Hotels in Symonds Yat

Hotels, inns and bed and breakfasts around Symonds Yat tend to trade on one thing above all else - a view of the river. A number of small hotels and guesthouses sit directly on the banks of the Wye in both Symonds Yat East and West, several attached to the village's historic riverside pubs, putting guests within a short stroll of the hand ferries, the walking trails up to Yat Rock, and the put-in points used by local canoe hire operators. Rooms here tend to be traditional rather than boutique, reflecting the age of many of the buildings, but the setting more than makes up for it, with breakfasts often served looking straight out over the water.

Further out, country house hotels and farmhouse B&Bs are scattered through the wider Wye Valley and the fringes of the Forest of Dean, offering a quieter base a short drive from the main attractions. These tend to suit visitors touring the area more broadly, taking in Ross-on-Wye, Monmouth and the forest's cycling and walking trails alongside Symonds Yat itself. Booking ahead is worth doing for weekends between spring and autumn, when the combination of walkers, canoeists and day-trippers to Yat Rock puts real pressure on the limited number of rooms in the village itself, and parking near the more central options can be tight even for guests.