight of their stay he is friendly, attentive and pops by to check everything is in order without being intrusive.

Hill Farm Cottage Reviews

We really loved our stay here the place was spotless, comfy, and had everything we wanted. Just a couple of little things outside that could use a refresh the garden umbrella has a few worn holes, and the table is a bit wobbly. Inside, there was only one wine glass, which surprised us. But honestly, the property itself was gorgeous and made for a lovely break.

Nicola

We enjoyed a lovely stay at Hill farm. It was nice and clean, views and location were lovely and we also enjoyed a bbq in the garden on a particularly hot day. Thank you

Rachael

Lovely spacious cottage with great outdoor area for us and dog. Such peaceful pretty countryside around. Cottage comfortable and relaxing. The host was very welcoming and helpful.

We had a great stay at Hill Farm Cottage. The views are wonderful and the place was just right. The owner is very friendly and our toddler loved playing in the garden and jumped in puddles ! We would love to come back.

Fantastic care and conversation from owner, we will certainly book again to stay in this idyllic location.

Hill Far Cottage was the perfect location for relaxation and quiet. The views from the house are just stunning. Completely secure for the dog who loved the outside area. We would love to come back soon!

Just returned from an amazing week away at Hill Farm. The cottage is much bigger than we thought, so roomy, which was handy having a Great Dane with us! Lots to do in the area but it was also good having the farmers field with permission to walk the dog in too. The owner was friendly and on hand if you needed him. We really enjoyed our week away here, we came back very relaxed.

Catherine

We have stayed at Hill Farm numerous times and always had t never fails to disappoint! The views spectacular. The sheep quite entertaining , and the horses quite characters. All visitors to the farm so friendly too. Mr Mackie the owner always pops by to say hello when he can , a kind and thoughtful gentleman. Hill Farm has everything you could want , a home from home . Everything was as you would expect from this fabulous property! Our stay was two weeks this time and we have already booked for the next two years! More family memories made , thank you Mr Mackie .

We had a wonderful stay at hill farm cottage, it was beautiful, spacious and clean. Mr Mackie was very lovely and gave us lots of ideas for things to do. The children were able to meet the horses on the farm and we were able to use the field behind the cottage to exercise our Collie when it suited. We had an issue with water pressure when we arrived Mr Mackie was at the door within 10 minutes to help us out. My 7 year old cried when it was time to leave he loved it so much. We will 100 be back next summer. We needed a break from the crazy hustle and bustle or city life and thats exactly what we got. Its quiet, cozy and just perfect!

The property was filthy. The bed covers were dirty and stained, I had to hand wash the entire floor as my kids feet were black from running around barefoot, the crockery in the cupboards was dirty, under the beds and behind furniture clearly hadnt been cleaned in years judging by the amount of dust and cobwebs there. I spent my first evening there cleaning everything, had to go out the next day and buy hand soap as they had only left a small amount in the bathroom and buy towels that werent stained. There are no dishwasher tablets given to you and only a small amount of washing up liquid. Finally, the kitchen tap drips constantly. Dont stay here unless you come prepared to clean.

Fantastic location and a comfy, clean home from home. Mr Mackie was on hand and when we hit a small problem fridge not working properly, he was able to help us out. The only thing that would make it perfect would be if the outside had a bit of tender loving care, the external windows haven't been cleaned for a while and perhaps at least 1 pint of milk on arrival, so you can make a hot drink on arrival my husband works for Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire and they provide a welcome pack, which goes down really well with customers.

Very nice owner Ian beautiful setting peaceful an relaxing

Christine

Very nice wellequipped cottage in a quiet location with lovely views. Convenient for visiting various places of interest. We had a brilliant week at the Hay Festival. Would recommend this property.

Gillian

A spacious well equipped barn conversion in a quiet location. The garden at the back is a sun trap and perfect for relaxing and listening to the birds singing! The perfect spot to relax and unwind....

We had a fabulous stay at the the hill farm we met Ian the cottage owner who ... We had a fabulous stay at the the hill farm we met Ian the cottage owner who told us we could use the field for our dog which was a real bonus The cottage had all the facilities you needed to make your perfect However there where areas that the cleaning company let the owner down if you require more feed back on this issue please contact me Apart from this we had a great time using the cottage as a base to explore the surrounding area

Fabulous holiday and Hill Farm Cottage was a delightful place to stay!

Amanda

Lovely cottage very clean and comfortable fantastic views owners were very ... Lovely cottage very clean and comfortable fantastic views owners were very helpful pleanty of places to visit would definitely recommend this property

Melanie

Hi we loved the barn it was the first time we have been away and everything we needed was there we had a fabulous week. The view of the sheep and the rising sun are very memorable. We will be back in the summer.

Had a really nice time at Hill Farm. Everything was as expected. It was a perfect base for our break. Clean, tidy and warm in a lovely location and with all the facilities we required only one small negative couldn't get the dryer to work which wasnt a big issue at all. Worth noting that in the wet weather we had, some of the local lanes were prone to temporary flooding, so bring the Landrover if you have one!

Beautiful house has everything you need for your stay, the bookshelf with the books and games was a nice touch, couldn't figure the tumble dryer not sure if it didn't work or if it was us. Beautiful location very spacious just what we needed for a quiet retreat. And our dog loved it area as did we. We would definitely book this house again and have recommended this to friends too.

Raquel

It's a lovely, spacious and clean property, in a beautiful, quiet location. We would definitely stay again.

Lovely location in middle of countrysidesingle track roads on approach, very peaceful with fantastic views. Parking right outside for multiple cars. Bright and airy lounge and main bedroom, dark but well stocked kitchen. Photos were accurate. Bathroom a little dated. Pubs and fish and chip shop10 min drive away. The price paid was good value for money for school holidays, We had a lovely holiday

Maxine

Gorgeous home, clean comfortable and peaceful. Ian is a lovely farmer who stopped for a chat to ensure we had all we needed. Only suggestion I would have is for a set of plastic cups for children. Unfortunately one if our grandchildren dropped a glass. Ian was understanding and said not to worry accidents happen. Would highly recommend.

Amanda

Lovely stay, everything you need is there, Washing machine was a bonus when you ... Lovely stay, everything you need is there, Washing machine was a bonus when you go with little one Bit of the beaten track but can drive to some Lovely villages Very relaxing stay

Lovely relaxing holiday the cottage is spacious and comfortable set in lovely countryside will be booking for next year

Extremely well fitted and comfortable. Ian is a lovely man and very helpful. Would benefit from internet access there is Skye internet, but it is password protected.

Had a wonderful holiday at Hill Farm Cottage. It has a large tiled hall with plenty of room for boots shoes and hooks for coats and dog leads which I dont think was in the photos. Very comfortable and well equipped place. Dog friendly and had an enclosed garden and patio but maybe teeny paws could squeeze out with garden furniture and a BBQ although we had taken our own and good weather allowed us to use it daily! Great to be able to do some washing and peg out on the line.Mr Mackie is a lovely gentleman and allowed us to let the dog run free in one of the gorgeous surrounding meadows. Great location for exploring with lots of dog friendly places around.We definitely recommend this place and would love to return .

This was our 4th spring stay at Hill Farm Cottage, and as ever it lives up to expectations.

Lovely clean house in a beautiful location! !! The owner was also very friendly!!

We had a lovely stay at Hill Farm. The property was clean, well presented and in an idyllic setting. Sadly the weather wasnt the best although it could have been worse and was sad to see the farm and surrounding area saturated after the excess rainfall we have all been experiencing. The cottage is set in a quiet area close to the main farm house. There was no sign of active farming activity so can only presume that the farm operations are somewhere else. We certainly werent disturbed at any point during our stay and would consider staying again, if we were in the area again

We had a wonderful stay at Hill Cottage, it was comfortable roomy and easy to manage everything. Super views and walks. Thanks Ian and team.

This was a return visit and again we appreciated the peacefulness of the surroundings, the views, location and the high standards of the property.

The property was perfect for our needs and in a great location. Plenty to do in the local area and the owner was very friendly and helpful. We have booked again for next year!

Trevor

Many thanks Ian for allowing us to share your cottage and beautiful surroundings. For us it is idyllic with absolute peace & quiet with nothing but the Hereford countryside in every direction with walks from the door step. This cottage & environment is perfect for recharging ones batteries while enjoying the English countryside.

Carolyn

We enjoyed a short stay over New Year at Hill Farm Cottage, and despite the awful weather we had a lovely time. A very spacious, warm and comfortable accommodation with everything you could possibly need, set against a beautiful background of spectacular countryside and views. The Christmas trees and lights were a lovely touch. Lots of walks nearby and easy access to the Brecon Beacons. Highly recommend, and our springer Archibald loved it too!

Hannah

Arrived on the Friday with my young daughter and our dog staying 7 nights meant to arrive fully decorated for Christmas and it wasnt. No fire starter for the fire just lumps of wood. Ended up going 3 days with NO hot water or heating, In this weather contacted the owner with NO response ended up leaving the property 4 days earlier as was not impressed with our stay asked for a refund and owner refused

Jennie

This property is amazing. ...such a beautiful house. The secure garden for our dog was excellent. This property is secluded and the area is so quiet and peaceful. We will definitely come back here again

We had a lovely week at Hill Farm. The accommodation was large, warm comfortable and well equipped. Everything one needs to enjoy life! It is located in a wonderful setting, beautiful countryside with many places to explore. Ian was kind and helpful. We give it 10 out of 10! Brian, Edith, and Chelseathedog

Stephen

A splendid holiday cottage, spacious, comfortable, well furnished and equipped with all required facilities. Although situated on a working farm it was quiet and peaceful and ideally situated to explore the Golden Valley and surrounding areas, with lots of footpaths and superb walks from the cottage or within a short drive. We had a wonderful relaxing holiday.

Deborah

Lovely peaceful location. Accommodation spacious and comfortable. Just what we needed!

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