The New Harp Inn is literally on your doorstep (01432 840900), so you can check it out before booking. The Lough Pool Inn (01989 730236) is only a 10-minute walk away in Sellack and the Cottage of Content (01432 840242), which offers colouring-in-equipment for small ones (and lifts for those without cars), is a 5-minute drive in the opposite direction. Nearby Ross-on-Wye offers a Morrison’s supermarket, Audrey’s Fish Bar (01989 563821) and Pan Pizza (01989 562288), which will deliver. Result. Ruth, who owns Tresseck, visits at 8am every morning and can sell you firewood. She’ll even get you milk if you’re desperate.