Self-Catering at The Bothy | Holiday Cottages in Ross on Wye

Holiday home
The Bothy is a delightful detached barn conversion situated next to the owners' 19th century Coach House along a quiet country lane approximately three miles from Ross-on-Wye in the hamlet of Phocle Green and can sleep two people in one ground floor double bedroom with en-suite. There is a ground floor cloakroom. The rest of the property contains a first floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire. To the outside of the property there is off road parking for one car and a patio with furniture. The Bothy is an ideal romantic retreat in tranquil Herefordshire. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome.

Accomodation Details
One ground floor double bedroom with en-suite bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric coal-effect fire.

Area
The hamlet of Phocle Green lies between Ross-on-Wye and Upton Bishop and is less than 3 miles from Ross-on-Wye. Ross-on-Wye is a historic market town overlooking a large loop in the beautiful River Wye, situated in the heart of rural Herefordshire and 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. Upton Bishop offers many lovely walks and cycle routes with the Herefordshire Trail and Wye Valley Walk both close by. Phocle Green is an ideal base for exploring all that this region has to offer.

Region
Herefordshire offers visitors the chance to journey through lush green countryside, enjoying splendid black-and-white timbered villages, a magnificent cathedral city, a fairytale Georgian castle at Eastnor or books galore in famous Hay-on-Wye.

Amenities
Electric convector heaters with electric coal-effect fire. Electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave, TV with Freeview, DVD and WIFI. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for one car. Patio with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Please be advised that between 26th August - 1st September 2022 due to a change in providers the owner cannot guarantee Wi-Fi at the property.

gwtf2

July 2023

Due to the cost cutting by the host there was no continuous hot water, Only available in the mornings. Bit of a cheek considering we paid for it! Also, the cleaner needs to actually clean as there were cobwebs everywhere, dead insects on the stairs and in bowls in the kitchen. The kitchen cupboards had an unsavory smell and in need of a deep clean, There was a stain on the bed sheet and the bath was dirty (not that I could have had a bath because there was no hot water). Host rather unfriendly. Parking on the host's drive was a little tricky as not a lot of room to maneuver. Take your own hair dryer as hosts don't provide one. One tiny TV in the lounge area. Rather steep steps up to the kitchen/lounge if you have mobility problems. Good points: WiFi and secure garden for dog.

scubarob0310

July 2022

An attractive bothy conversion on the edge of Ross on Wye. One bedroom with a very comfortable king sized bed, en suite bathroom in an upside down style. The open plan kitchen/living space on the first floor has all the amenities any one would need for a break. It has a small patio area to the rear of the property. It is also dog friendly, but only for one dog. The owners live in an adjacent property and are very welcoming and friendly. It is only a 10 minute drive to Ross, and 40 to the forest of Dean.

Mr Wigston

October 2020

Mattress lumpy and sloping to either side making sleep impossible.. Complained to owner, nothing done or offered. Left after one miserable night. No refund or gesture of goodwill. Basically tough!

Mr Wigston, October 2020

September 2020

The location was ideal and the cottage itself was excellent, well equiped and furnished to a high standard ,very cosy and welcoming.. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. Would cetainly stay there again when visiting the beautiful Wye Valley and surrounding countryside.

Mr Buckley, September 2020

August 2020

We had an amazing time at the Bothy.. It was clean, warm, comfortable, and quiet. The Osborne's were very lovely, attentive, yet respectful of our privacy. We had everything we needed and could not have enjoyed our time more. Thank you!

Mr Rhodes, August 2020

Home from home .. .. comfortable, exceptionally clean and the owners were very friendly and helpful .

Mrs Yeomans, August 2020

July 2020

Stairs are very steep for anyone with mobility problems.. Owners were lovely, couldn't have been more helpful and welcoming ,a lovely peaceful spot to relax and unwind. thank you

Mrs Alleyn, July 2020

October 2019

We had everything to hand we needed.. Furniture was comfortable. Heating was easy to use and temperature just as we liked. It was peaceful and quiet, and great to relax. The surrounding countryside was stunning and we walked miles. Just what we wanted. Even the rain didn't sent our spirits.

Mrs Stanley, October 2019

September 2019

Owners were delightful and took every effort to ensure we had a good stay

Mr Smith, September 2019

July 2019

Extremely caring and helpful owners.. Lovely location and patio for sitting out, also great garden space for the dog. It would be good to have a washing machine if staying any length of time, also more places to hang clothes and coats.

Mrs Dunkley, July 2019

June 2019

There was nowhere to hang our coates, especially when they were wet, or to put muddy boots/shoes.. (I believe the owner is aware of this). We were unfamiliar with the oven to start with but eventually found the instructions in the drawer with the tourist brochures. (Maybe any user instructions could be left out.). The owners were friendly and welcomingand were readily available if we had needed them. (They gave advice on the best pub with food in the area - we took them at their word and they were right!) It was an enjoyable break.

Mrs Higgins, June 2019

This is a comfortable and well appointed holiday let, within reasonable distance of places of interest.. Owners are most helpful. We were well satisfied and if we took another holiday in the area we would stay there again.

Mrs Austin

May 2019

Very comfortable in a gorgeous spot

Mrs Ingold, June 2019

The mattress on my side was beyond its best and I constantly felt I was rolling out of bed.. No hair dryer for my wife and crumbs on the work top when we arrived. Needs a deep clean

Mrs Austin, May 2019

A comfortable cottage in a lovely rural area.. Very peaceful.

Mrs Sargent

April 2019

Lovely break in a superb location.. Couldn't have been nicer hosts, very attentive and eager to ensure we had everything we needed.

Ms Bancroft

February 2019

Welcoming hosts.. Very comfortable cosy cottage in a fantastic location. Ideal for that little getaway. Dog friendly with private patio.

Ms Eales

December 2018

We enjoyed our stay, were made to feel very welcome by our hosts and appreciated the quiet environment around us.. We’d recommend The Bothy as it’s both a quiet retreat and there are plenty of interesting things to see and do in the area.

Mr Thompson

The owners' house is alongside the Bothy but it still felt private and the outdoor seating area is not overlooked (except by sheep).. The cottage was lovely for a quiet winter break. It warmed up quickly with well placed electric heaters. The WiFi was mostly good. We didn't get any mobile signal. All in all the cottage was as we expected it to be and we had a peaceful time which is what we wanted.

Mrs Coombes

September 2018

For personal reasons we had to depart on 17.. 9.18 (my mother passed away). The owner of the property was very kind. We would like to return to this area at some point and the Bothy was a lovely property.

Mrs Thres

The Bothy was set in beautiful surroundings near to the main owners house.. The owners were very friendly and helpful and were also very welcoming towards our golden retriever. The facilities in the Bothy were excellent though I would have loved a small TV in the bedroom as well as the lounge only because I just love relaxing in bed watching the TV before going to sleep. Only a minor complaint. The situation of the Bothy was very convenient for the M50 and also the main roads to Ross on Wye and Hereford. Going away from the towns you were immediately in the countryside and close to some excellent forest walks. A very good few days break for all of us.

Mrs Sartain

August 2018

Cottage was very convenient for Ross on Wye and central to all the other places of interest.. The owners could not have been more helpful and friendlier.

Mr Ludlow

July 2018

The Bothy is located just outside the Village of Phocle Geen, about three miles from Ross on Wye.. The access to the property is down an unmade track from the B4221 and can be hard to find. The Kitchen/Sitting room is upstairs and there is access to the patio area which has a small table a chair and a two seater sofa. The bedroom is downstairs, which was particularly nice given that it was very cool in the recent very hot weather. The couple who own the cottage were fantastic, welcoming and very helpful, providing information about taxi services, where to shop and things to see in the area.

Mr Curtis

June 2018

The instructions to find the cottage made it easy to find & when we arrived we were made most welcome & shown around being also told if there was anything we required just ask.. The cottage was very nice with pleasant surroundings, nice & peaceful suitable for our requirements.

Mr Bridge

May 2018

Such a relaxing place to stay.. . Only about 2 miles from Ross on Wye but felt like miles from anywhere.

Mr Martin

March 2018

We have stayed at numerous Sykes' cottages over the years but I must admit that the owners of the Bothy are the most helpful we have come across.. They even took my wife to a local historical society meeting as they knew we were interested in moving to the area. This is an upside down cottage with the living room on the first floor. It is very cosy and the the surrounding countryside is bursting with wildlife. From the living room you can exit the cottage and follow a small path down to the ground level so that dogs do not need to negotiate the fairly steep steps inside the cottage. Apparently one visitor had complained that the wifi was not working properly so the owners have installed a new system. When we arrived they checked the new system with us and I am pleased to say that it worked perfectly for the whole week. There is no mobile reception within the cottage but you only need to step outside to restore services. A great property with exceptional owners.

Ms Spooner

September 2017

The hosts were lovely and willing to go out of their way to be of help and the cottage was lovely

Mr Adcock

June 2017

The couple who own the cottage were fantastic, welcoming and very helpful.. The cottage was delightful and set in picturesque and peaceful countryside.

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The Bothy in Ross on Wye, Herefordshire