Llansantffraed Court Hotel

Llanvihangel Gobion, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9BA.

Llansantffraed Court is the perfect retreat from the fast pace of modern life. This elegant Georgian-style country house hotel, part of which dates back to the 14th century, is set in spacious grounds on the edge of the Brecon Beacons and the Wye Valley. Most of the tastefully decorated and luxuriously furnished bedrooms offer views over the hotel’s gardens and ornamental trout lake. The restaurant enjoys an excellent reputation and the menus reflect the changing seasons and availability of fresh local produce.

Price Guide: Single from £86, Double/twin from £106, Suites from £140.

Morgans

Somerset Place, Swansea, SA1 1RR

Morgans opened to great acclaim in 2002. Swansea’s Great II listed Victorian Port Authority building has been transformed; yet behind the red brick exterior it retains many of its classic features, from mouldings to staircases, wooden floors and intricate windows. Each of the 20 individually named bedrooms is bursting with personality, sumptuous furnishings of suede, satin and fine Egyptian cotton combine with more fun interior elements that include double showers, plasma screens and DVD players.

Price Guide: Double £100-£250

The Old Post Office

St Fagans, Cardiff, CF5 6EL

What was once the post office in the picturesque village of St Fagans on the fringes of Cardiff is now a restaurant with a cosmopolitan, contemporary look serving accomplished cuisine that mirrors the surroundings. Its fresh, clean lines and distinct lack of clutter create a cool, sophisticated ambience. The look extends into the bedrooms. The Post Office offers rooms that are exceptionally well equipped and thoughtfully designed.

Price Guide: Single from £70, Double/twin from £80