Milebrook House, located in the stunningly beautiful countryside of the Welsh Marches, has a well-earned reputation as a family-run hotel, with an informal atmosphere, excellent food and comfortable surroundings.

The kitchen is run by Christopher Marsden, while their modern British, 2 AA Rosette menu is full of lovely local and home grown ingredients. Many of the vegetables come from their own garden. The meats used are of high quality, and mainly locally sourced. Not only is the food presented to a high standard, the whole ambience of the dining room and associated public rooms speaks of style and good taste.

The three course dinner menu checks in at £31.95, with set price lunches starting at £12.95 for two courses. A thoughtful wine list completes the pleasure with house wine at £13.25.

There is little doubt that where these family run hotels can be found they generally represent good value for money, offering quality food without the daunting atmosphere sometimes associated with larger grander hotels.