Half Moon House

It is a charming old house, great location

I’m sorry to say that we were disappointed with the state and cleanliness of the apartment, we both agreed that it is not up to a standard for renting yet, an upgrade is needed without taking away the lovely charm of the place, going into the issues would take too long, other reviews have pointed them out better.

I loved my stay at Half Moon House. It has such a lovely energy and vibes. It’s quirky, cosy and it has so much charm and character. It’s one big room with curtains to divide spaces at night. There is a wood-burning stove that made evenings feel wonderfully snug, and having a kitchen gave me the option to cook. The bed was also super comfy. The bathroom is just across a corridor and has a large shower and lots of hot water. This is an older property like most buildings in Hay and has a fascinating history. Tam, the host is lovely and gives great recommendations for town. There’s a radio and lots of books to read while you’re there. The location is brilliant, right in the middle of Hay-on-Wye, so I could wander out to the bookshops and cafés and be back in minutes.

There was nothing I disliked about my stay. I was able to fully relax, I just wished I’d stayed longer.

Perfect location in town centre. Warm, had everything we needed. lovely clean bathroom and shower, quaint old cottage, picturesque. Easy to walk anywhere in town, had our old collie dog with us.

Key was a little stiff in the door, and we were a bit nervous not to break the lovely brass knob

The location was convenient with site parking

We arrived at the property for 2.30pm and went immediately in to Hay for lunch after a long drive, returning back at approx 5pm in order to settle in and change for our evening meal. This is when the inadequacies of the place were noted Issues ( evidence with photos) 1. Dirty and stained toilet 2. Cobwebs in many areas. 3. Thick layers of dust particularly in back bedroom 4. Stained sanitary wear in bathroom and kitchen 5. Plants growing through window in lounge area 6. Overall damp and musty which has pervaded into soft furnishings - humidifier for evidence in dining area. 7. The bare concrete floor in bathroom is porous which prevents adequate cleaning therefore unsanitary 8. Lack of light bulbs in bathroom is a trip hazard 9. Bathroom sink not adequately fastened to wall this is a safety hazard 10. No light bulb in spare bedroom 11. Uncovered internal gas meter is highly questionable 12. Walls in living room stained 13. Mats over the floor equally prevent adequate cleaning and present a significant trip hazard. 14. Furniture surfaces generally dusty and unkempt. 15. Kitchen area - drainer on top of fridge( safety issue) wooden countertop, water left in kettle, cupboard, china left on open shelving ( unsanitary ) 16. Fridge had leaked all over the carpet, this was notified to yourself immediately on arrival. ( unsanitary) 17. The bed in lounge was just a thin mattress placed over wooden boards Overall the place is shabby and scruffy, a property of age and character can be presented sympathetically to promote its quirks but Half Moon Cottage in its current state needs complete renovation to make it habitable. The statement that “ your books are sentimental to you” should apply to the property as well. We therefore reached the decision to look for alternative accommodation at extra cost at 6.30, having only spent 1.5 hours in place at maximum. The owner rude and demonstrated no customer service whatsoever.

Location was brilliant and Breakfast at the Granary was excellent. 5 mins to the river and then a lovely walk to the warren.

Location

The property was musty and smelt of mould. Other people had access through the apartment at any time to get to there apartments, this was not a private apartment as advertised, it was neither a healthy or safe for residence. Definitely not safe for anyone with allergies or children as the separate bedroom was across the corridor from the main room and right next door to the entrance strangers had keys to . None of the internal doors had locks that worked.We had quite a fright when the upstairs tenant worked through the property. We ended up only staying 1 night as i was starting to be unable to breathe due to the condition of the property. And how unsafe we felt. The outside space looked like it hadn’t been touched in months and the benches looked and felt like they could collapse. Nothing quaint about this property!

The location was absolutely amazing. Walking distance to everything. The house was cozy.

The stove, but thats purely cause I didn't use one like that before.

The location, the history, peaceful and quiet, lots and of space. A place I could live in, if you decide to rent the place on a more permanent basis, let me know :-)

All good