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Forest View Guest House

Symonds Yat East, Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6JL, England
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Dorchester, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

We (6 ladies) stayed for one night while walking the Wye Valley Way, nice rooms, good breakfast and friendly owners.. Wonderful situations with views across the Wye. A place to stay and relax or walk in the local area,

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We booked Forest View guesthouse through late rooms and it definitely provided us with a much needed relaxing weekend break. No hassle with parking as there is plenty of room outside the guesthouse and we were booked in an hour earlier than expected which was great as my husband and I wanted to set out on a walk as the... More

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WARE HERTS
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We returned to this guest house, having previously visited under different ownership. We never usually return to the same place but we loved this so much we came back. The new owners were very friendly and helpful, the food was excellent, even though we had not prior informed them of a veggie, the vegetarian options were the best I have... More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

We wanted to revisit the Forest of Dean area after enjoying 5 days there last July so booked into the Forest View Guest House using Laterooms.com. as we liked the idea of staying in Symonds Yat itself. We stayed for 2 days midweek in May. Forest View definitely lives up to all its Tripadvisor reviews. We stayed in Room 6... More

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Milton Keynes (UK)
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

My wife and I stayed at the Forest View guest house over the May Day Bank holiday. The Guest house is under new management from when we last went, however it still has a friendly feel about it. We always find this to be a relaxing weekend away. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. We also enjoyed the... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

It was the first time we'd stayed in the area. The view from the bay window in the bedroom (room 4) was really quite stunning and took in the whole river panorama. With the window open at night all we were aware of was the sound of the river. Everything was clean, comfortable and in good working order. The food... More

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Dungarvan, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I tried several other places close to the Forest of Dean but The Forest View has to be the most relaxing, friendly and inviting place that i have stayed in. If you are thinking of a place to stay in that region i cannot recommend anywhere else. The food was beautiful especially the lamb shank - The beer is very... More

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

we have just returned from a 2 night stay in The Forest View Guest House the only word to describe it is FABULOUS.our room had a fantastic view of river, it was was spotless and the home made food delicious the bread and butter pudding was out of this world along with all the others that were on the menu... More

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Dorset
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We stayed here for 2 nights over Easter. The location is superb - right on the banks of the river Wye. The room was spotless and had a beautiful river view. We were made to feel very welcome by the owners and staff. Very generous breakfasts too. This is an ideal spot for a break in a beautiful part of... More

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Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

a sublime guest house set in a fantastic location with great amenities and excellent food with staff with fountain of knowledge , the setting is fantastic, parking is good comfort and service is brilliant you will be a fool to not stay here, 4 star should be 6 star !!!!!! excellent.

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Also Known As:
Forest View Guest House Hotel
Forest View Guest House Hotel Symonds Yat
Address: Symonds Yat East, Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6JL, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Herefordshire > Ross-on-Wye > Symonds Yat
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 6 B&Bs / Inns in Symonds Yat
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to our four star guesthouse.Visitors will be treated to a breakfast of their choice; much needed after the multitude of outdoor activities available on the doorstep. From short breaks to long stays, Gill and John do their best to cater for individual needs to make each stay unforgetable.All double and twin rooms offer panoramic river views, so for those who haven't managed the cycling, kayaking, hiking, fishing or climbing, they can still appreciate the famous Three Countries View (Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire) from the comfort of their room. When the sun has set over the river, Forest View resident's bar is open for meals, snacks, drinks and to unwind. Stunning bed and breakfast accommodation with panoramic views of the River Wye. Set in over an acre of beautiful gardens with lawns, shrubs and ornamental fishponds. Total of eleven double bedrooms, all with en-suites. Licensed residents' bar serving meals snacks and a large selection of beverages. Free Wi-Fi Internet available. Conveniently located for Cheltenham, Chepstow, Gloucester, Hereford, Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye. Excellent road links to Cardiff and South Wales.Private parking. Pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance. Check-in time from 2.30pm, Check-out time is no later than 10.30am. ... more   less 
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