Baskerville Hall, Hay-On-Wye, Hereford, Herefordshire

Baskerville Hall was built in 1839 by Thomas Mynors Baskerville for his second wife, Elizabeth. The Baskervilles were related to the Dukes of Normandy and first came to Britain to help William the Conqueror in 1066.

Thomas was the second son of Peter Richard Mynors from Treago near Ross-on-Wye and he inherited the Baskerville Estate from his third cousin Colonel Thomas Baskerville who died in 1818 without leaving any children.

Arthur Conan Doyle was a family friend who often came to stay here. During his many visits he learnt of the local legend of the hounds of the Baskervilles. It is reputed that on nearby Hergest Ridge he translated this into probably the most famous case for his celebrated detective Sherlock Holmes. However, at the request of his friends he set the book in Devon "to ward off tourists".

Since the First World War the house has been used as a school, then a hotel and health farm, until 1984 when the present owner David Hodby took over and undertook extensive restoration work.

Thirty en-suite bedrooms ranging from standard and family rooms to individually styled Executive Rooms. All bedrooms are equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities, direct-dial telephones and colour televisions. Dormitory accommodation and camping facilities are also available by arrangement. Exclusive use of the hotel, its grounds and facilities can be arranged subject to availability.

Baskerville Hall has been approved for Civil Marriage Ceremonies. Also Stags and Hens can be catered for.

Rates : From £17 to £57.50 per person per night.
Children are welcome.
No smoking. Pets are allowed.
Off street parking.
Dinner is available.
Wi-fi/internet access.