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Watchmaker's Cottage
Patio & forecourt parking
come in
Sitting Room
Four Poster Bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Ross-on Wye, ENG
  • Place, Wye Valley
    โ€ช5 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Place, Malvern Hills
    โ€ช27 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Place, Gloucester Docks
    โ€ช48 min driveโ€ฌ

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap ยท Towels provided ยท Bathtub or shower ยท Toilet ยท Shampoo ยท Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap ยท Towels provided ยท Bathtub or shower ยท Toilet ยท Shampoo ยท Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Characterful Stone Cottage with lovely views over the Surrounding Countryside

Awarded 5 stars by VRBO visitors.

Watchmaker's Cottage is your perfect base for a holiday in the stunning Welsh borderlands, offering easy access to the historic market towns of Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury and Monmouth and areas of outstanding natural beauty, the Forest of Dean, with its film locations of Symonds Yat(Sex Education) and Puzzle Wood (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Merlin and Dr. Who) the Wye Valley, and Black mountains, where you can find an array of outdoor activities for adults and young people alike.

Sleeps 4. The main bedroom has a Kingsized four poster Bed with its own bathroom, and the second bedroom can be made-up as either a kingsize double or twin beds with en-suite bathroom. We can also include a cot/child bed if required. The cottage also offers sitting room with log fire and fully fitted kitchen with dining area.

Outside there is a private patio and our beautiful 2 acre garden and fields, as well as walks from the drive entrance.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0โ€“17

Children

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

children of any age welcome. Cot, high chair and stair gate available for young children: cot bedding not provided

Important information

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Property # 8166366
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ross-on-Wye

Located in Ross-on-Wye, this cottage is in a rural area. The Phoenix Theatre and Made In Ross Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Goodrich Castle and Great Castle House. Symonds Yat West Leisure Park and Monmouth Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
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Ross-on Wye, ENG

What's nearby

  • Wye Valley - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Symonds Yat West Leisure Park - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Malvern Hills - 27 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Gloucester Docks - 48 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Gloucester Quays - 48 min drive - 46.5 km

Getting around

  • Ledbury Station - 25 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชThe Mail Rooms - โ€ฌ9 min drive
  • โ€ชThe Prince Of Wales - โ€ฌ10 min drive
  • โ€ชAvellino Italian Restaurant - โ€ฌ9 min drive
  • โ€ชPencraig Diner - โ€ฌ7 min drive
  • โ€ชDomino's Pizza - โ€ฌ9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful Stone Cottage with lovely views over the Surrounding Countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Characterful Stone Cottage with lovely views over the Surrounding Countryside?

As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Characterful Stone Cottage with lovely views over the Surrounding Countryside on 28 May 2026 start from NZ$322, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Characterful Stone Cottage with lovely views over the Surrounding Countryside?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Characterful Stone Cottage with lovely views over the Surrounding Countryside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful Stone Cottage with lovely views over the Surrounding Countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful Stone Cottage with lovely views over the Surrounding Countryside located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Wye Valley, River Wye and Goodrich Castle. Long Acres and Caroline Symonds Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Abby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect for a small family. The views across the walled garden were glorious.We felt at home and were warmly welcomed by the host. The kitchen had everything we needed. It was peaceful and quiet and had very comfortable beds. One of the best places we have stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2026
Thank you very much Abby, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. We very much hope to welcome you back another time. Kind regards Jenny
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10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect for us, Jenny was very friendly and helpful. The location is ideal for visiting the Forest of Dean and the Brecon Beacons. The kitchen was well equipped and the real fire was fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2026
Thank you Steven for your kind review. We really appreciate your comments. I am just sorry that we missed saying goodbye to you both. Happy New Year and we hope to be able to welcome you again. Kind Regards Jenny
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8/10 Good

Godfrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location.Very friendly and accommodating hosts.Quiet and very off the beaten track!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage situated in countryside , ideally situated for days out to nearby towns . Wonderful part of the country . Hosts were very welcoming and made our stay most enjoyable, especially cosy nights in front of the open fire.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tara N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Quiet

Good location, lovely garden , friendly helpful hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Many thanks for your lovely review, Tara We are so pleased that you enjoyed both the cottage and garden, and indeed the peace and quiet so much We hope you may return, meanwhile very best wishes from us both Jenny
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10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic spot in the heart of Herefordshire

Delightful location, so tranquil and refreshing. A long weekend was too short a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful cottage

Nice cosy cottage ideal for exploring the wye valley.Comfortable rooms,beautiful gardens and nice patio area to sit outside.A pub 5 minute drive away.Lovely hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
I much apprecaited your very kind comments about the cottage: so pleased it all worked well for you all with best wishes Jenny
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Wonderful!

We had a perfect break for New Year's at Watchmaker's Cottage. We arrived to a roaring fire with afternoon tea waiting for us in the kitchen. The cottage has everything you could need and the beds were incredibly comfortable. A genuinely lovely holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Many thanks for this lovely review I am so glad that you enjoyed your New Year stay and that the fire and the welcome tea added to the enjoyment, as also the beds: of course it's great to know that they are appreciated. It was a pleasure to have you with us. Please come and see us again warm regards
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful cottage in beautiful area

We spent a very enjoyable week staying at Watchmakers Cottage, inspite of the changeable British weather. The cottage is comfortable and very well equipped with everything you need, and Jenny and Max were most helpful when we had a query. We loved exploring the area and can particularly recommend Hellens Manor (Jacobean house and gardens) and Yat Rock with its breathtaking views over the Wye.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural Special.

True country cottage and location. A trip down memory lane for us seniors in a beautiful area of the UK. Excellent hosts with very good local knowledge. Just what we needed after the worst pandemic bought to us all. Warm and well equipped accommodation with lovely grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
many thanks for your very kind review which is much appreciated I am so pleased that you found 'just what you needed" with very best wishes Jenny
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10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage and location

It was a very nice cottage very quaint. The open log fire was great as unfortunately the weather was very bad and quite chilly. The only slight down side was the cottage did feel quite damp and had a slight damp smell but this didn't cause any real issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you for your review and i am glad the open fire helped to make up for the disappointing weather. I think any feeling of damp was probably down to our following Covid advice and opening all windows between visitors rain or shine: it's a difficult balance to get right: sorry if you thought we got it wrong.
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10/10 Excellent

Joan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Watchmakers Cottage was a beautiful venue, lovely cottage with access to the gardens & shady area

The weather was very hot but it had a lovely shady spot to sit outside and relax and enjoy the delightful view. We would highly recommend it, from my 30 year old son and his girlfriend to 60 year olds. Fantastic is too tame a word for it all ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you very much indeed for this wonderful review: as you say ti was uncomfortably hot so we are so delighted to know that despite this you were able to enjoy your visit so much receiving your review is extremely rewarding and much appreciated warm regards Jenny
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10/10 Excellent

john p.

Welcoming & Peaceful

The cottage is in a beautiful rural location with total peace and quiet. It's homely, well equipped, the beds are comfortable and the real fire was a hit with all of us. The owners were very welcoming and helpful - we arrived to find a cream tea with delicious home baked scones & the fire lit which was lovely. We are serial holiday renters and this was one of the best - we thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas 2018 stay. T
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Looking through our reviews I realise that I have not responded to your Christmas review: I do apologise and hope it is not too late to thank you. So glad you enjoyed your stay so much especially as you have so much previous experience to compare us with We do hope to welcome you again. All good wishes Jenny
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10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Jenny is the perfect host, nothing is too much trouble Watchmakerโ€™s Cottage is situated in beautiful surroundings which guests have access to, which meant we could stroll around and sit in the lovely gardens. The cottage is very well equipped and beautifully decorated, making it comfortable to stay in. Perfect for family and friends to share for a memorable holiday. Thank you Jenny.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Dear Anna many thanks for your very complimentary review, which is greatly appreciated: it is probably the best from of advertising for us and we do appreciate it Sorry to hear that your return flight was so delayed but I hope it will not deter you from a return visit very best wishes to you all Jenny
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8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2023
Many thanks for your very positive review: we do appreciate it and hope to welcome you again before too long with all good wishes Jenny
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bertrand c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Watchmakers Delight

Watchmakers cottage was how we imagined , quiet, cosy, comfortable with excellent views over the Victorian garden from the kitchen . We met Jenny ( the owner) on arrival with freshly baked scones and jam delicious ! and Max ( the owner) later on whilst viewing the enviable garden filled with fruits & vegetables. We enjoyed lighting the open fire (although not cold) and relaxing each evening after a days outing visiting so many wonderful local historic sites ! Would definitely recommend this cottage - in fact we are going back at the end of August !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you so much for your comprehensive and complimentary review: we greatly appreciate it of course. What greater compliment can there be than that you are returning within a month! Welcome back. jenny
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10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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Beautiful cottage in very peaceful and beautiful area.

Watchmakers Cottage is a delightful cottage which is very well equipped. You don't need to take anything for the kitchen with you. Max met us on arrival and showed us round the cottage. The hosts, Jenny and Max are very friendly and happy to help with anything if needed. We made use of the shaded patio area. You are also able to use their lovely gardens too. We will definitely will be back. Before we left, Jenny took us round the 2 bedroom apartment which is attached to their house. This is also very well equipped and is on this site 'Little Daffaluke'. Thank you Jenny and Mike for making our stay so comfortable. Diane and Colin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Comfortable Cottage in a quiet location

Everything was perfect at the Watchmakers Cottage. The weather forecast for our four night stay said it would be mild and a bit wet and it was. The cottage was ready for us when we arrived and Jenny had switched on all the radiators and lit a fire for us so it was already warm and cosy. Max supplied us with enough wood and kindling to get us through our new year stay. It was a lovely welcome from our hosts and the four us, friends from university so long ago, spent our days walking in the Wye valley and our evenings eating and drinking too much round the living room fire. Perfect. The approach roads are narrow and a bit bumpy so be warned but there are shops, pubs and restaurants within easy reach and Ross itself is only 10 minutes away.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Dear Martin and friends thank you so much for your very kind review: I am so glad that you enjoyed Watchnaker's Cottage and your stay so much. All best wishes for 2022 Jenny
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10/10 Excellent

Ralph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

The property is next to the owner's large house, which has extensive gardens for guests to visit. It was really helpful to be able to communicate with the owner before we started our visit. The cottage is well appointed and has all the facilities one needs especially if you are self catering rather than eating out. The owner is always happy to help with any queries. It is very peaceful there and thus great for a restful few days. There are of course many interesting places to visit during the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, good base in good weather

Cottage very pleasant and well equipped, but quite chilly unless light a wood fire in the main room. Beautiful gardens around main house, but the sitting area near the cottage is not the most convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and cosy

Jenny was really easy to communicate with and gave us some great suggestions. The cottage was perfect for two couples and had everything we needed. Thanks Jenny!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We had a wonderful time staying at the Watchmakers Cottage. The countryside around was stunning and we enjoyed the varied bird life. Jenny and Max have created a wonderfully equipped cottage, a real home from home, everything was provided. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Jenny & Max were wonderful hosts, nothing was too much trouble. The firewood was always stocked and as we were there for 5 weeks, clean laundry was provided every week. Our children of 10 and 8 loved the gardens (as did we) and were very welcomed. The lovely shop at Whitchurch sells great coffee and was a joy to visit,selling lots of gourmet type food items including Gluten Free which we very much appreciated having a GF member of the family. We also enjoyed visiting the local farm shop. The cottage is in great proximity to the Forest of Dean & Wye valley, with Symonds Yat a short drive away. Thank you Jenny & Max, it was just what we hoped for after our move back to the UK.
Stayed 35 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Hello Heidi thank you so much for your very kind review: we enjoyed having you all to stay in the cottage and have missed our 2 young lady feeders of the birds (and so have the birds!) We had some storm damage last week but hope you avoided that and that you are all settling in to your new home With very warm wishes Jenny
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10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Treasure in the Wye Valley

The stay at this cottage was perfect from start to finish. The property was very well equipped , comfortable and lovely and warm. When we arrived there was a lovely fire in the lounge which was very welcome after our journey on a wet Saturday afternoon. The grounds were charming and full of interest. The host was at pains to make sure that our stay was a success and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty cottage in exquisite setting

A lovely, cosy cottage backing on to my ideal kitchen garden. It was wonderful standing at the sink looking through the kitchen window out to the rows of tomato plants and apple trees. At night we could lie in bed and listen to the owls. The gardens surrounding the cottage were sumptuous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This was a lovely, well thought out cottage. It had everything we needed. The cottage was spotlessly clean. The owners were really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

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