Come to The Swan at Hay, the hotel for all seasons. Hay-on-Wye (or Y-Gelli in Welsh) is a charming market town on the Welsh border. Nestling in its calm river valley at the foot of wild mountain scenery, Hay's maze of streets and alleys, their plan little changed from mediaeval times, hide the dozens of antiquarian bookshops that have made it 'the town of books'. An ideal centre for day trips to remember, Hay is at the heart of the territory of the ancient Marcher Lords whose ruined abbeys and castles dot the surrounding countryside. So start the day with one of our legendary Welsh breakfasts - then it's time to explore

Nearby attractions to satisfy all tastes include the spectacular show caves at Dan-yr-Ogof, the priceless Mappa Mundi in Hereford and guided tours of the Royal Welsh crystal factory in Rhayader.

Stay with us at The Swan at Hay for just a little longer and perhaps you'll have time to discover the hidden valley below nearby Hergest Ridge with its Fabulous Rhododendron garden, or visit Blaenavon's Big Pit where you can experience the thrill (some would say terror) of a trip underground to the coal face !

Bedrooms

However you choose to spend your days come back to The Swan at Hay for a little luxury, a great deal of comfort and good food with fine wines. Our eighteen guestrooms all have en-suite facilities with colour television and radio, tea and coffee-making facilities, hair dryer and safe. They are all individually furnished and some have special touches, such as the canopied bed.

Restaurant

From the a la Carte menu in our Cygnet Restaurant to bar meals in the informal Mallard Room the emphasis is on fine food prepared with care. Vegetarian menus are, of course, available in either restaurant.

Although our staff work hard, you don't need to. For a relaxing day, look in our local markets; cattle on Mondays and general on Thursdays. Explore the antique shops and the craft centre or perhaps take a stroll down to the riverbank to see the graceful birds that have given our hotel its name. Maybe you'd like to try fishing ? After all, the Wye is famous for its salmon and the hotel does have access to over five miles of the Wye's north bank.

Conference Facilities

The Swan at Hay is situated in the fascinating town of Hay-on-Wye. We are only a minute walk from the scenic River Wye, where large groups of swans can often be seen swimming gracefully up and down, so originates the name of the hotel. There has been a hostelry on the site since the 17th Century. The present main block is a listed Georgian building, rebuilt in 1821, a prime time for design and building, thus giving many ofthe rooms gracious dimensions.

The old stables and coach house of the 17th century buildings remain and have been converted into the main functions room with the original timbers intact and floodlit.

Over the years we have gained great experience in dealings with Management Training Firms, Conferences and business meetings. We are very confident that we can offer an efficient and caring service, catering to all your needs. We have gained a reputation for our warm and friendly service and are pleased to say that many companies are using our facilities regularly. Geographically positioned at the foothills of the Black Mountains, Hay-on-Wye has been found to be particularly useful to Management Training Firms who use the 'outdoor' training systems. The reverse situation of unspoilt countryside and peace can also be used to aid brain application for studies.

Conference & Banqueting Rooms:

Heron Room accommodates 8 – 22 persons
Tern Room accommodates 16 – 50 persons
Coach House accommodates 25 – 160 persons - This room also is suitable for group training by the use of portable screens.

Ausio / Visual
We can obtain a comprehensive range of audio visual equipment and aids which are charged for as requested. All our conferences are supplied with Cordials, Flipcharts, Marker Pens, Conference Folders, Pencils, V.H.S Video, Television, Over Head Projector and Screen.

Car Parking
16 spaces in the hotel courtyard at the rear. 8 spaces in the front of the hotel. 70 spaces in the market car park across the road to the side of the hotel.

Accommodation
19 Bedrooms all with private bathrooms, remote control colour televisions, direct-dial telephone, radio, hairdryer, safe, alarm call system, and tea and coffee making facilities. The bedrooms consist of 4 single, 4 twin, 11 double. This accommodates 23 people if the twin rooms are shared. A further 15 persons (if not sharing) can be accommodated at the Kilverts Court Hotel if required. This hotel is in the centre of Hay, 4-5 minute walk from The Swan at Hay. All the bedrooms have private bath.

TARIFF
24 Hour Residential rate per delegate (Sunday to Thursday nights)
All rooms at £110.00 single occupancy.
The above rates include: Over night accommodation, full English breakfast, morning coffee and biscuits, luncheon, afternoon tea and biscuits and dinner. Room hire, equipment hire (as previously stated).

Winter Prices
Between a Sunday and a Thursday only during November, December, January and February, we are able to offer a discount. Please enquire for specific details.

Daily Conference Rate per Delegate: Per day £25.00
The above rate includes: Meeting room hire, morning coffee and biscuits, luncheon, afternoon tea and biscuits.

Prices are based on the assumption that the number of delegates will be consistent with the size of the function room.

Wedding Facilities

Our Wedding Receptions are held in either the Restaurant or Function Room, depending upon the number of guests Both of these rooms over-look the patio and gardens.

We can cater for numbers of up to 100 or more if using adjoining rooms, in a variety of styles. Arrangements can be made for Toastmasters, entertainment, flowers and transport if these are required.

For guests wishing to stay overnight we have 19 bedrooms all with facilities.

The prices quoted include the table flowers, silver cake stand and knife (For weddings of 50 guests or more a free room and breakfast is offered to the bride and groom). There are no hidden costs. We will happily host the day for you but would request one or two meetings with those concerned prior to the day so that we can be sure of your needs. So whatever your requirements, we would be delighted to invite you to come and visit us at the Swan at Hay for an informal discussion.

We look forward to hearing from you