Rest for the Tired
Broad Street, town centre · B&B
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In short: Rest for the Tired is a B&B in Hay-on-Wye, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Google reviews.
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A Grade II listed 17th-century B&B on Broad Street with riverside gardens, en-suite double and twin rooms, and breakfasts that regularly earn praise from guests.
About Rest for the Tired
Rest for the Tired occupies a Grade II listed building dating to 1623 on Broad Street in the heart of Hay-on-Wye, its riverside garden giving guests a quiet spot to sit out despite the property's central position. The building's age is part of its appeal, with original features sitting alongside comfortably updated rooms.
Accommodation is in en-suite double or twin rooms, each fitted with a television and tea and coffee making facilities, and the B&B is closely associated with a sister property, Black Swan Cottage, offering further rooms nearby under the same management. Breakfasts are a particular strength, cooked to order and consistently mentioned by returning guests as a highlight of a stay.
Its Broad Street address puts it within a few minutes' walk of every bookshop and pub in the centre of Hay, making a car unnecessary once you've arrived, and its long-standing reputation among regular visitors to the town reflects a consistently well-run, personally managed operation.
What guests say
What an unique opportunity to stay in such a historic building. Mary the host is phenomenal and will delight with stories! The room was spacious and clean!
a month ago · via Google
Mary took us in at short notice after another establishment let us down. Lovely welcome, nice room and a very good breakfast.
a month ago · via Google
Had a lovely stay in Rest for the tired. Mary, the host, is very lovely and made sure everything was perfect. She even made sure they had plant-based milk for my tea since I'm lactose intolerant. Very thoughtful. The rooms are great and the breakfast is delicious. It's in a nice spot of the town, even though everything is pretty close in Hay. There's a bookshop downstairs that is also owned by Mary and John, which I thought was very nice. I felt very safe as a solo female traveler. Will book again when I return to Hay.
4 years ago · via Google
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you. The beds were incredibly comfortable, the rooms were spotless and Mary is such a warm and friendly host. Added bonus for me was a diabetic friendly breakfast complete with zero added sugar ketchup (the nice one, not the one with steviol) and the lovely cafés and market on a Thursday. The bookshop below is an absolute treasure trove, and a magical place to get lost in.
3 years ago · via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 6 Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5DB Get directions
- Property type
- B&B
- Location
- Broad Street, town centre
- Guest score
- 9.0 / 10 (164 reviews)
- Prices from
- £80 per night
- Destination
- Hay-on-Wye
Quick answers
Is Rest for the Tired any good?
Rest for the Tired is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Google reviews.
How do I contact Rest for the Tired?
Call Rest for the Tired on +44 1497 820550.