What about Internet access in the holiday house?

At large holiday properties where broadband is shown as available, we are unable to guarantee absolutely that it will be available during your stay. If this facility is important to you, please discuss details of the service provider with us in advance and ask them to do their best to ensure availability. Please note there may be an additional charge for internet access. Please do not expect owners to provide IT support during your stay.

Will there be a phone in the self catering holiday cottage?

Not all large self catering properties have phones. We indicate in the holiday home property description whether they are available and if they are for outgoing or incoming calls only. Calls you make will be payable. If this is important to you, please ask for further details. Mobile coverage is very variable. Click here to check for mobile coverage at your holiday destination

How do I know if a holiday house accepts dogs?

If pets are permitted at a property, it will be stated on the property information and if you are bringing a dog, we will send you further guidance on the dos and don'ts when you book. In the meantime, you can also find out more here.

What do I do with rubbish at the large holiday cottage?

The property welcome folder will include information on the use of refuse bins and refuse collection days. Please note that glass and bottles are not collected and must be taken to the nearest Bottle Bank – the location of which will be found in the welcome folder or taken home with you. The clearance of unsorted or excessive rubbish will be charged at cost from your bond.

What provisions are provided?

Even though this is a self-catering holiday home, some basic consumable items are likely to be present when you arrive. If you wish to avoid duplication or ensure that particular allergies will not be triggered, check with the owner/caretaker what will and will not be there (contact details provided with your final booking confirmation) and they will be able to confirm whether they can accommodate the needs of your group. Likely to be present are Tea, Coffee, Sugar for a welcome drink, A few dishwasher tablets, Some washing up liquid, Basic cleaning materials, Loo roll. There may also be other non-perishable items like a few herbs and spices. You will need to bring everything else that you need or expect to use over the course of your stay or perhaps purchase them from local shops near your holiday cottage.

Symonds Yat & the Wye Valley

Your Valley to Explore

Canoeing, clifftop viewpoints, ancient forests, and riverside pubs - all from your front door

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Symonds Yat - The Jewel of the Wye Valley

Centrally located for spread out families, with motorway virtually to the door. We've got outdoor adventures, attractions, activities and experiences, a rich heritage and a landscape ripe for getting off the beaten track. There's family oriented attractions where all ages can have fun. On rainy days there's museums, caves, riding a steam train, or taking a boat cruise down the Wye.

Wye Rapids House sits right on the banks of the River Wye in Symonds Yat East, at the end of a quiet lane on the edge of the woods. The path to Symonds Yat Rock starts at your back gate. The canoeing centre is a three-minute walk. The ancient hand-pulled ferry to the pubs on the west bank is just along the riverbank. There is no need for the car - unless you want to venture further into the Forest of Dean, Hereford, or Ross-on-Wye.

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The Spaces

From Your Front Door

Canoeing and Paddleboarding

The canoe and paddleboard hire centre is a three-minute walk from the house. Guests regularly canoe 9 miles down the Wye and walk back to the house to freshen up - no car or change of clothes needed.

Symonds Yat Rock

The path starts at the back gate and climbs through ancient woodland to one of the most spectacular viewpoints in England. Challenging but worth every step - with peregrine falcons often visible from the top.

Riverside Walks and Ferry

Walk along the river to the Biblins rope bridge, take the ancient hand ferry to the pubs on the west bank, or follow the trail to the weir and beyond. Gentle or challenging routes from your doorstep.

Activities & Adventure

Indoor Climbing - Herefordshire

0.2 miles

5.0 (5)

Hereford's Biggest indoor roped and bouldering centre. With over 200 top-rope and lead climbing routes, there s something for everyone! Our grades range from 3 to 80, so whatever grade you climb a...

Opening hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Outdoor & Walking

Wye Valley Nation Landscape (Rope Biblins Bridge)

0.2 miles

5.0 (1)

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Activities & Adventure

Symonds Yat Bike Hire

0.5 miles

5.0 (40)

Now as we are very local we would also love to offer to your guests FREE DELIVERY of the bikes to their accommodation - so they can cycle straight from where they are staying. We would drop the bikes ...

Opening hours

Monday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Tuesday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Your Valley to Explore

Symonds Yat - The Jewel of the Wye Valley

From Your Front Door

Canoeing and Paddleboarding

Symonds Yat Rock

Riverside Walks and Ferry

Indoor Climbing - Herefordshire

Wye Valley Nation Landscape (Rope Biblins Bridge)

Symonds Yat Bike Hire

Paddle boarding

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