In 1994, the family-owned retail company Leekes took ownership of the local golf club at Hensol that they proceeded to develop into the world-class Vale Resort set in over 650 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside. In 2003, the company announced the purchase of the Hensol Castle estate that adjoins the Vale resort.The Estate includes a 17th century stately home, an historically important mid-18th century landscaped park, a 15-acre lake and serpentine pond. The castle is currently being developed as an exclusive use Wedding Venue and is taking bookings now for Summer 2014 onwards.