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A terraced mews cottage close to the banks of the River Wye with beautiful views

Family-friendly cottage in Ross-on-Wye

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
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Property grounds
Nestled in peaceful, landscaped gardens, Wye Rapids Cottages offers a serene retreat. With the River Wye flowing gently below and Symonds Yat Rock towering above, this charming cottage is perfect for couples or families seeking a relaxing break.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A terraced mews cottage close to the banks of the River Wye with beautiful views

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Symonds Yat West, Herefordshire, ENG

What's nearby

  • Symonds Yat West Leisure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wye Valley - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Goodrich Castle - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Puzzlewood - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Tintern Abbey - 29 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 A terraced mews cottage close to the banks of the River Wye with beautiful views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A terraced mews cottage close to the banks of the River Wye with beautiful views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A terraced mews cottage close to the banks of the River Wye with beautiful views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A terraced mews cottage close to the banks of the River Wye with beautiful views located?

This family-friendly Ross-on-Wye cottage is located in a rural location, 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 mi (5 km).

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A terraced mews cottage close to the banks of the River Wye with beautiful views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Claire S.

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

Great stay

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy G.

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

Another great stay

This is the third time we have stayed at this lovely holiday home. Amazing position for visiting the beautiful area of Symonds Yat with our dog. Everything you could need for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend the Old Ferrie Inn for meals or just a drink by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Peaceful getaway

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Girls 60th getaway

Lovely comfortable cottage with all you could need, beautiful surroundings, the only downside was we were unable to get taxis or Uber to come to the property, there is usually a ferry to take you across the water, but unfortunately it isn’t gonna be working until possibly after Easter, so we sweet talked the bar staff into taking us back for a small fee - definitely would stay again - great communication from the host Debbie.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

dave g.

nice cottage with parking 1 mile away due to road collapsing.

alternative track to cottage is unsuitable for motor vehicles .signs say this and its true. had to carry our suit cases and God knows what else 1 mile and then 1 mile back. cottage was very nice with real wood floors and comfy bed but we also had mice in living room and kitchen. would return if they ever get upper road re opened.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Amazing

Absolutely lovely the property was clean and bright with amazing views. The communal garden was great and the little courtyard garden at the back was a wonderful a little subtract . I
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

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

6 Wyre Rapids cottages

Excellent stay loving place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Peaceful

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Modern, clean and great location.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Beautiful location and lovely house

Excellent location and a lovely house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Mena W.

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

Lovely stay

Lovely clean house with spectacular views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Lee S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

June D.

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Elaine B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

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

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
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane B., Trowbridge

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Shona W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

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..
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

reg g.

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

Quiet, scenic, very very relaxing, beautiful walks. A thoroughly enjoyat time

Straightforward, very easy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Karen R.

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trudy M.

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

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.