We stayed close to the property as it was such a relaxing area. We were lucky to have great weather so we were able to make the most of the lawn and patio area. A few of our party also visited the Royal Lodge bar for foo…
Registered Holiday Let
FROM£2,850PER STAY
Wye Rapids House
A riverside house for thirty,directly below Yat Rock
Pet-friendly accommodation for large group holidays on the bank of the River Wye at Symonds Yat, in the heart of the Wye Valley.
At a glance
The whole party under one roof
- 30
- Guests
- 13
- Bedrooms
- 13
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Min Nights
4.5 · 56 reviewsDog friendlySecure paymentsBest price directResponsive host
Welcome
An idyllic retreat on the bank of the Wye
Pet-friendly cottage for large group holidays, Wye Rapids House provides accommodation in picturesque Symonds Yat, offering an idyllic retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Full of character, on the edge of the woods at the end of a lane this beautiful converted 4* hotel in the heart of the Wye Valley with stunning views from its riverside location this holiday home sleeps 30 people in 11 ensuite bedrooms plus a family room consisting of one double room and one single room with a shared shower room. The large dining room with panoramic views over the river comfortably seats everyone.
Combining genuine peace and quiet (apart from the sound of the river) and virtually no traffic, with loads to do nearby. It's comfortable, private, with a games room and hot tub (hire charge).
Well behaved pets welcome.
11 of the 13 bedrooms are en-suite; the family rooms share a shower room.
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Five plates from inside
11 en-suite bedrooms, a dining room that seats the whole party, a private bar, games rooms and a hot tub for hire.
Every room of it is yours for the stay.
After hours
When the visitors go home of an evening
you have the village to yourselves.
Wye Rapids House · Symonds Yat
From 56 guest reviews
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Steven S
11 ladies of our party went on an afternoon trip to Brockmoorhead Alpaca walking, Crafting and a afternoon tea which they all enjoyed doing. We enjoyed the whole experience of staying in a large property with family and…
Matthew W
Walk up to Symonds Yat Rock from the back of the property is quit a challenge, but well worth it. Further nature trails available from the rock. Goodrich Castle well worth a visit. Short drive away We enjoyed the central…
Christine G
We had an excellent meal at the nearby Saracens Head. We were a big party of 19 and the service and food was excellent. We booked Wye Rapids House for a family get together. The accommodation was excellent. Very clean an…
Howard H
Saracens Head Goodrich Castle. Wye Valley Sculpture Park
Haxel K
We really enjoyed our stay. There was lots of space and all facilities were good We enjoyed a walk up the hill and seeing all the Sex Education houses nearby!
Tim W
Old Court Hotel (< 10 min drive away) was fabulous with wide ranging menu catering for many dietary needs, including Gluten Free and Vegan. Took and managed large group booking (20+) with ease. The Log Cabin at Yat Rock…
Jackie J
Saracens Head and Ye Old Ferrie Inn. The cafe at the top of Symonds Yat was good too! We had loads of walks on our doorstep so didn't venture out!
Jane C
We enjoyed a few drinks at the Saracen's Head which is next door.
Sian H
Saracens, Symonds Yat East King's Head, Ross on Wye Dean Forest Railway Goodrich Castle Yat Rock
Delyth B
Yes the Saracens Head was excellent
George K
Ye Old Ferry Inn- Great sunday roast The Old Court Hotel lunch was fantastic Symonds Yat rock walk and cafe was lovely Butterfly farm and crazy golf was great for all the family and a good day out in the bad weather Love…
Elaine T
Saracen's Head, The Royal Lodge and The old ferry inn The walks and across the rope bridge and boat across the rive wye We are booking again for next year that speaks for itself 😊
Sheena B
The Saracens Head - lovely food, great beer and warm welcome Monmouth and Ross-On-Wye town centre The team at BHHL were amazing from start to finish, can't fault customer service in any way, they are so helpful and frien…
Frances S
The Saracens Head is next door and looked after 16 of us efficiently. Good food. Several pubs and restaurants in Monmouth Goodrich Castle Monmouth Ross on Wye Canoeing on the Wye
Carolyn K
The house is in a fabulous location and for us as a family group of 25 adults and 2 babies it worked brilliantly. V well kitted out and it had everything we needed. The owners were also v helpful. Would definitely recomm…
Bruce M
Wonderful views of the river and valley, perfect location for activities and eating. All excellent rooms and accommodation. Days out: Monnow Events near Kentchurch for quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, archery and more…
Caroline H
Forest of Dean Sculpture park. Symonds Yat viewpoint. Wyedean canoe hire. We loved he position of the house, the large outdoor space, plenty of parking, comfortable rooms, bar area and plenty of space for dining. We stru…
Jennifer W
The Royal Lodge- excellent food and service The walks around Symonds Yat It was great how every bedroom had a bathroom. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking for large amounts of people. The outside space is fabulous…
Brian C
Many of our party really enjoyed a day canoeing down the Wye, and the 8-mile trek taking in King Arthur's Cave and Yat Rock
Maureen H
We visited both The Saracens Head and The Royal Lodge for lunch and both served lovely lunches and very friendly staff! We enjoyed local walks and a local boat ride too We hired a hot tub from Hereford Hot Tub Hire which…
Diane W
Plenty to do near the House. Walks, Boat trips, Canoeing and drives or climbs to the top 🔝 f the Rock for spectacular views. Wye Rapids House was perfect for our celebration. Well equipped and the most incredible views!…
Dawn B
Waverleigh boat trip, canoeing and paddle boarding
Pamela M
we were celebrating a n 80th birthday so all our activities were local
Celebrated a family birthday at the house, fantastic location, amazing weather, perfect accommodation, kitchen well stocked with everything you need to cater for a large group, dining room perfect for a large party to ga…
Clare G
We went for some lovely walks. The walk that started right behind the house that took you straight up the hill to Symonds Yat Rock was great. Amazing views from the top of the Wye river. You can also walk along the river…
Alan S
Walk to Biblins bridge and onwards to the old Ferrie inn. …hopefully return via the hand ferry. Very helpful owner who was very calm and reassuring when the river flooded
Mrs L
A well presented property in a wonderful location. The location directly below Symonds Yat Rock, next to the river and a couple of minutes from the local pub could not be beaten. The property is well presented, cosy and…
Dodie F
We didn't do any activities or trips you drive to, but very much enjoyed the hot tub and lots of great nearby walks. Especially discovering the house from Sex Education was just above us! Surrounding scenery is incredibl…
Bob P
Plentiful walks from the property, no need to use the car. Highly recommended. The property is well presented in a beautiful location and the booking process is easy to use; there is not much you could change. Many thank…
Frances S
We enjoyed the walks along the river from the house. A comfortable house to have a family get together.
Amy T
Ross-on-Wye town is a nice and a short drive away. The River cruiser that you can get from just outside of the property is also nice. There are plenty of walks you can do in the area too. The property has everything we n…
Linda R
Reommends: Forest of Dean
Mithu N
Canoeing down the river Wye was good fun. The Adventure centre is nearby for bookings and we enjoyed a lovely day out in nearby Monmouth. There are several walks around the Symonds Yat area and along the river which are…
Neil C
Recommends: Circular walk to Biblins Bridge via ancient foot ferry. Walk to Yat Rock view point. Boat trip on River Wye with Kingfisher Cruises.
Gill M
Recommends: Walk to Yat rock.
Irene M
Fantastic well equipped property, with great parking and access to the riverside walls. Plenty of space for all the family to visit and hope to visit again. House was lovely, plenty of room for all ages and great entertainment space
Claire P
We hired canoes and paddleboards and had a great time! Some of the group dis the boat tour and recommended that too.
Megan M
Recommends Pony Trekking at Capel y Ffin (grange trekking centre), about 1 hour's drive, but fantastic scenery Boat Trip from the Saracen's Ferry over the river, walk to the Ferry pub Maze at Symonds Yat West Walk to Yat Rock Canoeing
Madeleine B
Wye Rapids House is amazingly handy for days literally on the doorstep. The start of the path up to Symonds Yay viewpoint is at the gates, as is gentler the path walk along the river to the Biblins rope bridge across to…
Victoria F
Days out we enjoyed, Kingfisher cruise, Eastnor castle, Hereford. Perfectly equipped house for large family holiday.
Arron R
Just lovely local walks Everything was great. Host was on hand to show where everything was. A great location for a family get together and very peaceful. An added bonus was seeing peregrine falcons in their natural habitat.
Gladis C
We love that the owner let us stay until afternoon. The place is lovely and spacious. It has everything we need.
Mary B
We had a great family weekend and hope to book again next summer 👍
Kate P
The children enjoyed the butterfly farm.
Kate P
We had a wonderful stay at the property - what a unique location and great opportunity to make use of the river during our time there. We loved the bar area, kitchen was nice and spacious and games room provided great en…
Jordan T
Canoeing for 9 miles with the team less than 300m away from the house.he views, the owners who were very accommodating and the well provisioned kitchen. The only improvement may be to make the fences dog proof, other tha…
Stephen W
Lots of great walks - up Symond's Yat for views and along the Wye.
Dan S
Hereford is a nice day out.
Julie C
We didn't leave the location as it's stunning. We did lots of walking from the front door - no need for the car! Symonds Yar Rock is definitely worth a hike - views are stunning! Or meandering along the River Wye
Gordon S
We did not venture too far as it was winter
Jo B
Wye Rapids House - 13-15 October 2023 Perfect house for family reunion of all ages - in a beautiful setting next to the river Wye. Great to have the pub nearby and lots of lovely walks. The house is well set up with plen…
Patricia M
What a fabulous house . Everything you needed and more . Age range was 82 down to a very messy 2 yr old . It had everything we needed to make our stay perfect . Very well presented and spotlessly clean . The games room w…
Philip D
We had a family gathering of 27 in the house and two in the Royal Lodge which worked out well. Two nights only, but we had a fabulous time. It really is a wonderful location but we mostly stayed in and around the house.…
Christine R
Wye Rapids House is in a fantastic location, literally right on the river, perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding etc. Walks from the house are superb, the climb up to Symonds Yat Rock is strenuous but well worth the effo…
Amazing Wye Rapids House! A gem in Symonds Yat. My family of 20 stayed at Wye Rapids House for a week. Alison was fantastic at communicating and Graham, our host, made everything so easy. We felt welcomed by everyone we…
Tonia T
The property's facilities aren't new. However it had everything we needed and for us, Graham, our host and his staff were always on hand to answer questions or arrange or fix things. You can tell customer service was imp…
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