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Picturesque Cottage In Symonds Yat - Dogs stay free + no charge for fire wood!

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Our homely cottage, nestling in the Wye Valley.
Front view of our cottage
We have side access to our rear courtyard (great for bikes, kayaks & dogs!)
A beautiful snowy day in the Wye Valley.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Symonds Yat West, ENG
  • Symonds Yat West Leisure Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Goodrich Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Puzzlewood
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Picturesque Cottage In Symonds Yat - Dogs stay free + no charge for fire wood!

7 Wye Rapids Cottage is in a beautiful location along a quiet lane overlooking the River Wye and enjoys spectacular views of the renowned wooded valley that is Symonds Yat.

This property is also our little home from home and we want you to feel as comfortable as we do. Aside from the stunning elevated position the property has a lovely wood burning stove with a generous stock of wood, lovely comfortable beds and a whole range of home comforts. We don't want it to feel like just another holiday let.

As it's on the end of the row the good sized rear courtyard can be accessed easily without going through the cottage - perfect if you have bikes, canoes or just a muddy dog!!

The property enjoys a truly stunning elevated position with fantastic views of the river, surrounded by beautiful tracks for walking (with or without dogs!) or cycling. It's a nature lovers / bird-watcher's paradise, not to mention those that enjoy river activities such as canoeing, kayaking etc.

In addition, there are some great local pubs in total 5 within a lovely 30 minute walk (the nearest just 10 minutes walk). They are all very friendly and welcoming with a great selection of food and drink...and they love dogs!

You can cross the river via a hand-operated ferry, run by the staff of the Saracen's Head pub opposite the property - located 5 minutes walk from the cottage.

Since acquiring the property in 2016 with have renewed / upgraded most of it including a new kitchen and a new bathroom at the end of 2017. We will work hard to maintain and improve the standard throughout.


Property manager

Kerry & Adrian Summerton
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Well behaved dogs very welcome (we have one!)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please: keep dogs downstairs & off the furniture, observe the site rules provided, remove dog mess from the courtyard, and HAVE FUN!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ross-on-Wye

Located in Ross-on-Wye, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The Rolls of Monmouth and Forest of Dean Adventure Ropes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Symonds Yat West Leisure Park and Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure. Way2go Adventures and Oldfield Forge are also worth visiting. Kayaking and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Symonds Yat West, ENG

What's nearby

  • Symonds Yat West Leisure Park - 9 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wye Valley - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Goodrich Castle - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Forest of Dean Adventure Ropes - 15 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Puzzlewood - 17 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Abergavenny Station - 23 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gamekeepers Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hong Kong House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Saracens Head Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Queens Head Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dog House Micro Pub - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picturesque Cottage In Symonds Yat - Dogs stay free + no charge for fire wood! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Picturesque Cottage In Symonds Yat - Dogs stay free + no charge for fire wood!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque Cottage In Symonds Yat - Dogs stay free + no charge for fire wood!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque Cottage In Symonds Yat - Dogs stay free + no charge for fire wood! located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of River Wye and Symonds Yat West Leisure Park. Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Adventure Ropes are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 125 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Great location, cottage had everything you would need for your stay. We loved the log burner, great walks right on your doorstep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this property and the area

We have been going to 7 wye rapids for years now love the property it is always clean an well maintained it has everything you need it is a home from home feeling it has stunning views from of the forest and river wye very dog friendly walks from the door straight into the Forest of Dean also has three pub restaurants to choose from
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just returned from a fabulous break at this cottage. Absolutely perfect location for exploring the local area. The cottage is so cosy, well equipped and absolutely spotless. We didn't want to leave and cannot wait to return. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic

Lovely cottage situated in an idyllic area. Close to the river Wye you can hear the weir. Short walk to local pubs & good food. A good area to explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Fantastic Place to Stay

We absolutely loved Kerry's cottage in Symonds Yat. It had everything you could need and is in such a beautiful setting. The provision of free firewood is very generous and the woodburner was very welcome to warm the chilly May evenings! We were there to walk some of the Wye Valley, which didn't disappoint us. We will be back if annual leave allows! Thank you for making our stay so comfortable and being so welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday break

Excellent property with all the amenities and beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic cottage

As rentals go this was by far the best we have stayed in!! A beautiful cottage set in an area of amazing scenery!! The cottage itself had everything you needed and more!! The owners have obviously gone to great lengths to make this rental one you would definitely come back to. My family and I plus dogs will definitely be back. Thank you Kerry 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay in Symonds yat

Super cottage very clean and cosy,beds comfy loved the fire don't often get free firewood. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Thank you for a lovely stay. I would definitely recommend your cottage absolutely first class. The best I have stayed in. So homely and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Holiday

Yet again we found the property extremely clean and well equipped, everything you could possibly need was all supplied. The surrounding area is as beautiful as ever and the surrounding pubs were good especially the olde ferries inn where we ate 3 times.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cottage and location !

A very well-appointed and clean cottage in a fantastic location. Very nice pub within walking distance and lots of really good country walking in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a beautiful place

We had a really lovely few days here. The house is beautiful and has everything you could possibly need. Very clean and a home from home. The location is perfect with just a short walk to a good pub with excellent food and service, the hand pulled ferry is a very short walk from the property. We had a really lovely mini break and thoroughly recommend the accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dog friendly

Lovely place and ideal for dog walking. They even liked ferry trip to the pub!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Good location lovely walks lovely pubs
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Symantec yat

Just amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect!

Couldn't fault a thing! So many thoughtful touches, a cosy home from home. Beautiful walks right on the doorstep, good local amenities. Already looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

Absolutely blown away by this rental, fantastic views, cosy, welcoming, spotless, a home from home with everything you could need on a short break. We didn't have any problems with the narrow road, you just have to take it steady that's all. We highly recommend this property for the views and beautiful walks straight from the cottage. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you to the kind owners for the goodies you left for us, such a lovely gesture. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect winter escape

Just as lovely second time around. Spotless and everything provided for a cosy, homely getaway with our dogs. Lovely walks in the stunning surrounds. A bit of rain that did not stop us enjoying the peace and beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Inga S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Es war wunderbar.

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit. Die Umgebung ist umwerfend und das Ferienhaus ist top. Sehr sauber und mit allem ausgestattet was man braucht und sehr netter Kontakt zum Gastgebern. Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely Cottage

This was a lovely cottage but because of our age 78 years found it difficult to get to . High up with narrow lanes rather scary to stop & start on the steep lanes passing other cars. No mobile signal which we did not realise . Could not phone family or check sat nav for our journeys. Cottage clean apart from freezer needed defrosting .Some days were quite chilly but had no idea how to work the heaters so had to used the log fire . Ideal for young people & walkers .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

.A spotless, comfy home from home in truly stunning surrounds. We could not have wished for more. Beautiful walks, great meals out only a short stroll away and the sun shone… a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and cottage

Excellent communication with the owner; cottage was cosy and well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. Great location, with beautiful walks on the doorstep. Highly recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kerry & Adrian Summerton

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Kerry & Adrian love visiting Symonds Yat with their dog Padstow!

Why they chose this property

We have been visitors to the Wye Valley for many years now, and when the opportunity arose in December 2015 to acquire 7 Wye Rapids in this premier location we just had to make it happen.

What makes this property unique

Wood burning stove and a free log store in the rear courtyard. As our cottage is on the end is has gated side access (great for bikes, canoes or muddy boots / dogs!). We've recently upgraded the broadband to high speed fibre optic and provide lots of home comforts for you and your dog!.

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English

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