Hotels in Hay-on-wye
The town of Hay-on-Wye lies on three borders. The national boundary with England, and the county boundaries of Brecknockshire and Radnorshire run through the town. Typically of Hay, the county boundary is marked by the famous River Wye, while the national boundary is hidden away, marked by the Dulais Brook which trickles down the valley a hundred yards or so away from the remains of the old Town Wall. The third boundary is that with the Brecon Beacons National Park, in whose corner Hay sits.
The town has always held an important place in the region, being on the road to Brecon, once the most important town for miles around. Because of this it has a history of coaching inns and pubs, and the tradition of offering food and lodging to travellers continues with accommodation and cuisine being among the best on offer in Britain.
The Market has always played an important part in the town, and this as with other market towns, has brought people in from outlying areas to shop for all their needs. So alongside the cattle market have developed tradespeople and merchants. For the visitor, there is every kind of pleasure. Beautiful scenery, excellent accommodation and superb local cooking, all provided with the pride in excellence for which the Welsh are well known. The energetic can walk; a second long distance footpath, The Wye Valley Walk, runs through the town; ride, canoe, or cycle in the area and local agents can provide all the equipment needed. Including advice on safety, which is sometimes ignored at their peril by visitors, as mists can come down on the hillsides, and currents trap unwary on the river in minutes. Local newspapers regularly report fatalities each year.
The Art and Antique enthusiast can browse through the many excellent galleries in the town, and the book-lover can visit the unparalleled thirty plus bookshops, which were in the forefront of the development of the town as a tourist attraction. The town has recently been awarded a Market Town Initiative Grant by the Development Board for Rural Wales to enable it to provide facilities such as a new community centre for the residents. Along with this development various other amenities around the town are being improved for the benefit of locals and visitors alike.
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Hotels available in Hay-on-wye
Location: Brecon
Distance: 6.86 miles
Rating: 5*
Prices From: £168.00
Location: Brecon
Distance: 6.94 miles
Rating: 4*
Prices From: £150.00
Location: Brecon
Distance: 8.71 miles
Rating: 4*
Prices From: £75.00
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