Chris, Angela and their friendly team run this ancient Welsh longhouse, tucked up a lane near the parish church, as an authentic country pub: unfussy, well-loved and honestly traditional. Find 14th-century slate flooring in the bar, tongue-and-groove in a room that fits a dozen diners, crannies crammed with memorabilia, an ancient curved settle, an antique reader’s chair, two fires and a happy crowd. Accompany a pint of Wye Valley or Three Tuns bitter with locally sourced steak and chips, sea bass with salsa verde, or a vegan or vegetarian dish. Or take a simple ploughman’s to a seat in the garden and gaze on the spectacular Radnor Valley. The menus change every six weeks; otherwise, life in this tiny village, like its glorious pub, remains delightfully unchanged. Spend the day exploring the wonderful Radnor Valley, or dipping into the shops of Hay-on-Wye.