Archive for the tag 'The Swan at Hay'

2021 reviewed in 12 photographs, one from each month of the year.
For some of the months it was difficult to choose only one photograph.
The individual photos can be viewed by clicking on the links below.
1. Leegomery Pool, 2. Local Pathway, 3. All Saints Church, Wellington, 4. Hodnet Hall, 5. Ludlow Castle Walls, 6. Stonehenge, 7. [...]

4 Comments CherryPie on Jan 3rd 2022

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, [...]

6 Comments CherryPie on Dec 18th 2021

After a refreshing nights sleep it was time for breakfast. Continental breakfast (no rolls) and cooked breakfast options to order were on offer and didn’t disappoint.
We lingered at the breakfast table before walking into town to explore the bookshops. Mr C was keen to visit the Cinema bookshop to peruse its extensive military section. Currently [...]

12 Comments CherryPie on Dec 9th 2021

We set off on our journey to Hay-on-Wye later than we intended.  Our first destination was Tretower Court and Castle, with a planned lunch stop along the way. Lunch opportunities proved non-existent. Although we weren’t expecting the Bird on the Rock tearooms to be open we made a slight detour just in case they were. [...]

14 Comments CherryPie on Dec 7th 2021