History
This is Owain Glyndwr (the 15th century Welsh leader) country. Place names, castle ruins, abbeys and ancient settlements provide stirring evidence of its turbulent and romantic past. Ladywell House lies at the heart of this historic landscape offering wonderful walking, cycling and riding in spectacular countryside.  Old parish records show a mysterious ‘lost’ chapel at nearby Turnastone, whilst Glyndwr, himself, is believed to be buried on a local farm.

Local Events & Festivals
Ladywell House, on the border with Wales, is 10 miles from Hay-on-Wye, 12 from Hereford and 18 from Abergavenny.

The picturesque market town of Hay-on-Wye, famous for its bookshops, hosts its annual Literary Festival at the end of May.

12th Century Dore Abbey hosts an annual Musical Festival and regular classical recitals and concerts.  It’s less than 15 minutes away.

Now in its 7th year, the  popular Abergavenny Food Festival attracts many celebrity chefs and is held every September.

Hereford Cathedral, with the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library, dates back 1,000 years. 

Other Activities
Canoeing and river activities – Hay-on-Wye or Symonds Yat.
World Heritage site, ‘Big Pit’/Pwll Mawr Mining Museum – Blaenavon.
Mountain Railway – Brecon.
Castles – Raglan, Chepstow, Goodrich and Longtown, to name but a few.
Fly fishing can be arranged - Wye, Monnow, or Usk.
Pony-trekking - Black Mountains.`
Many gardens are open in Spring/Summer.  Hereford has a theatre.