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Reviews of Riversdale Lodge is set in the heart of Symonds Yat overlooking the River Wye.

Riversdale Lodge is set in the heart of Symonds Yat overlooking the River Wye.
Symonds Yat, England

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

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Family group at Riversdale lodge
Ideal for a mixed family group. Plenty of entertainment for the younger members.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

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Christmas Stay
We've just stayed at Riversdale Lodge over Christmas as a family of 11 from aged 3 months to 90 and the house was perfect for all of us! The house itself is very spacious and has a lovely communal living area and dining room. It's in a great location to visit local towns by car and the Ye old Ferrie in is a wonderful local pub a 20 minute or so walk away. The kitchen is very well equipped and had everything we needed to cook for a large party. Chrystel is a fantastic host and very responsive whenever we needed anything. Would love to come to back in the summer and experience the house and gardens in the summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, lovely property
The house is superbly located, ideal size for our group of 11 retired siblings with partners and the view is fabulous . We were only able to use the pool on one day due to the weather but it was a good temperature and very enjoyable. Pre visit we were given lots of useful information about the local by our helpful hostess Chrystel which enabled us to plan some walks and trips. There are some lovely local walks and pubs meaning you don't necessarily have to drive, very useful if you all want to enjoy a beer or a glass of wine. Whilst the property is lovely it is probably due for some redecoration and a bit of an upgrade but that being said it didn't detract at all from our holiday and we had a wonderful break.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget V.

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Lovely house
The house is big. Plenty of room around tables for eating, lounge area nice big sofa’s. Pool at an amazing 29 degrees (couldn’t keep the children out and some of the adults). Pub Ye Old Ferrie Inn (recommend by owner) brilliant food really nice and an easy walk. View from house over river wye awesome. Plenty of fun on pool table and table football. No complaints about the beds. Plenty of everything there to make your stay comfortable. Close to all activities you may want to do. All my family were impressed with the house. Chrystel was there waiting to meet us and walked around house explaining anything we needed to know. Chrystel advised on the end of the phone if needed (we didn’t need to contact) Again lovely house and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

James S.

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Our stay
Property in need of some TLC. Ground floor bedroom damp. Pool made up for the faults.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

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A great family birthday celebration
We had a week at Riversdale Lodge, highlights were the swimming pool, zip wire & trampoline, we are a family of 12, ages 12 - 65, we all enjoyed it, lots of laughter. We were in the swimming pool everyday and the pool table was also used everyday. Plenty of room in the property for everyone, the ensuites were invaluable. We cooked all meals at the property, from a bbq to a roast dinner, well equipped kitchen & plenty of room in the dining room. We did some lovely walks along the river, went on the hand pulled ferry, which was good fun. Canoeing nearby. Plenty of room outside to sit. Chrystel was great, she was prompt with all communication and very thorough & informative, I would definitely recommend anyone to stay here
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Carolyn N.

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Love love love Symonds Yat
Symonds Yat is stunning! Beautiful walks from the doorstep, great pubs, lots to do for all the family. The house itself is a bit tired and lacking in a few basics like clothes drying stands, hand soap in all the bathrooms, and toiletry storage space in showers. The path to the river was also completely overgrown and unusable when we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M., Warwickshire, England

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Perfect for a family reunion weekend
We were a party of 12 adults , with an elderly parent, children and grand children. The house is superbly located with a gate onto the riverbank, a wonderful warm swimming pool, zipline, trampoline and small lawns for playing and chilling. The facilities inside the house are great, too: everything necessary for cooking and dining either indoors or out, and plenty of places to sit and chat or play together. The location is wonderful too .. 10 minutes walk from all the major canoe hire companies, a great pub and close to many local attractions, including nearby Monmouth. Really I can't imagine any better location for a perfect Symonds Yat getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jo P.

Served us well for weekend break of 3 families
Set in a lovely spot, great for exploring symond Yat and walks by the river. Loved the ol Ferry Inn, tasty food and walking distance from the house. Good to catch the boat over to the other side as well to the other good pub. Recommend the river trip and canoeing looked fun (book early!). Host was very helpful with all the arrival & leaving instructions and returning left items (thank you!) The house was nice, lots of parking and good garden space. Pool wasn’t open when we stayed. Great lounge space with pool table & table football which kept the kids happy. Nearly every bedroom had a very small en-suite which was perfect for large parties like us. The house could do with a bit of modernising, esp the beds but other than that, it served us well!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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Wonderful property in the most beautiful location.
This property was more than big enough for all 14 of us. Extremely well equipped. Gorgeous garden with plenty of room for the children (and grown ups!) to play. The numerous en suites made getting ready to go out very easy. The view to the river was amazing, we could have sat there watching it all day. We are planning to go back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stewart V.

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Weekend stay.
Excellent property, it does exactly what it says on the web site. Going back in the Autumn.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selma K.

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Stunning location
A wonderful family friendly house. Breath taking views and revitalising woodland walks along the river. Great garden and a well equipped property with everything you need to make your stay comfortable and entertaining. Highly recommend this beautiful holiday home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Tina B.

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Family Holiday
We got a little lost in Symonds Yatt but found the property. Younger members of the party brought boats and wet-suits to mess about on the river. The wide age range of our party, 2 - 93, meant we had problems with some people being to hot and others too cold, Crystel did her best to adjust the heating to suit everyone. Being by the river had the disadvantage of high humidity in the house despite the number of dehumidifiers. Plenty of different things to do within easy driving distance, most popular was the Butterfly Zoo.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

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Weekend stay
Lovely stay as always .a few areas could do with a little TLC .a very big shame the swimming pool wasn’t open
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2022
Thank you Mary, it was lovely welcoming you back 😊. Hopefully you can be back during summer when pool will be open . Kind regards Chrystel

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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Beautiful home and location.
The location is quite magical, with wonderful facilities as described. my family loved it. I would strongly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

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Stunning 🤩
We had an amazing week at Riversdale Lodge. The house is absolutely beautiful and very well equipped. Ideal for a large group. Lots to do just at the house - pool table, table football, games, DVDs, zip wire, trampoline etc. All ages loved it - humans and doggy! Great parking. Perfect location. Lots to do within 10 miles. Brilliant, responsive communication from the owners. Seamless process. Thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgina H.

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Amazing Stay!
What a fabulous property in a stunning location. Just perfect for a much needed get away. Great for walking, biking, and relaxing. Lovely en suite bedrooms, great communal spaces, a lovely garden (which our dog is really going to miss!!) we would definitely love to book again. Hopefully for longer next time. Chrystel was great with communication from booking until check out and was so kind letting us amend our booking due to family circumstances. A truly magical place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayley C.

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Fantastic family holiday
A beautiful secluded house for a family holiday in a stunning location overlooking the river Wye and Yat Rock on the opposite shore. We were welcomed upon arrival by the owner who provided information and answered any questions we had. The kitchen was very well equipped for the 12 of us self catering. The bedrooms were all very comfy and the added bonus of having en-suites made it much easier to get out in the mornings. We had many lovely walks along the river and Monmouth is only 12 minutes drive for any shopping required. There was ample parking for the 5 cars.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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A wonderful home from home- just perfect
Stayed with family to celebrate my husbands 50th birthday. It was just what we wanted and more! Warm, cosy with plenty of space for everyone. Grounds and location was stunning. Wonderful inviting lounge area and spacious kitchen and dinning area. Bedrooms were comfortable with en-suite facilities ensured privacy. Great communication from owner Chrystel who gave us lots of information about the surrounding area and how to locate the property. There was even a little welcome gift for us.Because our visit was in December we had the bonus of the house being decorated for Christmas. Will definitely return. Thank you Chrystel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carey A.

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Beautiful country house in Symonds Yat
The house was lovely, beautifully furnished and well equipped, with lots of space. We really enjoyed the swimming pool and gardens, with the amazing views of the river and valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

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Lovely property in beautiful place!
We rented this property during first week of August. It was as lovely as it looked in the pictures and perfect for our 2 families and dog! The owners were great at communication beforehand. Anything we needed seemed to be there - such a well stocked property. The pool was amazing and we used it nearly every day - such beautiful surroundings. Will def visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Claire K.

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Great house in a beautiful location
Great house for a group holiday, the views from the house were stunning, lots of lovely walks near by and the pool was brilliant, the temperature was perfect. Zip-line, pool table and trampoline provided lots of entertainment. The owner of the house was easily reachable and so friendly, we would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

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Riversdale Lodge was a brilliant break for all of us
As a group of 6 who had long-delayed our reunion meet up we were really looking forward to our mid-week stay at Riversdale and we were not disappointed. The facilities (especially the pool) are excellent and the area is beautiful. Chrystel made us very welcome and provided some lovely extra touches. We would definitely return and can strongly recommend the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

David C.

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Excellent Location
A memorable stay with facilities for all 3 generations

10/10 Excellent

Phil Parsons

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Friends group walking trip
Just back from a brilliant long weekend in Symonds Yat with a bunch of friends. The property was a delight, very clean, well kitted out and a lovely layout with amazing views. We are already planning a return trip in the summer when we can take advantage of the pool and river activities....an absolutely lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

HEULWEN M.

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Excellent family weekend
Beautiful house with a fantastic view of the river Wye. Extremely clean and decorated to a high standard. Excellent facilities indoors and outdoors including zip wire, trampoline and large garden. Plenty of parking. Road narrow in parts. Prompt and very good communication with owner. We are planning to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty F.

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Great house for a family get-together
We had a lovely stay at Symonds Yat and the house was perfect for a family gathering. Both the housekeeper Jo and the owner Chrystel went out of their way to make sure that we had a great time. I would definitely recommend a stay here and I’m sure we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lyn D.

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Outstanding location and property
Riversdale Lodge has a stunning location and is probably the best equipped and most comfortable property we have stayed at. The eco heating system for the swimming pool is amazingly efficient!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

lindsay k.

Great getaway
We had a couple of problems at first but they were sorted brilliantly and everything was great . The house was excellent and very clean and extremely well stocked with everything one could want. A wonderful treat awaited us on our arrival which was a great surprise. I would recommend this house to anyone who wants a large group or family base
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019