a hotel famous far and wide for its welcoming atmosphere, historic character, convivial surroundings and good food. A cobbled forecourt, archway into the inner courtyard and 19th-century stagecoach timetable in the bar are all reminders of the Bear's former role. Set in the heart of The Brecon Beacons National Park, one of Britains most beautiful wilderness areas you'll find some of the finest walks in Britain with the Beacons themselves and The Black Mountains right on our doorstep. It feels like another world yet we're just an hours drive from Bristol and less than an hour from Cardiff.www.bearhotel.co.ukHigh St, NP8 1BW

THE DRAGON HOTEL IS A FAMILY-RUN 17TH CENTURY HOTEL LOCATED IN THE PICTURESQUE TOWN OF CRICKHOWELL. ITS THE PERFECT BASE FOR AN ENJOYABLE STAY IN THE SPECTACULAR BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK. WITH OUR EXTENSIVE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE WE SPECIALIZE IN WALKING AND GOLFING BREAKS WITH INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES ARRANGED FOR EACH PARTY. WE CAN ADVISE ON GOLF, HORSE RIDING, CYCLING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA.www.dragonhotel.co.ukHigh St, NP8 1BE

The chances are you have landed on this site as you are looking for a small Country House hotel in a stunning location, which offers good food and service with neither exorbitant prices nor a lot of pretension; you may well have found what you are looking for. Gliffaes makes the ideal base for you to explore this magic part of the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales.www.gliffaeshotel.comGliffaes Rd, NP8 1RH

Situated in possibly the most beautiful valley in the Beacons National Park on the fringes of the pretty and sophisticated market town of Crickhowell, the views here are humbling. With 22 individually styled bedrooms, The Manor's interior is honest and unpretentious, we like to think of its characteristics being similar to well-aged Claret.www.manorhotel.co.ukBrecon Rd, NP8 1SE

Ty Croeso (pronounced Tee Croy-so) translates from Welsh to 'House of Welcome' and you can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome from Linda Jarrett and Pavel Vitek and their staff. The hotel is set high on the hillside just above the Monmouth & Brecon canal only half a mile from the charming town of Crickhowell in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Ty Croeso is constructed from Welsh stone and dates from the early 19th century when it was part of a Victorian workhouse.www.ty-croeso.co.ukThe Dardy, NP8 1PU

Glangrwyney Court is a privately owned Grade ll Listed House set in magnificent gardens within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Easily accessible off the A40 , three miles from the market town of Abergavenny and two miles from the thriving little town of Crickhowell. Our location provides excellent transport links from London and Cardiff and is the perfect base for exploring the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains and the Wye Valley.www.glancourt.co.ukGlangrwyney Court Glangrwyney, NP8 1ES