The Olde House

48 Customer Reviews

• "Had a wonderful stay at the olde house, Jane and Peter are such lovely hosts, On hand if needed, Lovely setting with the most beautiful garden and surroundings, Visited the Cotswolds and surrounding areas, The Alma Inn pub is probably one of the best pubs we have visited great food and hospitality, All round lovely holiday, Thankyou!"

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  Reviewed by Beverley5.0★Nov 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at this comfortable cottage."

  Very quiet location but within easy reach of shops and attractions in Ross on Wye. Great location for walks and fishing in the local area. We brought our dog and the large secure garden at the cotttage was great for letting her have a run around. The owners were very helpful and live next door if you need anything. We would recommend this place.

  Reviewed by Beccy5.0★Aug 2024

• "We had a lovely week in The Olde House."

  The accommodation was very comfortable and the garden was beautiful - our dog loved it. You need to be careful on the stairs and (as stated in the listing) they are not suitable for the elderly or disabled. There is a field opposite the house where dogs can be walked, and nearby Dymock Woods were lovely to walk around (5 minute car drive). We went to Tintern Abbey and the Forest Of Dean whilst we were there, both lovely places. Ross-on-Wye was a little disappointing, although good for takeaways (can recommend Seven Seas chippy, Dragon House Chinese and Zak Zak Indian). Would definitely come back.

  Reviewed by Jamie5.0★Aug 2024

• "Myself and my partner and two dogs have just returned from a weeks break at The Olde House and had a fantastic time."

  The cottage was immaculate had all the amenities you will require for a comfortable stay. The beds were very comfortable and the peace and quiet was heaven. We were also able to enjoy the wonderful garden and our dogs loved it. Jane was in hand if we required anything and met with us on our first and last day to ensure we had everything we need. If you are looking for accessible walks and lovely scenery you will find it here. We visited Ross on Wye and the Forest of Dean which were lovely days out. We will definitely return in the future. We have stayed in many Sykes Cottages and this is definitely one of the best. Thank you Jane and Peter for a wonderful stay.

  Reviewed by Veronica5.0★Jul 2024

• "This is a lovely, quirky, comfortable cottage."

  The garden is a slice of heaven that young and old will appreciate. The area is extremely peaceful and its lovely to walk the roads around the cottage. The location is great offering many places to visit. Cottage is clean and well equipped. Everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. On evenings its chilly its nice to be able to light a fire in the living room (everything provided). The owners were friendly and helpful and called in on the first and last evening. They are nearby if anything arises. We enjoyed our stay at the Olde House and would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Kate4.4★Jun 2024

• "The Olde House was a delight."

  It is set up perfectly for both hot and cold weather - though we were lucky with the weather so were able to make the most of the glorious garden and complete peace. Lovely hosts who checked in on the first and last day to make sure we were okay.

  Reviewed by Tara5.0★May 2024

• "We had a lovely stay."

  The cottage is well equipped which is handy. The garden is lovely and we had the fortune of a few bits of sunshine during our stay to enjoy it, along with lots of birds :) We would definately come back again, and really enjoyed its location as a central point to so many places to visit. Most importantly the location is incredibly peaceful and we got some much needed rest. Thank you

  Reviewed by Kelly4.7★Mar 2024

• "The Olde Workhouse was a great cottage which fitted our family needs perfectly."

  It was very clean, cosy, comfortable and we felt very welcome. The garden was perfectly secure for our children and dog to run around and enjoy, the kitchen well equipped and a ideal base for us to explore the Wye Valley. Great location, wonderful cottage and would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Gila5.0★Oct 2023

• "Probably the loveliest cottage we have stayed in."

  The house was quirky but very homely and comfortable, it had everything we needed, the garden was amazing and the location was very peaceful. Other people have commented on how friendly and helpful the owners were without being at all intrusive and we agree completely with that! They were lovely. We went to Ross on Wye, Hereford, Newent and Gloucester while we were here, all places which are worth a visit. Ross had some lovely places for meals. Newent had a lovely lake and quaint shops. Upton Bishop itself was a great place for walking our dog. A thoroughly enjoyable holiday and we would happily stay in The Old House again.

  Reviewed by Iona5.0★Sep 2023

• "A lovely, clean and comfortable cottage with a beautiful garden run by a very welcoming couple."

  We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the countryside and found many dog friendly places. Thank you for a great week.

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Aug 2023

• "This has been the best cottage we have stayed in as a family, the house was spacious yet homely and had everything you needed for the stay."

  Some cottages provide the bare minimum of plates/glasses/ cook wear etc but this had it in abundance so no shortage. The owners of the property were lovely, and made you feel very welcomed. The garden was immaculate and it was lovey to be able to sit out and have dinner. Great base for exploring. Quiet cottage with lovely views Couldn’t fault it and would definitely recommend and go back to.

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Aug 2023

• "Really nice house in a quiet and beautiful location"

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jul 2023

• "Beautiful cottage in a gorgeous location its very peaceful we had a great nights sleep every night the only noise is the birds."

  Character cottage with a lovely homely feel, would definitely return. The owners are extremely nice and welcoming and Couldn't do enough for us.

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Jul 2023

• "Another fantastic stay."

  Jane and peter were very welcoming as always. The dogs loved the garden and so did we. We cannot wait to return. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Lindsey5.0★Jun 2023

• "This was our second stay at The Olde House and we enjoyed our stay just as much as the first time."

  The owners Jane & peter are so welcoming and available if needed. Ideally situated just a few miles from Ross on Wye with lots of local facilities. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Mel5.0★Jun 2023

• "The property is in the perfect location, in a 30mile radius to lots of beautiful walks."

  With some walks just on the door step. The garden is perfect if you have dogs, nice and big for them to get some exercise in. It is well looked after and the kitchen of fully stocked with all appliances you may need. The only things we found a tiny issue, was the shower sometimes wouldn’t heat up so you would often have to turn it off and on multiple times. And the downstairs sofa bed was extremely hard, so wasn’t the best night sleep. Other than that it was perfect and the whole house and gardens are very well maintained. It’s our second time visiting and I don’t think it will be the last :)

  Reviewed by GEORGIE4.7★May 2023

• "Jane and Peter are wonderful, very friendly and helpful."

  The cottage is lovely, spacious and comfortable. The garden is absolutely beautiful and very safe if you have dogs. The village has nice walks and few miles away there is The Alma Inn pub which is fantastic. The church in the village is a little gem. My husband and son have had problems with WiFi but Jane said that she would look into it to improve it if possible. If you are a family with dogs it is definitely a nice place to stay!! Many thanks J&P

  Reviewed by Raffaella4.7★Apr 2023

• "We had a lovely holiday staying at the Olde House."

  The cottage itself is cosy, simple and comfy. The garden is amazing with unbroken views of the countryside. The location is just off a main road so easy to get to, yet rural. And it’s easy to get to the Forest of Dean and all the nice things in Herefordshire. Thoroughly recommend!

  Reviewed by Alexa5.0★Apr 2023

• "Our 3rd visit and always lovely and clean and great owners, can 100% recommend the Olde House."

  Reviewed by Ray5.0★Oct 2022

• "A hidden gem."

  Excellent communication with owner. Located in beautiful countryside, near to Ross on Wye, to the River Wye, and to shops. Restful garden; our son (six) filled the birdbath, and our daughter (fifteen) read in the shade of a tree. Comfortable house, well cared-for, fully equipped (not too much, but just enough) for our purposes. Will be glad to return.

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Aug 2022

• "This cottage was very well described and well-equipped."

  The bedrooms were spacious and the outdoor seating area and extensive well-tended gardens were an added bonus.

  Reviewed by M H5.0★Jul 2022

• "We’ve just stayed for a week at the olde house with family, (4 Adults, 2 children) and were delighted with our stay & choice of property."

  The property is well equipt and had everything we required for our stay. The owners Jane & Peter were great and live close by which is a bonus. Friendly people and to hand but at the same time not intrusive. The Garden is fantastic and very well maintained. We enjoyed many evenings sat out on the patio admiring the garden. Great garden furniture & BBQ is available for cooking outdoors. The garden was also secure and our 8 month old Labrador also loved it. This property is situated in a small quiet village location so ideal if this is what you are looking for. As there were six of us staying we utilised the snug as a third bedroom which was fine as this left the lounge & dining area along with the patio via sliding doors from the lounge for living spaces. The bed in the snug is a high quality sofa bed that looked new and we both commented on how comfortable this was. To summarise this property ticked all of the boxes & we wouldn’t hesitate recommending to others. It’s a property we will look to stay at again in the future. Thanks Jane & Peter. Best regards, Kevin & family.

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Jul 2022

• "We had a fantastic stay at the Olde House, Jane was brilliant and on hand for any queries we may of had."

  Both our dogs loved the large garden which is well enclosed. We had a very relaxing holiday.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jun 2022

• "The property was in the most beautiful setting and the garden was beautiful the ..."

  The property was in the most beautiful setting and the garden was beautiful the walks from cottage are amazing sadly the beds were very uncomfortable and the 3 bedroom is a put up sofa bed which was like laying on a piece of wood I did tell the owner that the mattress are not good and the stairs I would not recommend anyone of 65 to use them and cooker seal was gone as our cooking took forever but I also told owners about that but other then those bits it was a wonderful holiday

  Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you found the beds uncomfortable, the mattresses were replaced in 2019, just before we closed the property due to the pandemic. We understand that comfort is a very personal thing and some people prefer a very soft mattress. As the description mentions, there is a snug with a sofa bed, this doubles up as a 3rd bedroom for guests to use. We have taken your comments on board during your stay and have ordered a new one to be delivered within the next 4 weeks. The cooker seal has also been dealt with and has been resolved. We appreciate that you brought additional guests that we not part of the booking details. We ask that all guests details are updated to ensure they comply with the allowed occupancy at the property, unfortunately, was not the case for your party. We are happy to hear that enjoyed your stay at The Old House, and our wonderful garden. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracy2.8★Apr 2022

• "Our 3rd Visit."

  ......We'll be back :-)

  Reviewed by Cy5.0★Mar 2022

• "We just loved this cottage from the moment we walked through the door."

  The comfortable lounge with the open fire and everything needed in a home from home. We particularly liked the older part of the building with so many original features. Just loved the enormous old fire place in the snug. The stairs and doors amazing, what stories they could tell. We slept very well and often late. We spent a lot of time sitting on the patio listening to the birdsong and watching the bees and butterflies busy in the borders and relaxing. The garden itself is enormous and extends a long way back. We recommend The Alma at Linton. You don't need to drive vast distances to find places to visit, Monmouth, Ross on Wye, Forest of Dean to name a few. We were exceptionally lucky with the weather for time of the year. Lots of wild daffodils everywhere. Thank you Jane and Peter for a lovely holiday. Thank you Jane for the Chinese lanterns and Cyclamen plants which are now in our garden in Lincolnshire.

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Mar 2022

• "Our Second Stay, and as always lovely and clean and very friendly owners, we had a brilliant two weeks stay again and the garden and walks for our two Welsh Corgi's and having friends nearby made it a perfect holiday for us."

  We are booking again!

  Reviewed by Ray5.0★Sep 2021

• "Great! We'll be back soon"

  Reviewed by Cy5.0★Sep 2021

• "It was an old work house where slaves worked and had a weird cold feeling about the place."

  Also very out dated and needed decorating in a big way. Not cozy at all

  Thank you for your feedback. The booking was made for 2 people and 1 dog, however you arrived with 4 people and 2 dogs, please next time make sure you inform Sykes about any party size amendment. We have run this holiday cottage in excess of 30 years and have received very positive feedback. The property was redecorated during COVID lock down last year. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robert2.5★Aug 2021

• "Second visit to the Olde House and just as fantastic as our first visit."

  Unfortunately more grey and moody skies than wall to wall blue like last year, but the views and walks were still breath taking and the garden was still blooming lovely! The house accommodated a family of 5 and a dog very comfortably. Kitchen is a great size and all utensils, pots, plans etc you could need are there. The owners are a stone throw away and so helpful but never intrusive. Just fabulous.

  Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★Aug 2021

• "Fantastic cottage in a great area."

  House was a great size and well laid out and the garden was great fun.

  Reviewed by Gareth5.0★Jul 2021

• "Great location, lovely surroundings beautiful garden The owners greeted us on ..."

  Great location, lovely surroundings beautiful garden The owners greeted us on arrival and very helpful Cottage was clean and had everything you could possibly need, Would defiantly re visit again

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jun 2021

• "Fantastic garden ideal for holiday makers with dogs, located 10 minutes away from local village restaurant/bar {Moody Cow}."

  Ideally situated to visit Forest of Dean, the black and white trail, south coast of Wales and Cotswolds all within easy reach. Owners Peter and Jane very friendly and helpful, a lovely quiet retreat.

  Reviewed by George5.0★Jun 2021

• "The cottage was beautiful, it had everything you needed it was spotlessly clean the garden and the views were amazing just so relaxing."

  The owner Jane was lovely she came to introduce herself on our arrival to check that everything was ok .

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★May 2021

• "We had a wonderful stay , home from home and would definitely go back."

  We felt very welcome in their home.

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Sep 2020

• "Nice well equipped cottage with character."

  The dog walking area nearby was ideal.Beautiful enclosed garden but unfortunately the weather prevented us from enjoying it fully. There were BBQ facilities and a lovely outdoor seating area, maybe we'll be luckier with the weather another year

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2020

• "We so enjoyed the holiday, the house and large garden with lots of flowers and the rural location (especially at harvest time) and local wildlife ( owls, red kite, buzzard, etc)."

  Great views of rolling landscape and Malvern hills. Good base for visting lots of places ( Forest of Dean and the Wye valley, Malvern hills, Black Mountains). Very dog friendly.

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Aug 2020

• "An absolutely gorgeous property."

  Had a fantastic stay. The owners of the property live close by & were great. Definitely going back.

  Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★Jul 2020

• "We went over Christmas period."

  The cottage is very well equipped , large bedrooms and bathroom. pleasant lounge and dining area. The garden in summer would be beautiful with far reaching views over Malvern hills. the view from bedroom was superb . The owners were very pleasant and when we had two very minor problems they were sorted out very quickly. It was an excellent for what our family required over the Christmas period. The area around Ross is excellent, eating pubs that supply good basic food at good prices try the Man of Ross, King Charles 2nd, Royal Hotel good bar with excellent seating area outside with far reaching views over the river Why.

  Reviewed by George5.0★Dec 2019

• "Superb cottage, spacious bright warm & cosy, wonderful enclosed safe garden, we appreciated the cut grass, always a huge bonus for dog people."

  Jane & Peter are brilliant hosts not at all intrusive but "on hand" should you wish to ask/require anything. You will need to take milk with you but everything else is provided to tie you over. We would highly recommend The Olde Workhouse and would like to return. Thank you very much. Rochester, Kent.

  Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Sep 2019

• "Lovely House and gardens very well managed gardens and spotless house, Jane the ..."

  Lovely House and gardens very well managed gardens and spotless house, Jane the owner was lovely and was on hand if we needed anything

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Aug 2019

• "Our holiday was great including our Cottage with everything we needed."

  The garden was fantastic for our 2 dogs to play in-being enclosed is a main deal with dogs of course!.The location was just what we wanted with no long distance trips to the locations we visited.

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Jun 2019

• "The cottage was amazingly well-kitted out, especially in the kitchen and it was lovely to meet the owners."

  Reviewed by Ann4.6★Dec 2017

• "The cottage we stayed in was beautiful, and the garden was lovely."

  The owners who we met were so friendly, would definitely visit again.

  Reviewed by Roberta5.0★Aug 2017

• "Very dog friendly with a lovely big secure garden."

  We enjoyed the quiet area. The cottage was comfortable and spacious, the owners helpful. A very relaxing break.

  Reviewed by Christine4.6★Jul 2017

• "The cottage was very clean and well maintained."

  It was clear that the owners took a pride in their cottage and made guests very welcome. The garden was well cared for and the lawn was recently cut. The owners should be complimented on their cottage and how well they look after it. We would highly recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by George4.8★May 2017

• "No, it was all excellent."

  Reviewed by Frances5.0★Sep 2016

• "Great location, lovely garden, fully equipped cottage with everything you could need, lovely owners."

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Aug 2016

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