Chancery Cottage is a stylish, cosy and fully equipped self-catering cottage (sleeps 4) in a quiet, yet central location, in the centre of Hay town. Private parking provided so safely park your car and enjoy the delights of this characterful town on foot only a few strides from the cottage door..
Pretty and charming with its' traditional exposed oak beams, stone fireplace and many other original features. Offering a good sized sitting room, contemporary fitted kitchen and ground floor bathroom with a luxurious roll-top bath plus separate shower with great pressure. Upstairs two bedrooms both with comfortable Laura Ashley mattresses & beds. Free fibre fast wifi provided.
Private courtyard garden to chill out on those summer evenings, perfect for drinks and catching the sun. Ideal for pets to wander and enjoy as stone walls surround the garden.
An ideal bolt hole to stay for a few days break or a week's holiday exploring the wonderful Brecon Beacons and borders stunning countryside and rural activities.
The beauty of Chancery is you can wander on foot from the cottage to the wonderful characterful bookshops, cafes serving delicious cakes, traditional pubs and restaurants serving great local foods and the endless browsing around the intriguing individual galleries, shops and Hay castle.
Each week there is a thriving colourful market thought out the town selling fresh breads, home made brews, flowers, pastries, Welsh cheeses, local veg and lots of crafts. Really not to be missed!
Or if you feel like taking a walk to explore the borders countryside there are several walks you can do directly from the cottage door. A wonderful walk is to wander along the Wye to the Warren which has a fabulous coffee stop on the way serving fresh take aways and coffee. As you meander along the river path through the woods to The Warren look out for the magnificantly wood carving of local birds and animals along the way. At The Warren you can climb the hill to admire the charming Welsh countryside, let your dog enjoy open fields or find one of the perfectly located benches to enjoy the peace and birdsong of this wonderful rural setting.
On those odd rainy days you can settle into watching a film at the local 50 seater cinema just around the corner from the cottage. Popcorn and drinks available in a beautiful retro seating area before sinking into the comfy cinema seats. Pure enjoyment!
The town is steeped in local history, and Chancery Lane also has its unique story with this small row of workers stone cottages dating back to late 18th Century. Hay-on-wye was a bustling rural market town then, and Chancery Lane was known as 'Pig Alley' which was a holding place for the pigs before heading up to the market at the top of town. Stone workers cottages were later build with the dwellers being some of the poorest families in the area. They continue to keep pigs in the rear alley which was then one long open alley along the entire breadth of Chancery Lane. It wasn't until the 1980's that the stone cottages were lovingly restored by a Salters, a local builder.