Scrupulously restored with traditional techniques, this late 14th-century hall, half way between Hereford and Hay-on-Wye, is now rented out as a holiday let, sleeping up to six ... Photograph: PR
The name refers to its curved timber roof frame but a thatched roof and a wooden cupboard bed are other standout features. Modern additions include underfloor heating and a woodburner.
• 01981 500401, hactoncruck.co.uk. From £530 a week.
No children Photograph: PR
Aptly, the name of this two-person hideaway on the edge of the Brecon Beacons means "little palace" in Welsh ... Photograph: PR
Decorated with vintage furnishings but a model of modern eco-building (sheep's wool insulation, triple-glazed argon windows and woodburner), it features small luxuries, from a wet room to a veranda overlooking a stream. Homemade cake, organic bread and local apple juice (all provided) will get your stay off to a good start.
• 0117 204 7830, canopyandstars.co.uk. From £525 a week.
Pet friendly Photograph: PR
This cosy cottage with underfloor heating and woodburner has a rambling rose around the door and lots of painted furniture and ceramics and paintings (it's owned by two artists) ... Photograph: Matt Davies/PR
Sleeping four, it's a characterful option for guests with impaired mobility; there's a downstairs bathroom and bedroom. The latter has French windows leading to the mellow garden.
• 01873 890190, cottage-holiday-wales.co.uk. From £445 a week.
Pet friendly, accessible. Photograph: Matt Davies/PR
Thought sleeping in buses was for backpackers? Not in Herefordshire. This old Bedford Panorama has been prettily converted into a pastel-hued holiday let with wooden floor, painted panelling and woodburner ... Photograph: PR
There's a gas stove and fridge, a double bed (a sofa folds into a second double) and solar panels on the roof for electricity. Outside is a deck, fire pit and private bath house, with toilet and roll-top bath.
• 01497 831733, majesticbus.co.uk. From £100 a night Photograph: Jasper Fforde "/PR
Part of the 800-acre Brinsop Court Estate, Tirrells, sleeping seven, is one of three self-catering properties, a frisky mix of ancient and new, with Aga, Wi-Fi and beams alongside sleek, contemporary bathtubs... Photograph: PR
For eating out, it's 10 minutes' drive to Jules in Weobley or stock up on Tyrrells crisps; the potato farm and factory are close by.
• 01432 509925, brinsopcourt.com. From £1,250 a week.
Pet friendly, accessible, no kids
Photograph: Richard Weaver Photograph: Richard Weaver
