A romantic holiday cottage set on the Welsh border in the Wye Valley near Tintern, Monmouth, Chepstow & the Forest of Dean

Our Wye Valley cottage sleeps up to 4 adults. It is intimate enough for couples, yet spacious enough for larger parties. The cottage's location right by the River Wye, and so close to the Forest of Dean, is perfect for a variety of short breaks or holidays:

A romantic setting on the Wye for couples - Intimate enough for those seeking a romantic getaway, engagement celebration, honeymoon, anniversary, Valentine break or as a surprise for your loved one - talk to us about your requirements and the packages we have available to make your stay unforgettable.

Adventures in the Wye Valley for families and friends - For those coming to experience the activities available in the area from the perfect base. Children are welcome, and a travel cot, highchair and steriliser can be provided. We can also provide an extra fold out bed if required (for an extra £10).

A cosy cottage atmosphere

Through the front door, you will be welcomed by a spacious beamed living and dining area retaining all its original and rustic features. It enjoys natural light from the windows and stairs and is transformed into a romantic and homely atmosphere with subtle lamps, which is a feature carried on throughout the cottage.

With solid oak floors and rugs, and a woodburner set in an original fireplace with exposed stone walls and a cosy sofa area - its perfect for snuggling up on those cold winter nights or when the summer evenings start to cool.

A generous basket of wood is provided, along with kindling and firelighters, and we will make up a fire ready for you to light on the evening of your arrival.

Enjoy the warmth and glow of the real wood fire and feel the full ambience of the cottage come to life as the warmth spreads throughout. The cottage also has Economy 7 storage heaters.

The dining table seats 4 comfortably and a TV, DVD player and CD player are provided, along with a generous and eclectic amount of board games, DVDs, CDs and books (including local information and guides) for your enjoyment. You'll also enjoy our rocking recliner chair!

The cottage kitchen is superbly equipped with an electric hob and cooker, microwave, washing machine, fridge freezer, toaster, kettle and dishwasher. All mod cons are provided plus larder essentials including tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper, olive oil, washing up liquid, soaps, and all crockery and kitchen and dining linen. We also provide a picnic set and blanket in a large whicker basket so you can enjoy a riverside picnic.

An intimate walled courtyard sitting area is accessed through the french windows where you are surrounded by pot plants, herbs and hanging baskets all year round. An ideal setting for that chilly early morning breakfast coffee to plan your day or a late night glass of wine to finish off a summer's evening.

Beautiful bedrooms sleeping up to 4 people

Upstairs, the main bedroom, with kingsize bed, is spacious and airy with a view over the footpath, lush walled country gardens and across to the hills above Brockweir where you often see horses grazing. It retains beamed features along with original stone window sills and surroundings. In the evening, the lamps (including a tall-shaded corner lamp) give a lovely romantic glow to this room.

You'll find an iron and ironing board in the wardrobe and a hairdryer in the drawers here.

The second bedroom, though smaller, is just as charming with a small stone fireplace feature and original exposed stone wall. This enjoys the same views and can be made-up as a twin or double to suit your requirements (please note that the twins are 2'6" (childrens size) that become a kingsize when combined). Both rooms have modern yet sympathetic furnishings, and feature sumptuous duck-down duvets and pillows and Egyptian cotton sheets that will sleep you in indulgent comfort.

Take a moment to watch the horses from the local rescue centre on the hill and the birds flying around the trees and eaves of surrounding buildings; enjoy the tranquility of the quiet countryside as the evening fades.

Then to the bathroom, where you can relax with a well-earned soak in the lovely traditional style roll-top bath - always a favourite. Note that the cottage is bath-only, but the mixer taps have an integrated shower head. When you get out fluffy towels, bathrobes and slippers await you!

Children

Children of all ages are welcome at the cottage, but we ask that parents are careful with young children and toddlers as the stairs are open-sided and the log burner and radiators can obviously get very hot. We can provide a highchair, travel cot, bottle steriliser and baby bath upon request - we don't provide cot linen or sterilising tablets as guests generally prefer to bring their own. We also have toys, books and DVDs to keep our younger guests entertained!

We are dog friendly!

Well behaved dogs may visit Johnson Cottage provided they are well-managed by their humans. They are not permitted upstairs or on the furniture and we charge £10 per dog, per stay.

Arrival/departure times

The cottage will be available from 4pm on your date of arrival and departure time is 10am on your last day.

Parking

As the cottage is on a path there is no parking directly outside, but parking is available within a minutes walk on the main road through the village.

Enquiries & bookings

Check our pricing and availability page to see what prices and packages are on offer depending on your length of stay, or if you are celebrating an event tell us how we can help make your stay really special.