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Forest Cottage (cont) |
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(above) The views from 'Forest cottage'. - Excellent walking in the Radnor Forest and Offa's Dyke is only 3 miles away | |
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| (above and below) The Vintage and Classic Car Show at Presteigne (just 7 miles) in June is worth a visit. | (above) 13th century 'St Michaels' church nearby - services on the 1st Sunday of each month' |
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| (above) This great Yew tree by the tower of St Michaels church has a trunk 45ft approx in circumference. | |
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| (above) If you take the circular walk in Warren Woods in the Radnor Valley you will find "Water-Break-its-Neck", the hidden waterfall. This is a 5 mile drive from the cottage. | (above) The Judge's Lodging in Presteigne, once called the most commodious & elegant appartments for a judge in all of England & Wales (Lord Chief justice Campbell 1855) - Now an award winning museum not to be missed. |
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| (above left and right) The lavender garden at Whimble Nursery and Gardens, located in the beautifull Radnor Hills just a 10 minute drive from Forest Cottage. | |
This guide has been prepared to assist you in discovering the host of activities, events and attractions
to be enjoyed within a 20 mile radius (approx) of Forest Cottage
to be enjoyed within a 20 mile radius (approx) of Forest Cottage
INDEX
Ancient, Historic & Heritage
Antiques
Artists & Artisans
Beauty Spots
Books, New & Old
Family Attractions
Food & Drink
Golf
Leisure Centres & Spas
Motor Sports
Villages Towns & Markets
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| Ancient, Historic & Heritage | ||
| Berrington Hall | Leominster between Ludlow and Hereford A neo classic mansion with fine interiors set in landscaped grounds. | More Info |
| The Judge's Lodging Museum | Presteigne between Knighton and Rodd Award winning museum of Victorian Judge's apartments, servants quarter, cells and court room. | More Info |
| Croft Castle & Parkland National Trust | Yarpole between Bircher and Mortimor's Cross A handsome 17th C stone castle with a turbulant past. | More Info |
| Croft Ambrey Iron Age Hill Fort | Yarpole between Bircher and Mortimor's Cross An iron age triangular hill fort with defenses covering an area of 32 acres. | More Info |
| Antiques | ||
| The Barometer Shop | Leominster between Ludlow and Hereford Aladin's cave of marvellous antique barometers and clocks. Each restored and guarenteed. | More Info |
| Offa's Dyke Antique Centre | Knighton between Bleddfa and Walford Antiques and collectables. | More Info |
| The Victorian Ironmonger | Ludlow between Shrewsbury and Leominster Specialists in quality, hard to find original antique door furniture. No reproductions. | More Info |
| Artists & Artisans | ||
| Tower House Gallery | Knighton between Walford and Bleddfa Original drawings and paintings by established artists largely from Powys and the Marches. | More Info |
| Beauty Spots | ||
| Burfa Bog Nature Reserve | Burfa Bog Nature Reserve between Evenjobb and Ditchyeld Bridge A mosaic of wet and dry grassland and streamside Alder wood bisected by Knobbly Brook & streams. | More Info |
| Withybeds & Wentes Meadow | Withybeds and Wentes meadow between Presteigne and Knighton The Withybeds are managed as high forest, the Wentes meadow is grazed by livestock. | More Info |
| Books, New & Old | ||
| The Bookshop | Knighton between Milebrook and Bleddfa 2 Broad Street | More Info |
| Bob's Bookshop | Knighton between Milebrook and Bleddfa 12 High Street | More Info |
| Bob's Bookshop | Knighton between Whitton and Knucklas 12 High Street | More Info |
| The Bookshop | Knighton between Milebrook and Knucklas 2 Broad Street | More Info |
| Kinghead Books | Presteigne between Whitton and Burcher 45 High Street | More Info |
| Family Attractions | ||
| The Offa's Dyke Centre | Knighton between Bleddfa and Walford The centre forms the focus for activities based on the 8th C earthwork built by King Offa. | More Info |
| Spaceguard Centre | Knighton between Penybont and Walford A working astronomical observatory located in a stunning position overlooking four counties. | More Info |
| Small Breeds Farm & Owl Centre | Kington between Crossgates and Leominster on the A44 An award winning family attraction home to rare breed animals and birds. | More Info |
| Ancient Yew Tree, Cascob | Cascob near Presteigne One of two ancient yew trees, girth 762cm, survives in the church yard of St Michael and All Angels. | More Info |
| Ancient Yew tree, Gladestry | Gladestry between Walton and Pembridge A yew tree grows in St Mary's church yard at the edge of a steep drop to the land and a stream. | More Info |
| Ancient Yew Trees, Discoed | Discoed between Presteigne and Beggars Bush The largest of two yew trees in the church yard of St Michael has a girth of 1128cm. | More Info |
| Food & Drink | ||
| Knighton Farmer's Market | Knighton between Milebrook and Bleddfa A monthly market held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 - 1. | More Info |
| Norton Manor's Milano's Restaurant | Norton between Presteigne and Knighton An exciting range of British and Italian cuisine | More Info |
| The Hat Shop Restaurant | Presteigne between Llanbister and Kington A small friendly restaurant serving home made food at affordable prices | More Info |
| Milano's Restaurant at the Norton Manor Hotel Presteigne | Norton between Presteigne and Knighton An a la carte menu with an exciting range of British and Italian cuisine. | More Info |
| Tower House Gallery Café | Knighton between Llandrindod Wells and Knighton The café specialises in quality teas and coffees also home made soup, bread & cakes | More Info |
| Golf | ||
| Knighton Golf Club | Knighton between Llandrindod Wells and Walford An undulating 9 hole wooded hill course with spectacular views and lots of character. | More Info |
| Leisure Centres & Spas | ||
| East Radnor Leisure Centre | Presteigne between Knighton and Kington Facilities include swimming pool, sauna, gym, badminton & squash courts. | More Info |
| Motor Sports | ||
| Phil Price Rally School | Knighton between Walford and Bleddfa A leading rally school approved by the MSA Ltd. | More Info |
| Villages Towns & Markets | ||
| Presteigne | Presteigne between Knighton and Kington An attractive & interesting town with individual shops, places to eat & drink, arts, observatory & more. | More Info |
| Knighton | Knighton between Bledddfa and Walford Knighton sits on Offa's dyke straddling the ancient border between Wales and England. | More Info |