About Howle Hideaway

Howle Hideaway is a semi-detached barn conversion set on an 11-acre smallholding just 3 miles from Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire. This property sits in the Wye Valley with views across to the Royal Forest of Dean. You'll share the grounds with alpacas and Black Sheep.

The area offers exceptional walking routes. The Wye Valley Walk and Offa's Dyke pass nearby. Local footpaths crisscross the countryside. The River Wye provides opportunities for canoeing and river cruises.

The cottage sleeps four people across two bedrooms. Downstairs features an open-plan living area with an open fire. The kitchen comes fully equipped with a dishwasher and washing machine. One bathroom serves the property. A private patio overlooks the garden and fields. The accommodation is finished to a high standard throughout.

Goodrich Castle stands 4 miles away (10 minutes). Symonds Yat with its peregrine falcon viewpoint is 5 miles distant (12 minutes). Ross-on-Wye offers river walks and shops 3 miles away (8 minutes). The Forest of Dean provides cycle trails 6 miles away (15 minutes).

Howle Hideaway suits couples and small families wanting countryside peace. Book for authentic rural living with spectacular Wye Valley scenery.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with woodburner in sitting area
✓Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, flat screen tv with freeview & dvd player, 2nd flat screen tv, stereo/cd player
✓Fuel, power & starter pack for woodburner included in rent
✓Bed linen & towels included in rent
✓Off road parking for 2 cars
✓Shed for bikes
✓Delightful side patio & lawn with garden furniture & bbq
✓Sorry, no pets & no smoking
✓Shop & pub 1.5 miles
✓Note; due to the location the wifi signal can be intermittent
✓Note: this property only accepts bookings starting on friday

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Howle Hideaway Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Howle Hideaway during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Herefordshire's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Goodrich Castle

Distance: 4 miles

HR9 5HY

Symonds Yat Rock

Distance: 5 miles

HR9 6BW

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Distance: 6 miles

GL16 7EH

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: On doorstep

HR9 5SP

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 2 miles

HR9 5TH

Symonds Yat Viewpoint Walk

Distance: 5 miles

HR9 6BW

Ross-on-Wye Town Centre

Distance: 3 miles

HR9 5BZ

Monmouth Town

Distance: 8 miles

NP25 3DY

Ledbury Market

Distance: 12 miles

HR8 1DS

Ross-on-Wye Bus Service

Distance: 3 miles

HR9 5BZ

Hereford Train Station

Distance: 14 miles

HR1 1BB

Local Taxi Services

Distance: 3 miles

HR9 5BZ

Goodrich Castle

Distance: 4 miles

HR9 5HY

Symonds Yat Rock

Distance: 5 miles

HR9 6BW

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Distance: 6 miles

GL16 7EH

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: On doorstep

HR9 5SP

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 2 miles

HR9 5TH

Symonds Yat Viewpoint Walk

Distance: 5 miles

HR9 6BW

Ross-on-Wye Town Centre

Distance: 3 miles

HR9 5BZ

Monmouth Town

Distance: 8 miles

NP25 3DY

Ledbury Market

Distance: 12 miles

HR8 1DS

Ross-on-Wye Bus Service

Distance: 3 miles

HR9 5BZ

Hereford Train Station

Distance: 14 miles

HR1 1BB

Local Taxi Services

Distance: 3 miles

HR9 5BZ

Is Howle Hideaway Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children can feed the resident alpacas and watch Black Sheep grazing daily. The 11-acre grounds provide safe space for exploring. Ross-on-Wye sits 3 miles away with shops and river walks. Goodrich Castle offers hands-on history 4 miles distant. The spiral staircase requires supervision for younger children.

For Couples

The private patio overlooks peaceful Wye Valley countryside perfect for romantic evenings. An open fire creates cosy nights in. The location offers complete seclusion on 11 acres. River walks along the Wye start from Ross-on-Wye 3 miles away. Hot-air balloons drift overhead in this scenic area.

Pet Friendly

Howle Hideaway does not accept pets. The property shares grounds with alpacas and Black Sheep which makes it unsuitable for dogs or other animals. The owners have two dogs on site. If you need pet-friendly accommodation you'll need to look elsewhere in the area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Howle Hideaway

The Crown Inn Lea

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: HR9 7JZ

The Moody Cow Ross-on-Wye

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: HR9 5BZ

The Saracens Head Symonds Yat

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: HR9 6JL

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Howle Hideaway

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Howle Hideaway does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on countryside peace with a private patio and open fire instead.

Is it pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at Howle Hideaway. The property shares grounds with alpacas and Black Sheep which makes it unsuitable for guest pets.

How many people does Howle Hideaway sleep?

The cottage accommodates four people across two bedrooms. It can be booked alongside Valley View (Ref. 2538) to sleep up to eight people total.

Is WiFi available at the property?

WiFi is available but the signal can be intermittent due to the rural location. Guests have managed to get online daily despite occasional connectivity issues.

What day can I check in?

Bookings at Howle Hideaway start on Fridays only. This is a fixed changeover day for all stays at this property.

Is parking available?

Yes, off-road parking is provided for two cars. The parking area is convenient and directly accessible from the property.

Can less mobile guests access all areas?

The cottage features a spiral staircase which may present difficulties for frail or less mobile guests. Consider this carefully before booking if mobility is a concern.

Is smoking allowed?

No, Howle Hideaway is a strictly non-smoking property. Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the cottage or on the grounds.

Howle Hideaway Reviews

Paul was very helpful in directing us to the property as the sat nav wasnt accurate. Both Paul and Edwina were very welcoming and friendly during our stay. The property itself is characterful and cosy, whilst the garden was extremely peaceful and relaxing. We very much enjoyed our stay and would return.

After finding the property Suggest using claw. Perfect.bachelor to find it, we found it to be in a nice quiet location. Spacious downstairs with the amenities you would expect. The spiral staircase was a snug fit going up and down, the bedroom ample enough with adequate storage. The downstairs bathroom was designed and finished nicely. However the shower height was restricting if over 6ft. In all a very nice and comfortable weekend stay.

Christopher

Wonderful hosts ,kind welcome pack much appreciated ,hope come back again some day.

Michael Paul

Lovely cottage and quiet location albeit only a short drive to Ross on Wye. The owner Paul was friendly and helpful re places to visit and we sat outside many late afternoonsevening's enjoying the garden views and peaceful surroundings. We would recommend and intend to return in the near future.

Beautiful setting, cottage very well equipped and supplied with all the basic things like soap, toilets rolls and towels. In the kitchen, clothes, dish tabs,kitchen roll, salt n pepper etc. The cottage was lovely and warm, much appreciated. The wine and snacks a nice touch too. Outside is gorgeous with Llamas and sheep in the field. Nice table and chairs with cushions for dining outside. The stairs were a challenge for me and the bed could be softer but that's all. Thank you a very good home from home.

Andrew

Its my forth visit here twice at Valley View and twice at Howle Hideaway. Great views and location. Will definitely return.

Very nice property in super surroundings,really enjoyed our stay. Good eating places close by serving good food.

Christine

Lovely peaceful location. We were blessed with the weather, so made the most of sitting outside of the cottage. Owners friendly without being intrusive. Cottage was comfortable and equipped with all implements. WiFi was intermittent but we did get online everyday.

Andrew

Howle Hideaway is a brilliant place to stay. Very peaceful with beautiful views over the Wye valley. This was my second visit to this location the first was the adjoining Valley View which was just as good. Will definitely return in the future. Ross on Wye is one of my favourite towns in the country with beautiful river walks.

Philip

Had a great stay, nice and peaceful, Paul and Edwina very pleasant, allowed us to feed the Alpacas, weather could have been better, but that's out of everyone's hands. Would stay again if we came back to same area.

Lyndsay

Lovely spacious and clean cottage with very welcoming hosts. The patio area overlooking the garden and fields was great to sit in and enjoy the views and peacefulness of the area and seeing the alpacas was a bonus. Would definitely visit again.

The owners of the property were very helpful without being intrusive.

Anthony

Warm welcome from the owners & their 2 lovely dogs! Lovely, well equipped barn conversion holiday cottage, in quiet country side setting, with beautiful views. Delightful open patio area perfect for doing a bit of art work! Enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended.

Bridget

Lovely place to stay. Great to look out on the sheep and alpacas every day. Owners were on hand and very helpful. Good location for exploring surrounding area. Would be happy to return in the future, especially in warmer months.

Jennifer

Lovely cottage in quiet countryside. We had a great week thank you. J and L

Had a fantastic week at Howle Hideaway ,would highly recommend this accommodation,peaceful beautiful location close to many walks and places of interest. Apprecaited being able to freely roam the owners grounds and meet their dogs,and many thanks to Edwina for the maps and advice! Definitely will rebook Debby and Martin

The owners were helpful and promptly sorted out any issues. The cottage was well equipped despite many items being removed due to covid restrictions. The directions to the cottage were minimal but more helpful information was available from the owners what three words. A car is needed to get the most from the area as the property is near the top of a hill but the Wye Valley has many activities to enjoy nearby.

Kenneth

Lovely place in the middle of nowhere with all facilities required and close to plenty of walks which is what we wanted

Jacqueline

The sofas were very saggy and gave us a backache and it didn't help that the cushions had all been removed! The spiral staircase is very difficult to use as the toilet is downstairs and you can't get up them with a suitcase! The people were lovely but I wouldn't stay there again I'm afraid.

Heather

The cottage was exceptional. Beautifully appointed spotless and very comfortable. The owners had thought of everything and were very welcoming on arrival and helpful throughout our stay when we needed anything but always respecting our privacy We particularly liked the private patio and our own garden where the wonderful surroundings and bird song could be fully appreciated. The spiral staircase to the bedroom took some getting used to but was no problem We will certainly return a truly magical place. Heather and Roger Wing

An excellent holiday cottage and absolutely spotless, thank you. Lovely patio and surroundings. Owners very welcoming and helpful. Just found the spiral staircase, although we had no mobility issues rather difficult at times. Perhaps would have liked additional place mats to protect the dining table. Realise that this had to be reduced owing to COVID, two additional would have been useful. An absolutely wonderful holiday and will aim to return next year.

Absolutely gem of a place if you want peace and quiet with nothing around you. Hosts very accommodating nothing was too much trouble. You do need a car to get around but ideal base to explore

After a long time in lockdown we were really looking forward to a cottage break away for 7 days. We can honestly say this fabulous cottage did not disappoint and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole of our stay. On arrival, we were met by the owner who made us feel very welcome. He left us some fresh eggs, crisps, drinks and even a couple of decorated mugs of the cottage and the wye valley for us to take home after our stay. Nice touch thank you! The cottage is beautiful, well equipped and has a gorgeous patio area and garden at the back to relax after long days out walking. Can recommend Symonds Yat for walks with a magnificent viewpoint.

Lovely little cottage. We enjoyed our stay

Bridget

Howle Hideaway is a lovely, comfortable, clean cottage. It is located in beautiful countryside with lots of woodland walks nearby. The owners are friendly, welcoming and helpful.

Lovely spot for a restful week but with plenty of walking and the river nearby for canoing . Cottage was spotless and very comfortable with a lovely garden with morning and lunch time sun and dappled shade in the afternoon which was much needed in the heat wave . A decent pub nearby in Goodrich only five minute drive away but you do need to drive down the hill to get any where . However for walkers the cottage is very near plenty of footpaths to explore the local area . Thank you to the owners who were very helpful and friendly and we loved the addition of the alpacas and Mony and Hector the dogs who greeted us each day in the garden . Yes the spiral staircase is an issue if you are older and a bit frail as the bathroom is down stairs so night time loo jaunts are fun but fine if you have no mobility issues. However the cottage is beautifully presented ,was immaculate and to have our own little garden to sit in and chill out was just perfect . Thank you so much for a lovely stay .

Excellent location. Welcome pack was a nice touch. Thoroughly enjoyable holiday.

Roselind

The cottage is located in a quiet location with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The accommodation was of a high standard with open plan living area and kitchen, ground floor shower room, first floor bedroom accessed by a wooden spiral staircase and a lovely paved south facing patio overlooking fields and woodland. On arriving we received a warm welcome by the owners and we were delighted with all the little extras that the accommodation had to offer. Access to the alpaca and sheep on the farm was a delight and getting up close and personal a special touch and we would definitely return here again for a short break.

Sandra

Holiday enhanced by extremely good weather and beautiful area.

Rodney

Excellent situation very quiet close to footpaths and easy access to many attractions.

An excellent cottage, beautifuly furnished and fitted out with easy parking right outside. The location is very private and peaceful, being at the end of a private farm lane accessed through a gate. The owners made us very welcome. The ground floor accommodation is generous for a one bedroom unit with lovely patio and access to the surrounding paddocks, where alpacas and sheep may be grazing. The spacious and well furnished bedroom is accessed via a spiral staircase, which could be challenging for anyone with limited mobility. An excellent base for exploring the area, or simply to chill out. Your own transport is essential given the very rural location.

Christine

Fabulous cottage in beautiful surroundings . We were made to feel very welcome by Paul with lots of info about the property and the local area. The cottage itself was perfect for us with everything we needed and was beautifully decorated throughout, it was a pleasure to come back to the peacefulness after days out in the area .Definately a well deserved 5rating. The cottage itself is situated in a perfect position for exploring many beautiful towns and villages and also the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons and the Forest of Dean.We would definately return.

Absolutely fantastic holiday accomodation. Fantastic base to explore the area. Hosts are a lovely couple who have thought of everything so you have a memorable holiday.

Imogen

We had a wonderful time. The cottage was lovely and very peaceful, hosts were great and we had everything we needed. The location and views were beautiful. Lots to see and do in the surrounding areas, plenty of hill walks and RossonWye not too far by car.

The cottage was excellent. Everything we needed, modern, good quality furnishings throughout. It was lovely to be surrounded by the countryside and we were not far from Symonds Yat and The Forest of Dean, as we'd hoped.

Yvonne

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, host was very obliging. Big thank you.

Spiral staircase to bedroom would be a problem for the less mobile,

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Howle Hideaway, Howle Hill

About Howle Hideaway

Need To Know

More Cottages You May Like

Howle Hideaway Attractions & Days Out

Is Howle Hideaway Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Crown Inn Lea

The Moody Cow Ross-on-Wye

The Saracens Head Symonds Yat

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Howle Hideaway Reviews