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Old Court Hotel

Symonds Yat West
Rated 8.4 in 978 reviews

The Old Court Hotel in Symonds Yat, United Kingdom, is a charming establishment that perfectly blends historical charm with modern comforts. Nestled in the picturesque Wye Valley, this boutique hotel offers a tranquil retreat amidst stunning natural beauty. The property itself boasts a rich history, dating back to the 16th century, which is reflected in its well-preserved architectural features and tasteful period decor.

Guests at the Old Court Hotel can expect a warm and inviting atmosphere, with personalized service that caters to individual needs and preferences. The hotel's rooms are thoughtfully appointed, offering a comfortable and cozy stay with touches of elegance that enhance the historic character of the building. Modern amenities ensure that guests enjoy a seamless blend of old-world charm and contemporary convenience.

Dining at the Old Court Hotel is a delightful experience, with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and fresh, seasonal produce. The on-site restaurant serves a variety of traditional and modern dishes, complemented by an excellent selection of beverages. The cozy bar area provides a perfect spot for unwinding after a day of exploring the beautiful surroundings.

The location of the Old Court Hotel is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for hiking, cycling, and canoeing in the nearby Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Guests can also visit local attractions such as the Goodrich Castle and the stunning Symonds Yat Rock. Whether seeking adventure or relaxation, the Old Court Hotel offers a unique and memorable stay in one of the UK’s most scenic regions.

Climate and Weather

January
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Michelin Restaurants in Symonds Yat and near Old Court Hotel

The Doward
Area in the parish of Whitchurch, Herefordshire, England, UK
2km / 1.2mi
Church of St Dubricius, Whitchurch
Church of St Dubricius, Whitchurch
Church in Herefordshire, England, UK
350m / 380yd
Goodrich Castle
Goodrich Castle
Grade I listed castle in Goodrich, Herefordshire, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Church of St Swithin, Ganarew
Church of St Swithin, Ganarew
Grade II listed church in Ganarew, Herefordshire, England,UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
Church of St Giles
Church of St Giles
Church in Herefordshire, England, UK
2.5km / 1.6mi
Church of St Matthew
Church of St Matthew
Church building in Marstow, Herefordshire, England, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
Christ Church
Christ Church
Church in Llangrove, Herefordshire, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade I listed church in Forest of Dean, United Kingdom
3.3km / 2mi
Church of St Margaret
Church of St Margaret
Church in Welsh Bicknor, Herefordshire, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
The Kymin
The Kymin
Hill overlooking Monmouth
5.6km / 3.5mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church in Dixton, Monmouthshire, Wales
5.1km / 3.2mi
Monmouth Golf Club
Golf club in the UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St Deinst, Llangarron
Church of St Deinst, Llangarron
Church in Llangarron, Herefordshire, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Welsh Newton, Herefordshire, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Anglican church in Staunton, Gloucestershire, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Church of Christchurch
Church of Christchurch
Church building in West Dean, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, UK
4.9km / 3mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church in Walford, near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
All Saints
All Saints
Church in Bishopswood, Herefordshire
4.6km / 2.9mi
Holy Jesus' Church, Lydbrook
Holy Jesus' Church, Lydbrook
Grade II listed church in Lydbrook, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Coleford Great Western Railway Museum
Coleford Great Western Railway Museum
Railway museum in Coleford, England
7.3km / 4.6mi
Monmouth Castle
Monmouth Castle
11th-century castle in Monmouth, Wales, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Shire Hall
Shire Hall
Grade I listed building in Monmouth. Courthouse
6.4km / 4mi
Monmouth Museum
Monmouth Museum
Museum in Monmouth, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Great Castle House
Great Castle House
Grade I listed building in Monmouth. Former town house built on the site of part of Monmouth Castle in Wales
6.4km / 4mi
St Thomas's Church
St Thomas's Church
Church in Monmouth, Wales
6.9km / 4.3mi
St Mary's Priory Church
St Mary's Priory Church
Church in Monmouth, Wales
6.2km / 3.9mi
Statue of Charles Rolls
Statue of Charles Rolls
Statue in Monmouth, Wales
6.4km / 4mi
Monnow Bridge
Monnow Bridge
Bridge in Monmouth, south-east Wales
6.9km / 4.3mi
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Church in Monmouth, Wales
6.3km / 3.9mi
Monmouth Baptist Church
Monmouth Baptist Church
Grade II listed building in Monmouth. Church
6.1km / 3.8mi
St James's English Methodist Church
St James's English Methodist Church
Wesleyan chapel in Monmouth
6.2km / 3.9mi
Wilton Castle
Wilton Castle
Grade I listed castle in Herefordshire, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Overmonnow Cross
Overmonnow Cross
Partly medieval stone cross in Monmouth, Wales
7km / 4.3mi
Monmouth War Memorial
Monmouth War Memorial
War memorial in Monmouth, Wales
6.1km / 3.8mi
Castle and Regimental Museum, Monmouth
Castle and Regimental Museum, Monmouth
Military museum in Monmouth, Wales, United Kingdom
6.4km / 4mi
Pembridge Castle
Pembridge Castle
Grade I listed castle in Welsh Newton, Herefordshire, England,UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Whitecliff Ironworks
Historic site in England, UK
7.4km / 4.6mi
Chippenham Park, Monmouth
Chippenham Park, Monmouth
Sports venue
6.5km / 4mi
St Cenedlon's Church
St Cenedlon's Church
Church in Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales
7.5km / 4.7mi
Ruardyn Castle
Castle in the UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Penallt Old Church
Penallt Old Church
Church in Penallt, Monmouthshire, Wales
7.4km / 4.6mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Tretire, Herefordshire, England, UK
7.3km / 4.5mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Peterstow, Herefordshire, England, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Church of St. James
Church of St. James
Church in Wyesham, Monmouth, Wales
6.2km / 3.8mi
Church of St Saviour
Church of St Saviour
Church building in Newland, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi

What to do in Symonds Yat and near Old Court Hotel

The Doward
Area in the parish of Whitchurch, Herefordshire, England, UK
2km / 1.2mi
Church of St Dubricius, Whitchurch
Church of St Dubricius, Whitchurch
Church in Herefordshire, England, UK
350m / 380yd
Goodrich Castle
Goodrich Castle
Grade I listed castle in Goodrich, Herefordshire, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Church of St Swithin, Ganarew
Church of St Swithin, Ganarew
Grade II listed church in Ganarew, Herefordshire, England,UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
Church of St Giles
Church of St Giles
Church in Herefordshire, England, UK
2.5km / 1.6mi
Church of St Matthew
Church of St Matthew
Church building in Marstow, Herefordshire, England, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
Christ Church
Christ Church
Church in Llangrove, Herefordshire, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade I listed church in Forest of Dean, United Kingdom
3.3km / 2mi
Church of St Margaret
Church of St Margaret
Church in Welsh Bicknor, Herefordshire, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
The Kymin
The Kymin
Hill overlooking Monmouth
5.6km / 3.5mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church in Dixton, Monmouthshire, Wales
5.1km / 3.2mi
Monmouth Golf Club
Golf club in the UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St Deinst, Llangarron
Church of St Deinst, Llangarron
Church in Llangarron, Herefordshire, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Welsh Newton, Herefordshire, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Anglican church in Staunton, Gloucestershire, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Church of Christchurch
Church of Christchurch
Church building in West Dean, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, UK
4.9km / 3mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church in Walford, near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
All Saints
All Saints
Church in Bishopswood, Herefordshire
4.6km / 2.9mi
Holy Jesus' Church, Lydbrook
Holy Jesus' Church, Lydbrook
Grade II listed church in Lydbrook, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Coleford Great Western Railway Museum
Coleford Great Western Railway Museum
Railway museum in Coleford, England
7.3km / 4.6mi
Monmouth Castle
Monmouth Castle
11th-century castle in Monmouth, Wales, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Shire Hall
Shire Hall
Grade I listed building in Monmouth. Courthouse
6.4km / 4mi
Monmouth Museum
Monmouth Museum
Museum in Monmouth, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Great Castle House
Great Castle House
Grade I listed building in Monmouth. Former town house built on the site of part of Monmouth Castle in Wales
6.4km / 4mi
St Thomas's Church
St Thomas's Church
Church in Monmouth, Wales
6.9km / 4.3mi
St Mary's Priory Church
St Mary's Priory Church
Church in Monmouth, Wales
6.2km / 3.9mi
Statue of Charles Rolls
Statue of Charles Rolls
Statue in Monmouth, Wales
6.4km / 4mi
Monnow Bridge
Monnow Bridge
Bridge in Monmouth, south-east Wales
6.9km / 4.3mi
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Church in Monmouth, Wales
6.3km / 3.9mi
Monmouth Baptist Church
Monmouth Baptist Church
Grade II listed building in Monmouth. Church
6.1km / 3.8mi

About Symonds Yat

Symonds Yat, situated in the picturesque Wye Valley, offers a variety of activities and experiences for visitors. One of the highlights is the Symonds Yat Rock, which provides stunning panoramic views of the River Wye and surrounding countryside. This viewpoint is particularly popular for walking and photography, especially during sunrise and sunset.

The area is also known for its outdoor activities, including hiking and cycling along the numerous trails that meander through the forested hills and along the riverbanks. The River Wye itself is ideal for canoeing and kayaking, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty from a different perspective.

For those interested in wildlife, the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is home to diverse flora and fauna. Birdwatching is a popular pastime here, with the chance to see species such as peregrine falcons and various river birds.

Another notable point of interest is the Biblins Bridge, a charming footbridge that connects the two sides of the river. It offers a unique vantage point for experiencing the natural surroundings.

For a more relaxed experience, visitors can explore the local pubs and cafes, which often feature regional cuisine and provide a comfortable place to unwind after a day of activities. The community atmosphere in these establishments adds to the charm of the area.

Finally, for those looking to delve into the local history, the nearby historic towns and sites can be explored, providing context to the rich heritage of the Wye Valley region.




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