Converted Cider Press with mod cons in Wye Valley

Barn in Symonds Yat, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Cheryl
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

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Relax: Christmas Offers.🎅
The converted Cider Press is ideal for a country retreat in the heart of the Wye Valley on the edge of the Forest of Dean.Symonds Yat West is a village and a popular tourist destination which straddles the River Wye. The Press has been carefully renovated from a derelict working cider mill to a high standard comfortable abode.A place to relax or enjoy some mountain biking,canoeing,paddle boarding or a ramble through the woods to King Arthurs Cave or up to Yat Rock.

The space
Christmas- New Year Relaxation is the word at the Cider Press.
The barn with it’s private patio is a place to chill out, equipped with a Bbq and Fire pit with logs from our land. You can watch the deer & stags grazing in our private woodland ( or munching at our carrots & roses). Plenty of other wildlife to look out for and 2 Barn owls nesting in our woods.
The barn is upside down- Living Quarters is upstairs.
The upstairs has a stable door leading to your private guest patio area.The open plan/ kitchen area is equipped with all mod cons : Freeview/ Smart Tv which will connect to A Netflix stick. Wi-fi free of charge. Double Sofa bed which is ideal for 2 children or 1 adult.( Bring own cot if you have a baby subject to corona virus regulations.Information File in Living Room and local maps.A basket with local details, restaurants menus & leisure activities, and local discount codes to local amenities.(contact owner so one can discuss)
A shopping hamper can be arranged supplied with all local produce. Payment to local shop but I can collect.
You can also enjoy a competitive game of scrabble or chess, or admire the pictures on the wall of the local history.
We are a bit upside down, so bedroom is embedded into the Rock below.
You are not in a cave, but you may feel like it.
Bedroom has been converted utilising the rock formation with the old cider working bowls in the bedroom & utility room for storage.
En-suite wet room bathroom adjacent to bathroom tiled to high standard with local tiles. Utility room equipped with washer/ dryer/ iron board/ iron.
Main Access: From the drive via steps to the French Doors.
Barn is detached from main house & has private parking to side of barn. Parking 2 metres to carry your luggage inside.
Covid Regulations:
Owner has passed the ‘Coronavirus Covid 19’

Families with under 5 children will need to sign a safety Declaration Form due to the woods behind the property.
We love animals and we have 3 cats, and one dog.
All v v friendly but will not tolerate miss behaved dogs. 2 pets maximum to saty and not to be left unattended in property..Please provide dog bedding & blankets. Please keep animals off the furniture.
A detailed information pack
& directions will be emailed to Guests in Advance.
We are here to make your stay a memorable break and any advice you need please ask.
Always at hand to answer any questions but not obtrusive. You are here to enjoy the Press and all the local ammenities.Come & enjoy and relax.

Guest access
You can meander throughout our woods & garden behind the barn. Will direct you on arrival. Also give tips on local walks and trails.Woods lead to public footpaths and follow the deer trails. You can even bike through the woods if courageous enough.

Private parking adjacent to Cider Press- we have a safety box if we are not here on your check in .

Other things to note
We are here to make your stay comfortable & memorable. Don’t hesitate to ask advice or anything ( within reason!) Here to help and make your stay enjoyable.
Maximum number of animals - 2 pets. Get in the Christmas spirit.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Valley view
Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 179 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Symonds Yat, England, United Kingdom
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Neighborhood highlights

There will be a file in the barn with all recommendations .
Local Shop:
Woods
Spar- Dafnant.

Pubs/ Eating places.
The YOFI( Ferrie Inn)
The Wye Knot
The Old Court Hotel
The Riverside
Saracens- Symonds Yat East
The New Inn Pub( a drive)St Owens Cross.
Moody Cow ( a drive)
New Harp Inn ( Hoarwithy)
Loughpool ( Hoarwithy)
Axe and Cleaver( Much Birch)

Restaurant:
Potting Shed
The Old Court Hotel
Whitchurch Spice Tandori.

Meet your host

Superhost
200 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
My work: Film and Tv producer/ Line producer .
Fun fact: I play golf - badly !
Very sociable and friendly, easy going person. Love good food, golf,biking and squash, holidays, my pets and my close friends. Love skiing and have travelled over the world over the years . My backpacking days are now over and prefer a bit of comfort although love my summer hols in the caravan. Very adaptable ! I love helping others and enjoy my Tv Film career as well as being an Independent Consultant for Arbonne which produces botanic products. Not a vegan myself but love the skincare, mkup and Nourishing Protein food. Live a healthy life and outdoor life here in the Wye valley. I value the countrylife and wildlife here. Love watching the deer and stags in garden. If you are a bird watcher- the buzzards and owls are very busy and nest in our woods and the odd Peregrin flies over from Yat rock where they nest.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Pet(s) live on property