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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
35 Customer Reviews
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"The cottage itself is beautiful and exactly as it looks in the photos."
The garden, whilst on rather steep slope is great and properly secure for our dog. It was all furnished to a high standard & perfect for the 2 of us & our 4 legged friend. If I was being picky, replacing the bog standard dinky wine glasses with something decent would be nice and maybe a full length mirror but neither was a deal breaker. We loved being able to walk the 10 minutes to the Old Court House restaurant & in fact went twice as the food was fab. It was a bit of a pain not having WIFI but Craig did warn us he couldn't get it fixed until the following week, it just meant we lived a little more spontaneously (as we did many years ago) The only thing that let it down slightly was the damp, slightly mouldy aroma that pervaded the cottage & and it did make everywhere feel a bit chilly even on the warm summer day we arrived. It may just be a result of part of it being effectively below ground (the slope of the garden at the top is level with the kitchen ceiling) I think we acclimatised a little but after one rainy day, it felt so chilly & damp that we put the gas heater on for a couple of hours in the evening. Maybe a couple of dehumidifiers would help. All in all, however, we enjoyed our stay very much
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"Had a fantastic stay, made very welcome and found the Apple Store to be like a ..."
Had a fantastic stay, made very welcome and found the Apple Store to be like a home from home, plenty of things to do within a short distance, will definitely like to stay again in the future
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"All great and loved meeting the two hosts and exploring the gallery where we happily bought some great art."
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"We are not picky in any way but this place is the worst we've ever seen."
Everything you touch was sticky, the place was extremely dirty in general, the floor in the dark kitchen was covered in black from the dirt over all the years and the air was almost not breathable. We left after two day because my wife got serious health issues inside the building. Furthermore he claimed at Sykes we damaged the floor by cleaning it with water. By the way...Sykes Cottages was no help to solve the problems in any way.
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"The owner (Craig) was on hand to help with queries, etc, but otherwise left us alone to enjoy our break which was much appreciated."
The accommodation was well equipped and we would definitely consider staying here again. The gardens were dog proof which was a great help when sitting outside with our spaniel. Definitely recommended.
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"We really enjoyed our stay at the Apple Store, very comfortable, well stocked roomy kitchen."
Lovely area and lots to see and do. Thank you Craig and Lynne
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"Cottage very tired and needs updating Looked rather neglected Disappointing really"
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"Perfect facilities for 2 people and the enclosed garden was ideal for a dog."
Very friendly and helpful hosts
Thank you for the feedback, we're delighted you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
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"Comfortable and warm, friendly host."
Great location especially for doorstep walks and also for exploring the area by car. Just minor things toilet lid wouldn’t stay up, toaster and fridge need a good clean.
Many thanks for your review, we're delighted to know you enjoyed your break. Thanks for pointing the issues out to us, We'll get onto those straight away. Hope to see you again. Craig & Lynne Property Owner
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"We booked this at really late notice for a over Christmas stay and it didn’t disappoint!"
The owners were super friendly, cottage was cosy and as a bonus for an electric car driver there is a super fast charger two minutes drive away. We will be back.
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"Sorry for the delay, lovely stay, limited for dog walks from the cottage but loads in the vicinity although you need to be wary of the start of the shooting season, birds everywhere!"
! Owners very helpful and very nice. Thanks Lin and Colin Baxter
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"Thank you for a lovely stay."
The cottage has everything you need and is extremely comfortable. It was our first holiday away with our dog. The garden is secure and the cottage is very dog friendly which was important to us. The hosts are very welcoming and considerate. The area is lovely. If you have never been to the Wye valley, it’s well worth a visit.
Many thanks for taking the time to write such great feedback. We hope to see you again. Regards Craig & Lynne Property Owner
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"We found the cottage to be a very relaxing environment, inside and outside."
The owners were very friendly and helpful at all times, and there was plenty of different information around for places to go and see. Lovely walks around in the hills and valleys around the cottage. As the cottage was not to far from a main road it made it easy access to get to other places around the area with a car which were both close and a distance away. Lovely Breakfasts provided if wanted. The nice art and craft gallery within the grounds was also a bonus, fantastic wire and wooden items made and on show. a good place if you like different crafts. Also dog friendly.
Thank you for the great review, we're delighted you enjoyed your stay here and hope to see you again one day soon. Property Owner
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"Great welcome from the owners beautiful property really enjoyed our stay there"
Thank you for your great feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back! Property Owner
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"The Apple Store was cosy and clean, in a lovely location (except for the traffic noise)."
We enjoyed our weekend here, the apartment was well equipped. My only suggestion would be that maybe some carpet is needed in the upstairs apartment to muffle the noisy footsteps?
Thank you for your feedback we really appreciate it. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We are looking for ways to reduce the noise from the Cider Loft although regrettably carpet is a difficult one for us, but we will investigate our options. Regards Craig & Lynne Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage, nicely equipped kitchen which satisfied our self-catering needs."
We particularly appreciated the securely enclosed back garden, which gave our dog a safe place to unwind after our long walks around the local area. We loved the nearby Old Court Hotel for a meal out; very cosy inside, and it has a gorgeous garden to enjoy a drink if you get lucky with the weather.
Thank you for taking the time to write this great review. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We recently renewed some of the fencing for the cottage's back garden so thank you for the feedback. Look forward to seeing you again one day. Property Owner
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"The water heater was playing up which the owner advised me of on arrival."
It meant no hot water to wash up but boiling a kettle was no issue. The shower also fluctuated dramatically from boiling hot to freezing cold but I managed ok. I loved the setting and had a lovely relaxing week which did me the world of good and was what I was looking for. I would definitely visit again.
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that you had issues with the hot water and shower. Both issues have now been fixed ready for your return! Property Owner
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"Lovely property, although the showeroom was a bit tight."
Tastefully decorated.Everything was there that was needed. A bit cold at times,but understand costing would be a concern. Would love to revisit in the summer.
Thank you for your feedback, we have now supplemented the old heating system with additional heaters to help ensure a cosy time next time around. Property Owner
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"We enjoyed our stay the cottage and facilities were very good."
There were two points however that should be noted.The first was the fact there was a flat above which we found very noisy.The other less important point was the poor light in the bedroom for reading..
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"We had a lovely time at the cottage the only thing we found with the listing is ..."
We had a lovely time at the cottage the only thing we found with the listing is that you don’t realise there is another cottage upstairs but we didn’t find it to be a problem at all Craig is a great host very knowledgeable about the local area but not intrusive at all we look forward to returning as soon as possible
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"Perfect place to stay."
Cosy and comfortable.
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"We really enjoyed our stay."
It was so peaceful having the 2 private gardens to relax in. Everything we needed was provided, The Apple Store is a little cooler than we are used to as we live in a modern house, but heaters are provided. And Whitchurch is a lovely village, with plenty to explore.
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"Fabulous cottage, warm and welcoming hosts, excellent breakfasts"
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"Lovely place very comfortable friendly owner"
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"We had a brilliant stay at The Apple Store thanks to the friendly and approachable owners, the incredible location, and the comfortable and homely cottage."
It was well equipped with everything we needed, the garden was secure for our dog, and the maps and detailed instructions for local walks left by the owners led us to some amazing places that we wouldn't have otherwise found. As mentioned in a previous review for this cottage, you can hear the people in the loft above quite clearly at times (especially if they snore!!), but we didn't feel that this distracted from our overall enjoyment of the holiday, and we will definitely be going back.
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"Characterful and very interesting property, ideal for us as a couple with 2 dogs."
Nice little enclosed garden front and back. Welcoming cake, tea, coffee and milk. Kitchen with all the utensils you need. Plenty of space, lots of informative leaflets, books. Bedroom with a nice comfy bed. Bathroom compact but nice size shower with plenty of hot water. The hosts Craig & Lynne made us very welcome and were happy to help with recommendations on where to explore and where to eat. It was a really enjoyable short break.
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"Loved the cottage, it was well equipped and comfortable."
Bread, milk, butter and home made cakes were there for us on arrival. The owner couldn’t have been more accommodating and welcoming. Breakfast at the main house was a delicious treat, we thoroughly recommend banana and coconut vegan pancakes
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"A well established warm welcoming accommodation suit with lots of character and history."
Ideal for a relaxing break which we would highly recommend.
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"Cleanliness was not up to standard."
Nasty smell in the bathroom.Shower head needed attention.
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"This property lived upto its billing in all respects."
The owner is very friendly without being over the top he even popped in with candles and matches to prepare for storm which was expected overnight. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone.
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"Warm and cosy, well equipped."
Thank you for providing bread, milk and cake, much appreciated!
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"The Apple store is a very nice little barn conversion very well equipped and in a very lovely part of the country very good for walks."
The downside and its a big downside is that it also has an apartment up over and when occupied you can hear every noise above day and night which means a quiet and relaxing time away is not going to happen, we didn't realise this until reading reviews on another website after the event we feel that this should have been stated in the description.
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"From texting us on our journey, through to home baked cake waiting in the cottage and personal recommendations for dog walks, Craig and Lynne at the Apple Store could not have done more to make our January break enjoyable."
The cottage is lovely inside and out with plenty of space for the pair of us and our two dogs. Everything was very clean, tidy, comfortable and of good quality and it had all we needed for a self-catering holiday. An added bonus was it's location in a "no street light" area which made for some great amateur astronomy!
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"Lovely accommodation lovely walks from door."
Spashing places to eat nearby. Super helpful owners
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"Excellent location and facilities, perfect for a weekend get away"
Thank you for the feedback. We're pleased you enjoyed your break. Look forward to seeing you again in the future. Property Owner
Summary
- Single-storey
- One double bedroom
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
- Electric central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge with ice box, dishwasher
- TV with Freeview, radio, WiFi and a selection of books and games
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot available
- Off road parking for 1 car
- Lockable bike storage
- Enclosed lawned garden to front and rear garden with patio, furniture and barbeque
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome - dog bowls and towels available on request and guests are free to use the hose
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 mile
- Note: The property is accessed via 9 steps which may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility
- Note: There is a single step into the kitchen area, please take care
- Note: Late check-out available (12:00) subject to an additional £30 charge upon arrangement with the owner
- Note: Check-in between 15:00 and 18:00 (later arrivals accepted on request)
- Note: Breakfast is available between 07:00 and 09:00 from the main house subject to pre booking and at an additional charge of £10 per person upon arrangement with the owner
- Please note: There is a £20 pet supplement per per, per stay; this is payable to the owner directly upon arrival.
The property
Settled on the grounds of the owner’s home, on the outskirts of the attractive village of Whitchurch, in Herefordshire, rests this charming stone-built barn conversion, The Apple Store.
Set across one level and idyllically positioned on the edge of The Royal Forest of Dean, this delightful holiday home offers the perfect base for a romantic retreat to the country.
The property sleeps two, with one bedroom, or families of up to four with the addition of Z beds and a travel cot available.
Park up in your off-road parking space before unloading your belongings and climbing the stone steps through the well-kept front garden to reach the doorway of your new home-from-home, where a small hallway greets you, perfect for housing your walking gear away from the main living areas.
Be charmed by the traditional décor of the fabulous open-plan living space, adorned with exposed stone walls and rustic wooden beams dating back over 450 years, providing a truly snug setting to put your feet up in front of the television and unwind following a day of exploration.
The sociable space is home to a well-equipped kitchen, fit with a range of amenities to assist with your self-catering needs, including a handy dishwasher so there's no time wasted doing the washing up!
Rustle up a romantic meal and enjoy a candlelit dinner for two at the nearby dining table, or venture outdoors and soak in the peaceful setting of the countryside with a seat on the patio, firing up the barbeque to make on a warm summers evening.
When day draws to night, retreat indoors to discover the sumptuous double bedroom, beautifully-presented with a neutral décor and serviced by the nearby shower room, perfect for a quick rinse before bed or an invigorating start to the new day ahead.
A gorgeous cottage for a romantic break at any time of year.
Note: This property can be booked with ref: 1079979, together sleeping four guests.
Please note: There is a £20 pet supplement per per, per stay; this is payable to the owner directly upon arrival.
Norton Cottages
Two characterful barn conversions resting amongst the majestic surroundings of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, hidden away in the pretty village of Whitchurch. Each property enjoys a flexible sleeping arrangement, allowing groups of families and friends to come together to enjoy all that this part of the country has to offer, including the nearby, enchanting Royal Forest of Dean. In each of the properties, you will be delighted by a spacious open-plan layout containing everything you could need for a self-catered stay, as well as private gardens, so that you can enjoy your rural settings in peace or with all of your loved ones gathered around a sizzling barbeque during a summers evening. Whilst you are here, be sure to take a stroll to the local shop and café, which offers homemade, locally sourced produce, or take a break from doing the cooking and indulge in a delicious meal at the the local pub. From here, a multitude of scenic walks can be enjoyed across the Wye Valley AONB, while the quaint village of Symond's Yat is just a stone's throw away. Also nearby are the popular market towns of Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye, both exuding character and offering a range of things to see and do. A short walk away from the cottages is a butterfly zoo and maze, or if you are feeling adventurous, hire a canoe and discover the wonderful River Wye. Other nearby attractions that guests of all ages and tastes can enjoy includes the outdoor activities in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, here, you can choose to participate in horseback riding, abseiling, caving or explore the numerous cycle routes. Other things to do include Symonds Yat Rock, Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood and the historic towns of Ledbury, Hereford and Gloucester. Norton Cottages promises to be the perfect base for all to enjoy.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
About the location
WHITCHURCH, HEREFORDSHIRE
Symonds Yat 0.5 miles; Monmouth 4 miles; Ross-on-Wye 7 miles.
The village of Whitchurch lies between the small market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, on the edge of the Royal Forest of Dean. Boasting lovely walks in every direction, Whitchurch has a thriving village shop and coffee shop selling locally sourced products, a pub and a restaurant. Just a short distance away is Symonds Yat, a pretty Herefordshire village, which straddles the River Wye, home to the magnificent natural limestone rock popular with wildlife enthusiasts and climbers, as well as a Butterfly Farm and Maze. The Royal Forest of Dean, England's largest oak forest and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, boasts many outdoor activities, including horseback riding, abseiling, caving, numerous cycle routes and a high wire rope course. Other activities on offer for the less energetic include fishing, golf and kayaking to name just a few. Close by is the pretty village of Goodrich with its 12th century Marcher Castle, village shop and two pubs both serving good food. The historic town of Monmouth is well worth a visit with its mixture of Georgian mansions and Victorian courtyards, while the riverside town of Ross-on-Wye has many timbered Tudor buildings, riverside walks and excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. Day trips can be enjoyed to the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park, the unspoilt Malvern Hills, Hereford and Hay-on-Wye.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute