The Old Black Lion - Hay-on-Wye
Step onto an island stitched with moors, cliffs, cobbles, where city light meets sea spray and castle stone holds the hush of centuries. Seek a townhouse suite in London or a boutique hideaway in York; choose a serviced apartment by Edinburgh’s closes or a cottage folded into the Cotswolds, with a hot tub under constellations that feel almost close enough to touch. Touch down through Heathrow or Gatwick and drift toward galleries and gardens; Follow rail lines to peaks, lakes, cathedral spires.
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The Old Black Lion
No. of rooms
9
WiFi
Parking
Meals
We speak
8.7/10
No. of rooms
9
WiFi
Parking
Meals
We speak
8.7/10
Surrounded by beautiful scenery but just a few minutes walk from Hay-On-Wyes centre, this charming inn has a traditional wooden-beamed bar. Dating back hundreds of years, Oliver Cromwell is rumoured to have stayed in the 17th century.
The Old Black Lion was voted The Best Pub in Powys and was in the Top 8 for Wales with the National Pub & Bar Awards in 2023. Our award winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant also won the prestigious Good Food Award Gold Seal for 2024. We recommend booking a meal with us via the messaging service so you can enjoy our great food and service before retiring to your room. There is also an option to order a delicious, freshly cooked breakfast using locally sourced produce on arrival or via a message beforehand for just £10pp.
Each room is traditional in style, with a carpeted floor and en suite bathroom. Each also has a flat-screen TV for guests to use, and facilities for making tea and coffee.
The hotel day starts from hour 14:30 and ends at 10:30.
When booking [4] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Please note that the restaurant is currently closed on Sunday evening and on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Extra beds in some rooms are available for children under 16, please contact the hotel directly to discuss.
Single Room. Features include free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a hairdryer. ;
Double Room. Features include free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a hairdryer. ;
Twin Room. Features include free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a hairdryer. ;
Superior Double Room. Features include free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a hairdryer.
Free WiFi
Parking on site
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Parking
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Wine/champagneadditional charge
Daily housekeeping
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Kid mealsadditional charge
Sun terrace
Heating
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Restaurant
Key access
Outdoor furniture
Fire extinguishers
Bar
Internet services
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Physical distancing rules followed
Packed lunches
Contactless check-in/check-out
WiFi available in all areas
Free parking
Cashless payment available
Non-smoking throughout
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke alarms
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Special diet menus (on request)
Terrace
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Accessible parking
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Luggage storage
Garden
WiFi