The Black Bear Inn review: ‘The Welsh rarebit was historic'
You know Bettws Newydd? Ooh, it's love-lee. A tiny little spot in the hills, ever so cute, quiet, with views like you wouldn't believe. On a sunny day you'll swear you can see heaven. Now, the internet will tell you it's near Usk, but it's between Gwehelog and Llanvair Kilgeddin, really. On a latitude with Nant-y-derry. Which I'm putting in because you can never read too many beautiful Welsh place names. You really can't. I'm looking at the map here and literally singing them aloud in my best Fireman Sam accent.
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