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Cocoon

Hay-on-Wye Town, Brecon Beacons

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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing onsite / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Quirky
Rustic
Glamping
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Stylish glamping pod surrounded by forest
  • River with on-site fishing and canoeing available
  • Popular Hay-on-Wye is only 0.5 miles away
Property code: BN433

Retreat to this serene haven for a trip to remember with fishing and canoeing on site and a woodland of chestnut and rowan trees all around. It’s an enchanting holiday let that allows guests to relax and get back to nature.

Step into a fairy tale where trees tower above your head and the River Wye winds nearby. Surrounded by nature yet less than a mile from the vibrant literary haunt of Hay-on-Wye, a glamping getaway at this striking pod can be filled with wandering, water sports and wood burner chills. Perfect for a romantic retreat or a trip with friends, settle beneath the geometric structure and make yourself at home.

Nestled under the forest’s canopy, step up to this gorgeous lodge which is bursting with tranquil hues and handfuls of charm; if you relax by the sliding doors, you’ll almost feel as though you’re outside. Transform the space into a snug haven by firing up the wood burner which gives you the warm welcome home you need after adventurous days in the great outdoors. Fill the kettle and wait for its whistle before pouring yourself a warming mug of tea and settling on the sofa or continue your time in the fresh air and head outside for a sizzling BBQ feast. When you’ve enjoyed a relaxing evening watching the wildlife pass by, choose from one of two bedrooms and let your head hit the pillow for a peaceful sleep.

Close to many well-trodden trails and mountain bike tracks, explore on foot with your pup by your side or take to two wheels. Follow the Wye Valley Walk or the Offa’s Dyke Path or simply wander the streets of Hay-on-Wye and browse the abundance of renowned bookshops. A 6-mile trip will take you to Hay Bluff, a hill on the northern tip of the Black Mountains where panoramic views await. Settle down on the shingle beach at The Warren which is perfect for a picnic, or hire a canoe in Hay-on-Wye and paddle 5.5 miles to the village of Glasbury.

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  • 2 bedrooms - 2 zip and link double beds which can be made into two singles on request
  • 1 bathroom –1 shower room with WC
  • Gas hob, microwave, air fryer, whistling kettle, small fridge and a small freezer
  • No TV
  • Wood burner – logs supplied for duration of stay
  • Sheltered by woodland and private access to the river
  • Fishing can be booked and canoe hire available BBQ available
  • Ample off-road parking
  • 0.5 miles from shops, pubs and other delights in popular Hay-on-Wye
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

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Claire Carro

This property is personally managed by Claire.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 45 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ruth 15th March 2023

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Reviewed by Michelle 24th February 2023

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Highly recommended - we thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend spent at the Cocoon. Tranquil setting, comfortable and warm. Perfectly situated for visiting Hay-on-Wye. Excellent restaurants, shops and cafes nearby.

Reviewed by Georgina 17th February 2023

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Location Absolutely beautiful. Accommodation spacious and the wood burner is amazing. Lots of lovely walks and town near by. The owners are very quick to respond to any queries. Wish I was there now!

Reviewed by Sally 10th February 2023

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We loved everything about this trip, it was quiet, peaceful, comfortable, close to the village, good place for our dogs .. absolutely everything we were looking for, thank you so much Geoff and Ros.

Reviewed by Beata 3rd February 2023

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beautiful place, wonderful time, silence, I recommend it with all my heart.

Reviewed by Kelly 27th January 2023

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Fabulous cottage! Beautiful setting in nature. Well equipped and owners on hand should anything crop up. The log stove was a wonderful feature and we found it hard to leave the cocoon!

Reviewed by Julie 26th December 2022

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Lovely, quirky accommodation. Brilliant stay. Warm welcome. Very comfortable.

Reviewed by Esther 24th November 2022

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Fabulous cosy hut hidden in the woods. We loved it. Once, we heated up the space with electric heater and fire, it stayed cosy warm for the next three days. A wonderful place for a long weekend in a great location. You can walk into Hay on Wye in about 15 minutes. Bring a torch - it is a dark walk back at night.

Reviewed by Jessica 18th November 2022

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We loved staying at the Cocoon. Very warm, comfortable and had everything you needed. Set in a beautiful setting, very private and location was great. We also really enjoyed the town of Hay-on-Wye, very sweet. A weekend wasn't long enough.

Reviewed by Martyn 31st October 2022

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Really comfortable little Cocoon to stay in. Was perfect for us two. To have further people in you would need to be close. Great to get away from life, very comfortable bed, extremely powerful shower which was nice as wasn't expected. Everything in kitchen to cook great meals. Really well laid out and designed would recommend a stay over

Reviewed by Michele 28th October 2022

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Reviewed by Joanne 21st October 2022

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Lovely property, feels very secluded and therefore private. Ros was very welcoming but not at all intrusive. Close to town and plenty to do in this beautiful area.

Reviewed by Trish 9th October 2022

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Beautiful accommodation, cosy and comfortable and a lovely building. Gorgeous walks from the door and friendly helpful owners. Very successful stay!

Reviewed by Mark 26th August 2022

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The Cocoon is a fantastic place to stay. The privacy and surrounds are amazing. The facilities in the cabin and around were perfect for our stay. The local walks were amazing and a must see. We will definitely be booking this again next year.

Reviewed by Willow 13th August 2022

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We adored our stay at the Cocoon. Ros and the Racquety Farm family have thought of every comfort while maintaining the feeling of simplicity and being off grid. The cabin was welcoming and clean when we arrived and someone was always on hand to give local recommendations and answer questions. The beds were delightfully comfy and the kitchen was simRead moreple but well-equipped. The location was amazing - nestled amidst secluded, bird-filled woodland while only 10 minutes walk from Hay on Wye town centre Hide

Reviewed by Adeline 8th August 2022

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Clean, comfy and well equipped. Was a cozy fit for 3 teenagers, one adult and 2 dogs, especially when temperatures reached circa 35c! However being nestled in its own woodland meant we had space and the shade helped to keep us cool. The Cocoon is well equipped. I enjoyed cooking in the air fryer (being a novice), the sofa and beds were comfy, the sRead morehower worked well. Plenty of fields for the dogs and boys to play - the river was a cooling godsend in the heat. Fab hosts too! Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 22nd July 2022

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A truely amazing stay, everthing you needed was to hand, perfect place for exploring, you can walk in to Hay-on-Wye which is full of lovely coffee shop pubs Restaurants & lovely little shops, there are markets on, on Wednesday & Saturday with lots of home made products. I would recommend a stay at the Cocoon you will not be disappointed,will defienRead moretly be back. Thank You Ros & Geoffrey Hide

Reviewed by Robert 12th July 2022

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My wife, daughter, my self and our cockapoo have just spent a few days staying in the cocoon. It was bliss!!! Perfect location, great accommodation and lovely walks all around. Met by Ros when we arrived who was lovely and she showed us around. Pretty town of Hay-on-Wye just a short walk away and definitely worth a mooch about, especially if you liRead moreke books! We loved our time there and would definitely recommend it to anyone. A proper chilled out break away from t.vs and Wi-Fi. Heaven!!! Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 2nd May 2022

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Wonderful away from it all break. The Cocoon has all you need for a peaceful and relaxing holiday but with so much on its doorstep, lots of scenic walks, activities and of course the beautiful town of hay-on-wye. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Skye 29th April 2022

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Absolutely stunning ! Cocoon was very comfortable for the four of us and our dog. We loved the wood burner and waking up to a beautiful woodland view. A short walk to Hay on Wye which has lots of cute bookshops and cafes

Reviewed by Hazel 22nd April 2022

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Reviewed by John 15th April 2022

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We had a super family week in Racquetty Lodge, the Bothy and The Coccoon. The accomodation was clean, well equipped and spacious. The owners went out of their way to make us comfortable and were quick to respond to any queries both before and during our holiday. Many thanks to all.

Reviewed by Steph 8th April 2022

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cocoon at Hay on Wye was fantastic and the owners were excellent and lovely. Will definitely be coming back

Reviewed by Kate 4th March 2022

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This place is beautiful, its quiet, cosy, clean and has everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Ros was a helpful friendly and non intrusive host, always on hand if we had questions. I would totally recommend a stay in this peaceful beautiful location

Reviewed by Erika 18th February 2022

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If you want a cosy hideaway, this is the place. We visited in February. I loved it.

Reviewed by Jane 14th February 2022

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What a wonderful relaxing stay, such friendly owners, more than we could have hoped for in the accommodation, clean, comfy cosy and an ideal position for walks and relaxing. Thank you Ros.look forward to coming again.

Reviewed by Emma 2nd January 2022

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We had a great holiday at Raquety farm. All three properties are excellent! The location is perfect. Ros is a lovely host and always at hand to help out. We hope to go back again!

Reviewed by Ian 29th November 2021

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Reviewed by Lindsey 22nd November 2021

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Really cosy, particularly with the wood burner on. Basic facilities but everything we needed. Excellent location for walking into Hay!

Reviewed by Karen 19th November 2021

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A little gem that is perfect in every way. You feel totally in touch with nature tucked away in your own little forest. Its a truly magical place that cant be faulted. Had a wonderful weekend break with my 11 year old exploring local walks. Recommend the warren and hay bluff. The owners were really friendly. If you want time out in a perfect cocoonRead more this place is for you. We will be back Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 8th October 2021

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Lovely cosy, tranquil, wooden cabin totally private at the edge of woods within a couple of minutes walk to the river. This was our 2nd visit this year. This time for longer and with my son and fianc. Lovely log fire, and comfy beanbags and sofa. Kitchen was probably better equipped than some other larger places I have stayed in. Ros was lovely as Read moreusual. She could not do enough for us. Although busy was always on hand when needed. She made sure we were happy and comfortable. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 1st October 2021

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Reviewed by Nikki 3rd September 2021

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A beautiful hideaway in the woods. Perfect for a quiet escape but with enough on the doorstep to keep you busy. More than enough room for all of us (2 adults, a teen and a dog). The Cocoon was really well equipped with everything we could possibly need. The fire was even built and ready to light. The bathroom is small but perfectly formed with a suRead morerprisingly powerful shower. A truly beautiful place with a very warm welcome. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 27th August 2021

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Cocooned within the woodland providing a very tranquil hideaway. The two bedrooms are a great size and provide a comfortable, cosy bed after a day exploring. Even blankets to snuggle up with on large bean bags to emmerse yourself in a good book. The woodburner provides a huge amount of heat we discovered. The kitchen is a perfect size with everythiRead moreng you need including cloths and washing up liquid. The shower provides a lovely powerful, hot blast with eco gel. Great location for Hay & the Wye Hide

Reviewed by Paul 23rd July 2021

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Reviewed by Catharine 28th June 2021

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Lovely peaceful location with excellent facilities

Reviewed by Anna 25th June 2021

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Reviewed by Rachel 7th June 2021

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What a lovely cosy cocoon in a wonderful quiet spot. We had everything we needed and had such a lovely peaceful break away.

Reviewed by Kellie 31st May 2021

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Reviewed by Mike 17th May 2021

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Reviewed by Wendy 7th May 2021

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What a wonderful place. Beautiful wooden cottage surrounded by private woodland and a 2 minute walk to the river. It was so lovely to be surrounded by birdsong and nature. The shops and all amenities in were easy walking distance The cottage contained far more utensils etc than anywhere else I have stayed. All materials were ethically sourced. The Read morelog fire made the cottage so cosy. Plenty of wood provided We did not want to leave this beautiful peaceful place and can't wait to go back Hide

Reviewed by Chris 23rd April 2021

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The Cocoon is a well equipped large family sized cabin with a secluded location, beautiful view and access to stunning walks. The whole experience was well organised, friendly and helpful and certainly one that will stay with me and my partner, and our dog (who had a fantastic time). I couldn't recommend this enough to anyone looking for a get awayRead more on the Welsh boarder. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 13th April 2021

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Great location and lodge with the owners on hand to provide any help or information without even knowing they are there. We loved it, thanks.

Reviewed by Sarah 2nd April 2021

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The Cocoon at Raquety Farm is set in a stunning location. It felt like we were the only people in the world. Yes the kitchen is basic and there is no TV but that is exactly what we were looking for. We actually managed to do a lamb and pork cooked dinner with all the trimmings on Easter Sunday for four people, just by using the 2 gas burners, the ARead moreir Fryer and the BBQ, so it's not an issue at all. Ros, the owner is lovely and the accommodation is beautiful. Loved the log fire too! Hide

Reviewed by Johanna 27th March 2021

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Beautiful cabin set in a peaceful woodland near the River Wye.

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