From sea lochs to gorgeous old villages, our tipsters recall magical stays, bracing walks and fine food accompanied by roaring fires and a comfortable bed
The Angel Hotel in Abergavenny is a former coaching inn on the edge of the Brecon Beacons national park, with the Black Mountains close by. We found the bar’s old-world feel of warm lighting and wood-panelled walls a welcome hiding place when the weather took a turn for the worse. To fully enjoy the wonderful colours of the local foliage at this time of year I’d recommend joining one of the leaf peeping trips the hotel runs. Last year we also took part in a foraging expedition, identifying wild plants and coming up with dishes using ingredients found a short walk from the hotel.
• Doubles from £109 B&B, angelabergavenny.com
Keith
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