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The area

The Wye Valley, from the lawn

Golden fields, a winding river and a wooded ridge on the horizon; this is the view from the terrace.

Where you are

Between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth

Pencraig Court sits just off the A40 between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, high enough that the River Wye and its valley do the morning views. A cafe a minute's walk from the house does a decent breakfast, in one guest's words, and Goodrich Castle is five minutes down the road.

The full range of our holiday cottages for hire covers the same area as the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Tourism Association. With so much to see and do in this area it makes a great spot for holidays, whether you choose to go out and about, or just stay in the cottage and make use of the wonderful facilities whilst basking in stunning scenery.

The Wye Valley is one of the UK's best-kept holiday secrets, quietly tucked along the border of England and Wales, just as breathtaking as the Lake District or Cotswolds but far less crowded.

The river is the day out that needs no planning: canoe and paddle-board hire runs from Ross-on-Wye and Symonds Yat, and the hand-pulled rope ferry still crosses at the bottom of the gorge.

For wet days and small legs there are castles, farm parks, a butterfly zoo and a steam railway within easy reach, and the market towns of Ross, Monmouth and Hereford do the shops, restaurants and takeaways.

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Days out, mapped

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Yofi Paddlesports - Symonds Yat Herefordshire

3.0 miles away

Yofi Paddlesports - Symonds Yat Herefordshire

An activities & days out.

We are YOFI Paddlesports, based at Ye Old Ferrie Inn based in Symonds Yat West, and we provide guided canoe trips, hourly canoe and rowing boat hire, and Stand Up Paddleboard sessions on the River Wye. We are a British Canoeing Delivery Partner, fully licensed by Herefordshire Council to operate on the river, and have full insurance to provide ease of mind for customers. All our staff are trained British Canoeing coaches, and the safety of all participants is our top priority, closely followed by enjoyment!

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Monday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Thursday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Friday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Sunday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Symonds Yat Bike Hire - Herefordshire

3.0 miles away

Symonds Yat Bike Hire - Herefordshire

An activities & days out.

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 with them and then come and collect either at the end of the day or after the few hours whenever they are doneWe offer Mountain bike hire in the beautiful Wye Valley, situated at the Symonds Yat area of outstanding natural beauty. . Symonds Yat and its' surroundings offer a fantastic location for off-road cycling whether it be picturesque old railway paths, trail's along the river or forestry tracks. Stop off for some refreshments at the scenic riverside country pubs or bring your own picnic and enjoy chilling out up above the wye valley at Symonds Yat Rock.

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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

Forest Adventure - Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

6.1 miles away

Forest Adventure - Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

An activities & days out.

Rock activities, Canoe & Kayak river adventures. Cave & overnight cave experience. Archery, Mountain biking, Bivouac weekends and more. Our activities provide a base for promoting Self-esteem, Co-operation & Teamwork with experienced instructors.

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Borderlands Outdoor - Monmouthsire

6.8 miles away

Borderlands Outdoor - Monmouthsire

An activities & days out.

Our passionate outdoor pursuits instructors have decades of experience between them and we love to explore the woods, hills, crags and rivers of the UK just as much as we enjoy sharing our passion with others. Our 'outdoor office' in the beautiful Forest of Dean & Wye Valley is an adventurer's paradise with ancient forests, wild rivers, hidden caves and adrenaline fuelled cliff tops and valleys to explore. Our navigation courses take place in the Wye Valley or in the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Adventurers from Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham can be here within an hour or so and there are amazing accommodation options for active visitors from London (2 hours) and beyond.

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Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Whitecliff Four X Four - Gloucestershire

6.8 miles away

Whitecliff Four X Four - Gloucestershire

An activities & days out.

Off-road training, gift experience days, corporate, stag/hen events. Full or half day courses. Chauffeured rides for all the family. Owner driver courses. Gift Vouchers available. Must ring first to book.

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Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

Brock Moorhead - Alpaca Walking

8.1 miles away

Brock Moorhead - Alpaca Walking

An activities & days out.

We offer your group an exclusive alpaca walk which is a great way to learn about these interesting animals from South America. After meeting the animals your group will walk with them for about 45 mins when there is plenty of opportunity to interact and learn more of their personalities, Walks finish with a chance to hand feed your new friends, meet our other interesting animals and find out a little about their fibre and what we do with it. We can accommodate groups of between 2 and 5 people.

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BattleSports Glos - Gloucestershire

8.8 miles away

BattleSports Glos - Gloucestershire

An activities & days out.

Outdoor Laser Combat Missions on Multi-Acre Battlefield. Latest technology replica weapons. High adrenaline yet pain free (no projectiles). 1 hour to all day missions. Families (age7+), Adult Groups, Birthdays, Stag/Hen, Corporate, Mobile. Open all year. Separate Airsoft Campaigns.

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Monday: 12:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tuesday: 12:00 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday: 12:00 am – 6:00 pm

Thursday: 12:00 am – 6:00 pm

Friday: 12:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday: 12:00 am – 6:00 pm

Sunday: 12:00 am – 6:00 pm

Float in the Forest - Lydney, Gloucestershire

9.7 miles away

Float in the Forest - Lydney, Gloucestershire

An activities & days out.

What is floatation? Imagine relaxing in a giant bathtub that you can sleep in with peace of mind. Firstly, the water is only approximately 25cm deep. Secondly, it is saturated with Epsom salt, and heated to skin temperature. This is where the magic begins. Your body floats like a cork, a bit like in the Dead Sea. You are so buoyant that you can totally relax all your muscles, and let go of tensions. You will float naturally and effortlessly, and the support of the water around your body gives a sense of weightlessness. All the work the mind and body usually has to do just to resist gravity becomes unnecessary, and you are able to let go and relax into a blissful state.

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Monday: Closed

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Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

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Friday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Sunday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

The Viking Games - Herefordshire

243.5 miles away

The Viking Games - Herefordshire

An activities & days out.

Home to a fantastic range of Viking inspired group activities. Take part in one or all of our six traditional nordic games. Try your hand at Axe Throwing, Archery, Bullrings, Kubb, Molkky or Stige. Come and test your ability and agility to see whether you have what it takes to become a true Viking warrior and to sit upon the Viking throne. Set in a beautiful location with incredible views of The Black Mountains and surrounding Herefordshire landscape.

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Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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The Saracens Head - Symonds Yat East, Herefordshire

3.1 miles away

The Saracens Head - Symonds Yat East, Herefordshire

A restaurant.

Eat, Drink & Wind-down. The Saracens Head, situated 2 minutes walk from Wye Rapids House, is a great place to eat & drink in the beautiful surroundings of the Wye Valley. All served in a relaxed, friendly environment.

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Monday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Tuesday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Wednesday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Thursday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Friday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Saturday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Sunday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

The Royal Lodge - Symonds Yat East, Herefordshire

3.1 miles away

The Royal Lodge - Symonds Yat East, Herefordshire

A restaurant.

With its large restaurant the Royal Lodge (situated 2 minutes walk from Wye Rapids) can comfotably accommodate your entire group for a wonderful sit down meal together.

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Monday: 7:30 am – 10:30 pm

Tuesday: 7:30 am – 10:30 pm

Wednesday: 7:30 am – 10:30 pm

Thursday: 7:30 am – 10:30 pm

Friday: 7:30 am – 10:30 pm

Saturday: 7:30 am – 10:30 pm

Sunday: 7:30 am – 10:30 pm

Avellino - Italian, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

2.9 miles away

Avellino - Italian, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

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AVELLINO aims to bring a vibrant, warm and welcoming dining experience of a traditional Italian RESTAURANT with a team with many years of experience in the catering industry. All our food is cooked to order using only fresh and seasonal ingredients. Combining modern and classic dishes at Avellino creates an abundant and diverse menu of authentic, Italian, Regional fare. From mixed antipasti plates brimming with Italian cured ham, field mushrooms and goat's cheese bruschetta to mouth-watering risottos and pasta dishes, there is something to please everyone. An inspired selection of meat and fish mains, traditionally baked, but inventive, pizzas together with homemade desserts complete an exemplary menu. The drinks list includes not only the best wines of the Campagna regions of Italy but also an excellent selection of world wines and beers

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Monday: 12:00 – 2:30 pm, 5:00 – 9:30 pm

Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 pm, 5:00 – 9:30 pm

Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 pm, 5:00 – 9:30 pm

Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 pm, 5:00 – 9:30 pm

Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 pm, 5:00 – 10:00 pm

Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 pm

Sunday: 12:00 – 8:30 pm

Estero Lounge - Monmouth, Monmouthshire

6.3 miles away

Estero Lounge - Monmouth, Monmouthshire

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There's a big happy vibe here; it's a colourful place with eclectic decor - tasselly lampshades, old club chairs, chandeliers, star lights and walls hung with original artworks.They serve brunch all day and there's a great choice of sandwiches, paninis, burgers, salad and tapas, and some mains like Goan Vegetable Curry and Bang Bang Chicken Noodles. T: 01600 714164

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Monday: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 am

Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 am

Sunday: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Jewel Balti Contemporary - Monmouth, Monmouthshire

6.5 miles away

Jewel Balti Contemporary - Monmouth, Monmouthshire

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Jewel Balti Contemporary

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Monday: 5:00 – 11:00 pm

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Friday: 5:00 pm – 12:00 am

Saturday: 5:00 pm – 12:00 am

Sunday: 5:00 – 11:00 pm

La Piccola Italia - Monmouth, Monmouthshire

6.4 miles away

La Piccola Italia - Monmouth, Monmouthshire

A bar.

A family run restaurant serving authentic Italian food cooked by an enthusiastic chef from Naples. It's so friendly here, they welcome you and treat you as old friends, sharing stories of their homeland. Locals and visitors keep coming back which is testament to the excellent food, well chosen wine list and convivial atmosphere T: 01600 712527

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Mokos - Monmouth, Monmouthshire

6.1 miles away

Mokos - Monmouth, Monmouthshire

A cafe.

Fun, fun, fun! A family run Mexican restaurant where the decor is colourfully rustic, the vibe upbeat and the service so, so friendly. Tea, coffee, snacks and lucnhes by day; in the evening out comes the full Mexcian menu though they also do steak, fish and veggie dishes. Good, authentic dishes and a vibrant setting. T: 01600 712001 Map Website

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Monday: 6:00 – 10:00 pm

Tuesday: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 6:00 – 9:30 pm

Wednesday: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 6:00 – 10:00 pm

Thursday: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 6:00 – 9:30 pm

Friday: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 6:00 – 10:00 pm

Saturday: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 6:00 – 10:00 pm

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Old Court Hotel - Symonds Yat, Herefordshire

2.3 miles away

Old Court Hotel - Symonds Yat, Herefordshire

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Old Court Hotel

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Monday: 7:30 am – 11:30 pm

Tuesday: 7:30 am – 11:30 pm

Wednesday: 7:30 am – 11:30 pm

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Friday: 7:30 am – 11:30 pm

Saturday: 7:30 am – 11:30 pm

Sunday: 7:30 am – 11:30 pm

Riverside Inn - Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

2.8 miles away

Riverside Inn - Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

A pub.

The Riverside Inn has a lovely rustic charm — ruse-coloured walls, stone flooring, a grand piano repurposed as a reception desk Delightfully situated by the Wye, and recently refurbished with modern flagstone floors throughout plus a large decked area overlooking the river. Large car parks are nearby, plus limited free on-street parking. Live music once a month. Locally sourced pub food.

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Monday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Tuesday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Wednesday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Thursday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm

Wye Valley & Forest of Dean

Pencraig Court, Ross on Wye

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Stunning grounds make a perfect setting for holidaying at Pencraig Court Nr Monmouth Wye Valley www.bhhl.co.uk

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The valley from your front lawn

Bring everyone to one house above the river and let the days out radiate from there. Send your dates and we will reply with availability and a price.

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