Travel Reference
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( 01497-821302;
www.thebearhay.com
; 2 Bear St; r £90, s/d £50/70; )
Homey and rustic with ex-
posed stone walls and original beams, plus a liberal sprinkling of books, this former
coaching inn (1590) is an excellent choice. It has three rooms, all beautifully decorated
with bright Welsh blankets and retro furniture.
Start
( 01497-821391;
www.the-start.net
; Bridge St; r from £70; )
Peacefully set on the fringes of
town, this little place boasts an unbeatable riverside setting, homey rooms in a renovated
18th-century house and a flagstone-floored breakfast room. The owner can advise on
activities and walks.
B&B
££
Old Black Lion
( 01497-820841;
www.oldblacklion.co.uk
; Lion St; d £90, s with/without bathroom £53/45; )
As traditional
and atmospheric as they come, this inn looks 17th century but parts of it date from the
13th; expect low ceilings and uneven floors. The accumulated weight of centuries of hos-
pitality is cheerfully carried by the current staff.
PUB
££
B&B
££
Tinto House
( 01497-821556;
www.tinto-house.co.uk
; 13 Broad St; s/d from £60/85)
Centrally located in a picture-
book Regency town house, Tinto House features three beautiful bedrooms (one twin) and
is furnished with French antiques and Turkish carpets. There's a secluded garden, and the
owners have an intriguing art collection. Ingredients for breakfast are locally sourced and
mostly organic.
Eating
Shepherds Ice Cream Parlour
(
www.shepherdsicecream.co.uk
;
9 High Town; single scoop £1.50; 9.30am-5.30pm)
Nobody should leave
Hay without trying the homemade ice cream from Shepherds. It's made from sheep's milk
for a lighter, smoother taste.
ICE CREAM
£
