The Coach House

Wake to a cheering discovery at this modern B&B, a short walk from the centre: ‘the longest breakfast menu I’ve ever seen’. ‘Pleasant and helpful’, Tony Morris-Davies and Marc Pearce-Hopkins are the owners who ‘make it all so comfortable’, say regular Guide readers, whose recommendation earns the B&B a full entry. The hosts have ‘beautifully decorated’ their refurbished 19th-century coaching inn with ‘carefully arranged objets d’art – ceramics, shells, driftwood’. Bedrooms vary in size. ‘Our mini-suite had a large bed, a sofa, a rocking chair; a spacious bathroom; a fridge with drinks and chocolate. The bedside lights were a trifle dim. We were impressed by muted floor lights designed to be left on all night for bathroom expeditions without disturbing one’s partner. Double glazing kept out any road noise.’ Evening snacks (‘gorgeous variations on Welsh rarebit; a nice salad with an omelette’) are ‘a big plus’. In the morning, work your way through that breakfast menu. ‘The pièce de résistance? Pikelets piled high with cream and fresh berries, almost too beautiful to eat.’ (Jill and Mike Bennett)