Harewood,  Wharton Lodge Cottages
                                            
                                            
                                                Weston-under-Penyard
Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7JX
 
                                            
                                            
                                                
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
                                        
	
                                            
                                                
                                                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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                                                Kilpeck Castle
                                            
                                            
                                                Kilpeck castle is not the most impressive in Herefordshire. 
                                            
                                            
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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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                                                Goodrich Castle
                                            
                                            
                                                Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles. 
                                            
                                            
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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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                                                Lakefest
                                            
                                            
                                                A fantastic family festival in Eastnor Deer Park. 
                                            
                                            
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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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                                                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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                                                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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                                                Burghill Valley Golf Club
                                            
                                            
                                                Enjoy a day out at Burghill Valley Golf Club. 
                                            
                                            
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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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                                                Hereford Cathedral
                                            
                                            
                                                Hereford Cathedral - Home of Mappa Mundi and the Chained Library... 
                                            
                                            
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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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                                                Tintern Abbey
                                            
                                            
                                                The Cistercian abbey of Tintern is one of the greatest monastic ruins of Wales. 
                                            
                                            
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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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                                                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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                                                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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                                                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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                                                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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                                                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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                                                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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                                                Goodrich
                                            
                                            
                                                Goodrich, in Herefordshire, is a small village bordering the river Wye, between Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye. 
                                            
                                            
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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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                                                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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                                                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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                                                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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                                                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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                                                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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                                                Westons Cider Mill
                                            
                                            
                                                Find out how they make their award-winning brands at their family-owned mill. 
                                            
                                            
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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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                                                The Black Mountains
                                            
                                            
                                                The Black Mountain range is the most westerly of the Brecon Beacons National Park sandstone uplands. 
                                            
                                            
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                                                Malvern Hills
                                            
                                            
                                                Malvern Hills via Ledbury
Great choice of walks in glorious open countryside  
                                            
                                            
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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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                                                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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                                                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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                                                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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                                                Wern Wood Nature Reserve
                                            
                                            
                                                This large area of hills, woods & fields is popular for walks, picnics & its picturesque views. 
                                            
                                            
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                                                Wyevale Wood Nature Reserve
                                            
                                            
                                                A woodland site with evidence of ancient origins. 
                                            
                                            
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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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                                                The Gateway Cinema
                                            
                                            
                                                One of the top cinemas in Ross-on-Wye.  
                                            
                                            
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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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