About Valley View

Valley View is a semi-detached barn conversion set on an 11-acre smallholding at Edge Hill Farm in Herefordshire. This former cowshed sits on the slopes of Howle Hill between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. The property overlooks the Wye Valley with views stretching towards the Royal Forest of Dean.

The location offers direct access to ancient woods and public footpaths. Ross-on-Wye sits 3 miles away. The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides walking routes and wildlife watching opportunities. Alpacas and black sheep graze on the surrounding land.

The accommodation features an open-plan living area with woodburner and breakfast bar. One double bedroom sits upstairs accessed via a spiral staircase. The ground floor houses a walk-in shower room. The kitchen includes an electric oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher. Two flat screen TVs and a stereo provide entertainment. Off-road parking for two cars comes with a bike shed and patio with BBQ.

Goodrich Castle stands 4 miles away (10 minutes). Symonds Yat Rock sits 6 miles distant (15 minutes). The Forest of Dean lies 8 miles away (20 minutes). Hereford sits 15 miles away (25 minutes).

Valley View suits couples wanting peace and walkers craving countryside access. The owners live nearby and provide welcome packs with local recommendations.

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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 combination tv/dvd player with freeview, additional flat screen tv in bedroom, stereo/cd player
✓Fuel, power & starter pack of wood for woodburner included in rent
✓Bed linen & towels included in rent
✓Off road parking for 2 cars
✓Shed for bikes
✓Delightful patio with garden furniture & bbq
✓Sorry, no pets & no smoking
✓Shop & pub 1.5 miles
✓Note:due to the location the wifi can be intermittent
✓Note: this property only accepts bookings starting on saturday
✓Please note if booking the weekend of 13th june 2024 there is a local festival nearby (gemfest) which will be ongoing and may cause some noise disruption
✓Apologies for any inconvenience

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Valley View Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Valley View 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 6HY

Symonds Yat Rock

Distance: 6 miles

HR9 6BW

Forest of Dean Visitor Centre

Distance: 8 miles

GL16 7EH

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: 0 miles

HR9 5SP

Howle Hill Ancient Woods

Distance: 0 miles

HR9 5SP

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 5 miles

HR9 6DQ

Ross-on-Wye Town Centre

Distance: 3 miles

HR9 5BZ

Howle Hill Nursery

Distance: 1 mile

HR9 5ST

Local Shop and Pub

Distance: 1.5 miles

HR9 5SP

Ross-on-Wye Bus Services

Distance: 3 miles

HR9 5BZ

Hereford Railway Station

Distance: 15 miles

HR1 1BB

Monmouth Town

Distance: 7 miles

NP25 3DY

Goodrich Castle

Distance: 4 miles

HR9 6HY

Symonds Yat Rock

Distance: 6 miles

HR9 6BW

Forest of Dean Visitor Centre

Distance: 8 miles

GL16 7EH

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: 0 miles

HR9 5SP

Howle Hill Ancient Woods

Distance: 0 miles

HR9 5SP

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 5 miles

HR9 6DQ

Ross-on-Wye Town Centre

Distance: 3 miles

HR9 5BZ

Howle Hill Nursery

Distance: 1 mile

HR9 5ST

Local Shop and Pub

Distance: 1.5 miles

HR9 5SP

Ross-on-Wye Bus Services

Distance: 3 miles

HR9 5BZ

Hereford Railway Station

Distance: 15 miles

HR1 1BB

Monmouth Town

Distance: 7 miles

NP25 3DY

Is Valley View Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Valley View offers children the chance to see alpacas and black sheep up close on the 11-acre smallholding. Kids can watch animal care routines and sometimes help with feeding. Ancient woods sit adjacent to the property for exploration. The open-plan layout and spiral staircase may not suit very young children. Ross-on-Wye sits 3 miles away with additional family facilities.

For Couples

The property provides a peaceful retreat with spectacular valley views from the bedroom. A woodburner creates atmosphere in the open-plan living space. The patio offers alfresco dining with BBQ facilities overlooking countryside. Direct access to walking routes means you can step out for romantic strolls through ancient woodland. The location feels remote yet sits close to Ross-on-Wye for dining options.

Pet Friendly

Valley View does not accept pets. The owners keep their own friendly dogs named Monty and Hector on the farm who guests often meet during their stay. Alpacas and black sheep also graze on the 11-acre smallholding. The no-pet policy ensures the accommodation remains suitable for guests with allergies and maintains the high cleanliness standards reported in reviews.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Valley View

The Moody Cow

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: HR9 5TH

Hen and Dot Cafe

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: HR9 5SP

The Wellington Inn

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: HR8 1NS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Valley View

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Valley View does not have a hot tub. The property features a ground floor shower room with a large walk-in shower instead.

Is it pet friendly?

No, Valley View does not accept pets. The owners have their own friendly dogs named Monty and Hector on the farm that guests often meet.

How many people does Valley View sleep?

The cottage sleeps up to four people in one double bedroom upstairs and a sofa bed in the sitting area. It can be booked with the neighbouring property to accommodate up to eight people total.

What parking is available?

Off-road parking for two cars is provided at the property. There is also a shed available for secure bike storage during your stay.

Is the property suitable for less mobile guests?

The bedroom is accessed via a narrow spiral staircase which may limit suitability for less able guests. The bathroom is downstairs while the bedroom sits upstairs which some guests find inconvenient.

What day can I check in?

This property only accepts bookings starting on Saturday. Contact customer support if you need information about arrival times and key collection procedures.

What heating does the cottage have?

The cottage has oil central heating throughout. A woodburner in the sitting area provides additional warmth with a starter pack of wood included in the rental cost.

Is WiFi available at the cottage?

Broadband and WiFi are available but the signal can be intermittent due to the remote rural location. Mobile phone signal may also be weak in this area of Howle Hill.

Valley View Reviews

Joanna

Our 3rd stay at this beautifully situated, well equipped cottage. We cannot recommend it highly enough. Mr and Mrs Mitchell are always welcoming and the facilities are spotlessly clean and fresh. Thankyou!

We enjoyed our stay at Valley View, the approach is via a narrow and steep lane but was ok if you took your time. The cottage is well set out and in a lovely spot. Paul and Edwina were on hand if we needed anything. The bedroom is up a very steep spiral staircase with limited space for storage but is really comfortable with lovely views, the bathroom is down stairs. There are nice walks direct from the property, overall we had a great time despite the weather.

Catherine

We had never been to this area before, after staying in this delightful cottage as our base we will definitely be visiting again. The cottage was perfect with a great view across the valley. Lots of walking in the area and lovely places to visit. We very much enjoyed our stay.

Lovely property in a beautiful location. The owners were polite and helpful in giving advice on where to visit in the local area. The accommodation had everything needed for a great holiday. The kitchen was well equipped and the lounge was comfortable. The views were beautiful from both the lounge and the bedroom. It was a pain having to use the bathroom which was downstairs when you are in the bedroom which is upstairs. It did state this in the 'blurb', but I had clearly missed it. Overall, a great accommodation.

Andrew

Thank you so much for a lovely stay at Valley View. It really is a special little cottage and epic location. Wonderful to be able to sit up in bed and see miles of countryside off into the distance. Lovely peaceful fields to listen to the birds. Fantastic public footpaths right next to the property with adjacent ancient woods. Thanks again.

Carole

We liked the cottage ,and the area so much we've booked again

We had the most wonderful holiday while staying at Valley View. The view down the valley was beautiful and at night I could hear a Tawny Owl! The bedding and equipment was all of lovely quality, the cottage was spotless and the owners were really friendly and approachable. We did a lot of walking and sightseeing in the local area. Would definitely recommend it. We would love to go back at some point, perhaps in autumn for the views of the changing tree colours.

Joanna

Second stay at valley view. The cottage is a perfect getaway. Everything is well maintained and beautiful surroundings. Owners are lovely and welcoming and you feel perfectly at home. Looking forward to next time. Thankyou!

Valley View was very clean, comfortable well equipped and furnished to a high standard. The bed was very comfy and the shower was excellent. The location was very quiet, peaceful, with wonderful views down into the valley and a great spot for exploring the area. The owners were very friendly and we even got to see the alpacas being sheared, having their nails clipped and teeth checked! Thank you for the welcoming pack it was very much appreciated.

Sharon

Just returned from a weeks stay at Edge Hill Farm staying in Valley View Cottage. The cottage was very clean, comfortable, furnished to a high standard, spacious and well equipped. The shower room was excellent. There are lovely views down into the valley from the bedroom windows and the bed was very comfortable. It was lovely to sit out the front of the cottage, relaxing and listening to all the birds, watching the sheep and alpacas, and saying hello to the owners dogs when they were around. The cottage is in a secluded area with stunning views all around, very scenic, quiet, peaceful and relaxing with plenty of walks nearby. Its great location makes it easy to visit many places such as, Ross on Wye, Goodrich Castle, Symonds Yat RockWye Valley, Forest of Dean, Monmouth etc. Enjoyed chatting with the owners, thank you so much for the welcome pack of local ale, cider, crisps, teacoffee bags and milk, much appreciated. We throughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend to friends and family. Tip If you drive up Sharman Pitch approx 34 mile, turn FIRST LEFT drive approx 200 yrds , and you will see a 5 bar gate entrance to the farm, in front of you.

Supermooi huisje, alles netjes en schoon Prachtige omgeving . Eigenaar was erg aardig en behulpzaam. Hij gaf leuke tips over de omgeving .

Andrew

I have stayed at this property or the adjoining property five times so far and will definitely return. The views are beautiful and every morning I am woken by the dawn chorus amazing! Ross is one of my favourite places to visit and has a great feel to it.

Helena

We had a great holiday. The owners and their daughters were very welcoming and helpful. Nothing too much trouble for them. Dogs were so friendly, such characters. The countryside around the property is delightful with lovely walks and lots of wildlife. If you spot eggs for sale at the end of properties in the local lanes, buy them. They are so fresh and delicious and much cheaper than the shops. Thank you also to the owners for the gift of Butty Bach, Weston's cider and local crisps. Certainly great introduction to local produce which we've bought to take home with us.

Lovely cottage in beautiful surrounding. Owners very welcoming and friendly. Lots to do in the local area. Will definitely be returning.

Joanna

We had a fantastic week in this gem of a cottage. It is close to lots of places but feels a million miles away. The cottage was clean, well maintained and had everything you need, a real home away from home. Mr and Mrs Mitchell are friendly and helpful and the alpacas, sheep and dogs were an added bonus. We are already tempted to rebook for our next time off as we enjoyed ourselves so much. Thankyou!

Abhijit

We had a pleasant stay at Valley View last week. Paul and Edwina have created a very comfortable space in an old cowshed. They have decorated and appointed it to a very high standard. We had long conversations with Paul but unfortunately weren't able to meet Edwina. Monty and Hector their dogs also kept us entertained. Their alpacas and sheep are also lovely. We had great lunches at various pubs from Hereford to Walford and would particularly recommend Wellington Inn near British Camp and The Mill Race at Walford very close to Howle Hill. Do not rely on your car GPS to get you here, you will reach Edge Hill Farm accurately with What 3 Words. Road from Coughton via Sharman Pitch going up Howle Hill is slightly wider and in good condition, therefore easier for a first time visitor. Thank you Paul and Edwina for the milk, coffee, teabags, crisps, local cider and ale, much appreciated.

Goronwy

Very clean, comfortable and well appointed cottage. The property owners made our stay at Valley View very enjoyable and relaxing and nothing was too much trouble

We had a lovely week. We know the weather at the end of Feb is unpredictable but we enjoyed a 'change of scenery', local visits and a relaxing week in a warm, comfortable cottage. The owners were very helpful and friendly. Directions to the cottage were quite vague, we had to phone the owners late Sat afternoon for directions. Some key 'pointers' would have helped ie some signs to look out for rather than the broadgeneral directions given.

We've just returned from a week's stay at Valley View, which was very enjoyable. We were made to feel very welcome and found the accomodation comfortable, warm, clean and relaxing everything we wanted. The cottage is well appointed and in a great location, particularly because there are so many lovely local walks on footpaths, bridleways and quiet rural lanes that run right from the doorway. The autumn colours in the surrounding woods were stunning. Paul gave us lots of useful information which helped, including where we could see the local zebra! It was very special to be able to watch the alpacas and sheep in the paddocks right outside the cottage too. To celebrate a special occasion, we also followed Paul's recommendation to eat at The Moody Cow, where we had a wonderful meal. The Hen and Dot cafe nearby, was a great place for coffee and cake too. Thank you Paul and Edwina we hope to return to Valley View again in the future.

Andrew

This was my third trip to The farm twice at Valley View and once at Howle Hideaway and will definitely return in future. Love the area so much to see and do. Feel like Ross is a second home!

Gerald

We had a wonderful stay at Valley View, the cottage was all we could wish for, spotless, comfortable and the view was spectacular. Mr & Mrs Mitchell were delightful hosts and supplied plenty of local information. I would highly recommend this holiday.

Very quiet and peaceful. The owners are very helpful. Good area to explore the region. The property has everything and was cool in the hot weather. Will certainly return , this being our 3rd visit.

We have just arrived home this afternoon after a fantastic week staying in your lovely cottage. Firstly, we want to say Thank you for a great time. Cottage was beautiful, clean, comfortable and so peaceful. Your Daughters were also lovely. They invited us to help feed and shower the Alpacas last night which was so so lovely. Maybe a couple of ideas for the cottage A guest book where people can write comments about their stay, any recommendations of things or places, inc pubs etc, they have been to and would recommend or vice versa. A step going into the front door maybe as I slipped stepping out of the door one evening, this being due to knee replacement. A ramp or tape where there is a small step in the kitchen as even though we knew it was there Graham did trip couple times. We will definitely be back, bringing a stand up paddle board for Graham and a fold up chair for me!! Thank you so so much. Love Helen & Graham. X Ps we hope you had a fabulous holiday.

Lovely cosy cottage, great location and very helpful and friendly owners living nearby.

This was my second visit this year and as i said the first time, i could not recommend the place highly enough. Lovely place, lovely people i will definitely be coming back.

Stuart

Cosy cottage. Spotlessley clean. Very well equipped. Beautiful views of Wye valley. Well situated for Symonds Yat. Hereford and Gloucester. Friendly and helpful owners who leant us very handy walking maps. Alpacas greeted us every morning. Wonderful relaxing break. Would definitely return again. Thanks Paul and Edwina.

The property was more than i could have hoped for, quiet location, very clean, all mod cons, lovely owners. Would highly recommend.

Really enjoyed our stay at Valley View near Ross on Wye. Cottage was very comfortable, clean and well equipped. In the heart of the countryside with excellent views and also very well situated for the Forest of Dean Owner was very friendly and helpful and provided a nice welcome pack.

Stuart

Lovely, cosy and well equipped accommodation in a super peaceful location with stunning views. The owners are so welcoming and friendly. A great base to explore the beautiful Wye Valley.

Charlotte

Excellent base for exploring the Forest of Dean the cottage was very clean & comfortable, and had everything we needed. Our hosts were very welcoming, and we enjoyed meeting the alpacas and the dogs. Great local pub recommendations too. Better directions to the property in our joining instructions would have been welcome I suggest you check with the owners, or use What3Words we arrived in daylight, but I expect other people struggle....

Really lovely cottage, with everything needed available. Only downside was spirol staircase, however did not detract from our stay in any way.

**Stephanie

We had a lovely week at Valley View. The house was very comfortable, warm, clean and well equipped. We packed lots into our week away but equally enjoyed our enforced day in with Storm Eunice. Thank you to the owners who made sure we were well equipped during the power cut! We would recommend the house very highly and wouldnt hesitate to return.

Lovely position, a very well equipped property, hope to return

Had an excellent week in this cottage. It was spotless and all extra Covid precautions observed. The owners were very pleasant and at hand if ever needed. Would recommend and hopefully will stop again ourselves. The location was very peaceful and had lovely views over the countryside.

Fantastic accommodation, great location, friendly and helpful hosts everything perfect.

Philip

Excellent cottage with really nice owners. Couldn't do enough for us. Definitely will return.

Howard

So glad we found Howle Hill Farm for a week break. We stayed in Valley View and it couldn't of been better, spotlessly clean, very well equipped with everything you could need, eco friendly, full washing facilities and just so comfy. The hosts Edwina and Paul were fantastic, really friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. An array of animals, mad friendly dogs, sheep and alpacas which we were privileged to watch and help in their yearly shearing. The views are stunning and just what you could need for peace and quiet. We will definitely be returning.

Great location with caring owners, the ideal place for peace and quiet.

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Valley View, Howle Hill

About Valley View

Need To Know

More Cottages You May Like

Valley View Attractions & Days Out

Is Valley View Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Moody Cow

Hen and Dot Cafe

The Wellington Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

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