Garth Cottage, Symonds Yat Comfortable Accommodation by the Wye


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There are hire companies that will rent you canoes or kayaks to glide down the river under your own power, stand up waterboards for the adventurous and further down the river in Chepstow you can find organised boat trips if you don’t feel like paddling.
Anglers are also well served locally, not only in the river Wye, famous for its salmon, but also in a number of local lakes and streams offering a wealth of species to pursue, including trout, coarse fish and some fine specimen carp.
We are happy to advise on the best source of information and equipment for our guests’ chosen water sports, and have long standing relationships with many local providers to make sure you get the very best out of your time here…


For the casual observer, this also provides a great free classic car show, with gleaming examples of vehicles of all ages being lovingly prepared and driven through the glorious local scenery.
Garth Cottage in Symonds Yat is centrally placed to provide the ideal base for days out in the countryside with your classic car.
Call us on the number shown above or click in the header of any page to email us with your group’s requirements…


With atmospheric mist rising from the water and the peace and quiet that this area offers, you will find a beautiful start to your day of exploring, sightseeing or activities around South Herefordshire, Monmouthshire & the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean.
The area is a natural magnet for artists and photographers.
When autumn comes, the area turns into a giant, natural kaleidoscope, with colours changing daily at different rates, thanks to the great variety of trees you will find here…


With a huge native population of birds and animals as well as welcome visitors like these Canada Geese, there are opportunities for all kinds of wildlife enthusiasts to exercise their passion around South Herefordshire, Monmouthshire & the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean.
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Very often we host parties of motorcyclists, providing a comfortable base, a warm welcome and a great breakfast in between rides out in the countryside of South Herefordshire, Monmouthshire & the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean.
There are many local stops popular with motorcyclists too, so you can be sure of lots of stops for tea and cameraderie, and with our advice, you will find the shortest route through to many of the best places to ride, stop and look.
Just call us on the number shown or click in the header of any page to send us an email…


They pulled up at Garth Cottage for some good home comforts before carrying on undaunted towards the tidal parts of the river Wye.
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With atmospheric mist rising from the water and the peace and quiet that this area offers, you will find a beautiful start to your day of exploring, sightseeing or activities around South Herefordshire, Monmouthshire & the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean.
The area is a natural magnet for artists and photographers.
When autumn comes, the area turns into a giant, natural kaleidoscope, with colours changing daily at different rates, thanks to the great variety of trees you will find here…

Garth Cottage is perfectly placed for visitors to three great natural beauty spots in Britain. Sitting in Symonds Yat, right on the banks of the River Wye, the cottage borders the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Forest of Dean and South Herefordshire.
There is much to see and do here, from sightseeing around the many castles and abbeys in the area, which is also a bird-watcher's paradise, through to walks in the glorious countryside. These can be as gentle or as challenging as you like and the long experience we have in the area means that there is plenty of advice on choosing the perfect day out for you.
If you prefer an active break, the canoeing and water sports on the river Wye is in full swing by then, there is climbing, cycling, horse riding and miles of rambling within a stone's throw of Garth Cottage.
The area is renowned as a destination for food lovers. Throughout Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and the Brecon Beacons, you are spoilt for choice in all matters of food and drink. Just call Mark on the number shown or click in the header of any page to send us an email for more information.