Corgi have been knitting socks and cashmere in Ammanford since 1892, twenty minutes up the road from us. Lisa Wood, who runs it with her brother Christopher Jones, holds the Royal Warrant to HM The King.

The reason I stock them is Lisa. She is one of my closest friends, and I would far rather work with people I know and respect. It helps that the knitwear is superb. Cashmere scarves and wraps in a myriad of colours, and socks in cashmere, wool and cotton.

Corgi is not available to buy online here, so if you would like something you are welcome to come and see it, or ring and I will put it aside for you.

Mari Thomas, The Old Castle Hotel, 113 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, S. Wales SA19 6EN. Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Telephone +44 (0) 1558 660001. Plan a visit.