The Swan At Hay

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

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About this property

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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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1 double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Gerwyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great hotel, location and facilities are fantastic.”
Wayne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice room . Late check in and really good with dogs”
Louw
South Africa South Africa
“The location, the helpful staff, the heated room, lovely bed and shower. Safe parking.”
Allan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were very helpful and friendly. Plenty of rooms in which to relax. Dog friendly.”
Ma'an
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Jeff and all the staff were very helpful and friendly. They couldn't do enough to make our holiday enjoyable.”
Tim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A return visit! All my positive reflections from my last visit!”
Tim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfectly located in Hay on Wye, this delightful, traditional hotel feels more like a visit to a mansion house than a hotel. After my first visit being greeted by name on arrival by their superb staff team. A very comfortable room, and a bar...”
Aubrey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff really kind and supportive - we had had a 6 hour journey in rainy weather - during a mini-panic when car keys went missing in the lovely town staff rallied round - meal was excellent, breakfast a wonder. Thank you.”
Maria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great, genuinely friendly staff whi made you feel really welcome. Really lovely pet friendly garden.”
Marcie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stayed for work with my dog 🐶 was made very welcome and the dog was treated and catered for ( bowl of water for him in the bar) nothing was too much trouble thank you”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
The Garden Room Restaurant
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
The Market Bar Eatery
  • Open for
    Brunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Swan At Hay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
4 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Swan At Hay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.