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Kingfisher House
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Address
Newport Street
Hay on Wye, HR3 5BE
England - Phone+44 (1497) 822943
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Kingfisher House is a very comfortable and well-appointed bed and breakfast base for walkers, festival-goers and holidaymakers travelling to the beautiful town of Hay-on-Wye. The house is a comforting mix of old stone walls and beams, and Victorian proportions upstairs. It is an idiosyncratic and pleasing shape, with plenty of quiet corners and peaceful places to sit. Suites have ample crisp bedlinen, towels and toiletries and a television / DVD combination. You are welcome to borrow DVDs from the guest sitting room to watch in bed. Guests have the use of a superb beamed drawing room, with a large log burner, fine pictures, masses of books and boardgames, Sky television and a wide selection of DVDs and music. Breakfast is served in our Dining Hall, around a large table. We serve the traditional full English, cooked by our resident breakfast chef, Malcolm, or if you fancy something lighter try our Continental selections, including fruit compote, local yoghurt, and home-made granola, scones and bread, accompanied by freshly brewed tea and coffee. Come and enjoy the best in relaxed hospitality, a great breakfast, home-baked cakes and comfortable beds.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 13 Reviews
4.7 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 5
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
5 out of 5We enjoy it !
November 07, 2011
Our stay at the Kingfisher's house we enjoyed very much. Malcolm and Jools have welcomed us very warmly. Even the good recommendations for the environment and the restaurants were great. The location is ideal for exploring the surrounding area. Thomas, Karin, Jan and Myriam from Germany
5 out of 5Delightful and welcoming
August 26, 2011
This stay was one of the highlights of our trip atound the UK. All services offered were given, plus. we were made very welcome and were shown the hospitality and warmth of friendship. Our guided trip around the countryside was extra-ordinary, the views from the hills very beautiful and the cider at the pub in the hills, fantastic. The whole family are great hosts inckuding Bindy, the English Springer. All that we can add is a huge 'Thank you'' and definiyrly value for money.
4.4 out of 5So relaxing!
August 25, 2011
Thank you so much for our stay - we didn't want to go home! We particularly liked the cake - a lovely touch.
4.6 out of 5Wonderful, friendly stay!
August 24, 2011
We (2 adults, one 5-year old) were made to feel completely at home by Jools, Malcolm and Rowan. Definitely the best B & B we've stayed in for a long time. Very well placed for walking into Hay (2 minutes) and the beautiful border countryside in the region. Excellent breakfast too!
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Malcolm Symonds
The innkeepers speak:
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English
Resident Pets
1 Dog
Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
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Private Home Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Homemade bread and cakes
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Superb breakfast
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Warm welcome for all
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Antiques/decor
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Family Travel
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Gay / Lesbian Travel
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
On-site
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Alarm clock
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Board games
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CD player
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Computer
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Fireplace
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Library
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Private entrance
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Telephone
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VCR
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Videos
Guest room(s)
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Amenities Basket
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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DVD Player
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In-room internet
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Internet Service
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Turndown Service
Other
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Walled Garden
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Guest Sitting Room
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Parking
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Dinner
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Board Games
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Address
Newport Street
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
£45 - £70
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 2pm Check Out: 10am
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Minimum Stay: Not fewer than two nights between Thursday & Sunday
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Deposit Amount Required: All bookings will be secured by payment at the time of booking of a deposit equal to the first night’s stay.
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Cancellations: If a cancellation is made less than a week from the first night of stay, the deposit will be non-refundable. For cancellations up to a week from the first night of stay, we will try our hardest to rebook the room and therefore save you a charge. If we manage to relet, you will get your deposit back.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: No
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: No
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Children Allowed: Children welcome, and catered for
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: Limited : Babysitting by arrangement
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Nightly Rate
£45 - £70
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 13 Reviews
4.7 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
5 out of 5We enjoy it !
November 07, 2011
Our stay at the Kingfisher's house we enjoyed very much. Malcolm and Jools have welcomed us very warmly. Even the good recommendations for the environment and the restaurants were great. The location is ideal for exploring the surrounding area. Thomas, Karin, Jan and Myriam from Germany
5 out of 5Delightful and welcoming
August 26, 2011
This stay was one of the highlights of our trip atound the UK. All services offered were given, plus. we were made very welcome and were shown the hospitality and warmth of friendship. Our guided trip around the countryside was extra-ordinary, the views from the hills very beautiful and the cider at the pub in the hills, fantastic. The whole family are great hosts inckuding Bindy, the English Springer. All that we can add is a huge 'Thank you'' and definiyrly value for money.
4.4 out of 5So relaxing!
August 25, 2011
Thank you so much for our stay - we didn't want to go home! We particularly liked the cake - a lovely touch.
4.6 out of 5Wonderful, friendly stay!
August 24, 2011
We (2 adults, one 5-year old) were made to feel completely at home by Jools, Malcolm and Rowan. Definitely the best B & B we've stayed in for a long time. Very well placed for walking into Hay (2 minutes) and the beautiful border countryside in the region. Excellent breakfast too!
4.2 out of 5Kingfisher House
February 11, 2011
We highly recommend Kingfisher House. Jools and Malcolm were both very welcoming and friendly. Our room, breakfast and stay were all great and we look forward to coming back again in the future!
4.8 out of 5Great hospitality!
February 04, 2011
We stayed at Kingfisher House during the literary festival, and were very impressed. Mal and Jools know just how to make you feel welcome! We had a truly wonderful stay, and they made us feel at home right from the start. Great people!
5 out of 5Will certainly be back!
February 04, 2011
Kingfisher House is a thoroughly charming place to stay. Spotlessly clean, wonderfully comfy, warmly welcoming and with the most delicious food. I will certainly be back and will be recommending Jools and Malcolm's hospitality to all my family and friends. Thank you J&M for providing a cosy haven from the snow!
5 out of 5Wonderful home away from home
February 03, 2011
We stayed at Kingfisher house for 3 nights and couldn't have been happier with the very British service that we received. Our room was lovely - decorated in sunny and warm rust colors. The living room was very quaint with wooden beams and a roaring fire, and had some very nice artwork and old military artifacts. The dining area was bright and welcoming. We got very lost on our drive to Hay-on-Wye so it was quite late when we arrived but Malcolm and Julia couldn't have been more accommodating. The full English breakfast the next morning was delicious, as was the wonderful afternoon tea (my first time using a real tea pot!). Julia is quite the baker! The center of Hay-on-Wye is a short walk up the hill from the house and is absolutely enchanting. It is a must-visit for anyone remotely interested in literature and old/antique books. There is literally a bookstore for every genre you can imagine, including a bookstore dedicated to nothing but books on crime and mystery (my personal favorite). Even the castle in the center of town is a bookstore! There is also a lovely walk along the river that starts right across the road from Kingfisher House and ends, via a circuitous route, in the center of town. Malcolm even kindly let us borrow the resident dog, Ben, who was very happy to demonstrate his remarkable agility and swimming abilities! We greatly missed our furry friends during our travels and Ben was very happy to let us adopt him, albeit temporarily! We were quite sorry to leave and promised we would be back again next year, this time during the Hay Festival that everyone raved to us about! To be honest, our stay at Kingfisher House was so much more fun and restful than the remainder of our visit to England which was spent with relatives (but please don't tell our relatives that!). Can't recommend highly enough.
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Location
Location Type
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Mountains
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Village
City - Hereford
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Distance to city: 25 miles
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Directions to property:
Airport
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Bristol, England (Lulsgate), United Kingdom 60 miles
Area Attractions
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Antique Shopping
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Art Galleries
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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River
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Ruins
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Vineyard
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
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Private Home Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Homemade bread and cakes
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Superb breakfast
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Warm welcome for all
-
Antiques/decor
-
Family Travel
-
Gay / Lesbian Travel
-
Nature
-
Peaceful getaway
-
Romantic escape
On-site
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Alarm clock
-
Board games
-
CD player
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Computer
-
Fireplace
-
Library
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Private entrance
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Telephone
-
VCR
-
Videos
Guest room(s)
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Amenities Basket
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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DVD Player
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In-room internet
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Internet Service
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Turndown Service
Other
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Walled Garden
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Guest Sitting Room
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Parking
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Dinner
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Board Games
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 7-10.30
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Serving Location: Dining Room
Complimentary Perks
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Afternoon Tea
Special meal options
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Vegetarian
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Contact The Innkeeper
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