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Escape to Watchmaker's Cottage, nestled in the Welsh borderlands. Unwind by the log fire, enjoy a private patio and explore our beautiful 2-acre garden with walks from the drive entrance. This charming retreat offers a kingsize 4 poster bed and an en-suite bathroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Solar energy
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

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 rock climbing and hiking. Visit our Ross-on-Wye travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Wye Valley
    Wye Valley
    5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse from Cleeve Hill
    Cheltenham Racecourse
    49 min drive - 65.5 km
  • F04AR9 Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
    Cheltenham Town Hall
    49 min drive - 56.3 km
  • Gloucester Quays
    34 min drive - 40.9 km
  • The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
    56 min drive - 60.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Mail Rooms
    9 min drive
  • The Prince Of Wales
    10 min drive
  • Coffee #1
    9 min drive
  • Riverside Inn Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Avellino Italian Restaurant
    9 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 is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km) of Wye Valley, River Wye, and Goodrich Castle. Long Acres and Caroline Symonds Gardens are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Characterful Stone Cottage with lovely views over the Surrounding Countryside Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

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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
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8/10 Good

Robert T.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

David P.

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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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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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8/10 Good

Godfrey B.

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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

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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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.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Joan Q.

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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 👏🥰👏👏👏
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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Perfect

Jenny is the perfect host, nothing is too much trouble Watchmaker’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
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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
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8/10 Good

John B.

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Good

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

bertrand c.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ralph M.

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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.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

chris j.

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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.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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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.

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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.

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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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10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

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Cosy and peaceful cottage

Jenny and Max were extremely accommodating, very friendly and made us feel really welcome at their home. The property was well equipped with good facilities for an infant too. The garden and surrounding fields were a great place to explore and the location is perfect for short day trips along the wye valley and even to the coast, but tucked away from the hustle bustle. We especially enjoyed the terrace and spotting birds in the evening after a busy day. Would highly recommend. Thank you very much Jenny and Max.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021