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About this property

A 14th century country house situated on the Welsh border of the Wye Valley, the Rhydspence is a former drovers inn surrounded by the countryside views. Featuring an on-site restaurant and bar. Just 4 miles from the edge of Brecon Beacons National Park, Rhydspence offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking. With a view of the Herefordshire hills, each of the stylish rooms include a TV and a seating area. Featuring a bath, the private bathrooms also have free toiletries. Extras include an outdoor seating area and ironing facilities. At Rhydspence there is a colourful garden, a terrace and a bar. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing, cycling and horse riding. Rhosgoch Golf & Leisure Club is a 12-minute drive away and Moccas Park National Nature Reserve is 9 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous Inn, lovely cosy lounge with fire, exceptional evening meals and breakfast, great room and superb helpful staff
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a delightful property with such friendly and welcoming staff. The room was beautiful and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend this property and will be booking again ourselves as well. Such a gem.
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great character, history and location, the food was amazing and the staff were wonderful.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is still in keeping with its 500 year old roots! So quirky and wonky - absolutely loved it! Please don’t change anything!
  • Derek
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly welcoming owner. The food was amazing, fantastic breakfast Relaxed atmosphere.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the quirkiness of this place combined with the history. The owners are so welcoming and accommodating. The location is brilliant for exploring the English/Welsh border towns and villages and ideally located for Hay on Wye. The gardens are...
  • Edwin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Loads of history and character. Superb service by the young owner. Great dining area (plus bar) in the 14th century part of the building, food was exceptional.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous staff, room, beer, food. Amazing display of swifts in the evening.
  • Jola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Rhydspence is in a lovely location, near the river Wye, and 4 miles from Hay-on-Wye. The town is lovely with lots of lovely shops and cafes. There is also a castle in town. There are lots of walks around the area.
  • Annette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are really nice and welcoming. we had a good chat even though we arrived about 10pm. They also offered us food, info on places to go and eat in hay on wye. The bedroom and bathroom was massive.

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Company review score: 9.8Based on 166 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Historic 14th Century Inn located on the Herefordshire/Wales border.

Neighbourhood information

Set in the beautiful Wye Valley just a short drive from the famous town of Hay-on-Wye. The area is perfect for the adventurous with numerous outdoor activities available in the local area.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Rhydspence Inn
    • Cuisine
      British • French • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Rhydspence takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note there are no public transport links in the immediate vicinity and Taxis may be difficult to obtain.