Dating back 200 years, this grand detached country house, has open fire, multi-fuel burners and chandeliers. Symonds Yat is easily reached. . Enclosed porch/boot room. Spacious beamed drawing room with open fire, large mirrors and chandeliers. Spacious beamed reception room with wood-burning stove and TV. Dining room with wood-burning stove, sitting area and library. Well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen/utility with electric Aga (winter only), electric range, slate floor, original servants’ bells and door to courtyard. Large conservatory with seating leading to large terrace and formal lawn. Anteroom leading to twin and single bedrooms. Separate shower room with toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed and additional single bed (for +1), one with en-suite bathroom and toilet. Three further double bedrooms, one with wash basin, and one with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with freestanding cast iron bath, shower cubicle and toilet. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.. Open fire and wood-burning stoves – fuel available locally. Full oil central heating £70 pw & £30 per short break. Electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and highchair. Five TVs. DVD. Stereo/CD. Electric Aga included (winter only). Electric range (double oven). Combi microwave/grill. Washing machine. Tumble dryer. Dishwasher. American-style f/freezer. Wi-fi. Tel - honesty box. Enclosed 2-acre garden with patio and furniture. BBQ. Parking (for 8 cars). Ground floor facilities. Please note: Pond in garden. Although the property has ground floor facilities, it may not be suitable for less mobile guests.. This grand detached country house is set within 2 acres of attractive gardens, beautifully presented with formal lawn, walled garden, arboretum and pretty rosebeds. The holiday property dates back 200 years and is full of character, with an open fire, multi-fuel burners, beams and chandeliers, and has been tastefully decorated by its current owners, who live next to the grounds.

This lavish retreat is an ideal location from which to explore the surrounding rolling countryside and the many villages with black-and-white timbered houses and inns. The nearby market town of Ross-on-Wye has many historic buildings and public cliff-top gardens offering excellent views of the River Wye, and Hereford is well worth a visit, with its cathedral (which contains the famous Mappa Mundi and Chained Library), museums, art galleries and bustling mid-week market.

Also enjoy our national heritage in Monmouth, a Tudor border town associated with Henry V. Or visit Hay-on-Wye, famous for its books and festivals. Close by is Kilpeck Church, perhaps the best preserved Norman church in the country. Symonds Yat offers everything from gentle rambles to canoeing within its magnificent natural setting, or join the network of pathways comprising the Wye Valley walk. Shop 2 miles, pub serving excellent food, 600 yards.

Clients are strictly requested not to arrive before 5pm If you arrive before 5pm you will not be permitted entry as the property is large, the owners require additional time to prepare the property for your arrival. Please do not request an early arrival. On your day of departure please leave no later than 9am. Thank you.

The property is fitted with integrated smoke alarms. There is an unfenced pond in the garden. The property is not be suitable for guests that use a wheelchair or have any mobility issues, and although the property has ground floor facilities these are not suitable for less mobile guests.

There is a fuel supplement of 70GBP per week or 30 GBP per short break. This also applies if heating is required from May to October, payable on arrival. The fuel for the open fire is not provided but available at the local garage 5 miles away. This property will only accept a max on 15 people in the party, including babies.