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

9.6

Outstanding(122 Reviews)

Cottage in Forest of Dean

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cottage rental

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.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Forest of Dean

Nearby attractions

Roath Park

52.4 mi

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

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

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9.6

Outstanding(122 Reviews)

Cottage in Forest of Dean

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Forest of Dean

Nearby attractions

Roath Park

52.4 mi

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

Reviews

9.6

Outstanding(122 Reviews)

Summary of reviews

Guests absolutely loved Kerry's cottage in Symonds Yat, praising the beautiful setting, generous provision of free firewood, and well-equipped facilities. Will definitely return!

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0

Aug 2024

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.

10.0

Jul 2024

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.

10.0

May 2024

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.

10.0

Mar 2024

Excellent property with all the amenities and beautiful location

10.0

Dec 2023

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 😊

10.0

Sep 2023

Super cottage very clean and cosy,beds comfy loved the fire don't often get free firewood. Thanks

10.0

Sep 2023

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.

10.0

Sep 2023

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.

10.0

Aug 2023

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.

10.0

Jul 2023

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.

10.0

Jul 2023

Lovely place and ideal for dog walking. They even liked ferry trip to the pub!

8.0

Jan 2023

Good location lovely walks lovely pubs

10.0

Dec 2022

Just amazing

10.0

Dec 2022

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.

10.0

Dec 2022

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!!

10.0

Nov 2022

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.

10.0

Jun 2022

Lovely Cottage

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 .

10.0

Jun 2022

Fabulous

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.

10.0

Apr 2022

Beautiful location and cottage

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.

10.0

Mar 2022

Our lovely stay at Symonds Yat

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

10.0

Feb 2022

Perfect trip to Wye Valley

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…

8.0

Feb 2022

Great Break in The Middle of Winter

Great Break in The Middle of Winter

Really great property - well equipped and loved the log fire with plentiful logs - made such a difference. Great location and would like to come back in another season.

10.0

Jan 2022

Great cottage in a beautiful location. Very clean and loved the supply of wood for the fire

Great cottage in a beautiful location. Very clean and loved the supply of wood for the fire

Excellent cottage!

10.0

Oct 2021

Wye valley delight

Wye valley delight

Excellent holiday in October , very cozy and comfortable accommodation

10.0

Sep 2021

Ideal location & facilities

Ideal location & facilities

Really nice cottage with really good service from owner. There was a wifi problem that was outside of the property and not the owners fault but they spent time and effort sorting it out for us. Really nice touch. The cottage was in a lovely location and was very quite and relaxing

10.0

Aug 2021

Holiday heaven

Holiday heaven

We have just come back from a wonderful week staying at this fantastic property. The cottage has everything you could ask for, a well stocked kitchen, comfy sitting room and lovely bedrooms. It is very dog friendly and our border terrier felt very at home. Symonds Yat is a fabulous place to visit and there are an abundance of walks right from the door. The walk through Biblins campsite and over the bridge is lovely and you can walk to the east side. Ye old ferrie Inn is just a short walk away, they are very friendly and the food is great. Highly recommended this cottage and Symonds Yat. We would love to return soon Sue, Ian, Alfie, Jamie and Tig the 🐕

10.0

Jul 2021

Perfect property in one of best locations on the river

Perfect property in one of best locations on the river

We enjoyed our 2nd stay at 7 wye Rapids cottage. Lovely location on the river. Handy for the saracens head ferry (when it's running. It was out of action during our week this year) Also only 10 minute walk along track to Ye Olde Ferrie Inn which has nice seating along the river serving a good food and drink menu. Cottage well equipped with necessities, including dog treats etc. Comfortable and nicely appointed bedrooms. Nice private outside area at the rear in which to sit and also a beautiful communal garden of which we were the only users. We found 4 pubs/hotels serving good food to which we could walk. The Saracens Head and Royal Lodge, both can be seen across on the opposite bank and a pleasant 3 mile walk thro Biblins and across the suspension bridge. The ferrie inn at the end of the lane and the Old Court Hotel which is a half hour walk along the river from the ferrie inn carpark. A comfortable cottage in a beautiful location. We were blessed with gorgeous weather so everything was perfect.

10.0

Jul 2021

Beautiful cottage by the river

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.

10.0

Jul 2021

Property superb

Property superb

Exceptional in every way. Ideally located, very well equipped, comfortable and helpful owners. Thanks

10.0

Sep 2020

Fantastic Cottage, Great location

Fantastic Cottage, Great location

Excellent break, very relaxing and peaceful. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the items you could need.comfortable beds,excellent log fire. This cottage is a great little find,you feel instantly relaxed when you walk through the door, would highly recommend, we can't wait to go back.

8.0

Sep 2020

Private Cottage by the Wye

Private Cottage by the Wye

Lovely cottage near the Wye. Fantastic walks and amazing views. Room next to property (end terrace) to put the canoe!

10.0

Aug 2020

Apart from the road entry to property. Views from property absolutely stunning.

Apart from the road entry to property. Views from property absolutely stunning.

Cottage was welcoming and homely . Lovely walks on doorstep ,with plenty of pubs near by for food if wanted. Unique property we only wished had booked full ten days there to totally unwind. The walk to Biblins and Yat Rock will stay with us forever magic.

10.0

Aug 2020

So nice we bought a house just up the hill

So nice we bought a house just up the hill

We stayed in this property many years ago and loved its wood burner and comfortable beds and settees . This visit, the owners have excelled themselves with Covid cleaning between guest visits and different but still comfortable beds and settees. If you want a comfortable, secure and delightful place to stay then look no further. Adam & Gill

10.0

Aug 2020

Little Gem

Little Gem

This is a lovely cottage and we had a great stay. Just a shame the ferry no longer operates from Saracen's Head and the road repairs meant we had to drive through a really narrow lane.

10.0

Jul 2020

Beautiful Cottage

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

8.0

Jul 2020

Carers

Carers

Access road to property worse than we thought did stop us exploring unless walkable little disappointed freezer was all froze up but probably a over sight would defo stay again if closed road reopens xx

10.0

Jul 2020

Tricky to find but worth it!

Tricky to find but worth it!

Lovely cottage and very well equiped. Very comfortable beds. Recommend a days canoeing the river Wye!

10.0

Dec 2019

Lovely Cottage

Lovely Cottage

We spent the inbetween Christmas and New Year period at Wye Rapids cottage with our dog and it was a great stay. The Saracens Head was a nice walk along the river ( no ferry due to high river level) and had fantastic food, Ye Olde Ferrie Inn also did some lovely meals and was only a short walk from the property. We did a number of walks in and around the Forest of Dean plus some from the front door. The approach to the cottage is a bit of a hassle and when I first got there I did dump the car at the pub and walk in, however I saw that it was narrow but manageable and then drove up to the cottage. Its tight but if you take it easy its ok, there aren’t that many houses served by the road so you’ll be unlucky to meet someone coming the other way. Overall a lovely property in a beautiful part of the country.

10.0

Dec 2019

Fabulous cottage

Fabulous cottage

This was our second time staying at the cottage. It is in a lovely location and is extremely well equipped and comfortable. Great walks and good pubs to visit. Would highly recommend and look forward to going back again in the future.

10.0

Nov 2019

Perfect relaxing stay and location

Perfect relaxing stay and location

The cottage was very clean and homely and has anything you could need, including a slow cooker! The location is at the far end of Symonds Yat (West) and part of a lovely row of similar cottages. Set on the hillside you get amazing views of the Wye Valley and the river. You can walk from the door on to public footpaths into the woods and along the river Wye. Even in November the cottage felt warm and cosy with the log burner going and the radiators in the bedrooms. Waking to the sounds of the birds, especially the grouse was wonderful and at night you can see the stars so bright as there is no light pollution. We ate at the Old Ferrie Inn for Sunday roast which was delicious and had a pint at The Saracens Head, which was also very nice. Both are dog friendly and have open fires to warm you up! We opted to eat in most nights and got supplies from Waitrose in Monmouth as a treat! The alternative access road is fine if you are a confident driver! My Ford Focus fitted down it no issues and I saw cars and vans of all sizes managing it! Thoroughly enjoyable week away, we managed to wear our spaniel out most days, thank you! Wendy, Scott and Murray

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Forest of Dean?

The average price for a rental in Forest of Dean is R 1,991 per night. This rental is R 663 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Picturesque Cottage In Symonds Yat - Dogs stay free + no charge for fire wood!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Picturesque Cottage In Symonds Yat - Dogs stay free + no charge for fire wood!?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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

Cottage in Forest of Dean

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Forest of Dean

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Forest of Dean?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

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

What amenities are available at Picturesque Cottage In Symonds Yat - Dogs stay free + no charge for fire wood!?

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