My partners grandparents booked a table at the Rhydspence for a family get together, the table was booked for 1.15pm and we were still waiting for our mains at 2.30pm. The starter I had was breaded brie and it was dry and looked as though it was cooked several times before I recieved it all of the other starter looked... More

The Inn is under new management, they have been in for 11 months. The staff are all very welcoming and polite. Nothing is too much trouble. Paul and Gerry go out of their way to ensure their guests are well looked after but they respect their guests' privacy. Paul has a dry sense of humour and is willing to have... More

This old inn, set on the Welsh border, has a unique character that is well worth experiencing. Used it as a base for the Hay Festival, just 4 miles and 10 minutes away. Great to escape the Festival crowds at the end of the day and return for a meal in a quiet rural setting. Fine hospitality. Even got to... More

A great location for Hay-on-Wye festivals, two long distance walking paths and some wonderful scenery. The rooms are large and spotlessly clean. When I arrived i was treated more like a guest of the family than a guest of a hotel. I was travelling on my own but conversation in the bar that evening was easy and natural with both... More

From the time we arrived till the time we checked out we were given excellent service and a VERY warm welcome. This is an Old 14th century Inn, not a 'hotel' (that's why we chose it) and the new owners live upstairs. This is their house and Paul (the owner) likes to treat you as special house guests. He enjoys... More

First stay...3 nights with friends from Bournemouth. Fantastic break. On arrival the owner gave us a great welcome then a tour of this beautiful old inn. Good beer,lovely food. Our room was excellent,very clean. The staff were very attentive, Landlord has a great dry humour, Try the breakfast WOW! it will set you up for the day. The area is... More

We have stayed at the Rhydspence Inn on numerous occasions with the current tenants and have fully enjoyed the experience. We don't usually write reviews but on this occasion we feel we must as there has been some poor remarks made that do not reflect its true character and would strongly recommend anyone to try it for them selves and... More

We went for a meal on a cold April evening and felt warm and welcomed the moment we stepped through the door. It wasn't just the owners but the entire staff who had the same ethos of making sure we had a nice evening. The food was delicious and even my daughters fussy eating habits were dealt with a smile.... More

By recommendation I stayed at the Rhydspence over Sunday and Monday of The May Day Holiday and what an excellent choice it was. I arrived on the Sunday afternoon well past lunch serving time but Gerry, the landlady, was only too happy to prepare me a full roast and how delicious it was. I asked if nearby relatives might join... More