The Bear is on a one way street in the heart of Hay situated in a lovely period stone building which used to be a coaching inn, but now has a car park at the back, which is tight to navigate and gives you a chance to show off your reversing skills. Although it can't be that bad as I... More

Having stayed in other establishments in Hay-on-Wye we can safely say that The Bear is by far the best. Rooms are delightful, comfortable and with so much character and history. Breakfast was excellent with a choice of full English or Continental. Our hosts Sue and Jon are friendly and helpful and ever mindful of the needs of their guests. An... More

We stayed here for two nights recently to attend a wedding and would highly recommend it.The room was a lovely size,and the bed,although not king-size was like sleeping on a cloud....wonderful!The Bear is in a perfect location,being right in the town...no need to use the car at all,and even though there was a beer festival going on in the pub... More

We stayed a couple of nights in the Bear during a book-buying trip, and found it delightful. Our room was large, the breakfast delicious, especially the homemade quince jelly, and our host friendly, helpful and energetic. We'll definitely stay there again on our next trip, if the host is still there. More

Everything about the Bear is well above average. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom excellent and the breakfast was one of the best we have encountered. Fresh strawberries and blueberries as well as the tasty fried 'full English'. After a long walk we washed a few things and our host quickly offered to dry them. We were able to leave... More

We had a lovely time at the Bear in Hay on Wye this June during the Hay Literary Festival.The service was very good, beautiful breakfasts, the rooms were of a very high quality. The Bear is situated right in the middle of the lovely town of Hay on Wye, and is a little a little haven of calm during the... More

We stayed at the Bear for four nights across the first week of the Hay on Wye literary festival. Sue and Jon were really welcoming; the beds were extremely comfortable and the breakfasts were magnificent. Every morning there was a huge bowl of fresh berries, yogurt, fruit juice and cereal, and the cooked breakfasts were substantial and perfectly cooked -... More

The owners were friendly and helpful without being over-the-top about things. The room was clean, comfortable and characterful, providing us with an ideal base for our trip to the region. We were made to feel very welcome but also felt comfortable that we could come and go as we pleased. The setting is quiet and peaceful which allowed for an... More

The Bear strikes just the right balance between friendliness and making you feel that, once you've arrived, it's your home and you're absolutely free to come and go as you please. I had a single room, which was clean, tidy and cosy: I would have preferred not to have shared a bathroom, but there are other rooms that are en... More