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The Swan at Hay

3.0 of 5
Church Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DQ, Wales
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Sydney, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Just stopped here for the night, as we were touring the countryside. Fab little hotel..Helpful staff..the terrace is great to relax in and the room was cosy. Not 5 Star, but a comfortable country hotel. Close to the towns pubs and of course the bookshops. Worth just walking around and checking out the history of the little town.. Great architecture... More

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Burnley, England, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We spent my husband's birthday weekend here (my husband, myself and our two best friends) and had the most wonderful time. Hay on Wye was a lovely location in which to relax while enjoying lovely scenery, interesting shops and of course the second hand bookshops. The Swan is a brilliant hotel - focused on old fashioned (great!) service in a... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Happened to chance on this place whilst on a day trip to Hay. Its a really lovely and very charming place with a really warm and welcoming atmosphere. We stopped here for lunch and were lucky enough to sit out on the lovely terrace overlooking the extremely well kept garden. In the background, a view of the Welsh Hills. We... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

I find it hard to put my finger on what was missing here, but it was probably atmosphere. This was underlined by the dullest bar I have ever been in. The decor is a little tired, and the furniture a strange mixture. The staff were all lovely, however, and the bistro food was excellent. So not all bad !

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

An average hotel , run on a skeleton staff , hotel was clean , pleasant rooms , basic breakfast I would rate it as satisfactory. Hotel in a great location for local tourist attractions. Nothing special.

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Chard
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We have just stayed on a Groupon deal at the Swan. We were very pleased with the Hotel as it was exactly what we wanted, where we wanted. The staff were very friendly, cheerful and helpful, what more could you ask. Our room was at the back with a very small, but very tall wardrobe, but fine just for a... More

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aylesbury bucks
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

My wife and I went there on a Groupon voucher. We could not fault the staff in any way, they were the most friendly and helpful you could ask for. As for the room, we were very disappointed, very small and the smallest wardrobe you could believe, about 18 inches x 24 inches x 7 feet. Floors were very squeaky... More

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Warminster, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Booked through a Groupon offer. The Hotel had a warm welcome. Nothing was to much trouble and the staff were all very friendly. Room large comfortable and very clean as was the bathroom. We stayed two nights one of which we dined in the Bisto, food was excellent as was the service. Overall very good value.Also the location was good... More

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Winchester
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Recently stayed at the Swan Hotel using a Groupon voucher. Good position in the town. Hotel feeling was very relaxed and not over fussy. The room we had was small but fine for the 2 nights that we stayed. The bathroom was basic but beautifully clean. Unfortunately the bath was not really functional as i think the pressure was too... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Stayed for two nights, service was excellent, food in the evening was outstanding, but the first morning breakfast could of been a bit warmer, we mentioned to the staff and the next day it was piping hot. Room was small but comfortable.

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Also Known As:
The Swan At Hay Hotel
The Swan At Hay Hotel Hay-On-Wye
Swan At Hay On Wye
Swan At Hay Hotel
The Swan At Hay Hay-On-Wye, Wales
Address: Church Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DQ, Wales
Region: United Kingdom > Wales > Powys > Hay-on-Wye
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Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Hay-on-Wye
Price range (per night): $153 - $200
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to The Swan at Hay, a family run hotel and restaurant in the Marches town of Hay on Wye where warm hospitality and good food await you. Standing alongside the glorious river Wye, Hay on Wye retains all the charm of a late Georgian, early Victorian market town. With its markets, book shops, boutique style shops and access to the unrivalled scenery of The Black Mountains and Welsh Marches, Hay on Wye is the ideal base for your short break and we look forward to meeting you at The Swan. ... more   less 
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