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

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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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

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

We should mention

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. The Rolls of Monmouth and Forest Hills Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Symonds Yat West Leisure Park and Monmouth Leisure Centre. Freedom Leisure Cinderford and Forest Leisure Centre 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 mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Symonds Yat West, ENG

What's nearby

  • Wye Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Symonds Yat West Leisure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gloucester Quays - 35 min drive - 47.3 km
  • The Mall at Cribbs Causeway - 47 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 60 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Saracen's Head Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ye Old Ferrie Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gamekeeper's Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cross Quays Inn - ‬7 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).

How much does it cost to stay at Picturesque Cottage In Symonds Yat - Dogs stay free + no charge for fire wood!?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Picturesque Cottage In Symonds Yat - Dogs stay free + no charge for fire wood! on 28 Apr 2026 start from AU$271, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Picturesque Cottage In Symonds Yat - Dogs stay free + no charge for fire wood!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really well equipped and comfortable property, in a perfect location for walking around the area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross D.

Wonderful location - lovely accommodation- everything we wanted and needed!

Clean - well equipped - lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Archival

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
Archival

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
Archival

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

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
Verified

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

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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