The beautiful River Wye is on the hotel's doorstep

The only slight drawback of a remote location like this is that it's not the easiest place in the world to get to (but well worth the schlep, nonetheless). The nearest train station to Llangoed Hall is Builth Road, 10 miles away. It's a four and a half hour journey from London Euston to Builth Road, with two changes (Crewe and Shrewsbury) along the way. The city of Hereford is 24 miles away and may be a better option, train-wise; it takes just under three hours to get there from London Paddington with a change at Newport.

Alternatively, you could fly to Bristol or Cardiff airports, both around an hour away. The best way to get here, however, is to drive, meaning you're free to explore the local area at your leisure too. The hotel has plenty of on-site parking and the nearest town is Brecon.

Rooms at Llangoed Hall start at £150 per night based on two sharing and including a two course Welsh breakfast. Visit llangoedhall.co.uk or call 01874 754525 to book

Review: Llangoed Hall, Powys