The swan at hay hotel, hayonwye, wales tripadvisor. As we got closer the drive was lovely, so much beautiful countryside. Filled with all things book related, you simply must see the booktown for yourself on any visit to wales. The swan hotel and restaurant in the beautiful town of hay on wye, offers traditional hospitality and great food in the stunning wye valley. In our generously sized bedroom, though, we found ourselves wondering who the refurb was aimed at. The building itself is a listed georgian inn with views of the surrounding gardens and hills. The swan at hay hotel is a delightful hotel and restaurant in hay on wye, the famous townof books, in the brecon beacons national park. Church street, hay on wye, wye valley, monmouthshire, wales, united kingdom hr3 5dq. The setting was hayonwye, whose festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and where the sixstrong interesting hotels chain recently took over the tired swan at hay, minutes from the booktastic town centre. The swan at hay is a glorious listed georgian building just moments from the centre of book town. As a previous coaching inn, the hotel is packed with character, from the original georgian windows overlooking the garden, to the cobbled stable block to the rear. After an extensive refurbishment the swan at hay hotel officially celebrated its new look in february 2017 with a starstudded champagne reception and choir. Specializing in rare books, outofprint books, used books, secondhand books, and other hardtofind books.
Castle book store castle book store 200 ft hay onwyewales. Restaurant at the swan at hay restaurant hayonwyepowys. In hayonwye, the swan at hay is positioned between the brecon beacons and the black mountains. It is an independent hotel with 19 individually designed bedrooms and a. With its markets, book shops, boutiquestyle shops and access to the unrivalled scenery of the black mountains and welsh marches, hay on wye is. I was invited to join in the fun with an overnight stay, giving me chance to also explore the worldrenowned book town of hay on wye. Our map displays the areas and neighborhoods around all hay on wye hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. All 19 bedrooms and bathrooms were refurbished, as were all the public areas. A cosy, classy 19room hotel in the centre of hay on wye, the famous town of books on the edge of the beautiful brecon beacons. If you need to cancel and we are unable to resell the rooms you will be liable for the total amount of the original booking.
Swan at hayonwye a cosy inn in the famous literary town. Books in the castle, shelves on the streets and more little boutique bookstores than you could ever have thought possible. Just across the road is the swan hotel which has a good restaurant and the famous cinema bookshop, the uks largest secondhand bookshop, is a stones throw away. The swan at hay hotel is a privately owned, independent hotel just moments from the bustling centre of the world renowned town of books, hayonwye, on. As a former coaching inn, the swan at hay is full of character, from the original georgian windows overlooking the garden to the cobbled stable block. For bookings during the hay literature festival and royal welsh show we require 3 months notice in writing if you wish to change or cancel your booking. The swan at hay hotel first class hayonwye, england. A cosy, classy 19room hotel in the centre of hayon wye, the famous town of books on the edge of the beautiful brecon beacons. Roses books deals in rare outofprint childrens books, while murder and mayhem boasts two floors of crime and detective fiction. The swan at hay hotel is a privately owned, independent hotel just moments from the bustling centre of the world renowned town of books, hay on wye, on the edge of the brecon beacons. Nestled in the verdant welsh marches between wales and herefordshire, hayonwye offers everything this traveller could want. The hotel was relaunched in february 2017 following a million pound refurbishment. The swan at hay, church street, hayonwye hr3 5dq t.
Set in the heart of the worldrenowned town of books, hayonwye, it is an ideal base to explore the brecon beacons and surrounding countryside. I was invited to join in the fun with an overnight stay, giving me chance to also explore the worldrenowned book town of hayonwye. Whats the first thing an american bibliophile and anglophile does when she arrives in hayonwye. Our beautiful listed georgian building, with 19 comfortable ensuite bedrooms, is a wonderful location for short breaks, weddings and visiting. Now fully refurbished and restored to its former glory, the swan at hay has relaunched and has been recognised as a 4 star hotel by the aa and visit wales. The swan at hay hotel is a delightful hotel and restaurant in hayonwye, the famous townofbooks, in the brecon beacons national park. It is an independent hotel with 19 individually designed bedrooms and a restaurant serving classic british cuisine. Prices are calculated as of 16032020 based on a checkin date of 29032020. Originally published by the telegraph view article. The swan hotel in hay on wye is a 4 star hotel as graded by visit wales and have recently undergone a. With 19 newly refurbished bedrooms, the swan at hay provides the perfect base from which to explore the world renowned town of hay on wye, the brecon beacons and the welshherefordshire marches. With our whippet snoopy along for the ride we set off for two restful nights in wales hayonwye to be exact.
Swan at hayonwye a cosy inn in the famous literary town in wales. Lower swan bank sits at one end of the little town of hay on wye. Well established, you could say, the swan has a lot of history, as its been a working inn since the 18th century. Information hub for hay on wye for locals and tourists alike. With 19 newly refurbished rooms, a stunning restaurant and. With 19 newly refurbished bedrooms, the swan at hay provides the perfect base. The lion street gallery the lion street gallery 0 ft 6 lion street. The swan at hay hotel is a privately owned, independent hotel just moments from the bustling centre of hay on wye, on the edge of the brecon beacons. Set in the heart of the worldrenowned town of books, hay on wye, it is an ideal base to explore the brecon beacons and surrounding countryside. The swan at hay hotel hayonwyepowys visit mid wales. The swan at hay, church street, hay on wye hr3 5dq t.
The best hay on wye hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee. The swan at hay is housed in an elegant listed georgian. The swan at hay hotel is a privately owned, independent hotel just moments from the bustling centre of hayonwye, on the edge of the brecon beacons. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with a shower whilst most rooms also have a bath. Apr 30, 2017 a lovely space but the restaurant is awaiting a less flowery revamp. In hayonwye, the swan at hay is positioned between the brecon beacons. As for historical heritage, hay on wye is steeped in it. Our dedicated front of house team ensures that every couple has the wedding day they have always dreamed of, whilst our talented chefs will create a delicious wedding breakfast.
Now fully refurbished and restored to its former glory, the swan at hay has relaunched. Hay, ross on wye hay, ross on wye 1700 ft the drill hall 25 lion street the drill hall. The swan at hay is a small privatelyowned hotel and restaurant in the town of hay on wye where a warm welcome and good food await you. Best places to stay in hay on wye, united kingdom the hotel. The recently renovated booths books is a popular local institution, but some of the more specialist bookshops deserve a mention. Mar 12, 2018 the four star swan at hay hotel is recommended as one of the best hotels in hayonwye. Please note that premium rates will apply at these busy times. Hay on wye, standing alongside the river wye, retains all the charm of a late georgian, early victorian market town. The swan at hay is a delightful wedding venue in a beautiful grade ii listed georgian building, full of elegance and charm. In hay on wye, the swan at hay is positioned between the brecon beacons and the black mountains.
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