York House is one of our top three Bed and Breakfasts. The house itself is gorgeous, very tastefully decorated but homey at the same time. Our bedroom was spacious, comfortable, clean and quiet. Breakfast was excellent (the best we had on our three week trip, with alternatives to the inevitable full English) and it was served in a beautiful dining room. Jim and Margaret are very hospitable and welcoming, truly nice people. York House is within easy walking distance to an excellent pub for evening meals and to the village centre with all its book shops. We loved this place and hope that, one day, we will be back for more than a couple of days.
Carolyn and Keith, Canada

We had a very nice visit at York House. First Hay-on-Wye is a wonderful town. It is noted for its concentration of used book stores. Indeed there are many inviting bookshops, some small some large. Some specializing, travel books for example. We were impressed by the number of shops specializing in antique prints and maps. So we recommend Hay for those seeking a quiet interlude. York House is blocks from the edge of the village that makes this a peaceful location. Jim and Margaret were very inviting. An early stop for us, we ended up facing an english breakfast for two straight weeks. This was our favorite breakfast. My wife also rated Jim's porridge the best. Ask him how he pulls this off. Our two rooms were very large by European standards. The rooms are decorated in typical country B&B fashion with flowered wallpaper and accessories. We appreciated the club chairs and other furniture that made it possible for the whole family to visit. We recommend Hay as part of your "decompress" Britain tour and York House for your stay in Hay.

This B&B spoiled us for all other accommodations on our trip.
Margaret and Jim welcomed two damp and weary travelers with unsurpassed hospitality. All the rooms at the B&B are names after Welsh castles, and we had the pleasure of staying in the Tretower room. It was roomy and elegant with an unbeatable view of the garden.

When I travel back to Wales this B&B will be 1st on my list of places to stay!

Just returned from our stay at York House and for the first time ever decided to write a review on the accommodation. It was first class, a lovely house and gardens, great location only 5 minutes walk from the town of Hay-on-Wye, a smashing breakfast and very friendly owners Margaret and Jim. Would love to visit again in hopefully better weather and do some walking in the area.