The Manor (Shortlist*)

Review

'Smashing' views over valley and River Usk. In Brecon Beacons national park, 1/4 mile from town: white-painted 18th-century manor house, owned by Glyn and Jess Bridgeman and Sean Gerrard, managed by Roger Francis. Lounge, bar, bistro (locally reared, organic meat, mainly from family farm, 7 miles away); background music; leisure suite (indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, gym); conference facilities; civil wedding licence. 22 bedrooms. B&B £37.50--£80 per person; D,B&B £67.50--£110