The whole party, under one roof

We enjoyed a drink at the Ferries Inn, but didn't eat there. It can get pretty busy. The house was a good size with plenty of showers and hot water for everyone. We loved the location and the ability to walk, cycle and r…

We were only staying for a long weekend but we did have a long walk down by the river, crossed the footbridge and continued walking

We really enjoyed our stay — the welcoming drinks in the fridge and golf on the TV were lovely touches. The barbecue was fantastic, and the kitchen was spacious, well-stocked, and beautifully decorated. Everything was cl…

A lovely house, with spotlessly clean facilities. Very comfortable for a group of active retirees. We enjoyed using the kitchen facilities, with pretty much everything provided that we needed. Notes to consider: we would…

The Ferries Pub. Good food and friendly atmosphere. Ross on Wye, Paddle Board Hire on the Wye, Plenty of walks along the Wye Valley. The house is located in a peaceful and quiet location. The House was extremely well fit…

Saracens Head - Sunday Lunch. Great setting and all amenities provided. A lovely house with plenty of outdoor space for our group of 15 plus 3 dogs.

The Old Ferrie Inn was a good place to go for a meal with our large group. Rowing down the Wye was fun. We hired canoes from River Wye Canoe Hire.

Yes, do Kerne Bridge to Symonds Yat canoe with https://www.riverwyecanoehire.com/. We have done the trip with a number of different companies, but https://www.riverwyecanoehire.com/ and Mark and his team are the best. Ye Old Ferri Inn

Holly tree house is the perfect venue for big gatherings. I hosted 20 family members and had the best time. The house is situated right in the valley, seconds away from the river and countless other walking options. Ther…

Canoeing the river. Taking the ferry over to the pub and walking alongside the river. We had an excellent stay at Holly Tree House! The house is really well situated in the most beautiful setting. The bedrooms are nicely…

Canoeing on the wye was great, the local pub is lush and Monmouth and Ross have enough good pubs.

What an amazing house!! It helped make our family holiday a very special one. The hot tub was broken but after speaking with Ali the owner, he kindly organised another one to be delivered to the property and wow did the…

Plenty of lovely walks, Canoeing at the Ye Olde Ferrie Inn was easy to arrange, good instructors and reasonably priced. Good food and service at the Ye Olde Ferrie Inn. The rooms and bedding were really clean, the kitche…

Only the obvious (Symonds Rock, paddling,lovely walks etc)

Walking along the river and the valley. The outdoor fire pit was excellent and the patio area was a great place to sit outside.

There were 19 of us staying at Holly Tree for my daughter's 40th birthday . The House is amazing , lovely and quirky , it's perfect for a large group . The outdoor space is fabulous , luckily we had lovely weather so cou…

Had a great family birthday party in a really lovely well equipped house that catered for everyone from their 80s to 3 year olds!

Places recommended: Tintern Abbey, Forest of Dean, Monmouth

We stayed over Christmas and to celebrate a family members 70th birthday on Boxing Day. Oli was so helpful leading up to our stay. Planning for the Christmas week meant we had quite a few questions but Oli was always qui…

Local walks along the river and through the forest behind the cottage. Great information supplied about the house with the driving directions. The owner was really welcoming and let us in earlier as the house was ready.…

Holly Tree House is a fantastic house for a large group. Plenty of bedrooms - large dining room to all eat together. Kitchen was big enough with 2 fridges - 2 dishwashers - 2 freezers - enough cutlery plates etc for all…

Walks around Symonds Yat rock were fantastic. Monmouth is close by. But staying at/ near the house was enough for us (as many of us had already travelled far to get there). Particularly enjoyed the amazing support of the…

A visit to Yat Rock was good.

A walk down the river was great for us!

Poor weather limited our outings, but a trip across the river by hand ferry is a must. We enjoyed the house to the fullest, everything that it had to offer. Especially the flexibility of the host. Even the smaller detail…

Due to the short stay period, most of the spare time was spent enjoying beautiful riverside walks. Fantastic well equipped property, with great parking and access to the riverside walls. Plenty of space for all the famil…

We had a great day canoeing. It was a perfect activity for all of our party young and old. The communication was excellent, Ollie the house manager contacted us and answered any questions and Ali met us at the house show…

Just all the local walks

Canoeing was excellent as well as the amazing walks. Holly Tree house was excellent. Oli was an amazing host and nothing was too much trouble for him. The house itself was clean and very well equipped especially the kitc…

Canoeing, Visit to the Puzzle Forest. An interesting house with good facilities - a hot tub and games room are a big plus if the weather is poor. Some good walks are easily accessed.

Yes, Lots! The Rope Ferry to the Saracen's Head and the 'Frog' ferry between the far bank and the Ferrie Inn were great fun and much enjoyed by the Grandchildren and adults alike! Fabulous walks - especially along to, an…

Canoeing on Wye a definite must

Where do I start as everything was perfect. We were met on arrival by Oli the manager, such a nice welcome, he showed us around the house and explained how everything worked. The house felt so calm and peaceful and we al…

Recommends: Kayaking, walking up Yat Rock, The house was so well equipped and comfortable. Oli the manager couldn't do enough for us and although he lived next door he left us to enjoy the weekend.

Lazy weekend with the family but guests must definitely turn right when they leave the house and walk to the Biblins over the wire bridge and back up to The Saracens for a drink before catching the ferry back over(£2 for…

Days Out, Canoe the wye

Holly Tree House catered for our need exactly, we were celebrating a milestone birthday and found it an excellent venue to hold our party. The house catered wonderfully for young and old alike

We loved the house, and all had a great time thank you

Sculpture Trail in Forest of Dean, Go Ape, Goodrich Castle, Walk to the suspension bridge and back to Symonds Yat East for refreshments and back, Borderlands outdoors, Other places already recommended

House was beautiful and well equipped. We were a party of 21 including children and the games room was a big hit with the teenagers.

A very well-equipped, clean and comfortable house in a stunning location - perfect for a large get-together (11 old mates). Lots of good walking along the river and up to the Yat; good local cafes and pubs for eating. Ve…

The house was brilliant for a big group. We were 11 doing the Macmillan Mighty Hike. Comfortable beds, very well equipped kitchen, super dining room for a large group, loved the hot tub. Beautiful surroundings. Only thin…

The house was very comfortable with plenty of space and a lovely well fitted kitchen; comfortable beds and great views across the valley. The walk starting outside the property to the right leading through the woods and…

Hollytree House is a terrific house in a beautiful spot. River Wye just below, crags above, woods all around. Can't think of a better place to meet up with friends and have a fantastic three days. Loads of space and a pa…

A great stay at Holly tree house symonds yat. Lovely location, great base for walking. Very visitor friendly with everything you could possibly need. Lewis from BHHL met us on our arrival. Thanks for a really memorable a…

Perfect house in the perfect location. Walking down the river and in the woods is beautiful and peaceful. The views are great and look out for the Peregrines. The house has a games room, hot tub and BBQ area. Nowhere tha…

Beautiful peaceful surroundings in a recently renovated property which we've previously stayed in; fully equipped with something for three generations to enjoy. We'll be back. Paddle boarding on the Wye with paddle board…

Goodrich Castle, The hand pulled ferry and Biblin Bridge Walk.

he kitchen and dining room were very spacious and well equipped for a large group. Lots of spaces for different interests activities and ages to hang out in. Plenty of walks direct from the front door. Village of Usk, Tintern

Thank you so much. We had a fabulous week with friends. Communication was excellent and Olly and Ali were very accommodating. The house was beautiful! Plenty of space for big groups. The kitchen was well stocked and the…

Very peaceful place to stay The layout of the house was very good. Ollie the owner was at hand if we had any problems. Could possibly do we another fridge. We will be looking to come back again next year. Lovely walks along river.

Fabulous experience. This lovely house looks wonderful after been refurbished. Much more brighter, great facilities, super clean. Great renovation. Good value for money. Highly recommended. Definitely returning.

The house was stunning with all of the right equipment needed. The kitchen had top quality pots and pans making cooking (and cleaning) a breeze. We kayaked on the wye with "canoe on the wye" and did paintball with "Battl…

The location was surrounded by stunning countryside, hot tub amazing, beds comfy, house beautifully done and plenty of room for everyone. I would highly recommend this Willow Tree House for a visit.

We had the best time, the house was perfect for our large group and was beautifully decorated. Cannot recommend enough, location and views stunning. days out; Paddle boarding, Forest of Dean cycle centre.

The house is beautiful and really well equipped. Days out: Go Ape, Canoeing on the wye.

Plenty of walks

Space was great , lots of room , liked number of ensuite bathrooms. The Kitchen was great, plenty of cooking space as was the large dining area. Possibly benefit from some larger cereal/ desert bowls could benefit with u…

The property was very well suited for a party like ours: adequate cooking, dining and living space, well-presented and comfortable but not intimidating. On the whole it was very well equipped. A few small things that co…

Property was a little tired but had everything we needed. It was clean and spacious hot tub was great and views were stunning. Days out: We spent the Saturday in Monmouth and had a great day. Use CDS from Coleford great mini bus company

Location of property ideal for walks, pubs etc. Size of property ideal for large family group but needed some updating ie more comfortable beds.

Kitchen facilities were great, we managed to cater well for the hoards! Lovely old house, wonderful views. Very clean. Days out: Kayaking from Ross to Kerne Bridge

Great house for multi generational including 3 dogs get together oodles of flat carparking, its not super chique (all grey and white with mustard cushions) which is its appeal to us .. youre not worrying with little ones…

The local area has some stunning walks along the river which we enjoyed, a lot and I would recommend this to anyone who is a keen birdwatcher, and to those who enjoy cycling running and walking in the countryside. The ho…

The warm welcome we received was excellent . The house was a little tired looking and there were few technical minor issues such as one kettle not working and a bedside table lamp not working and the hot tub was not part…

This is our second family break at Holly Tree House ; beautiful scenery, plenty of activities inside and outside and a wonderful opportunity for the family to be together!

The house was perfect for our friends hen do - plenty of space for everyone and the location was ideal. The only aspect we would say could have been improved on was the cleanliness of the house (main complaint was just c…

Really lovely place, very clean, nice welcoming package.

Loved all the toddler stuff, cots, high chair, cutlery and plates. Makes the stay easier

We had the best time with our family..we love the house and the exquisite setting..we have been 5 years ago...the games room is a great addition.. The house was extremely clean and contained everything we could wish for…

Brilliant stay with, apart from a day of rain outside your control a great time was had by all (10 adults and 4 children. Only minor problem was a power cut late afternoon on Sunday w2hich did compromise tv progs but als…

Lovely house, furniture, kitchen facilities. Could do with a large chopping board, and a bigger coffee po

We loved the relaxed atmosphere of the house and all the girls loved the hot tub. The rooms were great and beds really comfy. The only things we could have done with would be some doorstops for the door between the entra…

Loved the stunning location. Plenty of walking trails. Property just a little tired, but has everything you need and is very comfortable and clean

Really like the location, I liked the fact the hot tub had a cover and the games room was used every day by our family. Everything we needed made the weekend very enjoyable. Would come again.

The house is very well appointed especially the Kitchen which is the best equipped kitchen we have had. The rooms are mostly en-suite and the top play room proved very popular with the whole family. The Hot Tub is large…

Loved the situation and the access to river. Very well equipped but could do with some tea towels and small sharp knives. Hot tub a joy for all age groups

Selby the house manager was there to meet us. She showed us around the house and was very helpful.

The house is a little tired but clean and spacious. For a group of 18 it was excellent value for money. The hot tub was enjoyed by everyone and the outdoor space was really good with a barbecue big enough to cook for 18!…

The hot tub is fantastic, the kitchen is well-equipped, the beds are comfy. We loved our stay. Days out - The walk up the river is fantastic and you can take kayaks down the river as well

My family and I had a truly magical break, with breathtaking views and a fantastic opportunity to enjoy nature. Holly Tree House was well equipped and comfortable; the games room and hot tub a particular hit!