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

Riverside cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Living area
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Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Symonds Yat West, ENG
  • Place, Symonds Yat West Leisure Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Goodrich Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Puzzlewood
    ‪13 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!

Welcome to our peaceful riverside retreat at Wye Rapids Cottages, nestled in the heart of Symonds Yat. Here you’ll find the perfect blend of comfort, character, and nature right on your doorstep.

The cottage itself is warm and inviting, designed to feel like a true home-from-home. You’ll find cosy furnishings, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches throughout. On cooler evenings, light up the wood-burning stove and settle in for a quiet, relaxing night. The fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to prepare meals, while the enclosed courtyard is practical for dogs, bikes, or even canoes.

Step outside and you’re surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens. Terraced lawns, stone pathways, and peaceful seating areas offer space to relax with a morning coffee or evening glass of wine. The picnic benches and garden views are perfect for unwinding after a day exploring.

The setting is what makes this place truly special. The River Wye is just moments away - calm, reflective waters ideal for paddling, paddle-boarding, rowing, or simply strolling along the banks. Symonds Yat is famous for its breath-taking scenery, and from the cottage you can easily access woodland walks, riverside paths, and viewpoints with sweeping panoramas. Whatever the season, and whatever the weather, the Wye Valley has it's own unique magical charm.

For a taste of local hospitality, take a stroll along the riverside path to Ye Old Ferrie Inn, or the hand-pulled ferry across the river to the Saracen’s Head Inn - a unique experience in itself! Whether you fancy a hearty meal, a pint with a view, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, it’s all on your doorstep.

Whether you’re here for outdoor adventure - hiking, cycling, canoeing, or wildlife spotting or to simply slow down and recharge in a beautiful setting, our cottage provides the perfect base.

Come as guests, leave feeling rested, inspired, and reconnected with nature.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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

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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

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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. Wye Valley and Lea and Pagets Wood reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include 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 rock climbing and cave exploring nearby.
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Symonds Yat West, ENG

What's nearby

  • Symonds Yat West Leisure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wye Valley - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Goodrich Castle - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Puzzlewood - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Tintern Abbey - 28 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ye Old Ferrie Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Saracen's Head Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Art of Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Forge Hammer Inn - ‬11 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. 114 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 131 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Bi W.

Lovely dog friendly cottage

Well equipped, spacious, dog friendly cottage in a stunning beautiful area. Great pubs and lots of walks and outdoor activities on your door step. The reason we can't give five stars might be temporary but for us it meant quite a lot of trouble: due to the road closure and the narrow bypass we couldn't even get our car up to the cottage at all! We wished this would have been stated to us earlier (road closed since mid June) and a bit more precise. We hope this problem is sorted soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Great Location

A well equipt property which overlooks the river wye. Saracens Head easily reached via the ferry which runs directly below the property & Ferrie Inn Pub a 15min walk back down the lane. Road Access This is probably the main issue you maybe aware of & yes the road is extremely narrow in places especially as you enter the lane (Ferrie Inn Pub). Once this is navigated however it does open up more & there are a few passing points on the way. Obvious benefit with smaller cars but standard can access also such as a Vauxhall Insignia in our case.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Andrew C.

Nice cottage but not great for us

The location is lovely and the Cottage is very nice but not ideal for a young family in the winter. There was no hot water and the shower was a dribble. There was no control over the heating settings which were set very low considering how cold it was outside. The owners did immediately respond to our request to have the heating temperature higher by changing it remotely but we had no idea what temperature it would be at which time. I found the whole 'big brother' cheap skate heating control a step too far for a holiday Cottage and have never encountered this before!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Great little place in a great location

Lovely cottage with everything you could need for a home from home break
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

Wye Rapids Cottage

Overall impression was that it was lovely, a beautiful position with views across the valley. The cottage was obviously well maintained and with everything had been thought about. There were lots of places to go and to walk all not far from the cottage. Some lovely pubs close by serving good food and dogs welcome. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

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

Beautiful cottage

Beautiful cottage set in stunning surroundings.Very cozy and has everything you need for yourself and your dog.Lovely enclosed garden and fabulous views overlooking the river and forest,there are benches to sit on outside the property and also in the shared garden area to the front with picnic tables.The bed in the main bedroom is so comfy we didnt want to get out of it. Lovely cozy cottage with a log burner. Dog friendly pubs and restaurants on both sides of the river which you can get to via the hand ferry (2.00 each to get across dogs go free).Great walks which our dog loved amazing views from the top of the Yat steep walk up but worth it when you get to the top which has a cafe ,you can also drive up.We enjoyed our stay so much we booked extra nights.we look forward to booking again hopefully later in the year.Sandra Steve and Molly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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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