Viaduct House

Sleeps 16
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 3
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

46 Customer Review(s)

Paula
May 2022

“Viaduct house was perfect for our needs.”

It is a large house so is ideal for a large family, friends or works group as we were. It is in a great location with a lovely pub and Indian take away opposite and 10 mins away from hiring a kayaking and having a lovely afternoon on the River Wye.

It is a large house so is ideal for a large family, friends or works group as we were. It is in a great location with a lovely pub and Indian take away opposite and 10 mins away from hiring a kayaking and having a lovely afternoon on the River Wye. All in all would recommend and go back!

- Paula, May 2022
Pauline Sylvia April 2022

“There were 15 of us , all adul, who went away for a long weekend, Fri-Mon.”

This property exceeded our expectations. Its a beautiful period property .It was exactly as the pictures show it but it looks better in real life! It was very clean, the beds and bedding were excellent and bath sheets provided. The owners had left a large home made cake, fresh eggs and bread and honey for us which was a lovely touch. Plenty of condiments in the cupboard. washing up liquid and dishwasher tabs. Everything has been well thought out. We had everything we needed to make meals for all of us in the kitchen. Large pans and trays, plenty of crockery and glasses. Utensils galore! It was great to have everyone together in the kitchen dinner so no one felt left out when cooking or clearing up. The dishwasher was a God send! There is plenty of room to get away form everyone with 2 lovely lounge areas. One with a TV and one without. The outside space is beautiful with a large table and chairs to sit around and grassed area with gorgeous flowers. . A short stroll to the river. Good local pub nearby, and Indian restaurant just across the road if you don't want to cook! We were all very impressed and are already planning another weekend away here next year. We would highly recommend Viaduct House to anyone wanting a break in the area. The owners reply to messages quickly if you need to contact them. Could not fault it.

- Pauline Sylvia, April 2022
T April 2022

“Three generations of our family stayed here to celebrate my husband's birthday and we all had a fabulous time.”

The house is spacious and comfortable and kitted out to a very high standard throughout. The delicious welcome cake and hamper were a lovely touch. Great location - very friendly pub opposite with an excellent Indian takeaway. We would highly recommend Viaduct House - we loved everything about it.

- T, April 2022
Katey March 2022

“Lovely house!”

Great space & lots of room (travelled as 4 families). Would definitely recommend it

- Katey, March 2022
Simon February 2022

“We stayed as a party of 16, consisting of 12 adults and 4 children.”

The house is lovely and there is plenty of room. Kitchen was kitted out and also had a lush baked cake waiting on arrival. The house is close to the forest of dean which has a number of walks and activities for the children. Fish and chip shop was great also. Overall, we had a lovely time at Viaduct House.

- Simon, February 2022
Chris February 2022

“A beautiful house which is very well equipped.”

Excellent Fish and chip shop also a pub 50m away. First time as a family we had been together for 2 years so exploring the surrounding area gave us many opportunities. Highly recommended.

- Chris, February 2022
Sarah January 2022

“Absolutely perfect house for a family reunion weekend.”

Lots of space for 14 adults and 2 dogs. The house is beautifully presented, clean, very comfortable and well equipped. Great location with walks along the river and a pub/ Indian restaurant just over the road. Extremely helpful owner and the welcome hamper and amazing cake was a really lovely touch.

- Sarah, January 2022
Spencer January 2022

“Viaduct house is a great place to stay for people who like entertaining at home and for people who like country activities: there is so much available without driving.”

I cannot imagine a more perfect setting for outdoor entertainment in the summer but we did not use in January. The kitchen is perfect for up to 14 people and there is enough crockery, cutlery and glasses for 20. We were greeted with a delicious and giant home-make cake as well as a selection of local produce in a wicker basket. The bedrooms are all of ample size and the combination of double and twin rooms makes the accommodation very flexible. This is all excellent and unusual but it makes being there easy. The sitting rooms only have seats for 7 in the room with the bay window and 4 in the other room, so getting together as a group is a bit of a squeeze. For day to day washing we found the glass programme in the dishwasher the best for crockery, cutlery and glasses straight from the table, the other programmes took hours. There was a broken champagne flute in the sink when we arrived and all of the wine glasses in the cupboard needed washing being clouded with a milky film and two were cracked. Not perfect but hardly a trauma. The shower on the first floor did not drain leaving people standing up to their ankles in water. We bought sink un-blocker and solved that. Perhaps the most important way of working out if we would recommend Viaduct House for a holiday is to let you know that we are looking into booking another week in the summer of 2022, so we can use the outside spaces and the local walks more. Large houses to rent are not easy to find and very few are really capable of accommodating the number they claim in comfort. Viaduct House is good

- Spencer, January 2022
David December 2021

“Had a fabulous time lots of room and generally really pleased with everything.”

Coupe of minor issues 1.The garden sadly proved not to be dog secure our resourceful Delilah managed to escape through the back exit protected by a pallet. 2. Although we didn’t really need it all the literature implied more than one tv and there was only one in the smaller lounge. Not a massive problem this trip as we kept ourselves Amused throughout and genuinely had a fantastic Christmas.

- David, December 2021
Christine November 2021

“Lovely place for a large family gathering.”

Would recommend.

- Christine, November 2021
Fiona October 2021

“We had a super stay in Viaduct House!”

The bedrooms and beds were so comfortable. The kitchen and dining room area perfect too. Even in November we enjoyed sitting on the terrace with a coffee. It’s a fantastic area to explore. I would really recommend staying in this beautiful house.

- Fiona, October 2021
Sarah October 2021

“Thank you so much for all that you provide in this beautiful house.”

Had a lovely stay. You have thought of everything and it was such a different and quirky place, but also perfectly cosy and comfortable.

- Sarah, October 2021
Stephen September 2021

“The setting was beautiful - Lower Lydbrook is wonderfully located, within easy reach of attractive destinations, while the property itself allows for a comfortable stay.”

- Stephen, September 2021
Jennifer August 2021

“Beautiful, superbly well equipped house for large groups.”

Great location for accessing the river Wye and all of its activities. We swam in the river yards from the house! Only down side is the parking - the house is set back from the road and the front of the house was full with local residents cars. We had to leave the cars parked on the verge of a fairly busy road further up the road which actually was fine in the end once we realised. Also the house and gardens both have lots of steps - you need to be reasonably agile!

- Jennifer, August 2021
Maria June 2021

“Absolutely gorgeous house and gardens.”

Excellently equipped with the Wye river just around the corner and. Friendly pub opposite (with a really good Indian takeaway). A lovely central location for exploring - what more could you possibly wish for? Plus a gorgeous cake, bread , milk, eggs, butter and honey to greet you with. A big thank you to the owners for letting us share this fabulous place

- Maria, June 2021
Dan July 2020

“A brilliant property to stay in.”

Fantastic to have the social area outside and a great table in the kitchen. Close to lots of day activities. The pub across the road do a top takeaway curry and brew their own beer.

- Dan, July 2020
Andrea February 2020

“Such beautiful accommodation for a large group.”

Fantastic communication with the owner in the lead-up to our visit. We had the happiest time in the lap of luxury.

- Andrea, February 2020
Alison January 2020

“Lovely stay at Viaduct house.”

Great place to get the whole family together to celebrate special birthdays. A lovely touch was the hamper with provisions to start us off for the weekend - thank you. Only little criticism was the parking as we had lots of cars although a small car park not far away was available to use.

- Alison, January 2020
Marion December 2019

“We had a brilliant stay at Viaduct House this Christmas everything was as described and the house was perfect.”

From the lovely welcome hamper to the beautiful Christmas decorations, very comfy and spacious bedrooms. Pizza oven was a big hit and Christmas Eve pizza party a huge success.

- Marion, December 2019
Michael December 2019

“The house has plenty of character with some lovely features such as the tiled front hall, box hedges and terraced garden, it was well heated and well equipped.”

The configuration of the 8 bedrooms suited our party well, beds were comfortable and linen was to a high standard. More side tables in the two sitting rooms would be an improvement, and having parking for just 1 car necessitating the parking of 4 others on the busy road caused us concern.

- Michael, December 2019
Pat November 2019

“Viaduct House was the venue for our annual pre-Christmas multi-generational family weekend.”

It suited us all so well that we booked it again for December 2020. Extremely comfortable and warm with a great kitchen diner and ample cooking facilities for our feasts. Plus a great location: very close to the beautiful Wye Valley path, and to Ross-on-Wye for independent shopping.

- Pat, November 2019
Deborah November 2019

“The house was bigger than expected.”

Everyone, without exception, commented on the comfortable beds and quality bedding. The kitchen was very well equipped so we were missing nothing. Lovely, lovely setting - walk along the river to Symonds Yat without even getting I the car. Gavin was on hand for any questions. Would highly recommend Viaduct House.

- Deborah, November 2019
Emily November 2019

“What an amazing house!”

We loved everything about it.

- Emily, November 2019
Rita October 2019

“Best equipped house we have ever had for a holiday”

- Rita, October 2019
Alan June 2019

“Viaduct House is in an ideal location in the Wye Valley.”

Great open air facilities nearby, bike rental, canoeing, Go Ape, walks etc. Viaduct House provides very comfortable accommodation. The owners have gone out of their way to make sure that renters have everything they could need. Note that there are 13 worn stone steps from the gate to the front door mostly without a hand hold. Not a problem to the able but could be to anyone with mobility issues.

- Alan, June 2019
Emma May 2019

“Beautiful house, every detail has been carefully thought out.”

Very high standard throughout, extremely comfortable beds and beautiful hamper on arrival. Thank you Gavin

- Emma, May 2019
Stephanie May 2019

“Amazing house, so good for larger groups to get together.”

The only draw back was no toilet on the ground floor.The Forest of Dean was stunning and we found plenty to do. We would consider this property again.

- Stephanie, May 2019
Darren April 2019

“WiFi was not reliable even on the same floor.”

We had to keep rebooting. The house was lovely, garden well kept, facilities all worked. Cleanliness not at top marks as oven smoked when using. Not clean, cutlery tray should be cleaned out and cobwebs on ceilings, damp mold in back rooms 3rd floor. These are all minor and generally better than other places I have stayed. Improvement on these few minor items would make this house win top marks. Everything else was excellent. Beds were best I have stayed on by far which made a big impact. Carpets and under furniture was clean, usually missed by other places I have stayed. Ample facilities, plates cups, fire wood, white goods all very good. Everyone enjoyed their stay.

- Darren, April 2019
Esther April 2019

“Viaduct house was perfect for our large family (16).”

We loved the layout, the character and it had everything we needed in terms of facilities. We were lucky enough to enjoy some spring sun and as a result made full use of the terraced garden which was beautiful and a perfect space for children to play and adults to relax. We were blown away by the welcome hamper - those eggs and that cake! Yum! Communication with the owners was excellent and everything went according to plan. Thank you Viaduct House for a wonderful week.

- Esther, April 2019
Emily March 2019

“Very comfortable home for the weekend with everything we needed and more.”

Loved the fresh bread, scones and eggs as part of our welcome pack. The owners were great proactive contacting us to finalise arrangements and their welcome pack about the house very thorough, thanks for making it an easy stay!

- Emily, March 2019
Catherine March 2019

“A lovely location for a family get together.”

We really enjoyed our stay. Lovely spacious bedrooms with crisp clean sheets and duvets. A generous welcome basket of bread, butter, honey, fresh eggs, a three tiered gorgeous lemon cake and cookies! Plenty of milk and thoughtful essentials. The reception rooms and kitchen were of good size and had lovely wood burners with all you need to hand, to get a roaring fire going. Showers and bath had excellent water pressure and were enough for our party of 16. We made good use of the very convenient pub across the road, who had friendly staff and local recommendations. It is useful to know there are a number of steps up to the house, if travelling with people with mobility issues.There are beautiful and convenient walks by the river or up to where the old viaduct was. Conveniently placed for symonds yat, a short drive away. Great for dog owners. All that you need was supplied. Would definitely recommend.

- Catherine, March 2019
Richard March 2019

“Fantastic house which matched the photographs.”

- Richard, March 2019
Phil March 2019

“Lovely house,within easy reach of lots of places.”

It was good after a long journey to have milk tea and some lovely homemade scones waiting for us when we arrived.Would highly recommend especially for lots of people.

- Phil, March 2019
Leigh February 2019

“This house is beautiful, comfortable & so well equipped.”

We were a (fairly dignified) group of hens aged 40-80 on a hen weekend & had a fabulous time. The beds are comfy with beautiful linen which was so appreciated (too many self catering places skip bed & bedlinen quality & it’s false economy). The huge kitchen with a table for 12 had everything we needed (& more) not to mention a gorgeous basket of fresh bread, scones, butter & jam which were devoured with gusto by us all. Thank you for providing a wonderful place for guests which I’d recommend in a heartbeat.

- Leigh, February 2019
Jo February 2019

“Very comfortable stay.”

Really well equipped and clean. Garden is beautiful and secure for dogs. No problems with the heating, toasty warm all the time, and the hot water just kept coming (very rare for these big houses in my experience) Only 2 slight negatives for us - there is only parking for 1 car. We had 7! However we did manage to find space on the road outside ok. And there are two lounges, neither one large enough to accommodate our group of 16 altogether, so we had to improvise a bit and be happy to sit on the floor. we had a wonderful week and would definitely recommend to others.

- Jo, February 2019
Julian November 2018

“Lovely house and location, much better than expected welcome pack, all eagerly consumed by hungry mouths.”

Would definitely come back

- Julian, November 2018
Lesley October 2018

“We had a very enjoyable time with our family celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary, lovely house and location.”

- Lesley, October 2018
David September 2018

“Viaduct House is a lovely property, it has charm, character and all you could want for an enjoyable stay.”

The house is as described and there is a wealth of natural beauty and interesting attractions and activities to satisfy all interests in close proximity. Despite this the surroundings are quiet and peaceful. 'Little touches' provided by the owners, such as a welcoming cake (for at least 16!), eggs and milk provide a 'warm welcome'. Highly recommended!

- David, September 2018
Beverley September 2018

“We had a great time in this beautiful cottage for a 40th birthday with 4 families.”

The facilities were great. We enjoyed the barbecue and the garden. Lovely dining kitchen with huge table that we could all fit around. Lots to do nearby. Delicious pastries and milk were left for us which was a lovely touch. The only thing that would have made it better would have been a slightly later check out time as Sunday morning felt quite rushed to get 16 people breakfast, packed and cleaning up by 10am.

- Beverley, September 2018
Stephanie June 2018

“Lovely house with nice outdoor facilities.”

Kitchen had everything we needed. There was a problem, however, with the fire alarm on the first floor going off three times in the night on Saturday without any obvious reason, which was very tiresome.

- Stephanie, June 2018
Harriet June 2018

“The perfect place to celebrate a special family birthday!”

Gorgeous house in a beautiful setting. Around a 15 minute drive to Symonds Yat which is stunning! House easily fit 16 adults, great bedrooms and bathrooms. BBQ was used with the good weather!

- Harriet, June 2018
Stephen April 2018

“Excellent house with very comfortable beds and nice towels.”

Lovely area.

- Stephen, April 2018
Jenny April 2018

“This is a lovely old house with a lot of character and has been refurbished to a very high standard.”

Lots of room for 10 adults, 4 children and 2 dogs. A welcome hamper was greatly appreciated, including a sumptuous lemon drizzle cake. We would recommend this property though for anyone with mobility issues, there are a few steps up to the front door.

- Jenny, April 2018
Rosie March 2018

“Fantastic place, really comfortable beds and great welcome basket!”

- Rosie, March 2018
Diane December 2017

“We arrived to find a nice welcome hamper!”

! Also there was a very tasty Coconut cake waiting for us on arrival!! The owners had done a good job on decorating the house for Christmas!! The house overall had a nice welcoming feeling!! Also as we had snow while we were away and had a power cut the owners responded quickly to our concers that the boiler had gone out!! Overall very helpful!!!

- Diane, December 2017
Rachel November 2017

“It was a great property, not often you can find a large house all with decent bedrooms and big, really comfortable beds and is good for kids too.”

It was a really easy process to book and the owners were lovely and very helpful.

- Rachel, November 2017
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The property

Viaduct House is a characterful, detached property set near the village of Lydbrook in Gloucestershire.

It has eight bedrooms comprising of two king-size zip link rooms, two king-size rooms, two doubles and two twin zip link rooms, there is also two family bathrooms and a family shower room, the property can sleep sixteen people.

Also inside there is a kitchen diner and two sitting rooms with woodburning stoves.

To the outside there is ample off road parking and a patio with furniture and a barbecue.

Viaduct House is a charming cottage in the wonderful Wye Valley AONB.

Summary

Over three floors
Eight bedrooms: 2 x second floor king-size double (zip/link, can be 2 x twin on request), 2 x king-size double, 2 x double, 2 x second floor twin (zip/link, can be 2 x king-size double)
Second floor bathroom with freestanding bath, shower over, basin and WC
Bathroom with freestanding bath, shower over, basin and WC
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
2 x sitting rooms both with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with 2 x woodburning stoves
Rangemaster with 2 x oven, grill, warming drawer and gas hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
Smart TVs with SkyHD, DVD, CD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stoves inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Ample roadside parking close to the property
Lockable bike, kayak and fishing tackle storage
Garden with furniture, BBQ and pizza oven
Three well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 10 mins walk
Pub 5 mins walk
Note: There are steps to the front door of the house and around the garden
Highchair and cot available.

About the location

LYDBROOK

Ross-on-Wye 7 miles; Symonds Yat 7 miles; Monmouth 9 miles.

The lovely village of Lydbrook is situated between the Wye Valley and The Royal Forest of Dean, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nestling amidst the village’s picturesque houses are the delightful tea rooms, fish and chip shop, village store, Post Office and a number of pubs with restaurants. Close by is the famous Goodrich Castle, a perfect example of a 12th century "Marcher Castle", while just 7 miles away, overlooking a large loop in the River Wye, is the historic market town of Ross-on-Wye, in the heart of rural Herefordshire. 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. Enjoy trips to Symonds Yat, Hay-on-Wye, the Black Mountains and the Forest of Dean.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Viaduct house was perfect for our needs.”

“There were 15 of us , all adul, who went away for a long weekend, Fri-Mon.”

“Three generations of our family stayed here to celebrate my husband's birthday and we all had a fabulous time.”

“Lovely house!”

“We stayed as a party of 16, consisting of 12 adults and 4 children.”

“A beautiful house which is very well equipped.”

“Absolutely perfect house for a family reunion weekend.”

“Viaduct house is a great place to stay for people who like entertaining at home and for people who like country activities: there is so much available without driving.”

“Had a fabulous time lots of room and generally really pleased with everything.”

“Lovely place for a large family gathering.”

“We had a super stay in Viaduct House!”

“Thank you so much for all that you provide in this beautiful house.”

“The setting was beautiful - Lower Lydbrook is wonderfully located, within easy reach of attractive destinations, while the property itself allows for a comfortable stay.”

“Beautiful, superbly well equipped house for large groups.”

“Absolutely gorgeous house and gardens.”

“A brilliant property to stay in.”

“Such beautiful accommodation for a large group.”

“Lovely stay at Viaduct house.”

“We had a brilliant stay at Viaduct House this Christmas everything was as described and the house was perfect.”

“The house has plenty of character with some lovely features such as the tiled front hall, box hedges and terraced garden, it was well heated and well equipped.”

“Viaduct House was the venue for our annual pre-Christmas multi-generational family weekend.”

“The house was bigger than expected.”

“What an amazing house!”

“Best equipped house we have ever had for a holiday”

“Viaduct House is in an ideal location in the Wye Valley.”

“Beautiful house, every detail has been carefully thought out.”

“Amazing house, so good for larger groups to get together.”

“WiFi was not reliable even on the same floor.”

“Viaduct house was perfect for our large family (16).”

“Very comfortable home for the weekend with everything we needed and more.”

“A lovely location for a family get together.”

“Fantastic house which matched the photographs.”

“Lovely house,within easy reach of lots of places.”

“This house is beautiful, comfortable & so well equipped.”

“Very comfortable stay.”

“Lovely house and location, much better than expected welcome pack, all eagerly consumed by hungry mouths.”

“We had a very enjoyable time with our family celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary, lovely house and location.”

“Viaduct House is a lovely property, it has charm, character and all you could want for an enjoyable stay.”

“We had a great time in this beautiful cottage for a 40th birthday with 4 families.”

“Lovely house with nice outdoor facilities.”

“The perfect place to celebrate a special family birthday!”

“Excellent house with very comfortable beds and nice towels.”

“This is a lovely old house with a lot of character and has been refurbished to a very high standard.”

“Fantastic place, really comfortable beds and great welcome basket!”

“We arrived to find a nice welcome hamper!”

“It was a great property, not often you can find a large house all with decent bedrooms and big, really comfortable beds and is good for kids too.”

The property

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About the location

LYDBROOK