Hay-on-Wye, Powys
Comfy, luxurious eco-friendly safari tents in the woods on the bank of the river Wye in Herefordshire.
Please note: minimum stay for this property is: 2 nights low season & 3 nights high season
By the Wye is owned and managed by Edith Farnworth.
You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Edith Farnworth.
100% powered off-grid
Solar panels
EV charging point
Biodiversity improvement actions
Battery storage
Energy Performance Certificate rating A
Vehicle-free access
Motion sensor lightbulbs
Recycling of all recyclable waste
Tucked away in the heart of Hay on Wye, these safari tents offer you the perfect place to relax and unwind in style perched up above the forest floor. Guests can sit on their private deck as the River Wye runs past, taking in the marvellous views of the Brecon Beacons.
The safari tents have been carefully positioned to ensure you are guaranteed plenty of privacy during your stay. Each tent combines the rustic, eco-friendly practicalities of a campsite, with super-comfy, stylish furnishings to guarantee you an enjoyable break. These tents offer friends, couples, and families the chance to enjoy the luxury of a boutique hotel with the comforts of home, all under canvas.
Beautiful beds offer a great night's sleep, whilst roaring campfires ensure that you can stay toasty long into the evening. The tents even come with their own en suite bathrooms, that are complete with hot running water, a flushing loo, a power shower, and a basin. So you really are spoiled when it comes to amenities.
By the Wye has six different safari tents for you to choose from. First up is The Cwtch. This tent sleeps two adults with room for one infant in a cot. It has a delightful open plan living space with a handmade four poster bed that's straight out of a fairytale. The space also has an en-suite bathroom and kitchen, and a large deck extending out above the River Wye. To top it off, there’s even your very own wood-fired sauna situated on the deck, perfect for warming up after a dip in the river or for the brave - a cold-water splash shower!
The newest safari tent River sleeps up to six people and has adaptations throughout that make it accessible to wheelchair users. It has a fairytale four poster bed in an open plan living space, a double bedroom (wheelchair accessible) and a lovely twin bunk bedroom. It also has another large deck with outdoor seating and a fire-pit where you can sit with a drink gazing down at the river Wye babbling away below you. Parking is directly outside with ramps throughout.
Next up is Holly. This sleeps two to five guests and has space for one infant in a cot. Again, this property has an open plan living space with king size four poster bed, plus one bedroom with a double and single above. It has an ensuite bathroom and kitchen and another large deck with outside with eating spaces and a firepit within the secure woodland area. Out on the deck you also have your own outdoor bath, shower and relaxation area surrounded by the woods, meaning you can enjoy a relaxing soak amongst the trees.
Ash sleeps two to five people and also has space for one infant in a cot. Ash has two bedrooms - one double and one double with a single above, as well as an ensuite bathroom and a kitchen with lots of outside eating spaces, a firepit and decking.
The Ivy can sleep two to five guests and also has space for one infant in a cot. This tent also has two bedrooms, consisting of one double and one double with single above. Again there's an en-suite bathroom and a kitchen, and the tent also has plenty of outside eating space and decking. It also has a BBQ instead of a firepit for outside cooking.
Finally, Meadow sleeps two to five people with space for one infant in a cot. This tent is open plan, with a living space that has a king size four poster bed, as well as one bedroom with a double and single above. It has an ensuite bathroom, kitchen, and a large deck with outside eating spaces. Meadow also has a firepit with a secure woodland area for spending time outside.
The campsite itself is cosy, comfortable and environmentally friendly. Entirely off-grid, the site makes use of Solar Energy and generators and is designed to minimise its impact on the environment in the surrounding woodland, with some areas having been left untouched. This means you may be lucky enough to see some lovely wildlife during your stay, as an array of critters come passing by.
The stunning surroundings of By the Wye is perfect for big groups; The Ivy and Meadow has a treetop walkway connecting the accommodation, so if you are a family group of 10 people this could be an ideal option for your next group holiday. By the Wye can accommodate 28 people in total, ideal for group glamping gatherings. If you book the whole By the Wye site for exclusive use then you will receive a 10% large group discount. Please note that they do not host stag/hen parties and have a strict music curfew of 11.00pm.
The campsite is a short hop from the amazing town of Hay on Wye. Located on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Hay on Wye well known as The Town of Books, and hosts the annual Hay Literary Festival. However, you also have a number of lovely, charming cafes, pubs, and shops on offer, so be sure to go for a wander around the town. Lovers of the great outdoors are also spoiled for choice when it comes to walking routes, with two national trails, the Offa’s Dyke path and the Wye Valley trail, passing right through the town. You have the protected countryside of the Brecon Beacons National Park on your doorstep too, so make sure you pack your hiking boots. There is also a place to hire canoes a five minute walk away.
Please note: minimum stay for this property is: 2 nights low season & 3 nights high season
By the Wye is owned and managed by Edith Farnworth.
You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Edith Farnworth.
We have a variable pricing plan with rates starting at £185 per night in the low season, up to £325 in the high season.
We offer a three night weekend stay, four night mid-week stay and seven night week stays.
Check in days are Monday and Friday. Check in is after 3pm, check out is 10am.
From Previous Guests
Have you stayed here?
Leave a reviewThank you so much. We had a really relaxing few days, staying in one of your beautiful Safari tents near the meadow. We loved falling asleep to the sound of the river and waking to the sound of birdsong all around us. We appreciated the well-designed simplicity, yet cosy-feel of the tent and the huge, covered balcony where we spent most of our time looking out at the river and watching our happy children wading and watching out for wildlife. A great location too - feeling tucked away in the wild yet only being a few minutes walk away from the town and its lovely shops, cafes & pubs. A very warm and welcoming place all round! We definitely hope to come back again soon. Dan, you were a great host too during our stay, so thank you.
Stayed April 2023
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