Little Mill

Come for a good dollop of nature, walks in the hills, paddles or swims in the river and big skies. Return to simple, rather French-looking interiors with bumpy whitewashed walls, two sitting rooms, lots of books about local history and this pretty patch of Wales, a warming log-burner and comfy sofas. If it rains and you’re stuck indoors you’ll still feel happy. The kitchen is delightfully authentic with a big wooden table and plenty of space for everybody to join in with cooking. Sometimes you can buy eggs and vegetables from the owners next door.

Bedrooms, one on the first floor, two on the second, have very well-dressed beds, rugs on the floors, sweet fabrics and interesting art. Outside is a courtyard garden with another big table for long summer lunches or suppers round the firepit and barbecue. Children will adore charging up and down to the water, and you can play pétanque, or doze under a parasol.

Walk into town in 10 minutes.