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Hay-on-Wye is a quaint town known for its charming independent bookshops, cozy cafes, and a relaxed, historic atmosphere, perfect for a peaceful and intimate stay. Accommodations here typically include small boutique inns, charming B&Bs, and cozy guesthouses that offer a warm, personal touch and easy access to the town's cultural highlights.

Hay-on-Wye

Offering garden views, Flat 2 Frank Lewis House is an accommodation located in Hay-on-Wye, 14 km from Kinnersley Castle and 18 km from Longtown Castle. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.4 km from Clifford Castle.

With free WiFi, this apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hay-on-Wye, like cycling.

Brecon Cathedral is 25 km from Flat 2 Frank Lewis House, while Hereford Cathedral is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 109 km from the accommodation.

Flat 2 Frank Lewis House

Set in the beautiful Welsh countryside, this 16th century building has been transformed into a comfortable guest house with an indoor swimming pool and sauna. This building maintains many of its original features, including oak beams and thick stone walls. The property has 8 bedrooms which all have en suite bathrooms.

Centrally located within Hay-on-Wye, famous for being the ‘second-hand book capital of the world’, during your stay you can explore the town’s arts, crafts and ‘eccentric’ shops. Also nearby you can find The beautiful Cathedral City of Hereford, Brecon with its canal and Cathedral, and local castles, such as Raglan.

Recommended by WHICH? Good Bed & Breakfast Guide, the Seven Stars boasts comfortable surroundings in which you can completely relax. Take a refreshing dip in the indoor swimming pool.

Seven Stars

Boasting mountain views, Hay View Lodges - Barn End features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 47 km from Elan Valley. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 8.1 km from Clifford Castle.

This apartment features 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

As an added convenience, the apartment offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.

Guests at Hay View Lodges - Barn End will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hay-on-Wye, like hiking. Barbecue facilities are provided.

Kinnersley Castle is 13 km from the accommodation, while Longtown Castle is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 114 km from Hay View Lodges - Barn End.

Hay View Lodges - Barn End

Surrounded by beautiful scenery but just a few minutes' walk from Hay-On-Wye's centre, this charming inn has a traditional wooden-beamed bar. Dating back hundreds of years, Oliver Cromwell is rumoured to have stayed in the 17th century.

The Old Black Lion was voted 'The Best Pub in Powys' and was in the Top 8 for Wales with the 'National Pub & Bar Awards' in 2023. Our award winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant also won the prestigious Good Food Award Gold Seal for 2024. We recommend booking a meal with us via the messaging service so you can enjoy our great food and service before retiring to your room. There is also an option to order a delicious, freshly cooked breakfast using locally sourced produce on arrival or via a message beforehand for just £10pp.

Each room is traditional in style, with a carpeted floor and en suite bathroom. Each also has a flat-screen TV for guests to use, and facilities for making tea and coffee.

The Old Black Lion

In Hay-on-Wye, 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 restaurant serving classic British cuisine.

This listed Georgian building was a former coaching inn, and many rooms have large original windows with views across the gardens or stable block. Bedrooms feature flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee trays and private bathrooms.

The Swan at Hay has a relaxed bistro and a restaurant serving modern British cuisine with original Georgian windows overlooking the garden and patio. The Swan has 2 bar areas and a dining room, where guests can choose from the different menus available. The well-stocked bar serves award-winning ales and ciders.

Hay-on-Wye has a good selection of boutique shops and pubs. It is only a 5-minute walk from the Offa’s Dyke Path and just a short drive from the Brecon Beacons National Park. Free parking is available at The Swan at Hay.

The Swan At Hay

Cozy and affordable hotels in Hay-on-Wye (August 2025)

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