‘Overall, a very enjoyable stay.’ With extensive views over the Tywi estuary, David and Wendy Beaney’s restaurant-with-rooms brings ‘stylish minimalism down to a fine art’. Tasteful refurbishment has kept original features: a marble-tiled entrance hall, grand staircase, stained glass, ornate plasterwork. ‘Fabulous bedroom: airy, a huge comfortable bed; separate dressing area and a big bathroom with walk-in shower and stand-alone bath.’ Eaves rooms lie up narrow stairs. All have countryside or estuary views, home-made treats, Welsh toiletries, bathrobes. ‘Staff are brilliant, efficient and friendly.’ Paul Owen’s seasonal menus are served in the garden-facing restaurant. Breakfast brings ‘decent’ fruit, ‘OK’ home-made croissants, ‘good’ jams and marmalades.