“A chic small hotel in the pretty market town of Hay-on-Wye and just on the edge of the glorious Brecon Beacons. Elegant rooms feature enormous sash windows, white washed walls and choice antiques. The restaurant is fabulous and worthy of a visit alone. A charming stay.”

Recommended for

  • Country Escape

    • Expect cosy interiors, excellent food and fabulous walks on the Brecon Beacons.
  • Other Activities

    • Hay-on-Wye is famed for literature and the Literary Festival so exploring some of the 38 bookshops is a must.
  • Trekking

    • Take on the challenge and attempt to walk up Hay Bluff and the Twmpa.
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the Hay-on-Wye's magnificent 12th-century castle.
  • Pet friendly

    • Classic Doubles in the Coach House are dog friendly
  • Romantic

  • Full of character

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Quiet

  • Gourmet

  • Secluded setting

  • Traditional

  • Child friendly

  • Antiques

  • Boutique

  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Rooms

    19 rooms in this hotel
  • Pet friendly

    Classic Doubles in the Coach House are dog friendly
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Meeting Room

  • Bar

  • Parking

  • Wifi

  • Room service

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Other Activities

    • Hay-on-Wye is famed for literature and the Literary Festival so exploring some of the 38 bookshops is a must.
  • Trekking

    • Take on the challenge and attempt to walk up Hay Bluff and the Twmpa.
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the Hay-on-Wye's magnificent 12th-century castle.

Map & Location

Other reviews

The Swan at Hay

A cosy, classy 19-room hotel in the centre of Hay-on- Wye, the famous ‘Town of Books’ on the edge of the beautiful Brecon Beacons. The Swan at Hay is housed in an elegant listed Georgian building, with spacious public rooms and a good restaurant.

Originally published by The Telegraph

The Swan at Hay

The chintzy restaurant is awaiting a refurb (and the bedrooms are a little fussy) but no one is looking at the wallpaper when the food is this good. Shame the hotel itself isn’t as creative as the brilliant menu

Originally published by The Guardian

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