Guests say
The Apple Store in Ross-on-Wye offers a cosy, characterful retreat with secure gardens, ideal for dog owners. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable furnishings, and the property's charm. While some mention noise from upstairs and occasional maintenance issues, the welcoming hosts and thoughtful touches, such as homemade cakes, contribute to a pleasant stay.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, though there was a single report of substandard cleanliness and a sticky residue on surfaces. This seems to be an isolated incident, as it is not a recurring theme in the reviews.
The location is generally praised for its peacefulness and proximity to local attractions and dining options. However, a few guests noted traffic noise, which slightly impacted the tranquility.
Guests describe the property as cosy and comfortable, with a well-furnished interior. Some guests mentioned issues with noise from the upstairs apartment and fluctuating shower temperatures, but overall, the comfort level is high.
The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, and guests appreciate the secure gardens. Maintenance issues like a problematic water heater and noise from the upstairs apartment have been noted, suggesting room for improvement in this category.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently mentioned, with guests appreciating the welcoming touches such as homemade cakes, bread, and milk. While these gestures are highly valued, it is important to note that such personal touches may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
Settled on the grounds of the owner’s home, on the outskirts of the attractive village of Whitchurch, in Herefordshire, rests this charming stone-built barn conversion, The Apple Store. Set across one level and idyllically positioned on the edge of The Royal Forest of Dean, this delightful holiday home offers the perfect base for a romantic retreat to the country. The property sleeps two, with one bedroom, or families of up to four with the addition of Z beds and a travel cot available. Park up in your off-road parking space before unloading your belongings and climbing the stone steps through the well-kept front garden to reach the doorway of your new home-from-home, where a small hallway greets you, perfect for housing your walking gear away from the main living areas. Be charmed by the traditional décor of the fabulous open-plan living space, adorned with exposed stone walls and rustic wooden beams dating back over 450 years, providing a truly snug setting to put your feet up in front of the television and unwind following a day of exploration. The sociable space is home to a well-equipped kitchen, fit with a range of amenities to assist with your self-catering needs, including a handy dishwasher so there's no time wasted doing the washing up! Rustle up a romantic meal and enjoy a candlelit dinner for two at the nearby dining table, or venture outdoors and soak in the peaceful setting of the countryside with a seat on the patio, firing up the barbeque to make on a warm summers evening. When day draws to night, retreat indoors to discover the sumptuous double bedroom, beautifully-presented with a neutral décor and serviced by the nearby shower room, perfect for a quick rinse before bed or an invigorating start to the new day ahead. A gorgeous cottage for a romantic break at any time of year. Note: This property can be booked with ref: 1079979, together sleeping four guests.
Settled on the edge of the Forest of Dean, between the market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, is the charming village of Whitchurch. Home to a well-stocked village store, a traditional country pub, a restaurant and a coffee shop, Whitchurch offers all of the essentials to its visitors. There's plenty to see and do nearby, with the charming village of Symonds Yat a short distance away, along with the tranquil waters of the River Wye and the oak woodland of The Royal Forest of Dean, providing the perfect setting for an escape from reality.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
One double bedroom.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge with ice box, dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, radio, WiFi and a selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Lockable bike storage.
Enclosed lawned garden to front and rear garden with patio, furniture and barbeque.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome - dog bowls and towels available on request and guests are free to use the hose.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 mile.
Note: The property is accessed via 9 steps which may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Note: There is a single step into the kitchen area, please take care.
Note: Late check-out available (12:00) subject to an additional £30 charge upon arrangement with the owner.
Note: Check-in between 15:00 and 18:00 (later arrivals accepted on request).
Note: Breakfast is available between 07:00 and 09:00 from the main house subject to pre booking and at an additional charge of £10 per person upon arrangement with the owner.
Please note: There is a £20 pet supplement per per, per stay; this is payable to the owner directly upon arrival.
Reviews (30)
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Richard
The downside and its a big downside is that it also has an apartment up over and when occupied you can hear every noise above day and night which means a quiet and relaxing time away is not going to happen, we didn't realise this until reading reviews on another website after the event we feel that this should have been stated in the description.
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Fiona
The garden, whilst on rather steep slope is great and properly secure for our dog. It was all furnished to a high standard & perfect for the 2 of us & our 4 legged friend. If I was being picky, replacing the bog standard dinky wine glasses with something decent would be nice and maybe a full length mirror but neither was a deal breaker. We loved being able to walk the 10 minutes to the Old Court House restaurant & in fact went twice as the food was fab. It was a bit of a pain not having WIFI but Craig did warn us he couldn't get it fixed until the following week, it just meant we lived a little more spontaneously (as we did many years ago) The only thing that let it down slightly was the damp, slightly mouldy aroma that pervaded the cottage & and it did make everywhere feel a bit chilly even on the warm summer day we arrived. It may just be a result of part of it being effectively below ground (the slope of the garden at the top is level with the kitchen ceiling) I think we acclimatised a little but after one rainy day, it felt so chilly & damp that we put the gas heater on for a couple of hours in the evening. Maybe a couple of dehumidifiers would help. All in all, however, we enjoyed our stay very much
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Paul
Had a fantastic stay, made very welcome and found the Apple Store to be like a home from home, plenty of things to do within a short distance, will definitely like to stay again in the future