No 10 Dulas, Holiday Cottage, Hay-on-Wye

26/01/2025

What a miserable wet horrid morning, although compared to many further up north we are not really complaining, but for this wonderful review to arrive from our latest guest just made our hearts sing.
Edit.. our 5yr guest this weekend left us a beautifully written thank you card...we are so chuffed
Happy Sunday everyone xx

"Wonderful. Gorgeous location next to a small stream on the edge of Hay.

Ample, clearly marked parking.

The cottage is conveniently located close to the town centre and main supermarket, but is on a very peaceful side road so traffic noise etc isn't a issue.

Cottage was spotless, very cosy and came with everything we needed....including a very comprehensive guide to the area.

We travelled with our 5yr old daughter who loved the very comfy bed and looking at the sheep grazing close by.

Hosts were very helpful and provided a very useful app too.

One of the best places we've stayed as a family.

Thoroughly recommend."

The pictures are not of today, but of our cottage on a lovely day, and around town.

21/01/2025

Our wonderful Castle offers amazing views, fabulous history and lots of amazing exhibitions open every day, there is an entrance fee but well worth it.

Hay-on-Wye Castle is a historic fortress located in the small market town of Hay-on-Wye in Powys, Wales, near the English border.

The castle is a key landmark in the town, which is famous for its literary festivals and bookshops. It has a rich history, dating back to the Norman Conquest.

The castle was originally a Norman motte-and-bailey structure built around 1100 by William Revel.

It was later replaced by a stone keep and expanded into a more substantial fortification in the 12th and 13th centuries.

Over the centuries, the castle was attacked, burned, and rebuilt several times. It was a focal point during regional conflicts, including the rebellion of Welsh prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd.

In the 17th century, parts of the castle were converted into a Jacobean mansion, incorporating some of the medieval ruins.

By the 20th century, the castle had fallen into ruin. In 2011, it was purchased by the Hay Castle trust, which launched a major restoration project to preserve its heritage.

10/01/2025

Having walked with Walk Hay many times we can highly recommend walking with them. But this new option looks fabulous if you prefer just to walk with your partner or friend but walking a slightly different walk set up with the help of Hay Walk.

Dear Accommodation Providers,

05/01/2025

Its a lovely snowy day today but by this evening it will all have probably gone with the warmish weather and rain arriving laster this afternoon, but there are a few pictures of our walk this morning and last week to wish you all a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR we we hope you will all have a healthy, fun and prosperous 2025.

And if you fancy a break away we look forward to welcoming you to No 10 Dulas we still have availability in January and February if you want to catch the Quentin Blake Exhibition

11/12/2024

Hay on Wye is in the prizes again this time with Slow Food Cymru Wales, two for our fabulous Michelin Guide Restaurant Chapters Restaurant one for “Cook of the Year” and the Enviromental and Biodiversity Award and Hay Distillery won Drink Product of the Year for their gin “Dr Beaky’s”.

Chapters does get busy so it’s worth booking in advance but occasionally they do have last minute cancellations so it’s always worth a call.

Hay distillery based yards away from Chapters, have also produced a gin specifically for Chapters but my favourite is their Wild Knapp gin which you can enjoy in their bar along with a few nibbles or one of their charcuterie or cheese boards.

We are sooooo lucky to have these two amazing businesses in Hay on Wye.

Created nine years ago, the Slow Food awards are truly democratic – with no prior shortlisting, the winners are simply chosen by whoever gets the most votes. These Awards are so powerful in highlighting Good, Clean and Fair, that like last year, many of you voted over the autumn. Each nation has its own winners, with the highest number of votes in each category also being the overall UK winner.
In addition to the public vote, each nation director chose their Person of the Year, their stories are below, with one of those of winners being crowned Slow Food in the UK Person of Year as well.
Slow Food Cymru Wales Winners
Best Retailer - Cardiff Farmers Markets
Best Producer - Paul's Organic Veg
Cook of the Year - Mark McHugo from Chapters Restaurant
Newcomer Award - Grangetown Kitchen Garden
Environment & Biodiversity Award - Chapters Restaurant
Food Product of the Year - Halen Môn Sea Salt
Drink Product of the Year - Dr Beaky's Gin Hay Distillery

Wales Person of the Year: Jess Lea-Wilson
Jess Lea Wilson is part of the fantastic Lea Wilson clan who own and run Halen Mon, https://www.halenmon.com/ famous for their pure sea salt which sells around the world. The company has B-corp status and is at the centre of the community, standing up for good, clean, fair food, with as little environmental impact as possible. The Slow Food ethos clearly runs through her like a stick of rock and we're honoured to have her as our person of the year.
Jess is a highly ethical individual, passionate about good health for all, and understands the importance of education and imbuing skills and a love of food from an early age. She is also involved with TastEd, a charity aiming to revolutionise the way Food Education is taught in the UK, so that taste education becomes a basic aspect of every child’s knowledge. Just as children are taught how to read and write, they need to learn the ‘food literacy’ that will help them become more confident, adventurous and healthy eaters.

She is part of the Citizen's Assembly so part of a group of people brought together by UK Government to discuss an issue, in this case Trade and Climate Change and she also works with Anna Jones the chef/writer www.annajones.co.uk
In the pandemic she, her brother Jake and comedian Kiri Pritchard-Maclean started a virtual pub called the Covid Arms which ran online gigs. The money raised went to the artists (who obviously weren’t earning anything at that point) and The Trussell Trust. They raised just over £150,000 for them. www.covidarms.com. We look forward to working further with Jess throughout the year and watching her future endeavours with interest.

Nominated by Debbie Handley, Director Slow Food Cymru Wales
Many many congratulations to all our worthy winners.

If you would like to support good, clean and fair food for all, we have membership options from as little as £2 a month. Just head to our website and join us..

www.slowfoodcymruwales.org

09/12/2024

Another local company offering a great service to those visiting Hay being recognised. And having walked with them many times they do offer an excellent service.

08/12/2024

Christmas must be just around the corner our local postbox topper queen R**t Prendergast has delivered her fabulous Christmas topper for the Hay on Wye golden post box.

29/11/2024

A few of Hay-on-Wye 2024 Christmas Windows at night🎄🤶🎄🤶🎁
If you fancy a few days away next week we have availability from Monday 2nd December to Friday 6th December check out our www.no10dulas.co.uk for more details.

29/11/2024

Need a last minute get away?? We have some last minute availability for next week Monday 2nd December until Friday 6th December. Check out our www.no10dulas.co.uk for more details

27/11/2024

Just dancing a happy dance, our recent guest have just left this review today, feeling very happy.

Location is perfect, less than a five minute amble to ‘downtown’ Hay.
The owners were really helpful and sent a load of information about what to do in the area both before the visit and with details at the property.
The little house is so comfortable and snug, perfect for late November. Also in great condition. The small garden at the back will be great for warmer times of the year.
I would say it this the best of the twenty or so booking.com or airbnb properties that we have stayed in over the last ten years, and that bar was already set high. Already planning on coming back.

Everything was perfect. I just hope no one else reads this because they will want to book here too!

22/11/2024

Another award for a fabulous local Hay business, well done Flockers Hay-On-Wye

So it's official...


We are not just a small business, see link below:

https://business-awards.uk/our-top-ranked-retailers-in-the-2024-retail-industry-awards/

12/11/2024

Feeling very very chuffed two reviews one after the other there is a very happy happy team here :)

The best Airbnb we’ve stayed in, it exceeded our expectations by far. Lynda was a fabulous host and the cottage was excellent. Lots of little touches and attention to detail which made all the difference. Great location in Hay, easily walkable to the town and pubs.

5*accommodation This was an excellent cottage with all you'd ever need. The bed was very comfortable We liked the little extra touches like the welcome pack with lots of goodies plus milk, tea and coffee. It was very thoughtful putting torches at the side of the beds useful for going downstairs to the bathroom overnight and for walking along the lane til you reached the street lights

Still some availability for December and 2025 best to book direct with us for the best rates.

06/11/2024

Another great, award winning shop in Hay on Wye a quirky British Brand who recently won The Global Recognition Award 2024 well worth a visit

We are thrilled to share...

Baaad Flockers has been recognized with a 2024 Global Recognition Award for its innovative approach to apparel and gift design, exceptional creativity, and commitment to customer satisfaction. This quirky British brand, founded by renowned cartoonist Cookie, has created a unique niche in the market with its rebellious sheep-themed designs and hand-screen-printed products. Baaad Flockers distinguishes itself through a distinctive blend of humor, artistry, and quality, transforming shopping into an entertaining experience.

Creative Excellence and Brand Identity

Cookie, the brand's creative force, draws from his 15-year experience as the original artist for Weird Fish, giving Baaad Flockers a signature style that resonates with customers. The company's designs, featuring rebellious sheep, showcase creativity and wit that sets them apart in the crowded apparel and gift market. This unique approach has allowed Baaad Flockers to build a loyal customer base that appreciates their originality and playful merchandise for men, women, and children.

The brand's commitment to originality extends beyond its designs to its business model. Baaad Flockers proudly states, "We may be sheep, yet we are not sheep-like." This philosophy shapes every aspect of their operation, from product conception to customer interaction. Their focus on unique, playful merchandise and attentive listening to customer feedback has successfully differentiated Baaad Flockers from competitors and created a strong brand identity that resonates with its target audience.

03/11/2024

Its November and our Gertrude Jekyll Rose is still blooming and sending out her wonderful perfume which is quite normal but our the Jasmine and Welsh Poppies shouldn't be flowering but they are !!!
We think the weather has confused them a bit like us.
Thankfully our Armandii Clematis is ready to flower over winter hopefully she doesnt get confused and forgets to flower.

We still have some availability in November 11th -14th and 21st to 25th and in December we have 2nd - 6th and 17th - 21st then we head into 2025.😱😱yikkes where did 2024 go to.

21st to 25th has been booked 😀😀

29/10/2024

Another of our recent guests, who we met as they were leaving to stop enroute at a shop in Hay to purchase some much needed items, which we thought may be Bluestone Gallery.... They not only enjoyed staying in No 10 Dulas but also appreciated the fabulous shops we have in Hay including www.bluestonegallery.com it is reviews like this that make it all worth while and brings an enormous smile to our faces 😀😀

We had a lovely time. We really appreciated the little touches which made the property homely and less like a business transaction that we often feel when staying at Airbnb’s. Lovely to meet you . Hopefully we’ll be back. We need to save up. We spent a fortune in Hay . Yes it was Bluestone Gallery . A dangerous place 😁

Independent art gallery Bluestone Gallery, Hay on Wye, selling paintings, gifts, British crafts, jewellery, ceramics, sculpture and glass

25/10/2024

A wander through Hay on Wye