Wharton Lodge Cottages
                                        
                                        
                                            Weston-under-Penyard
Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7JX
 
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                    
 
                                
                                    
	
                                        
                                            
                                            Wern Wood Nature Reserve
                                        
                                        
                                            This large area of hills, woods & fields is popular for walks, picnics & its picturesque views. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Tintern Railway Bridge
                                        
                                        
                                            Tintern bridge carried the Wye Valley Railway, which ran between Chepstow and Monmouth, over the River Wye just north of Tintern tunnel. Also a 'Sex Education' filming location. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            The Black Mountains
                                        
                                        
                                            The Black Mountain range is the most westerly of the Brecon Beacons National Park sandstone uplands. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Puzzlewood
                                        
                                        
                                            Puzzlewood is a unique and magical forest with a mile of meandering pathways set in 14 acres of ancient woodland. It is a popular TV and film location including Star Wars   
                                        
                                        
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                                            Malvern Hills
                                        
                                        
                                            Malvern Hills via Ledbury
Great choice of walks in glorious open countryside  
                                        
                                        
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                                            Burghill Valley Golf Club
                                        
                                        
                                            Enjoy a day out at Burghill Valley Golf Club. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Chepstow Castle
                                        
                                        
                                            Beautifully preserved Chepstow Castle stretches out along a limestone cliff above the River Wye like a history lesson in stone. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Goodrich
                                        
                                        
                                            Goodrich, in Herefordshire, is a small village bordering the river Wye, between Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Kentchurch Court Gardens
                                        
                                        
                                            Kentchurch Court is considered to be one of the most important historic houses in England. It is also the ancestral home of the Scudamore family. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Kilpeck Castle
                                        
                                        
                                            Kilpeck castle is not the most impressive in Herefordshire. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Wyevale Wood Nature Reserve
                                        
                                        
                                            A woodland site with evidence of ancient origins. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Holmer Park: Health Club & Spa
                                        
                                        
                                            Relax you have found the best kept secret in Herefordshire. Holmer Park offers both a Health Club and Spa experience. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Hereford
                                        
                                        
                                            Strolling along the banks of the River Wye, enjoying the vibrant centre of High Town, taking in a show or immersing yourself in our local history and historic architecture. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Hereford Cathedral
                                        
                                        
                                            Hereford Cathedral - Home of Mappa Mundi and the Chained Library... 
                                        
                                        
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                                            White Rocks Nature Reserve
                                        
                                        
                                            A woodland with a chequered history that has been improved over recent years. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Westbury Court Garden
                                        
                                        
                                            The National Trust's Westbury Court Garden, Gloucestershire, is the only restored Dutch style water garden in the country. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            The Weir Garden
                                        
                                        
                                            Escape to this spectacular riverside garden and be absorbed by natural beauty. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Lakefest
                                        
                                        
                                            A fantastic family festival in Eastnor Deer Park. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            The Gateway Cinema
                                        
                                        
                                            One of the top cinemas in Ross-on-Wye.  
                                        
                                        
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                                            Ross on Wye Carnival 
                                        
                                        
                                            Every august the annual procession makes its way around the town’s centre, showing off a magnificent display of floats and fancy dress.  Anyone can take part in the carnival. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Open Air Film & Chill Hereford
                                        
                                        
                                            An Outdoor Cinema Hire company based in Hereford serving the UK, screening timeless classics on our Mobile Outdoor Cinema. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Wye Valley Spa
                                        
                                        
                                            The Wye Valley Spa is a unique al fresco spa set in an exquisite, private location in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the heart of the Wye Valley. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Ross-on-Wye Golf Club
                                        
                                        
                                            One of the finest courses in the South West Midlands and is something of a Hidden Gem. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Longtown Castle
                                        
                                        
                                            Longtown Castle, also termed Ewias Lacey Castle in early accounts, is a ruined Norman motte-and-bailey fortification in Longtown, Herefordshire. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Arthur's Stone
                                        
                                        
                                            Arthur's Stone, Herefordshire is a Neolithic chambered tomb, or Dolmen, dating from 3,700 BC – 2,700 BC and is situated on the ridge line of a hill overlooking both the Golden Valley. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Bristol
                                        
                                        
                                            Bristol is a city straddling the River Avon in the southwest of England with a prosperous maritime history - only an hour's drive from Wharton Lodge. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Ross on Wye
                                        
                                        
                                            The delightful market town of Ross on Wye. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Black and White House Museum
                                        
                                        
                                            The Old House is a distinctive black and white half-timbered house in High Town, Hereford, England, built in 1621, that is now a museum. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Hereford’s famous Cider Museum
                                        
                                        
                                            Learn how apples were milled and pressed and how the resulting juice was fermented to produce cider: a centuries-old tradition still developing today. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Mallards Pike Lake
                                        
                                        
                                            This beautiful setting is a great place to get active, whether this be a gentle stroll around the lake or to have an adventure with Go Ape. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Avellino Italian Restaurant
                                        
                                        
                                            A traditional Italian restaurant with a team that has many years of experience in the catering industry. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            The Old Dairy Tearoom
                                        
                                        
                                            Premier venue offering excellent service and quality, set within the tranquil setting of the Forest of Dean. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Cardiff
                                        
                                        
                                            Cardiff is the capital of Wales and its largest city. It has a distinctive character with an excellent quality of life and an international reputation. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            The Cotswolds
                                        
                                        
                                            Explore quintessentially English villages of honey-coloured stone; take in splendid, lively market towns; visit some of the country’s greatest palaces, castles and country houses. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Brecon Beacons
                                        
                                        
                                            With two National Trails and a National Park, this is fabulous walking and thinking country. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail
                                        
                                        
                                            The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is a unique outdoor collection of 17 sculptures. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Tintern Abbey
                                        
                                        
                                            The Cistercian abbey of Tintern is one of the greatest monastic ruins of Wales. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Llandogo
                                        
                                        
                                            One of the filming locations for Sex Education, set on a steep hillside overlooking the River Wye and across into the Forest of Dean.  
                                        
                                        
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                                            Nature in Art Gallery and Museum
                                        
                                        
                                            The world’s first museum and art gallery dedicated to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by nature. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Goodrich Castle
                                        
                                        
                                            Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Westons Cider Mill
                                        
                                        
                                            Find out how they make their award-winning brands at their family-owned mill. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Clearwell Caves, Forest of Dean
                                        
                                        
                                            Come for the wonder of our colourful caverns, to explore the ancient mine system and for the living history of generations of Forest Freeminers. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Dean Forest Railway
                                        
                                        
                                            4 1/2 mile line runs through beautiful woodland and countryside offering visitors a chance to experience the relaxing pace of a typical country branch line. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
                                        
                                        
                                            Living butterflies fly around as you discover their fascinating lives in close-up. They’re amazing. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            GoApe Tree Top Activities
                                        
                                        
                                            A forest designed for family fun - you’ll need a day to discover all it has to offer. 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Forest of Dean Cycling Trails 
                                        
                                        
                                            Leisure cycling, mountain biking or downhill. Cycling for everyone in the beautiful Forest of Dean on cycle trails to suit all levels. Bike, Trike hire + expert advice/trail planning from Pedalabikeaway...
                                        
                                        
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                                            River Wye
                                        
                                        
                                            One of the most beautiful and unspoilt rivers in the UK, meandering through glorious and stunningly beautiful Wye Valley. Fishing, walking, canoeing, kayaking or body boarding the choice is yours 
                                        
                                        
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                                            Moody Cow Country Pub & Dining
                                        
                                        
                                            The Moody Cow is the perfect place to relax and enjoy superb food, drinks and hospitality in a delightful village setting. Food is cooked from scratch using fresh local ingredients with informal but attentive...
                                        
                                        
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                                            Symonds Yat, Yat Rock and River Wye
                                        
                                        
                                            Walks are too numerous to mention in this area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just one example:
The River Wye seen from the world famous viewpoint at Symonds Yat Rock forms an almost complete loop. The...
                                        
                                        
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