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Carmarthenshire and the Brecon Beacons have castles galore but the most dramatic is Carreg Cennen. Just a half hour drive from The Bwlch Tre Banau Estate, there are few castles in Wales that boast a more spectacular location. Its romantic and atmospheric weatherbeaten ruins crown a sheer limestone crag overlooking the remote black Mountain in the western corner of the Brecon Beacons. Perched on the edge of a sheer 100 meter cliff on the far side, it is ingeniously adapted to its rocky hilltop. Its centre is a high walled, strongly towered enclosure, protected by a succession of pits, drawbridges and gatehouses. The first castle at Carreg Cennen would probably have been built by the Welsh Prince Rhys Ap Gryffydd in the 12th and 13th Centuries, though there is some evidence of prehistoric and Roman occupation. Legend suggests that the original fortress dates back to the Dark Ages and the Welsh Knight Urien Rheged and his son Owain who were knights during the reign of King Arthur. A history like this makes it an exciting place to visit. Stop off on the way back to the estate at the Plough in Rhosmaen for lunch or supper. They are known for providing the best traditional Welsh Sunday lunch in the area (book ahead if you want a table). Alternatively go into Llandeilo town to The Angel or the Cawdor Arms. If I am in town then I can never resist a quick look in the incredible kitchen shop, a visit to the tiny delicatessen and an espresso or cappuccino in the smart cafe down by the church. http://www.walesholidaycottages.com/