Cottage Farm, Hay-on-Wye

As indicated by its name, Hay is by the Wye River, on the border between England and Wales. Hay is best known for its large number of second hand bookshops and is hence a bibliophile's paradise. Their official website is an good source of information.

We went horse riding with the Tregoyd Mountain Riding Centre, located in the nearby Black Mountains, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery that Wales has to offer.







Hay Castle has a history dating back to the 12th century and is the central landmark. It was burnt down (or destroyed in other ways) on numerous occasions and its west wing serves as a bookshop.



Here is a photograph taken from the castle, looking back onto the main street.



We had an excellent holiday there staying at Cottage Farm, an excellent bed and breakfast.



Cottage Farm is run by Julie Jones who made us feel like part of her family. Her breakfasts were definitely something to look forward to. Our room was extremely clean and comfortable. Overall, it was the best bed and breakfast we have experienced.