Rosewell

Rosewell Cottage - Wye Valley self-catering sleeping 7
IN BRIEF
  • Beautiful five-and-a-half-acre location, with woodland behind
  • Stunning cottage garden
  • 20 minutes from the M4 Severn Bridge
  • Priced for couples outside the holiday periods, and priced for families of up to 7 people during the holidays
  • Child, baby and dog friendly (up to 2 dogs welcome)
  • Close to the River Wye

A perfectly lovely cottage with a stunning view across the Wye Valley, Rosewell is snug enough to be a perfect romantic retreat or a restorative weekend escape for a couple outside the holiday periods, but roomy enough for a family of up to 7 (plus an infant and 2 dogs) during the holidays. It is in its own wonderful spacious five-and-a-half-acre setting, with bluebell woods behind and fields around, a sunny garden in front with lawn, terraces and a shady loggia. The river Wye is at the bottom of the hill. This pretty cottage makes a wonderful get-away, but is also close to a charming village with a pub, an excellent community shop-cum-cafe, and only 20 minutes from the M4 Severn Bridge.

THE COTTAGE IS PRICED FOR COUPLES ONLY OUTSIDE THE HOLIDAY PERIODS (but extra people will be considered for an extra charge - please email us for a quote) BUT IS PRICED FOR SLEEPING UP TO 7 PEOPLE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Cottage rental in woodland setting, Wye Valley A dog friendly cottage in stunning, perfect walking country

Downstairs, there are two front rooms – a very prettily decorated sitting-room with a wood-burner, and a play-room where children can spread out their toys. Behind, there is a spacious, beautifully equipped kitchen with a sunny eating area (which leads out through French doors onto a terrace and the garden), plus a downstairs loo. A utility room and back porch are useful for leaving muddy boots and hanging up coats.

Kitchen and provisions at holiday cottage just above the Wye Well equipped self-catering kitchen for large families or smaller parties

Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, one with a dressing-room (including loo and hand basin) which leads out onto a little roof terrace; a twin bedroom, and a small single bedroom. A lovely family bathroom comprises a glamorous roll-top bath, and a separate shower and loo.

Dining area to seat the whole family Lovely views from dining room in this superb holiday cottage

The garden has everything: a sunny patio which overlooks the terraced garden, a lawned area, and a shaded loggia for eating outside on hot days. The cottage is cloaked by beautiful deciduous woods behind, thick with bluebells and wood anemones in spring. Secret paths to investigate and little fairy doorways hidden in trees will entrance children, and a peaceful little clearing makes a perfect place for adults to enjoy a drink in the summer. (There is even a bottle-opener attached to a tree!) Some black-faced sheep in an adjacent field are happy to make friends. Children can feed them with sheep nuts supplied by the owner, and a safely-covered fish pond provides children with hours of happy entertainment. At night, star-gazing from under the loggia or snuggled up on the roof terrace can be fascinating or romantic (or both), depending on your mood. There’s no light pollution, so the sky is properly black. In the daytime, views across the Wye Valley are just beautiful.

Dining area to seat the whole family Lovely views from dining room in this superb holiday cottage

Rosewell can be the place to relax and enjoy the peace of its lovely surroundings; or it can be used as a base for a multitude of wonderful things to do or interesting places to visit in the area. Children will adore the steam train which runs through the Forest of Dean, the dedicated cycling track at Pedalabikeaway, the caves at Clearwell, and (for older ones) canoeing down the River Wye. For those who enjoy ancient monuments, Tintern Abbey is just down the road, and the beautiful old county town of Monmouth is ten minutes away. Walking in the area is superb, with many footpaths winding through the forest, or following the course of the River Wye. Eating out is good, too, from Michelin-starred eating at the Crown at Whitebrook to good pub food and a pint at The Boat Inn at Redbrook, or excellent Italian bistro food at Praego’s in Monmouth. For more details of what to do in the area, please click on the Local Information link at the top of this page.

Bedrooms to sleep 7 - family holiday cottage Twin beds in the quiet countryside of the Wye Valley

The nitty gritty

  • Clearview wood burner (logs supplied, first basket free of charge)
  • Free WIFI
  • HD TV with DVD (plus a good selection of DVDs and games).
  • CD-player/radio
  • Ipod docking-station
  • Electric hob and oven
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Washer/dryer
  • Store cupboard essentials included (coffee, tea, sugar, s&p, spices, herbal teas, olive oil etc)
  • Bedding, towels and all basics included (soap, loo paper, cleaning materials etc)
  • Elec, heating, hot water included
  • Baby-friendly (ask owner for travel cot, high chair, stairgate etc)
  • Dog friendly (up to two well-behaved dogs welcome downstairs, but be aware of sheep in the vicinity)
  • Garden furniture
  • Well-equipped kitchen
  • Roll-top bath and separate power shower
  • Downstairs loo
  • Loo and wash hand basin in the dressing room of one of the double bedrooms
  • Lots of books and local information
  • Great walks to the River Wye and Offa's Dyke nearby
  • Lots of wonderful wildlife
  • Good pub a walkable 1/4 mile away (serves food)
  • Excellent community shop and cafe (with play area) in the village
  • Beautiful views across the Wye Valley
  • Great star-gazing from the roof terrace, as no light pollution (bring your telescope)
  • The owner can supply a hamper on request, or set up a picnic in the woods for you to stumble across, or a bottle of Champagne on ice at a table overlooking the view for a special proposal
  • Family catering can be arranged with the owner
  • Mobile reception
  • The lane to the cottage is narrow, so do not attempt it with anything wider than a Ford transit. Take advice in bad weather.
  • THE COTTAGE IS PRICED FOR COUPLES ONLY OUTSIDE THE HOLIDAY PERIODS (but extra people will be considered for an extra charge - please email us for a quote) BUT IS PRICED FOR SLEEPING UP TO 7 PEOPLE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Lovely decor at Rosewell Cottage Cottage holiday on the England-Wales border A quiet getaway near the Wye

Availability, pricing & how to book

THE COTTAGE IS PRICED FOR COUPLES ONLY OUTSIDE THE HOLIDAY PERIODS (but extra people will be considered for an extra charge - please email us for a quote) BUT IS PRICED FOR SLEEPING UP TO 7 PEOPLE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Outside the holiday periods, changeovers are normally Mondays and Fridays (enquire about other days). Weekends are set-priced from Friday 4pm to either Sunday evening or Monday 10.30am; so you can stay 1, 2 or 3 nights for the weekend price. During the holidays, lets are for weeks only from Fridays.

Move the cursor over a date and prices will appear, and click for a quote. You can book online, or contact us by email and we can do it for you: caroline@blackmountains.biz or telephone 01873 890190.

Stunning al fresco dining in the peaceful Wye Valley

Location map


Superb cottage experience in Wales Rosewell cottage rental private garden woodland

From the visitors book at Rosewell

"We had a lovely time at Rosewell. It made us feel really close to nature.  It is a paradise for bird watching and for people who want to get away from the polluted air of big cities. We thank you for letting us stay at your lovely cottage. We hope to come back." Dr and Mrs Mukherjee, Cardiff.

"What an amazing and beautiful place so much to explore and see. The village is lovely and so is the drive here. It was so beautiful that my boyfriend decided to propose to me here! I of course said yes. Thank you for making it very special and memorable weekend. See you soon!" S Waldron and A Ham, Midlands.

"Thank you for allowing us to stay in Rosewell. The atmosphere and view is fantastic. We have had a great relaxing weekend in this lovely cottage...Hope to come back soon." Mr and Mrs Ahmed, Lancaster

"What a fantastic place to be!! We have really loved our stay at Rosewell and hope to return soon. Everything was just perfect for our week away" Claire, Ed, Carla and Eddie, London

Pretty and private, Rosewell is set in the gorgeous Wye Valley Rosewell Cottage near Tintern and Chepstow Set on the hillside overlooking the Wye Valley, Rosewell is the perfect holiday home
The River Wye Tintern Abbey