How many times have you gone into a hotel costing maybe a couple of hundred pounds a night (room only) to think this is a bit ho-hum. Then you pop down for a breakfast costing £15 - a full English, but actually it is flavourless; lacking imagination and care as it festers in its own grease under a heating element... More

Once again, we have enjoyed another lovely experience at Lower House with the wonderful hospitality of Nicky and Pete. Nothing can be faulted at Lower House, everything is as you want it to be - from the totally peaceful and idyllic setting to the superb breakfasts. It is lovely to watch the birds in the garden (which is beautiful) from... More

When we found ourselves exhaling for the first time in a very long while and looking for the labels on the lovely towels, bed linen and dressing gowns provided (so we can replicate the quality at home!) then we knew we'd made the right decision in booking a 3-night break in Plas Bach. In fact to be honest we knew... More

My husband and I had stayed at Lower House a few years ago and loved its charm and tranquility, and Pete and Nicky's hospitality. This time round, we took our boys (aged 10 and 12) and were thrilled that they fell in love with the place as much as we had. Sadly the weather was not good for the walking... More

A marvelous B & B experience in a quirky old farmhouse with massive oak beams, low ceilings, crooked walls and rooms that look out onto a garden that's as fantastical and eccentric as the interior. Added to this, it's situated only 10 minutes from Hay-on-Wye, but with excellent walks into the Black Mountains from the back door. And last, but... More

My hubby and I started the New Year (2013) with a blissful weekend in wales. Booking Plas Bach, the self-catering accommodation of Lower House was the best weekend we have had together in a long time. Our retreat was beautifully set out and thought through from goose down duveys to vintage crockery, full stocked kitchen, blissful powershower, super effcient log... More

We enjoyed Nicky and Pete so much in our first brief visit that we signed on for two weeks in their magical self catering cottage Plas Bach. Still didn't have enough time to take in all that Hay-on-Wye and the surrounding mountains have to offer. Nicky and Pete once again went out of their way to ensure that everything was... More

My husband and I stayed at Lower House for the first time in August for 3 nights. We were in the Rose Room which was a wonderful mix of old-fashioned bedroom and modern bathroom. The room had a lovely fresh feel to it with the white and pastel shades plus the rose soft furnishings. We loved hearing the owl during... More

This was our 3rd visit; we have made this our annual trip in September when the kids have gone back to school and the weather improves!! Nicky and Peter are fantastic hosts, the breakfasts are excellent all locally sourced and organic. Their rooms are warm, comfortable and cosy. We now take a bottle of bubbly and sit in the upstairs... More