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The Start

Hay-on-Wye HR3 5RS, Wales
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The Start
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Ranked #5 of 26 Hay-on-Wye B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
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Groningen, The Netherlands
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“excellent service, good breakfast and relaxed atmosphere”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Beautifully situated on the river Wye just across the bridge . Warm welcome after a wet day's walking Offa's Dyke. Boots were cleaned and dried by the fire and so were our sodden coats.No need to ask, things just got done.Breakfast was a pleasant surprise too. Vegetarian sausages and home made jams made by Dawn herself made a difference.And all... More

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dawn farnworth, Owner at The Start, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to write us such a glowing review, glad to hear you enjoyed the sausages, got all my leeks growing in the green house for this seasons batch!! Hope the seeds work out for you, See you next time, Dawn and Steve. More

London
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Everything one could want from a B&B!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We booked here based on the countless good reviews here on TA and we were overjoyed that we did! The perfect location for visits to Hay-On-Wye, near enough to walk into town, but far enough outside to be among the rolling green hills of the surrounding area and views of the river Wye outside our bedroom window. The room's were... More

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dawn farnworth, Manager at The Start, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Hi Dom, Thanks for giving us such a great in depth review and full marks all round! Hope you got home safely and at some point we must get the name and address of that B&B in Ibiza off you, See you next time, Dawn and Steve. More

Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Thank you Dawn and Steve”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Super friendly, lovely room, great breakfast. Location right on the river, just over the bridge from the town. More

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dawn farnworth, Manager at The Start, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Thank you so much for writing us a review and giving us all top marks!! It means a lot to us, we really do appreciate it, Dawn and Steve More

London, United Kingdom
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Faultless Hospitality in the Wye-Valley”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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people found this review helpful

We stayed here for three nights over the Easter weekend 2012. The Start was exactly what we were looking for - a comfortable B&B with warm hospitality and generous home-cooked breakfasts! The room was very clean and tastefully furnished with a comfortable bed and ensuite. The room was very quiet being situated on the river and set back from the... More

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dawn farnworth, Owner at The Start, responded to this review
18 April 2012

hello there, thankyou for taking the time out to write us such a glowing review, its great to share your experience with others!! and Easter wouldnt be the same without chocolate, see you soon, Dawn and Steve More

Perth, WA
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Best B&B in the UK”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We have stayed here several times over the last few years, and Steve and Dawn have become as good as friends. When you keep coming back to the same place, it has to be special. The location is stunning, a renovated old house with views over the river and into town. The food is delicious, with just about everything home... More

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dawn farnworth, Owner at The Start, responded to this review
18 April 2012

hi there, thank you so much for writing us such a great review,it means a lot to us when we get customer feedback. Hope you got back safely and all is good with you, see you next time, dawn and steve More

Oxford, United Kingdom
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“A very comfortable home from home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We had two nights in Hay-on-Wye and couldn't have chosen a better place to stay than The Start. The property is a very lovely old house which has been tastefully modernised to provide light, modern and cozy accommodation. It is situated on the outskirts of Hay in a peaceful area next to the river, with lovely views, and is only... More

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dawn farnworth, Owner at The Start, responded to this review
11 April 2012

Hi there, Thank you so much for giving us such a great review, we really appreciate our guests taking the time and effort to do this for us - and it's a fab surprise when it happens, See you next time, Dawn More

Derby
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“the best b&& ever”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

This b&b is lovely, just looking over the river. The best thing is the owners. Dawn & Steve make any stay truly wonderful. The veggie sausages are the best I've ever had. More

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dawn farnworth, Owner at The Start, responded to this review
31 March 2012

Thank you for your great review of our home - and for mentioning the sausages, i should have given you the recipe!! It means a lot to us when people take the time to post thier comments for others to see, thanks again and see you next time, Dawn and Steve More

San Diego, California
2 reviews
“Everything and more!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

The location is wonderful, right on the river Wye. Just a short walk to the village. The home was beautiful as were the owners. They made my sister and I feel at home right away. I travel often, and I have to say that the breakfast I received was the best I have ever had! Everything was fresh and homemade,... More

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dawn farnworth, Owner at The Start, responded to this review
31 March 2012

Hi there, your in depth review of our home was greatly appreciated, it always good to hear that our guests have enjoyed their stay with us, and are happy to pass comments on to others. Thank you for your time and effort,, Steve and Dawn More

Bath, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“Friendly B&B in a great location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Would definitely come back again! First weekend away in a very long time and was great to stay in such a welcoming B&B, rooms were lovely, and beds very comfy. Food was excellent! and Dawn and Steve were lovely and were happy to help and advise on places to go in the area. Great location, just a 2 minute walk... More

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dawn farnworth, Owner at The Start, responded to this review
31 March 2012

Hi there, thankyou for taking the time and effort to write such a lovely review about our little B&B. It makes such a difference knowing people aprciate what we do, thanks and see you again, Dawn and Steve More

Nottingham, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great little B&b”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

Very friendly, nice location. Food was very good. Nice and quiet. More

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dawn farnworth, Owner at The Start, responded to this review
31 March 2012

thank you for taking the time to write us a review, the comments our guests make are important to us and we really do apprciate it, see you again, Dawn and Steve More

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Hay-on-Wye HR3 5RS, Wales
Price range (per night):* RM147 - 173

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