Acorn Cottage, Little Howle Farm. Luxury, peace, calm. Near Ross on Wye

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Sleep in luxury. Our guests love the comfortable beds!

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 244 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Ross-on-Wye, England

Goodrich Castle

8 min drive

Wilton Castle

9 min drive

Forest of Dean

11 min drive

Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)

61 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The two barns at Little Howle Farm (Acorn and Rivington) are stunning high-end barn conversions. Our neighbours are cows and sheep, we have stunning views, peace, calm and tranquility. We are perfectly placed between the Wye Valley and The Forest of Dean. A 5 minute drive from Ross on Wye with its many pubs, restaurants, shops and of course, watersports on the river Wye.
We provide a weclome pack which includes Milk from a local Farm, Westons cider (great day out), a snack, tea, coffee and sugar.
Acorn Cottage has one double bedroom with luxury ensuite bathroom and can also can be configured with a king size bed or two single beds. The bathroom includes a bath and generous, separate shower. We provide luxury fluffy bath sheets, hand towels, flannels and bath mats. The living area is situated upstairs and is completely open plan to include lounge, dining and kitchen areas. The kitchen is fully equipped with hob, oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. We provide tea towels, dish cloths/sponge, oven gloves and apron as well as cleaning products. There is a back door which opens out on to the orignal barn steps leading to the garden.
There are a couple of games, a puzzle, local information, suggested walks and OS maps in each cottage.
A patio area is provided directly outside of the cottage which is a lovely place to sit as it is sheltered and gets the sun all day. A barbeque and fire pit area is around the rear of the cottage along with a large lawned area and a sun terrace at the top of the garden over looking the Malvern Hills. There is very little light pollution in Howle Hill so the terrace is perfect for star gazing.
Plenty of on site parking is available. We have games room/bar (unstocked) with table tennis table, table football, many board games and also outdoor games which guests are welcome to borrow. We also have a laundry room should guests need it.

Acorn Cottage can be linked internally with Rivington Barn which adds a further 2 double ensuite bedrooms and will then sleep 6.

Property manager

Pam And Geoff Manwaring

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

Similar properties

View from behind the property toward the Malverns

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Allowed outdoors

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site

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 area's natural beauty can be seen at Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Consider Elmore Court for a night out or Symonds Yat West Leisure Park if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Ross-on-Wye, England

What's nearby

Goodrich Castle - 8 min drive
Wye Valley - 10 min drive
Forest of Dean - 11 min drive
Symonds Yat West Leisure Park - 14 min drive
Puzzlewood - 20 min drive

Getting around

Ledbury Station - 24 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Mail Rooms - ‬7 min drive
‪Cantilupe Road Bus Station - ‬8 min drive
‪Forge Hammer Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪Caffe Eleganza - ‬7 min drive
‪Avellino Italian Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Acorn Cottage, Little Howle Farm. Luxury, peace, calm. Near Ross on Wye pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Acorn Cottage, Little Howle Farm. Luxury, peace, calm. Near Ross on Wye?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Acorn Cottage, Little Howle Farm. Luxury, peace, calm. Near Ross on Wye?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Acorn Cottage, Little Howle Farm. Luxury, peace, calm. Near Ross on Wye located?

This family-friendly Ross-on-Wye cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of River Wye, Goodrich Castle and Caroline Symonds Gardens. The Prospect and Made In Ross Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

2 January 2024

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Outstanding accommodation, superbly clean & tidy

Beautiful barn conversion, very nicely done. Very clean and tidy. Prosecco was a nice touch. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda C., Wiltshire UK

28 December 2023

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Beautiful Cottage

Acorn Cottage is a wonderful retreat for 2. It is in a great location, and has every amenity you could wish for. It is close to Ross-on-Wye with plenty of shops and Supermarkets should you need extra's. We were warmly welcomed by Pam & Geoff the owners. Couldn’t recommend this property more.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin L.

30 October 2023

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Got to go back wow

Wow what a fantastic place. If you want piece and quite in comfort then this is the place for you. It’s in a very quite place out in the country side piece and quite. The cottage is very comfortable with all that you need. We slept so well going past 9 o’clock every morning due to the piece and quite. Star gazing, country walks fresh air it’s all here. A short drive takes on to Ross on Wye town with all that you need , pubs, restaurants and tea shops. You must see Simonds Yat, park up and walk to the top fantastic views. Pam and Geoff are great hosts and live just across the yard, they are there if you need them but you never see them , they leave you to enjoy your holiday. Canoeing down the Wye is a must , we didn’t do this as the river was to high and dangerous, we are going back to do this. We are booked in for next year, can’t wait.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

20 September 2023

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Fantastic stay

It was a cosy and very clean house with everything in it What you need for a nice stay. Pam and geoff were both friendly and helpfull. There are a lot of things to do in the near by area. We will definetely recommend this property. We enjoyed it very much.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S., Langley

15 September 2023

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Nice stay

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

10 August 2023

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Very comfortable and chic

Very friendly owners who made our stay comfortable. Cottage is clean, well equipped and parking excellent. Great location for the Wye Valley. Great restaurant/pubs a short drive away.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

23 June 2023

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R &R

Lovely cottage. Very clean and comfortable. Well equiped. Quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

21 April 2023

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The Highlight of our Trip

Our stay at Acorn Cottage, Little Howle Farm has been an absolute delight. The hosts, Amanda and Derek catered for our every need and the cottage was meticulously maintained with special touches such as scones, cream and jam. The whole cottage speaks quality, with a comfy king mattress, a wonderful bathroom and comfortable living areas. It is warm and inviting with thoughtful surprises throughout the cottage. This cottage should be on your list!! Thank you again Amanda and Derek. Your attention to detail, kindness and care for us and your community is amazing!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harriet T.

9 January 2023

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A wonderful stay

Weve been to little howle farm before and loved it, so we were thrilled to be able to come back and stay for a post-Christmas relax. The property was exactly as we remembered it from last time and we had a lovely stay - thankyou! The property has everything you could think of needing for a self catered experience and is so cosy. Knocked one star off the check in process because noone was around when we tried to drop the keys back on check out and we didnt really know what to do! Didnt impact upon the overall outcome of our wonderful stay though.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

9 October 2022

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Lovely and clean cottage to relax in!

Lovely greeting and loved the scone and wine. Very clean and settled in straight away. Enjoyed some great walks and coming back to relax in the very peaceful cottage. Really enjoyed my stay and would 110% recommend Acorn Cottage. Thanks Amanda and Derek!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

27 August 2022

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A week of fun & relaxation

It was very cosy, comfortable, with everything provided, & very caring hosts, who made sure we had a good time. There’s a lot to do & see in the area, & not long distances to travel.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

6 June 2022

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Ross-on-Wye Holiday

We found the property quaint and yet modern internally, everything was provided, and if you did require anything you just had to ask Amanda and Derek. The holiday cottage was under two miles from Ross-on-Wye, which was very convenient, also you were in the middle of the Wye valley, overall very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

22 May 2022

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Like being in a beautiful French chateau

What a lovely place. The bathroom alone was worth the stay but the overall comfiness and the quality and range of provision and the thought behind it is top drawer. Amanda and Derek are cheerful, welcoming and very knowledgeable hosts. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

1 March 2022

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Short breakaway

Wonderful experience from start to finish. It was so easy to book and we had great communication from Amanda the owner. The property was gorgeous, it had those little extras that just made everything so special and even some wonderful homemade cake! Perfect. We really loved our stay and would definitely recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jolyon G.

31 August 2021

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The perfect stay

From arrival to departure our stay was a delight. Amanda and Derek were exceptional hosts and the cottage exceeded expectations. A most comfortable stay with everything you needed and more. Thoroughly recommend. Lots to do in the beautiful area - canoeing the Wye was a highlight!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hazel J.

30 August 2021

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A lovely little gem!

The cottage was a brilliant base for exploring Ross-on-Wye and further afield. The accommodation was beautiful, comfortable and top-notch. Derek and Amanda were most kind and welcoming, and there are Craft Classes available, if desired. The property has the use of a large garden and bbq It is only about 4 miles from Ross-on-Wye and has easy access to Hereford, Hay-on-Wye, Gloucester, Ledbury, Monmouth etc. There are lots of good walking trails in the vicinity and further afield:-Symonds Yat, Tintern Abbey plus good restaurants in Ross and many local pub hostelries to whet your appetite. Can highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

27 July 2021

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Perfect Break

First class accommodation with great attention to detail. Amanda couldn’t have done any more to makes us feel at home. From a bottle of wine and a pint of milk on arrival to home baked scones the following day. Would not hesitate to recommend Little Howle Farm.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

D E J.

21 July 2021

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Delightful - a joy

Amanda and Derek were brilliant hosts. From the moment we arrived their commitment to their guests was clear. The property has been refurbished to a high standard with lots of small touches to make it interesting. The grounds are good for sitting out and enjoying the weather and a glass of something. It was a joy to chat to Amanda and Derek around the property and their advice on places to eat and where to go was spot on. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane S., Horsham

16 November 2020

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Home from home

From the very start of our trip to Acorn Cottage, Little Howle Farm was trouble free. Communications, directions to the property, the property itself all were amazing. The property has everything you need and more. The little touches that make it special were all around us - Mice and duck included. The warm welcome by Amanda when we arrived was topped by the welcome of homemade scones, jam and cream to go with or cup of tea - a pint of milk and bottle of wine was waiting for us in the fridge. The best nights sleep away we've had in a long while - the mattress was soo comfortable. All in all a perfect place to stay. Beautiful scenery surrounds you. A visit to Ross on Wye, Goodrich Castle are a must. We would highly recommend this property to everyone.

10/10 Excellent

D J B.

19 October 2020

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Acorn Cottage getaway

A very well presented property offering every comfort with lovely friendly owners on hand if required. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Tess C.

1 August 2020

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A perfect relaxing break

Derek and Amanda were great hosts, the place is beautiful with amazing views and peace and quiet. All very COVID friendly as well, will be back!

10/10 Excellent

ANDY D.

25 August 2019

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Amazing!

Fab cottage, area and lovely people in Amanda and Derek...can't recommend enough!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

5 June 2019

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Brilliant

Thanks so much for a wonderful stay! The property was very clean and comfortable and our hosts were fabulous!

10/10 Excellent

David S.

17 May 2019

DELIGHT AT ACORN COTTAGE

On a scale of one to five stars our stay at Acorn Cottage should be graded a six. Amanda and Derek could not have been more welcoming, going well above what one might expect, and the accommodation was absolutely splendid. It was scrupulously clean, beautifully presented, and lacked for absolutely nothing in the way of fixtures and appliances to make the stay comfortable and enjoyable. We recommend our hosts and the cottage to anybody.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

3 October 2018

Steve & Melissa.

We arrived at the cottage and were immediately welcomed by Amanda. Made us feel very comfortable, took us on a tour of the cottage we were staying in and made sure we knew where everything was and how it worked etc! Our first day there, we had fresh warm bread delivered to us in the morning, went very well with the homemade marmalade they had given us! The whole cottage was immaculate and very clean. It was like walking into a home! It was a very joyous experience and a perfect holiday for me and my partners 1st anniversary. We will definitely be returning next year for our next anniversary if not sooner! Thank you again Amanda & Derek. You really have the perfect holiday getaway!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Pam And Geoff Manwaring

Why they chose this property

Little Howle Farm is located in the hamlet of Howle Hill, close to Ross on Wye. It borders onto an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is minutes away from the Forest of Dean and Symonds Yat. The countryside around Howle Hill is simply stunning and the views over the Wye valley are breath-taking.
The farm itself was built of local stone in the early 1800's. We instantly fell in love with the place and have spent 3 years converting the barns and renovating the farmhouse.

What makes this property unique

Little Howle Farm perfectly situated for a visit to the Wye Valley and provides a luxurious base to return to after a hard days walking, canoeing, cycling or just meandering around the lovely local towns of Ross on Wye or Monmouth.
Milking Parlour Crafts ( located on the farm and provides a wide range of craft activities (floristry, card making, general crafts, art classes, photography) that can be combined into your holiday. Bespoke classes can be arranged. Call Amanda on 01989 485 226.