Fairyhill

This widely acclaimed country house hotel achieves a relaxed, modern feel while maintaining the traditional comfort and style you'd expect from an ivy covered mansion set in 24 bucolic acres. It is, as its name suggests, an enchanting otherworld, and hard to leave. Proprietors Andrew Hetherington and Paul Davies head a knowledgeable, welcoming team and their commitment to unstuffy excellence is evident throughout, from the multiple award winning wine list to the menu which, like the place, seamlessly blends the classic, the traditional and the modern. So, dishes such as a starter of chilli and dill cured salmon with cucumber spaghetti and lemon vodka feature alongside the likes of fillet of Welsh Black beef with steak and kidney pudding, cabbage parcel, parsnip chips or poached organic salmon with herb veloute. Excellent use of local ingredients.