Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 10 - Hay-on-Wye (6.5mls E), Powys

A luxurious group holiday awaits at this beautiful home just 10 miles from the England/Wales border. It’s in a peaceful, rural spot surrounded by outstanding countryside views, and around 3 miles from the nearest pub at Painscastle. Keen walkers will love exploring the Begwyns (4.5 miles), an upland area offering over 1,200 acres of National Trust land for exploration.

Others will love whiling away afternoons in market towns like Hay-on-Wye (8.5 miles), famous for its literary festival and second-hand bookshops. Recently renovated to a fantastic standard, this delightful hilltop home is outfitted with the best-quality furniture and fittings, and features gorgeous, rustic features like exposed stonework, brickwork and wooden beams. The stunning open-plan living area boasts full-length bi-fold glass doors that showcase the panoramic views, so you can lap up that Welsh beauty as you cook, sip tea or chat.

A large island with stools creates the ideal spot for breakfasting and snacking, while there’s a formal dining area for sit-down meals. The lounge, with its exposed beams, comfy sofas, Smart TV and wood burner, is perfect for unwinding with fellow guests. At night, choose from five sumptuous bedrooms; four super-king-size rooms and one cosy twin, one of which benefits from an en-suite shower room, while a well-appointed family bathroom completes the interior.

You’ll have a gorgeous space outside, too, comprising a patio area with garden furniture and a private hot tub. The enclosed garden is perfectly safe for dogs and children to roam. The Brecon Beacon National Park and the Wye Valley are right on your doorstep (8.5 miles), offering thrilling activities like canoeing, high rope courses, and gorge walking.

Head to Bryngwyn Riding Centre (6 miles) for horse riding, or perhaps you’ll catch an event at the Royal Welsh Showground (11.5 miles).