Hay-on-Wye on the Welsh-English border is the world's first and most famous second-hand book town, its 25 bookshops selling millions of volumes in a small market town that hosts the internationally celebrated Hay Festival of Literature and Arts each May. The town's medieval castle, the River Wye, and the Black Mountains backdrop make it one of the most attractive small towns in Britain. Hotels in Hay-on-Wye and the surrounding Beacons edge offer a perfect literary and walking retreat within easy reach of both the Brecon Beacons and the Golden Valley of Herefordshire.
Our Picks — Brecon Beacons
Peterstone Ct
Elegant 5-star country house spa hotel with pool, stunning Beacons views and organic treatments.
Many rooms include free cancellation
Felin Fach
Award-winning rural inn famed for farm-to-table dining and comfortable countryside stays.
Many rooms include free cancellation
Crickhowell NP8 1BE
Charming pub inn in picturesque Crickhowell with comfy rooms and hearty breakfasts.
Many rooms include free cancellation
Castle Square
Historic castle hotel in Brecon with riverside/mountain views and award-winning breakfasts.
Many rooms include free cancellation
High St
Iconic coaching inn offering cozy rooms, real ales and perfect base for Beacons hikes.
Many rooms include free cancellation
The Bulwark
Centrally located dog-friendly hotel in Brecon with varied meals and welcoming vibe.
Many rooms include free cancellation
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