Llangoed Hall  

On the banks of the River Wye in the Welsh countryside, Llangoed Hall sits amid 17 acres of landscaped gardens with sweeping views of the Black Mountains. It’s near Brecon and Bronllys, about nine miles west of Hay-on-Wye and close to nature reserves and local craft centres — an easy hour drive from Newport or a 45-minute hop by helicopter from London. Pet-friendly and family-friendly country-house luxury.

A storied country house with roots stretching back to 560 AD and an Edwardian rebuild by Sir Clough William-Ellis, Llangoed Hall wears history with swagger — think a carved timber staircase and a 95-foot pillared gallery. The 23 individually designed en-suite rooms include four-poster chambers and suites, all refurbished with modern touches like flat-screen TVs, bathrobes and deep soaking tubs with rainfall showers.

Stroll the gardens, sip on the outdoor terrace while the Black Mountains loom, or warm up by blazing log fires in the lounges. The hotel offers complimentary Wi‑Fi, free parking, a library, picnic area, children’s playrooms, an arcade/game room, concierge and a tour desk, plus laundry and car-rental services. Pets are welcome with heated outdoor kennels or pet-friendly rooms available for a fee.

Conference and meeting facilities (including an 822 sq ft event space) and free self-parking make the house a fine spot for small corporate events and weddings. There’s 24-hour reception, multilingual staff and complimentary newspapers to keep things running smoothly.

An award-winning restaurant serves the finest Welsh cuisine with a garden view, and a cosy bar/lounge is perfect for after-dinner drinks. Guests enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and room service during limited hours, with summer terrace service for relaxed alfresco sipping.