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The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley

Riverside cottage in Ross-on-Wye with kitchen

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Whitchurch, Ross on Wye, herefordshire
  • Place, Wye Valley
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Symonds Yat West Leisure Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Goodrich Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley

The Apple Store is a self contained annexe to 'Old Kiln House', which is an 18th century farmhouse and cider orchard. Situated on 'Great Doward, a hill of mixed farm and woodland set in the lower Wye Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property has extensive views across the Wye Valley. Numerous excellent walks begin right from the doorstep and King Arthur's Cave can be seen and easily visited from the Apple Store. The old barn and outbuilding have recently been restored to provide comfort and modern convenience in an idyllic rural setting.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Up to 2 medium sized dogs to be kept downstairs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets to remain downstairs. Dogs may be left unattended for short periods provided they are in a sleeping cage/bed

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Ross-on-Wye

Located in Ross-on-Wye, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Nelson Museum & Local History Centre and The Phoenix Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Goodrich Castle and Great Castle House. Symonds Yat West Leisure Park and Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure are also worth visiting. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Whitchurch, Ross on Wye, herefordshire

What's nearby

  • Wye Valley - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Symonds Yat West Leisure Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Goodrich Castle - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Puzzlewood - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Tintern Abbey - 31 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Abergavenny Station - 22 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ye Old Ferrie Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Saracen's Head Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Globe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of River Wye, Wye Valley and Symonds Yat West Leisure Park. Goodrich Castle and St Mary's Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay at this place, quiet, cosy, comfortable, super clean and a great location to drive to local village castles etc or walk about in nearby woods, river, pubs. Sarah and Dom were really friendly helpful hosts, it had plenty of room and great inclusions, everything we needed for a home away from home stay, highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly cosy cottage with wonderful views
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely few days away at this comfortable place. Very quiet, beautiful views and good dog walking from the door. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely setting, sheep next door and we enjoyed picking a few apples!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great to be welcomed by our host and shown through the property. Also enjoyed the welcome by the sheep. Very happy staying at the Apple Store. Able to relax in the quiet surroundings. Amenities were excellent. Thankful that the manual for the washing machine was available. Also having a clothes airer made getting our clothes dry. Would recommend this property highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our party of 3 adults stayed for 10 nights. The property was very clean, had modern appliances which all worked well and plenty of information on local attractions, walks, restaurants etc. It had a very nice garden area for sitting out in this peaceful location which was near to local towns and walking areas. We had a great time there.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petko F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We and our Red Setter had really three wonderful weeks in The Apple Store. Thanks for that. Everything you need is in place and we enjoyed walking in The Doward and down to the Wye river. We only can highly recommend The Apple Store. There are some many aweful place around to visit and most impressive the west coast of Wales, the Black Mountains and for sure Bristol ...
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip Powell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Apple of my eye

Superb location for walking and local pubs with good food within easy reach
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Apple store

Lovely place to stay, really comfortable and clean, plenty of great walks on the doors
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jaz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Great venue Lovely clean place Great hosts Couldn’t want more!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family break

We truly had the best time and enjoyed every minute of our stay. The location was perfect and the peace and tranquillity were just what was needed. Many thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful conversion in idyllic setting

Really lovely place. Traditional and thoughtful conversion but with all amenities. Stunning location. Easy to access all the activities we hoped to do as a family with young children.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great retreat

Lovely out of the way location close by woodland walks. Very friendly and accommodating owners live closer by. Very clean and well skinned. Surprisingly decent wi-fi.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location.

Great little place to stay, lots of character & charm situated on the side of a quiet valley. Although didn’t spend too much time there during the day as fishing the Wye was our reason for being there. Sadly the fish weren’t as welcoming as the accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

The house is in a really beautiful spot with a great view from the garden and had everything we needed. The hosts were friendly, responsive and helpful. The only reasons for not giving five stars are that as a taller person the double bed is quite short. Also due to its former use as an apple store there isn't much natural light that comes into the house at all. The surroundings are stunning though and it's an excellent base to explore the Wye Valley with great walks from the doorstep. We had an enjoyable week!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and facilities

We stayed here as part of our holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it. The location is perfect for exploring the area. The accommodation itself is fabulous and as described. If ever we're back in the area, we'll stay here again. Bonus was the fact that my son learned to ride his bike here and he loved the neighbours ie the two sheep... Thank you to the hosts for adding to our amazing summer holiday experience. J,J & D
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A delightful country retreat

We were warmly welcomed by our hosts. The Apple store is cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed the beautiful outlook and watching the sheep in the valley and feeding the pet sheep. Fox cubs, a deer and many different birds kept us watching the wildlife. We were perfectly placed to visit local attractions as well as further afield.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christine B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

We enjoyed are stay even though the cottage was a little remote. There was a few areas where the property could have been cleaner. Kitchen floor Cupboards and cutlery trays in particular. Hosts lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerwyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home-from-home

We stayed in the cottage for 2 1/2 weeks and this became a real home-from-home for us. The cottage is warm and inviting, with everything we needed to live comfortably. The location suited us perfectly - remote countryside setting yet only 10 minutes from the center of Monmouth. Sarah and Dom were great hosts: close at hand were there to have been any problems, but affording us complete privacy. Sarah was marvelous at communicating with us from the very start of the reservation process through check-out. We look forward to returning in the not too distant future.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful little gem

Quiet countryside location with lovely views from the garden. The house is compact but cosy and private, despite being close to the owner’s home. Really well equipped and loved the little touches such as posy of fresh flowers, hand wash at every sink, washing line in the garden and bins in every room. These are small things but we’ve been to much larger, ‘luxury’ properties that have lacked these. Because the property is renovated around the original Apple store most of the rooms have small, slit windows which makes some of the rooms dark, but this didn’t spoil our stay. We also enjoyed meeting the friendly sheep. Left feeling wonderfully relaxed and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Fantastic place to stay, unwind and be at one with nature! Not quite in the middle of nowhere but close enough. There are shops locally but we took what we needed for our stay so we could get away from everything. We ditched the car and walked everywhere. The forest is on your doorstep and a nature reserve just over the road.. Ideal place if you have dogs, enjoy walking and want to get away from daily life, just be aware of the hills. The house was cosy. A peaceful haven where you can sit outside and listen to the birds singing. My only criticism is the vrbo site, I went through the booking process at least four times and didn’t see where to add in dogs! The hosts were amazing though so we were able to pay on arrival for our four legged friends. This place is a definite must for those wanting to ditch the car!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Richard R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home condition

Property was nice but refrigerator door was sprung and did not close tightly so we had to put something in front of it to try to keep it shut...the freezer area was totally full of ice and dripped moisture on anything on the top shelf... Upstairs storage heaters in the bedrooms did not work at all and were cold to the touch at all times so the bedrooms were cold. The upstairs bathroom sink leaked under the bowl and water ran onto the floor when you emptied the sink after washing your heads. Just nuisance problems that need fixing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely stay with amazing hosts who were always available. Location and scenery is beautiful as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent two storey cottage, rather larger than pictures suggest. Very clean, well presented and comfortable in a beautiful location. The kitchen was well equipped with thoughtful touches that made self-catering very easy. Attractive garden with outside seating and lovely views. Bedrooms surprisingly spacious with good hanging space. Clear and regular contact withe delightful hosts made for an enjoyable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Haus in wunderschöner Landschaft!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

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