Hay-on-Wye is a little town whose northern and eastern boundaries border England. The spectacular countryside which surrounds Hay is just a few steps away from wherever you are in town. Stroll along the banks of the River Wye or in the foothills of the Black Mountains and unwind in the tranquil setting. Crossing the border, over the Dulais Brook, will take you through the fertile fields of the Golden Valley.
Across the River Wye are the rolling green hills of Radnor. A short drive away from Hay, up a single track road, will take you to the base of Hay Bluff which rises 2,227ft, and rom where there are spectacular, uninterrupted views over the Brecon Beacons National Park, Radnorshire and Herefordshire.
Nestling amidst all this splendour is Hay-on-Wye, the jewel in the crown of Wales and known throughout the world as the ‘Town of Books’. Richard Booth, self-proclaimed King of Hay, opened his first second-hand bookshop in 1962 and proceeded to create the largest second-hand and antiquarian book-selling centre in the world. *
*Information from a 2018 Tourist Information booklet
It looks lovely there and the hotel looks rather special. You do find some super places to stay.
I was quite blown away with this hotel room. Often we try to choose a room when we book. This time we just booked and took our chances
What an interesting little place.
It is fab and I so want to go back again soon
What a picturesque little town! I love the clock tower
It is lovely