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View from the property
Explore the beautiful Wye Valley and Symonds Yat
Goodrich Castle is less than 2 miles away from the lodge
The nearby town of Ross-on-Wye offers a selection of shops and restaurants
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19 / 22  View from the property
20 / 22  Explore the beautiful Wye Valley and Symonds Yat
21 / 22  Goodrich Castle is less than 2 miles away from the lodge
22 / 22  The nearby town of Ross-on-Wye offers a selection of shops and restaurants

Poplands The Lodge

Symonds-Yat (3mls S), Forest of Dean
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Newly constructed in 2022, this stylish cedar-clad lodge perfect for two guests
  • You can relax in the private enclosed garden with the chimenea and enjoy the spectacular river views
  • The triple-aspect open-plan living area allows natural light to flood in
Property code: 88590

The lodge is situated in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the fringes of Goodrich (1 mile) which is renowned for its 13th-century castle and the popular Coppett Hill trail. Local activities include canoeing, fishing, cycle trails, rock climbing and many miles of footpaths. You may wish to visit the Forest of Dean (9 miles) and take a steam train ride through spectacular scenery or visit the filming locations of Harry Potter and Star Wars. Nearby are the historical towns of Ross-on-Wye (7 miles) with its 17th-century market house and Monmouth (6.5 miles), the birthplace of King Henry V. The cathedral city of Hereford (21 miles) offers an array of shops and restaurants.

This open-plan lodge is situated above a private garage for parking your car and is large enough to store mountain bikes and canoes. There are additional storage units and a small freezer for your stay. The stairs from the garage lead you to your accommodation where your holiday truly begins. Perfectly situated below the window is a breakfast bar where you can enjoy a meal or a drink whilst enjoying the undisturbed panoramic view. There is a wood burner and a comfortable reclining settee to view the Smart TV or continue to enjoy the views. The kitchen is well equipped for all your catering needs. A cedar sliding door takes you into the double bedroom with a hanging rail and drawer space. From the window, there are more views of the rolling countryside. The en-suite bathroom is stylishly tiled throughout.

From the living room, you will step into the private secluded garden where guests can dine alfresco as they cook from the pizza oven or BBQ. For the cooler evenings, there is a chiminea with seating so guests can enjoy outside for longer.

  • 1 bedroom – double
  •  1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment
  • Small freezer in storage area
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Open aspect enclosed garden with countryside views and seating, chiminea, pizza oven and BBQ
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Storage for bikes and canoes
  • Shop 2 miles and pub 1 mile
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Alison Leeke

This property is personally managed by Alison.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 39 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jack 3rd November 2024

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Absolutely impeccable. You have the forest of dean and coppert hill on your doorstep and fields and pubs that you can access from the gardens back gate. Ross on wye is only a 10-15 minute drive to. The lodge is beautifully decorated, spotless and beyond equipped. They have everything you could need, down to a spare dog lead. You can tell no expenseRead more has been speared. The garden is huge and enclosed and can be enjoyed all year round. The firepit and pizza oven is a nice touch to. Beautiful!!! Hide

Reviewed by John 6th September 2024

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A lovely property which made good use of all available space. The enclosed garden was great for our dog, as was having direct access onto local walks. Lots of things to see and do in the area. Would definitely consider booking again

Reviewed by Samantha 16th August 2024

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Lovely place to stay. Very clean and tidy. Welcome package and dog treats a nice touch. Would recommend

Reviewed by Mark 9th August 2024

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The lodge is modern and functional located within 2 minutes of peaceful walks along the Wye Valley. The Cross Keys pub which is welcoming and serves good food and is only 10 minutes walk across the field. You can also take a short walk to Goodrich Castle.

Reviewed by Eleanor 26th July 2024

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Lovely accommodation, very clean with everything you could need and ideally situated for Symonds Yat and great walks.

Reviewed by Tim 19th July 2024

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Lovely cottage in a lovely location to visit lots of interesting places and pubs for meals. Lovely walk from the cottage across the fields to pub and castle.

Reviewed by John 28th June 2024

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I think that the owners have made the most of the space available and would highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Barry 21st June 2024

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Lovely compact lodge, situated in a prime spot within easy striking distance of river walks and the iconic Symonds Yat Rock. It was a bonus to have a field to walk our dog immediately outside the lodge. The accommodation has been thoughtfully and tastefully designed with a fantastic view across the hills.

Reviewed by Barry 13th May 2024

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Nice clean accommodation,everything you need.

Reviewed by Kay 3rd May 2024

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Reviewed by Ellen 19th April 2024

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Fabulous views from inside and in the lovely garden. Perfect garden for anyone with a dog. Very safe and enclosed. A gate in the garden opens straight onto fields and hours of lovely walks also a lovely dog friendly pub with great food and very nice staff (the cross keys) the lodge is comfy,cosy and well equipped. The spacious garage underneath theRead more lodge was a bonus because we were able to unload the car in the dry and carry our bags up the internal stairs. Fabulous. will definitely go back Hide

Reviewed by Kylah 15th April 2024

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Amazing lodge and spotlessly clean! Welcome pack was amazing and very thoughtful. The garden is perfectly secure and springer spaniel proof! Being able to go on walks straight from the garden gate was a bonus. Loads of logs and kindling for the fire, pizza oven and chiminea. The dog bed and extra blankets were a really nice touch. Cant wait to comeRead more back! Hide

Reviewed by Vanessa 12th April 2024

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Absolutely lovely lodge. Very well equipped and in a lovely location.

Reviewed by Annabel 5th April 2024

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Reviewed by Peter 29th March 2024

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Fantastic little lodge in a superb location. Straight out the back garden into a field with 2 paths one to Goodrich and a fantastic dog walk over Coppitt Hill and the other to a lovely local country pub. What more does anybody want?

Reviewed by Jenny 25th March 2024

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The Lodge was the perfect home from home. Plenty of walks from the back gate. The garden was so nice and safe for our dog. Everything you could need was provided and the views were amazing.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 17th February 2024

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A lovely little cottage within a great location. We enjoyed our walks straight from the back garden, even if we did get slightly lost on Coppett Hill haha! Very peaceful stay, thank you!

Reviewed by Mark 27th December 2023

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Had a great stay at Poplands Lodge. Plenty of walks close by and nice walk across the field to the pub!

Reviewed by Jacqui 3rd November 2023

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This fantastic property, although small, was spotless, beautifully set out and absolutely perfect for us and our 15 month old springer spaniel. The huge garage meant we were able to unload the car without getting rained on, and store muddy boots, the lovely garden was well fenced, so we could let our pup out. The property had everything you could pRead moreossibly need, was cosy and comfortable. And that view! Probably the best holiday home we have ever stayed in. We will be back. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 22nd September 2023

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Excellent lodge fully equipped lovely location

Reviewed by Kevin 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by Deborah 18th August 2023

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Lovely location with amazing views. Centrally located to our usual haunts. Can't fault the cleanliness.

Reviewed by Sarah 14th July 2023

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Reviewed by Louisa 10th July 2023

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Beautiful lodge, so clean and well equipped, and the good sized secure garden was a huge bonus for the dog to be outside and safe. Great location near to Monmouth, Ross on Wye, Symonds Yat etc. with lots of walks straight from the doorstep including a short walk across the field at the back to the Cross Keys pub where we had a lovely meal.

Reviewed by Neil 30th June 2023

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A superbly well appointed lodge. Bright and airy with great panoramic view. Very clean and had everything one could need. Even had a dog bed, blanket and dog treats. Very nice touch. Fantastic enclosed garden overlooking cornfields. Footpaths direct from the back gate, one leading to the Cross Keys pub (9mins) and the other to Goodrich village and Read morethe Hostelry pub (20 mins). Both pubs/restaurants served excellent food and drink. Goodrich Castle well worth a visit. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Denise 23rd June 2023

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Lovely Lodge with the welcome pack for us and our puppy a nice touch. The owners we very helpful by telling us about a couple of walks from the Lodge. The enclosed garden was great with us having a puppy as he was able to let him roam about it with no worry about him escaping. Goodrich Castle is well worth a visit and the fact that it is practicallRead morey on the door step means you don't have to travel far. Ross on Wye is also great as there is a park area with the Hope and Anchor pub. Hide

Reviewed by James 16th June 2023

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Lovely place. Everything you need. Great views. Will be back. Th!SELECTED!a!ENDOFSELECTED!nks

Reviewed by Annette 2nd June 2023

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Poplands Lodge was a delight! Beautifully furnished with much care and thought having been put into it. Eating at the window table, looking out on the view was super. Our hosts, Karen and Graham were terrific, really caring and helpful.

Reviewed by Lisa 26th May 2023

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Excellent cottage, lovely location, plenty to see and do in the local area.

Reviewed by Yvonne 19th May 2023

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Perfect cottage in a perfect location. Very comfortable and very clean. Very compact, garage for your car with stairs straight into the cottage.

Reviewed by Sandra 22nd April 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 14th April 2023

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Very comfortable holiday home from home in a stunning location lovely garden to relax and enjoy the view in comfy garden chairs. We enjoyed the fact you could walk across the field to the pub. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Adele 27th March 2023

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A sweet little holiday lodge that is within easy reach of local places of interest, as well as being able to cross over the border into Wales. A thoughtful welcome pack of hot chocolate sachets, biscuits and wine was waiting for us. And, most importantly for us, it is dog friendly.

Reviewed by David 24th March 2023

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Reviewed by Joanne 1st March 2023

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Reviewed by Larry 24th February 2023

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We had a great long weekend here. After easy directions the two of us and Rudi our cockapoo settled in immediately. The enclosed garden was perfect to leave our 7 month old pup to explore. Its ideal for exploring in the car to with Symonds Yat rock in particular easy to get to. We want to come again and cant wait for next time.

Reviewed by Jenny 5th February 2023

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Lovely place. Clean, warm and stylish. Well equipped. We enjoyed breakfast each morning in the window over looking the river Wye. Great enclosed garden perfect for letting the pooch out. Local pub (walking distance) has good quality beer and food. Friendly too. Great shop - Woods of Whitchurch - short drive away. We enjoyed fresh coffee and stockedRead more up on essentials. Hide

Reviewed by Hazel 9th December 2022

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Reviewed by Nick 1st December 2022

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Beautiful cosy cottage. We stayed for 3 nights and the cottage set up meant it was perfect for dog walks, a quick pint followed by dinner by the fire and a movie. Perfect for unwinding and escaping. Also, the sofa reclines so dont worry about being comfy, we napped there several times. Highly recommend for a cosy getaway.

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