A terraced mews cottage close to the banks of the River Wye with beautiful views
About this cottage rental
The cottage is one of the very popular Wye Rapids Cottages in Symonds Yat West and is set in peaceful, landscaped gardens looking down onto the River Wye and up towards Symonds Yat Rock. Symonds Yat is an area of outstanding natural beauty and this lovely terraced mews cottage sits in a fantastic location 200 yards from the banks of the River Wye. It offers stunning views of the valley, the surrounding woodland and Symonds Yat rock. The location is perfect for couples, families or friends seeking a relaxing break or an activity-filled getaway. This Herefordshire holiday cottage offers a lounge, dining room, kitchen & a family bathroom, it has 2 bedrooms - one with a king size bed & the other with 2 x 3ft single beds. It has an allocated parking space opposite the front door, visitor parking, enclosed small rear courtyard & communal front gardens with seating. The cottage has many beautiful walks on the doorstep and is pet friendly. It's also a perfect location for canoeing, kayaking, cycling and fishing - when you are in need of refreshments, there are plenty of pubs within walking distance serving a variety of drinks & great food. The cottage has wifi.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Forest of Dean
Cottage in Forest of Dean
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
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Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(65 Reviews)
5.0
The cottage is set in the perfect location if you want a quiet break away from it all.
With beautiful walks from the door step and a lovely pub a 10 minute walk.
5.0
Set in a beautiful location. The house has Everything you should need. There's no phone reception, but WiFi available so never a problem. Would definitely stay again.
4.0
Cottage was basic but had everything we needed, lovely location pubs not too far with great food and views of river. Wouid definitely stay again.
5.0
The property is clean, modern, well equipped, dog friendly and right on the river. Lovely walks from the doorstep and there are plenty of walks within a short drive. The local pub is a 10 minute easy walk and does great food.
5.0
The property is clean, modern, well equipped, dog friendly and right on the river. Lovely walks from the doorstep and there are plenty of walks within a short drive. The local pub is a 10 minute easy walk and does great food.
5.0
Excellent location and a lovely house!
5.0
comfortable cottage in pretty location
The cottage is well equipped and comfortable - everything we needed - the only suggestion is that a mirror in the double bedroom would have been useful. Communication with the owner was quick and simple, and we had all the information we needed to find and access the property (the access road is quite narrow, but you get used to it!). A friendly pub that serves excellent food (Ye Old Ferrie Inn) within easy walking distance. Good walks straight from the cottage and others further afield. The hand ferries across the river at 2 local pubs don't seem to run reliably at the moment, so don't rely on them.
4.0
Lovely clean house with spectacular views.
4.0
Lovely stay
Lovely clean house with spectacular views.
4.0
Overall, location great, good spot to explore local amenities, good walking to be had. However, although the decor was good; the bathroom let the whole house down as it was badly in need of a total re - curb and an issue with almost no hot water pressure to the bath and hand basin, but the electric shower was OK. The left hand side of the bath panel was disintegrating and looked DREADFULLY mouldy and really let the rest of the house down.
The kitchen was well stocked with the usual items, but perhaps a veg steamer might come in handy.
4.0
Family break to symonds yat
Overall, location great, good spot to explore local amenities, good walking to be had. However, although the decor was good; the bathroom let the whole house down as it was badly in need of a total re - curb and an issue with almost no hot water pressure to the bath and hand basin, but the electric shower was OK. The left hand side of the bath panel was disintegrating and looked DREADFULLY mouldy and really let the rest of the house down.
The kitchen was well stocked with the usual items, but perhaps a veg steamer might come in handy.
5.0
Cottage very nice indeed and well managed by Debbie. I did not check out the terrain before booking though and as I am afraid of heights I found the access road rather unnerving, I would probably get used to it in time but business interests called me back to Somerset so it was academic.
5.0
Lovely cottage, pity about the access road!
Cottage very nice indeed and well managed by Debbie. I did not check out the terrain before booking though and as I am afraid of heights I found the access road rather unnerving, I would probably get used to it in time but business interests called me back to Somerset so it was academic.
4.0
Nice house with beautiful views.
The house had everything you could need for your stay and the patio at the back was just the right size for our 2 dogs. A little bit disappointed that I Had to do a bit of cleaning when I arrived, windows covered in cobwebs inside, outside desperately need a clean, kitchen tiles very greasy and floor needed a wipe over.
We were also disappointed not to be told that the road would be closed for 3 days of our stay right outside side the mews entrance, couldn't get the car out.
4.0
Beautiful location
Nice house with beautiful views.
The house had everything you could need for your stay and the patio at the back was just the right size for our 2 dogs. A little bit disappointed that I Had to do a bit of cleaning when I arrived, windows covered in cobwebs inside, outside desperately need a clean, kitchen tiles very greasy and floor needed a wipe over.
We were also disappointed not to be told that the road would be closed for 3 days of our stay right outside side the mews entrance, couldn't get the car out.
5.0
Excellent all round
Lovely cottage fantastic scenery parking space pubs not far away all in all a great 4 days which we would Highley recommended.
Bill J
5.0
House exceeded expectations. Lovely comfortable sofa and fab views.
Road in is narrow but the locals seems to have no issues so something you get used to quickly.
Lovely location, fab pubs on the doorstep and enjoyed kayaking down the river. Will come again.
5.0
April holiday
House exceeded expectations. Lovely comfortable sofa and fab views.
Road in is narrow but the locals seems to have no issues so something you get used to quickly.
Lovely location, fab pubs on the doorstep and enjoyed kayaking down the river. Will come again.
5.0
Our second year running staying at this cottage. The cottage is spacious for a small family and is well equipped. Communications with the owner helpful and friendly. The cottage is in a great position with beautiful views and just a very short stroll to the river with lots of walks, activities and pubs nearby. Ye Old Ferrie Inn just a 10 minute walk away has gorgeous views up and down the river with inside & outside seating (book ahead though, it gets busy!). Loads of canoeing centres around, we went with Canoe the Wye which is the closest and was well organised and made for a lovely day. The Hedge Puzzle and mini golf course just down the road was good fun and Goodrich Castle is only a 10 minute drive away and a good day out. The climb up to Symonds Yat Rock nearly killed me but the views from the top are breathtaking, definitely worth the hike!
All in all, a great area to visit and an ideal cottage from which to enjoy it. Thanks Debbie, we hope to return again some time.
5.0
A great find!
Our second year running staying at this cottage. The cottage is spacious for a small family and is well equipped. Communications with the owner helpful and friendly. The cottage is in a great position with beautiful views and just a very short stroll to the river with lots of walks, activities and pubs nearby. Ye Old Ferrie Inn just a 10 minute walk away has gorgeous views up and down the river with inside & outside seating (book ahead though, it gets busy!). Loads of canoeing centres around, we went with Canoe the Wye which is the closest and was well organised and made for a lovely day. The Hedge Puzzle and mini golf course just down the road was good fun and Goodrich Castle is only a 10 minute drive away and a good day out. The climb up to Symonds Yat Rock nearly killed me but the views from the top are breathtaking, definitely worth the hike!
All in all, a great area to visit and an ideal cottage from which to enjoy it. Thanks Debbie, we hope to return again some time.
3.0
The property had everything we wanted for our stay. We were very disappointed with the cleanliness and the bathroom light hanging off..
3.0
Great property but not very clean
The property had everything we wanted for our stay. We were very disappointed with the cleanliness and the bathroom light hanging off..
5.0
Straightforward, very easy
5.0
Quiet, scenic, very very relaxing, beautiful walks. A thoroughly enjoyat time
Straightforward, very easy
5.0
Great Getaway - lovely walks and good local pub to eat. No shop nearby so ensure you bring supplies
The cottage was clean and very comfortable, with everything you need, the only reason I gave it a four star was the back of the house needed a bit of an update and windows cleaned, but that didn’t detract from the cottage, well worth a stay.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was well equipped and communication with the property manager was excellent. Everyone staying in the cottages, a mix of owners and holiday makers were friendly. The gardens are well maintained and there are lots of well placed benches and picnic tables to enjoy the garden and the view.
The pictures don't quite do justice to the view and the cottage.
5.0
A lovely cottage with a fantastic view
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was well equipped and communication with the property manager was excellent. Everyone staying in the cottages, a mix of owners and holiday makers were friendly. The gardens are well maintained and there are lots of well placed benches and picnic tables to enjoy the garden and the view.
The pictures don't quite do justice to the view and the cottage.
4.0
Just returned from a lovely weekend. The cottage is lovely and felt like a home from home very relaxing enviroment. The property was clean and had everything you needed. Check in was easy the host was very helpful answered all my questions prior to our trip. I would recommend this cottage to family and friends
4.0
Perfect staycation
Just returned from a lovely weekend. The cottage is lovely and felt like a home from home very relaxing enviroment. The property was clean and had everything you needed. Check in was easy the host was very helpful answered all my questions prior to our trip. I would recommend this cottage to family and friends
4.0
Relaxing autumn break.
A lovely cosy cottage in a great location for walks in the area. Cottage very comfy and well equipped, also only a short walk to the excellent dog friendly local pub.
5.0
Lovely Peaceful Cottage.
A lovely cottage in a very peaceful setting. The drive to the cottage is a bit of an adventure at the moment due to the main road being closed however the owner gives fair warning and clear instructions about the narrow approach road. The cottage is very cosy and has everything you need. Good WiFi. There is a lovely walk to the pub down the road. I'm sure there are lots of other walks bit we didn't have time to do that on this occasion.
5.0
Beautiful location
Really beautiful area to stay in with some fabulous walks around. The cottage was clean and tidy and everything we could have wanted. The main road being shut provided some interesting driving down a very narrow road but our Ford galaxy did make it.. Just!
We will definitely be back..
5.0
Really beautiful area to stay in with some fabulous walks around. The cottage was clean and tidy and everything we could have wanted. The main road being shut provided some interesting driving down a very narrow road but our Ford galaxy did make it.. Just!We will definitely be back..
5.0
Very comfortable accommodation. Lovely walks on the doorstep and close to a nice pub. The access road was very narrow, but we were forewarned so made sure we had enough provisions so as to not have to move the car again until we left. Would recommend the half day canoe hire.
5.0
Beautiful location
Very comfortable accommodation. Lovely walks on the doorstep and close to a nice pub. The access road was very narrow, but we were forewarned so made sure we had enough provisions so as to not have to move the car again until we left. Would recommend the half day canoe hire.
4.0
Good but access was terrible
4.0
I always go in my van ''good job i never i would ov bin gigered
Good but access was terrible
5.0
Stunning Views
Lovely location and stunning views with many walks available to exercise your dogs through beautiful countryside. A very relaxing break for all of us including my dogs although they are very tired now!
5.0
A beautiful cottage with a fantastic owner.
The cottage itself is lovely and homely, with a incredibly comfy sofa and all the comforts you need for a holiday.
The location is fantastic as you’re only a ten or fifteen minute walk to the pubs in one direction and 30 seconds from the forest and river path in the other.
Having stayed in Symond’s Yat on numerous occasions it was by far the best location we’ve stayed in.
Debbie, the owner, was fantastic as we stayed during the worst floods in living memory. Due to this we were stranded there for an extra day but Debbie insisted we stay rather than try to get out. Her communication and information was brilliant at a time when the tiny place was making national news.
I couldn’t recommend the cottage more and we’ll definitely be staying there again in the near future.
5.0
Absolutely perfect!
We stayed at Wye Rapids Cottage over Christmas and had a wonderful time. The property has everything you need, is in a stunning location and Debbie was the perfect host. Couldn’t reccomend more highly.
Thank you Debbie!!
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 $145 per night. This rental is $27 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A terraced mews cottage close to the banks of the River Wye with beautiful views. 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 A terraced mews cottage close to the banks of the River Wye with beautiful views 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 A terraced mews cottage close to the banks of the River Wye with beautiful views?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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