We stayed here for 2 nights August 2012. Although the weather rained on arrival and for the rest of the day, we were greeted by Mark who after taking our bags to our room, served us afternoon tea. We had the best room, being room 2 which has a double view over the river wye. Mark is a great chef... More

We stayed at Garth Cottage at the end of September for 3 nights for my birthday weekend away. We were greeted by Mark, Val and Bertie with a welcoming cup of tea and our bags were carried to our clean, homely room with perfect views of the River. Mark is a chef and we must say that the two evening... More

Fantastic few day at the end of August. Only booked the 3 nights the Friday before. Traveled down on the August bank holiday Monday. Got a warm welcome from Mark and Val and a parking bay right out side. Given a cup of tea and a seat before being shown to the room. OK for all you that like to... More

We were originally booked into the Royal Lodge Hotel, so we thought, but our reservation was lost somewhere in Cyber Space!! This beautifully located small Guest House came to our rescue, and what a rescue!! Put us up at very short notice as if they had been doing it all their lives, and made our stay most memorable. The location... More

The only way we can add to previous comments is to write another 5 star review! We came to Symond's Yat for a special anniversary break and found Garth Cottage to be the perfect hideaway. The views of the river from the comfortable bedroom were great and the village's cul-de-sac location added a special charm. Mark, Val and Bertie were... More

My husband and visited Symonds Yat for the first time this summer and decided to stay at Garth Cottage for two nights. We were welcomed by Mark with tea and biscuits and shown to our lovely room which had spectacular views up and down the river Wye, which runs right in front of the Cottage. Our evening meal, which we... More

Can't really add anything to previous reviews- it's all absolutely true! Mark and his mum Val made us really welcome, with a pot of tea on the outdoor terrace when we arrived. The room was really clean and well stocked with tea/coffee making making facilities and toiletries, and I had to tear myself away from the view to go downstairs... More

We stayed for two nights & had excellent dinners on both.Mark has first class culinary skills & we would recommend the results to anyone.The rooms were spotless & the rivers views spectacular. We had welcome tea & cake on the patio when we arrived.Mark & Val are the perfect hosts & you will want for nothing .Strangers are friends within... More

We stayed for 2 nights over the Jubilee weekend whilst canoeing. Mark was the perfect host for the weekend. the room was very nice with lovely views over the river. Breakfast was superb. Please if you stay have a drink in the bar with Mark he makes an excellent Bloody Mary!! we had a brilliant weekend.