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The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley

Riverfront cottage in Ross-on-Wye with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Perched on 'Great Doward, The Apple Store offers a tranquil retreat amidst mixed farmland and woodland in the Wye Valley's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Enjoy extensive views, start your day with numerous excellent walks from the doorstep, or visit King Arthur’s Cave just nearby.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley

The Apple Store is a self contained annexe to 'Old Kiln House', which is an 18th century farmhouse and cider orchard. Situated on 'Great Doward, a hill of mixed farm and woodland set in the lower Wye Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property has extensive views across the Wye Valley. Numerous excellent walks begin right from the doorstep and King Arthur's Cave can be seen and easily visited from the Apple Store. The old barn and outbuilding have recently been restored to provide comfort and modern convenience in an idyllic rural setting.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Pets to remain downstairs. Dogs may be left unattended for short periods provided they are in a cage. Add pets to your search to get correct pricing

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Note from host: up to 2 medium sized dogs to be kept downstairs

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley Cottage
The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley Ross-on-Wye

About the neighborhood

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Whitchurch, Ross on Wye, herefordshire

What's nearby

  • Wye Valley - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Symonds Yat West Leisure Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Goodrich Castle - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Puzzlewood - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Tintern Abbey - 31 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Abergavenny Station - 22 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ye Old Ferrie Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Saracen's Head Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Old Nags Head - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley ?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of River Wye, Wye Valley, and Symonds Yat West Leisure Park. Goodrich Castle and St Mary's Church are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our party of 3 adults stayed for 10 nights. The property was very clean, had modern appliances which all worked well and plenty of information on local attractions, walks, restaurants etc. It had a very nice garden area for sitting out in this peaceful location which was near to local towns and walking areas. We had a great time there.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip Powell

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

The Apple of my eye

Superb location for walking and local pubs with good food within easy reach
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Apple store

Lovely place to stay, really comfortable and clean, plenty of great walks on the doors
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jaz M.

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

Short stay

Great venue Lovely clean place Great hosts Couldn’t want more!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren R.

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

Perfect family break

We truly had the best time and enjoyed every minute of our stay. The location was perfect and the peace and tranquillity were just what was needed. Many thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Beautiful conversion in idyllic setting

Really lovely place. Traditional and thoughtful conversion but with all amenities. Stunning location. Easy to access all the activities we hoped to do as a family with young children.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

A great retreat

Lovely out of the way location close by woodland walks. Very friendly and accommodating owners live closer by. Very clean and well skinned. Surprisingly decent wi-fi.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

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

Good location.

Great little place to stay, lots of character & charm situated on the side of a quiet valley. Although didn’t spend too much time there during the day as fishing the Wye was our reason for being there. Sadly the fish weren’t as welcoming as the accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely spot

The house is in a really beautiful spot with a great view from the garden and had everything we needed. The hosts were friendly, responsive and helpful. The only reasons for not giving five stars are that as a taller person the double bed is quite short. Also due to its former use as an apple store there isn't much natural light that comes into the house at all. The surroundings are stunning though and it's an excellent base to explore the Wye Valley with great walks from the doorstep. We had an enjoyable week!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

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

Great location and facilities

We stayed here as part of our holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it. The location is perfect for exploring the area. The accommodation itself is fabulous and as described. If ever we're back in the area, we'll stay here again. Bonus was the fact that my son learned to ride his bike here and he loved the neighbours ie the two sheep... Thank you to the hosts for adding to our amazing summer holiday experience. J,J & D
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

A delightful country retreat

We were warmly welcomed by our hosts. The Apple store is cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed the beautiful outlook and watching the sheep in the valley and feeding the pet sheep. Fox cubs, a deer and many different birds kept us watching the wildlife. We were perfectly placed to visit local attractions as well as further afield.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne O.

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

Mrs

Lovely place, very clean, wonderful views from the garden, beautiful walks in the woods and by the river, great hosts on hand if you should need them Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christine B.

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

Enjoyable

We enjoyed are stay even though the cottage was a little remote. There was a few areas where the property could have been cleaner. Kitchen floor Cupboards and cutlery trays in particular. Hosts lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerwyn W.

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

Great home-from-home

We stayed in the cottage for 2 1/2 weeks and this became a real home-from-home for us. The cottage is warm and inviting, with everything we needed to live comfortably. The location suited us perfectly - remote countryside setting yet only 10 minutes from the center of Monmouth. Sarah and Dom were great hosts: close at hand were there to have been any problems, but affording us complete privacy. Sarah was marvelous at communicating with us from the very start of the reservation process through check-out. We look forward to returning in the not too distant future.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Lovely peaceful little gem

Quiet countryside location with lovely views from the garden. The house is compact but cosy and private, despite being close to the owner’s home. Really well equipped and loved the little touches such as posy of fresh flowers, hand wash at every sink, washing line in the garden and bins in every room. These are small things but we’ve been to much larger, ‘luxury’ properties that have lacked these. Because the property is renovated around the original Apple store most of the rooms have small, slit windows which makes some of the rooms dark, but this didn’t spoil our stay. We also enjoyed meeting the friendly sheep. Left feeling wonderfully relaxed and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Lovely week in the countryside

I took my aunt away for a week to the Apple Store and we really enjoyed the peace and quiet. Sarah and Dom are great hosts. The cottage is warm and very comfortable. The local area is beautiful. We went to Monmouth, Abergavenny, symonds Yat and the sculpture Trail in The Forest of Dean and I walked down to Biblins and crossed the fabulous rope bridge. If you like walking there are loads of great walks locally and further a field. The only very small downside for us was my aunt not being able to use the shower due to the high step in and out with no handle to aid balance so after the first day she didn’t use it again. It didn’t spoil our enjoyment though and we would happily go there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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

Great get away

Fantastic place to stay, unwind and be at one with nature! Not quite in the middle of nowhere but close enough. There are shops locally but we took what we needed for our stay so we could get away from everything. We ditched the car and walked everywhere. The forest is on your doorstep and a nature reserve just over the road.. Ideal place if you have dogs, enjoy walking and want to get away from daily life, just be aware of the hills. The house was cosy. A peaceful haven where you can sit outside and listen to the birds singing. My only criticism is the vrbo site, I went through the booking process at least four times and didn’t see where to add in dogs! The hosts were amazing though so we were able to pay on arrival for our four legged friends. This place is a definite must for those wanting to ditch the car!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Richard R.

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

Home condition

Property was nice but refrigerator door was sprung and did not close tightly so we had to put something in front of it to try to keep it shut...the freezer area was totally full of ice and dripped moisture on anything on the top shelf... Upstairs storage heaters in the bedrooms did not work at all and were cold to the touch at all times so the bedrooms were cold. The upstairs bathroom sink leaked under the bowl and water ran onto the floor when you emptied the sink after washing your heads. Just nuisance problems that need fixing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good hosts and accommodation, very peaceful and relaxing surroundings ideal for a holiday, especially with pets .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry N.

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

AMAZING

Beautiful area, stunning views, we watched foxes and Buzzards from back garden, can’t fault it and will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fabulous location

Fabulous location, great walks right from the front door, owners were friendly and welcoming. Nice well equipped cottage with great views from the garden.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Wonderful week

We had a great time and would highly recommend The Apple Store
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Lovely peaceful place

This was a very clean, cosy, well furnished cottage (previously an apple store) in the midst of glorious countryside. It has its own private garden looking out over meadows and woodland. The kitchen was very well-equipped indeed and the only thing I could have wanted were extra tea towels as I’m a very old fashioned washer upper! I know Sarah (who was most friendly and welcoming) would have provided some more if I’d thought to ask.I would unhesitatingly recommend this lovely place, with its two gentle resident sheep (in the paddock that is!). It’s ideal for someone on their own, or for a family, and if you like walking there seem to be an infinite number of nature reserves, bridle paths and footpaths abounding all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Stunning location, perfectly appointed, exactly as advertised

We loved our stay here, the cottage had everything we needed for our family of 4. We'd definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

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

A Wonderful Country Retreat

The Apple Store was exactly as described and we are likely to return.A beautiful rental with some interesting and quirky features that I appreciated, such as the old school desk. I also appreciated things like the books and DVDs.The bedding is to die for, just stunning. Very comfortable outdoor seating, which probably needs a photo update so that people can see what they'll be reclining in when taking in the outstanding views.The owner is friendly, helpful and accommodating and the accommodation was immaculate.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025