On this page you can find all the information you need for canoe hire accommodation in Symonds Yat West. For canoeists that wish to stay close to our canoe hire centre before or after their canoe hire trip Symonds Yat West has a fair range of options.
We are based in the grounds of The Paddocks Hotel Tel: 01600890246, which has 26 en-suite bedrooms. Facilities include a superb ballroom, bar area, large dining room and spacious, comfortable reception rooms.
Just down the road is the Old Court Hotel Tel: 01600890367, This historic Herefordshire hotel has Standard Double, Feature Double, Twin Size and Four Poster rooms as well as Four Poster suites.
Close by the river is the Ye Old Ferrie Inn Tel: 01600890232, All of the rooms have their own unique feel, each consist of crisp white linens, soft woollen bedspreads, and an array of refreshments that will make your stay more comfortable.
Within the hotel grounds are The Paddocks Cottages Tel: 01600890024, they can accommodate smaller groups in a selection of 1 and 2 bedroom bungalows.
Located at the top of the Paddocks driveway is Quarry Cottage. Enjoying an elevated location above the Symonds Yat Rock face with stunning views across the River Wye and Symonds Yat.
Crossways Cottage - a detached cottage with a hot tub, sleeping up to 6.
For larger groups of between 12 to 22 people Holly Tree House Tel: 01600772929 should be considered. It has 9 bedrooms, 2 sitting rooms, covered hot tub, Sky TV and is pet friendly.
Camp sites are located at River Wye Camping Tel: 01600890672 located five minutes walk away. Right next to them is Sterrett’s Caravan Park & Campsite Tel:01600890886.
Elmsdale Campsite Tel: 01600890782 is five minutes drive away and has a flat field next to a meandering stream, and it makes a very pleasant base for exploring the area.
A little further away by road, but closer as the crow flies is Doward Park Tel: 01600890438.
Another option over the river is Bracelands Campsite. Tel : 01594 837258. The campsite is owned by Forestry England but the operators of the site are Sherwood Pines Camping Ltd. Website : www.bracelandscamping.co.uk
The river can be crossed by the foot ferry at either the Ye Old Ferrie Inn (2 minutes walk away), or opposite the Saracens Head (15 minutes walk away) where other accommodation can be found at Symonds Yat East. The Saracens Head Tel:01600890435. You should allow 30 minutes to cross the river and walk between Symonds Yat East and our canoe hire centre in Symonds Yat West.
Other accommodation that can be found on the East side of the river is Symonds Yat Rock Lodge which is set in a scenic location high up by Yat Rock viewpoint.
Just the other side of the A40 is the village of Whitchurch. It has Norton House B&B Tel: 01600 890046. An award winning, 4 star B&B run by Lynda and David Whittle.
Ten minutes journey down the A40 will bring you to the popular market town of Monmouth. There are numerous accommodation options here.
For camping and caravans:
Monnow Bridge Caravan Site in Drybridge Street; Tel: 01600714004.
Monmouth Caravan Park Tel: 01600714745 out on the Rockfield Road with 70 pitches.
Bridge Caravan and Camping Site Tel:01600740241.
B&Bs in or near Monmouth.
Torlands; Tel:01600714654.
Coleford is a market town in the Forest of Dean about 20 minutes drive away.
For camping and caravans:
Rushmere Farm Campsite set on 3 acres, Tel:01594835319.
Hawthorne Cottage Caravan Site; Tel:01594563117.
Broadstone Park about a ten minute drive away in the village of Staunton, Tel:07980744163.
The Dome Garden – a collection of insulated geodesic domes in a beautiful woodland setting. Tel:07974685818.
Slightly further away in the picturesque village of Newland is:
Cherry Orchard Farm which has camping and B&B, Tel:01594832212.
Tan House Farm B&B – a beautiful 17th Century Farm House, Tel:01594832222.
Just outside the village is Greenacres Campsite; Tel:01594837753.
A newly opened campsite near the pretty village of St Briavels (about 25 minutes drive away) is Forest and Wye Valley Camping – Tel:01594530777 and they have 43 pitches. Also available in the village is the unique YHA in the haunted castle.
Willow House B&B; Tel:01594531280.
The George Inn; Tel:01594530228.
Green Gables B&B; Tel:01594531039.
Around 35 minutes away on the road from Chepstow to St Briavels is the very attractive camping/caravan site of Beeches Farm. It is a lovely spot with amazing views over the Wye Valley towards Tintern Abbey and beyond, very popular with Bristolians (but I think they let other people stay there as well!). The phone number is: 07791540016.
