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

Escape to nature in this tranquil retreat surrounded by beautiful scenery. Walk to local pubs or cross the river via hand-operated ferry for endless adventures.

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Snow and ski sports
Property grounds
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Canoeing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Similar properties

Exterior

A terraced mews cottage close to the banks of the River Wye with beautiful views

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (67)
A terraced mews cottage close to the banks of the River Wye with beautiful views

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Well behaved dogs very welcome (we have one!)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Symonds Yat West, ENG

What's nearby

  • Symonds Yat West Leisure Park - 9 min walk
  • Wye Valley - 4 min drive
  • Goodrich Castle - 7 min drive
  • Wilton Castle - 10 min drive
  • Puzzlewood - 17 min drive

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!?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

Ross D.

Wonderful location - lovely accommodation- everything we wanted and needed!
Clean - well equipped - lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

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

Karen S.

Fabulous location for the comfy cottage
This is a very smart cottage giving the visitor everything they need for a comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B., Rowley Regis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage by the river
2nd time staying at this property, the place is so nice and welcoming, clean property with everything you could need, basically a home from home, the beds are so comfortable, surrounding is amazing, would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael O.

A Week of Chilling!!
Nice cottage.Nice area.Beds very comfortable.Nice walks along river.Great pub "Cross Keys" at Goodrich worth the drive.10 mins.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

paul w.

stunning location
We had a wonderful holiday!! Cottage is in a stunning location with lots of great walks, lovely views and good food in the local pubs. Cottage was immaculate and had everything you could possibly need. Thank you
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise P.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location
Cottage had everything we needed. The view from the bedroom was stunning . There were walks from the door which was very handy as we had 2 dogs. Would highly recommend this property. Hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B., Rowley Regis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cottage
Very beautiful cottage in a beautiful location, a few niggling problems but nothing that made our stay any less enjoyable. The local towns & pubs etc are lovely. Woukk OK d definitely recommend but only when the main road is open, the small lane is ridiculous to navigate through
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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

Judith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful break
Lovely place, well equipped, great position for walks and pub. Lane up a real challenge and decided to park on slope down to olde ferrie inn but that meant dogs had a walk down to go to the car so that was a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

Very well-equipped cottage in perfect location
We love coming to this cottage with our two terriers. The location is perfect for walking, with the river and beautiful woodlands on the doorstep. The cottage is very comfortable and well-equipped so a real home-from-home. Also, for us, the dog-proof garden is a real asset as so many other "dog friendly" cottages have gardens which are not dog proof (or at least, not terrier proof!) and to be able to let the dogs out safely when needed is essential. Finally, the very good, free wifi meant we could stay in touch with business, friends and family during our stay. Lovely place!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

Fabulous home-from-home cottage in beautiful location
The cottage is welcoming, very well-equipped and genuinely dog friendly. The location is perfect - wonderful riverbank and woodland walks just from the door and many attractions in walking distance. The temporary closure of a local lane wasn’t a problem for us as the alternative route, although narrow, is fine (we have a Volvo S40). The owners were incredibly helpful and understanding of the situation - keeping us completely up-to-date with the local roadworks so that we were fully aware of nature of any restrictions (and offering us the ability to cancel with full refund if any of these meant we couldn't get to the cottage). We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend a stay here (we've already booked again for next year!)
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

A real home from home
Highly recommended. Lovely cottage with all the comforts you need. For us, finding a cottage which is genuinely dog friendly including a dog-safe garden, is especially important and this one is perfect. Having stayed here on several occasions, we have seen the improvements/updates that the owners have invested in, showing how much they care about the standard of the property and the guests' experience there. The location is fantastic - walks along the river and through beautiful woodlands are available straight from the door. An added bonus is that Sainsbury's deliver to the address, so no need to go out for shopping or bring a lot of food, etc. with you.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2018