BRYN MEADOWS GOLF & COUNTRY HOTEL 4*

The course is not one to overpower, but is more of a thinking man's challenge, with strategy the key to overcoming the considerable obstacles. Bryn Meadows was established in 1973, and has since come to the fore as one of the best golf courses in southern Wales.

The signature hole is the 213-yard 12^th, where players must fly their tee shots over a menacing lake, and is a proposition that will challenge even the low handicappers. Also of note is the monstrous 2^nd, which at 561 yards from the tips, is a hole that only the very longest will be able to reach on two blows.

Bryn Meadows is a most enjoyable layout that boasts one of the most picturesque backdrops anyone could hope for.

Muscle up at the monster 561-yard second hole, and have a crack at the green in two.

Accommodation at Bryn Meadows is in a stylish boutique hotel, which has recently been awarded four star status by Visit Wales. The friendly staff will ensure that every visitor's stay is personal, and the fittings and furnishings of every room are of the highest standard.

Added luxury comes as standard, with special features including a range of films that can be viewed on plasma screen televisions that are in both bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as air-conditioning and designer furniture.

It is the care and attention, that comes from being privately owned and managed, that results in the atmosphere at Bryn Meadows, where all visitors can be assured of a most relaxing stay.

The leisure club's facilities include a 30-station gymnasium, 18-metre indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, relaxation area, and the nearly completed aromatherapy suite and hydrospa.

Defoy's restaurant offers splendid views across the golf course and beyond, and serves an excellent menu, using the best in local Welsh produce.