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

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

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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 are 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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 transport to and from this property

About the area

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
  • Puzzlewood - 17 min drive
  • Forest of Dean - 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!?

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).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 124 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John A., Ramsgate

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Great accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
Birthday break
Excellent property with all the amenities and beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda d.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Great location
Good location lovely walks lovely pubs
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Symantec yat
Just amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

peter s.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Our lovely stay at Symonds Yat
We arrived at the Rapids cottage to a lovely view of the valley, the description online match our expectations. We had a great stay, the walks were phenomenal and all on the door step, local pubs; Ye Old Ferrie Inn, The Saracens Head Inn and The Old Court Hotel were fantastic for meals and staff fell over themselves trying to help you. We are definitely going to book for next year. I couldn’t find fault with anything only a suggestion to a welcome pack of milk and tea bags, after a long journey we then had a 20 minute drive to Monmouth for shops
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect trip to Wye Valley
Lovely dog- friendly accommodation, in fab location. Glorious weather was a winter bonus. Great walks and good pub grub all close by. Couldn’t have asked for more…
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022