Dog Friendly Symonds Yat Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Andrew - Verified booking

  A really nice cottage with very good facilities, in a handy position.

  ...... The cottage grounds, the actual cottage and the facilities were great. The cottage is a good size (2 bed) and in a handy location to get out and about. It's peaceful and secure in a small quiet village location and is just a nice area to go for gentle walks. The owner was very pleasant and helpful and the cottage is situated in a good location for nearby Ross-on-Wye, Monmouth and Hereford as well as the motorway to go further afield to places like Gloucester. All of these are worth a visit. Also, Symmonds Yat viewpoint is nearby which is spectacular. For families with children, it's a short drive to Coleford to visit Beechenhurst (walking trails, kids play park, large cafe, climbing / highwire facilities, cycling tracks), Symmonds Yat for river cruises, Cannop ponds for wooded lake side walks, and the Dean Heritage Centre which has outside space, a museum and regular craft type events in the village of Lower Soudley. *The listing advertises fishing on site, but this is not accurate and the listing really needs changing. The listing says to speak with the owner to arrange fishing from their land, into Garron Brook, but this wasn't actually an option. I spoke with her and she advised fishing elsewhere and provided contact details of a local fly fishing club. The owner did not provide an option of fishing on their land at all. This is not what I expected and was disappointing. The town stretch of the river Wye in Ross-on-Wye can be fished on a day ticket scheme, with tickets purchased from the tackle shop on Ross-on-Wye High Street. However, it's busy (as you'd imagine) with canoeists, swimmers, dogs etc. Also, the bank is very steep in most places so there are only a handful of accessible swims. It certainly looks a great spot to wet a line though, so worth considering. Overall this was another lovely family holiday away in this part of the UK. Well worth a visit.

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• Klaas - Verified booking

  We had a very good week in this place.

  The cottage is quite cosy downstairs, the beds are comfortable. It was a very warm week but we managed to keep the cottage sufficiently cool and we enjoyed having a garden at our disposition. For four adults the cottage would be a little tiny (e.g. the dining table is not so large) but for a family it was just right and the only thing we would recommend is to slightly expand the number of cups, cutlery etc. But the dishwasher was quick and quiet so this is a minor point. The owners live next to the cottage and are helpful but do not intrude. What we especially liked here is the area the cottage was situated in, which absolutely exceeded our expectations. We were planning to use the place mainly as a base to go to the Brecon Beacons, but actually we almost only stayed in the area which is at the same time very pretty, quite laid back seeming a bit overlooked by the mainstream, yet full of things to do; we walked in the beautiful and varied scenery (meandering rivers/towering cliffs/wild forests/good pubs), went cycling, canoeing and all of that within very easy reach of the cottage. When we left we concluded we could have easily stayed another week.

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• Michelle - Verified booking

  This beautiful tranquil home exceeded expectations.

  The photos on here are beautiful but to actually be there and feel the atmosphere was enchanting. This is the most relaxed on holiday I have ever felt, my dog was so relaxed ,I needed to wake ' him' up in the mornings ! The hosts Kev & Suzy are wonderful, very kind genuine friendly people who went above & beyond to make this a home from home stay. On arrival we found they had provided so many treats ,fruit, sweeties ,nuts ,cheese ,scones ,jam , butter ,bread ,wine, tea coffee, fresh milk , I could go on ! I was literally blown away. It is immaculately clean & fresh, the bed is very comfortable and the sofa.....I wanted to take it home ! Clean towels and dressing gowns were provided , lovely warm blanket hoodies & toiletries. The decor here is stunning ,you can really feel the personal heart felt love & time that has been put in here, I'm just so thankful Kev & Suzy have opened the doors to share this little sanctuary. The views are stunning, no need for music, the bird song is plentiful , from the little Robins to the geese skimming the river just below.

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• Maciej - Verified booking

  The property is beautifully situated on a steep hill overlooking the Wye valley, river and country side.

  The location could not be more perfect for a trek down to the valley, river activities or just a visit to the wonderful pub situated within a 5 minute walk from the property. The host were very friendly and welcoming, it made our stay a treat to meet such nice people. They also prepped us with loads of information and had a wealth of maps/guides available inside to plan our visit. The facilities and amenities in the property are excellent and well appointed, personally we loved the décor of the study and living room. The kitchen amenities were excellent and you found everything you might need to make yourself a quick breakfast prior to setting out. Our favorite space was the terrace that overlooked the valley, you could not ask for a nicer view when having your morning tea. Also, the hot-tub was a treat and much needed after exploring the valley for hours. I would recommend anyone wanting to stay in Wye valley to book this location, we look forward to returning for longer.

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• Kathryn - Verified booking

  We had a wonderfully relaxing holiday at Paradise Found.

  The apartment was beautifully done, well equipped and very comfortable. The welcome pack was extremely generous and very delicious. We especially enjoyed barbequing on the balcony, listening to the birdsong, seeing deer up close in the wooded lanes and birds of prey over the valley. There are excellent eateries serving local produce all around, and many are walkable. There are wonderful walks right from the doorstep both up and over The Doward, to caves and cliffs, into the woods and down by the river. You can get the hand ferry or walk to the rope bridge over the river and explore there too. Our little dog loved his walks and dips in the river. What a truly special area this is, and a fantastic place to stay for nature lovers. Many thanks to our hosts for sharing their home and garden with us for what was probably the most relaxing holiday we have had. We will come back! Kind regards Kate, Steve and Ozzy.

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