Foyles of Glasbury Historic Hotel

An Award-Winning Restaurant with Rooms near Hay-on-Wye

Foyles of Glasbury is a stylish, contemporary restaurant with rooms set in a former coaching inn at Glasbury-on-Wye, right on the River Wye between Hay-on-Wye and Brecon. On the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) and a short hop from the world-famous book town of Hay, it makes a genuinely special base for a Mid Wales break — somewhere you can walk the hills by day and sit down to an excellent dinner without ever getting back in the car.

The rooms

There are eleven luxury bedrooms, each individually designed and furnished to a high standard, with themed décor, large comfortable beds and en-suite bathrooms stocked with quality Noble Isle toiletries and fluffy towels. The feel throughout is contemporary and indulgent — the kind of room you are happy to return to after a day out. With the bar and restaurant downstairs, it works equally well for a romantic escape, a special-occasion stay or a comfortable overnight on a tour of the Welsh Marches.

Dine and stay

Food is at the heart of Foyles. The award-winning restaurant and bar are the main event, and being able to dine and stay under one roof is a real treat — no taxis, no driving, just a short walk back up to bed. The venue also hosts weddings and events, so it is well used to looking after guests properly. It is worth checking opening days when you book, as the restaurant runs a set weekly schedule.

At a glance

• Stylish, award-winning restaurant with rooms
• Eleven individually designed en-suite bedrooms
• In a former coaching inn at Glasbury-on-Wye
• Bar and restaurant on site; weddings and events catered for
• On the edge of the Brecon Beacons, near Hay-on-Wye

Glasbury and Hay-on-Wye

Glasbury sits on the River Wye in beautiful countryside between Hay-on-Wye and Brecon, perfectly placed for the best of the area. Hay-on-Wye, just up the road, is the world’s most famous “town of books”, with its warren of second-hand bookshops, independent cafés and the celebrated literary festival each spring. The river itself is popular for canoeing and gentle riverside walks, and the whole area is a paradise for lovers of food, books and the outdoors. For more on the area and other places to stay, see our guide to Hay-on-Wye accommodation.

Exploring the area

The dramatic scenery of the Black Mountains rises just to the south, with Hay Bluff and the spectacular Gospel Pass — the highest road in Wales — within easy reach for a memorable drive or walk. The wider Bannau Brycheiniog National Park offers waterfalls, reservoirs and big hill walks, while the market town of Brecon, the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and the cathedral city all lie close by. Whether you want a serious mountain day or a gentle potter between bookshops and tearooms, this corner of Wales delivers.

Good to know

Being able to dine and stay under one roof is the great appeal of a restaurant with rooms, and it comes into its own in an area as scenic as the upper Wye Valley — a long walk in the Black Mountains or a day among the bookshops of Hay can end with an excellent dinner and a short stroll up to bed, no driving required. The Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons draw walkers, cyclists, canoeists and food lovers in equal measure, and a comfortable, characterful base like Foyles suits all of them. As the restaurant runs to a set weekly schedule, it is worth confirming opening days when you plan your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a restaurant? Yes — the award-winning restaurant and bar are at the heart of the property.

How many rooms are there? Eleven luxury en-suite bedrooms, each individually designed.

Where is it? At Glasbury-on-Wye, between Hay-on-Wye and Brecon, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons.

What’s nearby? Hay-on-Wye, the Black Mountains, Hay Bluff and Gospel Pass, and the town of Brecon.

Plan your stay

For a stylish restaurant with rooms in a lovely Wye Valley setting, with the bookshops of Hay and the Brecon Beacons on the doorstep, Foyles of Glasbury is a wonderful choice. To check dates and availability, use the booking options on this page.