Castell Malgwyn

B&B guests get the North Wing, the owners and their two dogs live in the rest, so the feel is spacious (only 4 bedrooms are let at one time) with high ceilings, sash windows and a memorable collection of pictures, objects, antiques, books and sculptures. Roam freely around a library, music room, dining room or morning room, settle with a book anywhere or take a picnic and head down the garden to the river.

Bedrooms (two larger with sitting areas, two slightly smaller) have their own bathrooms, some luxurious, others functional but spotless. Breakfast can be taken on your own or at one large table; warm croissants, pains au chocolat, brioches, toast, Danish pastries, charcuterie and cheese. There are two places to eat within walking distance for lunch or supper.

In summer you can play croquet on the lawn, or find a quiet place in the garden to sit, set off to the coast for all day hikes or to find a superb beach.