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4 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
45 Customer Reviews
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"2nd time visiting The Old Stables from Australia."
The best peaceful break you could have. You won't be disappointed.
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"We cannot fault this property."
Rob was a very professional and courteous host. The cottage is well laid out and incredibly relaxing. The lake view from the front of the property was memorable, and the peace and quiet allowed us to get some much-needed sleep given the number of activities in the area. The Forest of Dean is less than an hour away, and with places like Tintern Abbey not much further, there is something for everyone from this base. We enjoyed an amazing curry at the RoadMaker Inn, just a few minutes' drive down the road. It's a Nepalese restaurant operated by ex-Gurkhas, and the food was incredibly tasty. For my wife's birthday, we dined at the Moody Cow and must say their food was incredible. The right amount of tang in the right places made it an enjoyable evening. If you're looking for a relaxing base to visit the local area, you will not be disappointed staying here.
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"Beautiful location, comfortable and cosy cottage, well equipped, and within easy reach of pretty villages and lovely scenery."
Well worth a stay here.
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"Very nice cottage in a great position with great views to a lake."
The owner was very helpful, informative and friendly.
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"Lovely cottage in a great location, plenty of walks from the door and an ideal base for visiting some lovely places."
The garden is great, with fantastic views over the lake. Just to say, yes, the motorway is nearby, you can hardly hear it - it is a two lane motorway, so not the M60/M25, and at 5pm on a Friday evening I counted 8 cars as I was stood on the bridge!!! Would we go back??? Yep, already planning out next trip for next year!
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"2nd time weve stopped here ,had a lovely week,the 2 doggies loved it too."
The property itself has everything you could want for a relaxing ,homely stay.lovely views over the lakes,huge garden for the dogs to wander around,also for us humans.i wandered around garden with a cuppa every morning taking in the view and sounds of the birds etc .. All in all a great stay. A great holiday ,didnt want to go home.lol.
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"Tired property Number of things need addressing, raised with owner and Sykes Paid £1k for a week which was a huge amount for what it was - did request some form of compensation from owner and Sykes - nothing recieved."
All very disappointing.
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"A trouble free stay."
Very relaxing. Friendly owner. Nothing at all to complain about.
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"We had a lovely stay at this cottage"
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"Had a lovely stay."
Very comfortable. Just what i needed to relax. Would highly recommend
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"We had the most relaxing week the views from the old stable were amazing the ..."
We had the most relaxing week the views from the old stable were amazing the surrounding walks were beautiful We did not want to come home the old Stables were cosy and comfortable very quiet and peaceful
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"Beautiful cottage in wonderful lakeside setting."
Lots of walks and wildlife on the doorstep and plenty to explore just a short car drive away. We plan to stay here again in the future.
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"We loved our weekend at the Ols Stables."
Central base for lots of places. Lovely comfortable property set in lovely surroundings over looking the lake. Would definitely come back again.
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"This was a lovely cottage clearly well looked after."
The owner welcomed us while giving us our privacy. Hope to visit again.
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"Lovely cottage."
very relaxing, idyllic location.
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"Beautiful cottage in a lovely location with excellent views if the lake."
Very relaxing. Lots of places in the area that are dog friendly.
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"We had a lovely stay, the cottage had everything we needed, and the view from the cottage is beautiful, and peaceful."
There is some traffic noise but it didn't bother us. We spent a lot of time just relaxing and watching the birds and wildlife.
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"This cottage was situated in a beautiful area, over looking fishing lakes and fields, so peaceful."
The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Walking distance to a pub and Ross-on-Wye (3 miles), absolutely loved it and I am sure we will be back.
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"What a pleasant surprise/find this beautiful cottage in the country (& not too far from Ross on Wye town), the history surrounding the properties, the twin lakes near the property."
Rob & Tracey the perfect host not to mention their dogs Mia, Jesse & Jack (with the flash of white, I called him Jack Flash!) the perfect place for us to be so family could come & see us. Debbie & Frank - Sydney Australia.
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"A very friendly welcome thank you Rob a 100 % awesome place to stay very ..."
A very friendly welcome thank you Rob a 100 % awesome place to stay very relaxing a very friendly place including the dog was made welcome in Ross On Wye and Tewksbury great walk along the river will definitely be booking again sometime a week was not long enough can't recommend the old stables enough
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"Excellent property in beautiful grounds."
Rob and Tracey were smashing hosts and very helpful. Property was extremely clean and well stocked with kitchen items and sofas and beds very comfortable.
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"Our fifth stay at this property says it all really."
Rob & Tracy are so friendly and courteous and the surrounding area are breathtaking
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"This was our second stay here, I like the open aspect."
The lounge area is comfortable and the kitchen is very well equipped. We loved the huge garden (nearly as much as the dogs!) which was overlooking two fishing lakes and the view from there was amazing.
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"We absolutely loved this accommodation."
It really was home from home. The place was clean and tidy and everything we needed was there. Our family Particularly enjoyed the open plan design. It was lovely to be all together all the time as with children getting older, at home they spend a lot of time in their rooms. It was central to a lot of places, we visited Ross-on-Wye, the Brecon Beacons & Hereford. Also had some chill time. Our dog also loved the new experience and was very well behaved. He loved the lovely big outside space of the green. would definitely recommend this place to stay. It was a very well needed break. thank you!
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"We had a lovely stay at the old stables, very pretty place with the river at the bottom."
The weather was beautiful so would of like some loungers for the garden.
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"Great stay at the Old Stables."
Nice location. We used it as a base for fishing the River Wye which is just a short drive away. If you’re looking to explore the area this is a great location just 5 minutes from Ross-on-Wye.
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"Lovely warm comfortable cottage, beautiful garden overlooking a fishing lake full of bird life."
Large fully fenced garden. The cottage is within 14 miles of superb dog walking areas all with cafes Minor points, some microwave dishes and a measuring jug would be useful.
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"The noise from the motorway was constant,the garden was huge but very ..."
The noise from the motorway was constant,the garden was huge but very uneven,needs more bowels to use in microwave,sitting room even though it has big windows is dark had to have lights on,the walls didnt reach top of ceiling in any room so could hear everything if television was on or even talking,for the price we paid we are very disappointed
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"It was a beautiful and tranquil place to stay."
I loved waking up to the lakeside views. The facilities were fantastic, it was a home from home with everything that was needed including full kitchen equipment and clothes washing facilities perfect for families. I highly recommend a stay at this holiday let.
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"What a beautiful place."
The grounds and accommodation is a perfect fit for anyone with a dog and teenage kids. The location is amazing and walks in every direction. 30 minutes to many visitor places and attractions and cannot recommend this place enough.
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"Friendly host, and excellent cottage all you need was there."
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"We loved this cottage, clean and peaceful."
We met the owner called Rob, very nice chap. We would definitely revisit this property
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"We had a great week staying here."
There was a huge garden area for the dogs to run around and where we could sit and admire the stunning views of the lake and surrounding countryside. Only a short drive to Ross-on-Wye for any shopping and it's a lovely place to walk around. Many other places of interest to visit in the area. There is everything one needs for a lovely stay at The Old Stables and the owners were a friendly and helpful couple who went the extra mile to make our stay as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
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"The Stables is a lovely cottage ,and set in a beautiful location,the owner Rob was there to greet us and said if we wanted anything he was just next door."
All in All a very restful stay and would go back again.
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"We had a perfect holiday at the Old Stables."
It was ideal for our 5 month old English Setter, Dexter! There are plenty of walks nearby without using the car! It’s an ideal spot to explore some lovely places like Ross on Wye & Ledbury. The food & welcome at the village pub (The Moody Cow) were excellent, they are extremely dog friendly & there were even dog treats on the table! It was a lovely relaxing holiday. We will definitely be back
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"After many holidays in the passed this was the one we felt completely relaxed from the first moment we entered the property."
Our two dogs (Rotties) had a blast and were free to roam the grounds without worries of escaping and causing mayhem! We will return and just wish we knew of the property before. The owner was friendly and helpful.
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"We all had a fab relaxing week."
We loved the property.biily boy(dog)loved the garden. Lovely scenery.enjoyed walks around the lakes.holly enjoyed feeding the baby swans every night..Ross on wye 3 mile away.morrisons shopping easy to get to.loved hereford cathedral.symonds yat boat cruise in the sunshine. Everything was perfect. It was nice to escape wifi and lack of mobile connection and get close to nature.will be coming back for sure.10/10.
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"The cottage was perfect had a fantastic holiday with the grandkids, managed easily with the layout even with our granddaughter being in a wheelchair."
Only issue was we contacted Sykes prior to our stay to ask if there was a DVD player at cottage one was not listed but I asked them to ask the owner. They came back to me and said no dvd player so we took one, yet when we got to the cottage there was one, the owner said he had not been contacted to ask.
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"Really enjoyed our stay."
Lovely cottage which was exceptionally well laid out with beautiful views over the garden and lake. Great place for dogs as the large front garden area down to the lake was fenced off. Owner was very nice and only came over when we arrived and left. The only real downside was the lack of wi-fi which we really missed. We could only occasionally get our own network signal when standing outside the cottage and that was intermittent. Also a local information book with doctor, dentist, bus stops, waste recycling and other general info would be useful. Overall though we thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
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"Myself and family had an amazing stay at the cotrage and our dog had a blast."
The large secure garden was great for exploring and the views were beautiful. The owners were extremely helpful without being intrusive and easy to contact. Will definitely be booking another stay.
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"Cottage was lovely,"
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"Wonderful cottage, location and owners."
It was well appointed and the cleanliness was excellent. Personally for a perfect stay I would have preferred the cottage to have a wifi connection, especially as mobile phone coverage is very poor on some networks. Although grumbles aside I would definitely rebook and return as we loved everything else. Thanks.
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"Had a lovely week at the Stables."
The accommodation was excellent, location very peaceful with nice views and the walks round the lakes enjoyable. The grounds were well secure even for my two escape artists, with no worry of allowing them to roam freely. Herefordshire is a pleasant area to visit, many attractions with easy reach to cities and towns worth visiting. Rob the host was very pleasant and helpful. Would certainly recommend to anyone to book the Stables
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"The Stables was a lovely place to stay."
Very comfortable and beautiful views. Lots to do nearby.
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"Charming get away - lovely views across small lake."
Facilities good and spotless when we arrived. Comfortable and lots of space for our party of three. Convenient base for Gloucester/Worcester/Hereford triangle and the beautiful black and white timbered buildings for which this area is famous. We also fitted in some retail therapy at Gloucester Quays. Slight road noise when windows open but not an issue for town dwellers like us.
Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 2 x single
- Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
- Oil central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview.Wifi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Front patio with table and chairs
- Two well-behaved pet welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile..
The property
Upton Bishop 1.5 miles.
The Old Stables is a quaint stable conversion based just outside of Upton Bishop in Herefordshire.
A group of friends looking for a peaceful getaway should look no further than this gem.
Walk through the French doors and enter into the open plan living area, there is plenty of comfortable seating in front of the TV, with ample dining furniture and a well-appointed kitchen.
Downstairs comes with a pleasant double bedroom with fresh decor, wooden beams and a high ceiling.
The ground floor also comes with a utility leading onto the stylish family bathroom.
Up the wooden staircase and you are greeted with a gallery-style landing giving a real sense of space in the place.
The first floor provides two more well-presented bedrooms under the eaves with Velux windows lighting the place up.
To the front of The Old Stables comes a delightful sitting area, an ideal spot to sit with your morning coffee to start the day.
Upton Bishop is a short distance away, offering a village pub and restaurant as well as a range of stunning walks nearby.
There is a whole host of scenery in the surrounding area, with the delightful market town of Ross-on-Wye well worth visiting as it boasts stunning buildings and a good range of amenities.
The Old Stables is a charming cottage in an excellent location.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
About the location
UPTON BISHOP
Ross-on-Wye 3 miles.
The thriving village of Upton Bishop lies in beautiful Herefordshire countryside close to the border with Gloucestershire and has an excellent village pub, craft centre and is just 3 miles from the pretty riverside town of Ross-on-Wye. Upton Bishop offers many lovely walks and cycle routes with the Herefordshire Trail and Wye Valley Walk both close by. Nearby Gorsley offers a well-stocked village shop with Post Office and off licence, along with a popular free house pub with restaurant that's renowned for its Nepalese cuisine both in the county and beyond. Newent, one of the most attractive market towns in the Vale of Leadon and formerly a Roman settlement, has a wide range of attractions, including the half-timbered Old Market Hall dating back to 1668, traditional inns, restaurants, tea rooms and individual shops. Overlooking a large loop in the beautiful River Wye is the historic market town of Ross-on-Wye, situated in the picturesque Wye Valley. This attractive town has timbered Tudor houses clustered around the striking 17th century Market Hall, and there are excellent shops, pubs and restaurants to suit every taste. Stroll along the lovely river bank, take a river cruise or view the surrounding countryside from a hot-air balloon. The magnificent Royal Forest of Dean boasts many trails which can be enjoyed on foot, bicycle or horseback or why not try your hand at fishing, golf, kayaking or caving all of which can be enjoyed in the area. Try the local wine at the Three Choirs Vineyard or visit the waterfront city of Gloucester with its Roman foundations, Victorian docklands and Norman Cathedral. The stunning Brecon Beacon National Park, Cheltenham, Ledbury and the unspoilt Cotswold villages and towns and the beautiful Malvern Hills also make a great day out.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas