Holiday Accommodation in and around Hay on Wye, Powys

Hay on Wye, Powys: Hereford 20 miles. Hay-on-Wye, the 'town of books', renowned for its world famous Hay Festival of Literature, lies on the Welsh/English border, and is a popular destination for book lovers or holiday makers wishing to enjoy the leisure activities and beautiful scenery of the Wye valley. This ancient market town lies on the River Wye in the Brecon Beacons National Park, and is renowned for its many book shops, antique shops, restaurants and cafes. Hay-on-Wye is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which provides excellent walking, cycling, bird watching, fishing and canoeing together with a variety of tourist attractions, including the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, Eastnor Castle, the Offa's Dyke Path, the Mortimer Trail and the lovely walk to Hergest Ridge, the inspiration for the music of both Elgar and Mike Oldfield. The epitome of picturesque England, the ancient city of Hereford lies 20 miles away, with its magnificent cathedral with famous chained library and Mappa Mundi, and medieval bridge over the winding River Wye. A supremely appealing all year round holiday destination.