Kayt and Hugh Cooper's top-notch B&B combines hotel-quality accommodation with the warmth and intimacy of an owner-run guest house. A former 19th-century coaching inn, it has long been championed by friends of the Guide. 'A delightful stay, as usual,' report readers after their seventh visit. A first-floor suite, Brychan, has a super-king bed, a large bathroom with bath and walk-in shower, a coffee machine and mini-fridge. The least-expensive room, top-floor Taliesin, has a double bed, original artwork, a walk-in shower. Mid-price Dwynwen has a king-size bed, an over-bath shower. You can relax in the secluded back garden or the lounge/library. In the airy breakfast room, with well-spaced tables, the 'magnificent breakfast is worth the trip alone'. Choices include Welsh rarebit made with local beer, Welsh cheese and wholegrain mustard; home-made pancakes with berries; free-range scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and laver bread; and a full Welsh with locally sourced meats, or full veggie. And if that doesn't set you up for the day, you can also order a packed lunch to take when walking in the Brecon Beacons national park. (Pat and Peter Hannaford)