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Our trip to the rural and tranquil village of Symonds Yat, in historic Herefordshire, is perfectly situated for a half term get away. Staying in a historic, converted, three-storey Victorian House in the heart of the Wye Valley this is an ideal UK holiday for single parents and kids. with the option of a 3, 4 or 7 night break.
Centrally located between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, in an area of natural beauty, there is something for everyone here. The accommodation is set on the edge of woodland with open fires (but we hope that you won’t need them as it will be wall to wall sunshine in August!) and views of the River Wye providing a peaceful background to your holiday. There’s even a hot tub to make sure you can unwind and relax! As well as strolling along the river or to one of the three local pubs (one is accessed by river ferry!) Symonds Yat is perfect for letting the kids explore with so much to do on the doorstep with walking and water activities galore. Take a walk to the famous Yat Rock or try a a river cruise or canoeing! The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean are idyllic spots to get outside and have fun.
There is so much on the doorstep of this trip with lots of places to walk and explore within the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Lots of local attractions are within easy distance, suitable for everyone from tots to teens. Several outdoor activity centres offer the chance for mountaineering, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking and more! For a day out, you could try the Amazing Hedge Maze and test your puzzle skills! or take a trip to the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo, a tropical retreat on a cold or wet day or try your hand at miniature golf set in the ruins of a Roman villa.
There are three local pubs offering food and village ambiance and several places of interest including Yat’s Rock. Despite being in an area of natural beauty, shops and eateries are nearby in the towns of Monmouth and the Forest of Dean.
As with all of our Single With Kids’ holidays, the holiday will be hosted by a coordinator, who will arrange daily events and get togethers for the group.
A great central location in the Wye Valley, in Hereford. The nearest station is Lydney, there is a bus service from Coleford to Symonds Yat (the 309) the postcode for sat navs is HR9 6BL To check directions by public transport, we recommend using the website www.traveline.info or click on the little Google map to the right.
Do check out our FAQ page for our UK holidays, should your query not be covered by the above, please don’t hesitate to email us at events@singlewithkids.co.uk or using the contact form on this site.
The accommodation for this holiday is in a lovely converted 3-storey Victorian House on the edge of woodland and in a peaceful and private area with stunning views. As well as the bedrooms there are plenty of places to get together and catch up including two sitting rooms, both with open fires, and window seats, a separate snug means and a wonderfully large and light dining room where we can all eat together round one large table, looking out to the terrace through the huge patio doors. There’s also a separate fully equipped utility room and a covered hot tub!
There are 2 and 4- bed rooms available with double, twin and bunk beds. options. Some rooms have ensuites but toilets are available on all floors and baths and showers are on each of the upper two floors.
This is a self catering trip and no meals are provided however a couple of communal meals will be arranged throughout the holiday, starting with a ‘Meet & Greet’ buffet on the first evening (everyone brings something for the table).
Further details will be provided closer to the event, please look out for emails after booking and advise if you do not receive information.
The cost includes self catering accommodation in private or shared rooms. The property is exclusive to Single With Kids and the break is accompanied by a Single With Kids’ coordinator who arranges events and get-togethers throughout the event.
The shared room is available for families of one adult & one child, and is suitable for children aged 4 or over. There will be a maximum of 4 people in this room.
Linen and towels are provided but please bring your own towels for the hot tub. There is no extra charge for heating, electricity or water.
A smaller trip with around 20 parents and children on this break – a great size for anyone considering their first event with Single With Kids.
The prices are per person for the 3, 4 or 7 night holiday. There are a mix of single, double, twin and family rooms, with double, twin and bunk beds – we will allocate these according to the mix of ages and genders.
The group will be accompanied by a Single With Kids’ coordinator who will arrange group events during the break.
These are some of the comments we've received about our trips to this venue (in 2011) and to Hereford (in 2016).
" We’ve both had a really lovely few days. Thank you so much. It’s been a perfect mix of some lovely activities in such a beautiful setting. Lots of fun together and a relaxing break all rolled into one. Lucie has loved making new friends and using the hot tub. Thanks for everything. "
" Thanks Gill. A lovely holiday. . Charlie loved the hot tub. I had a lovely time. Loved the ferry, the walks, the views the sun. "
" A really great holiday. Will be coming on a SWK holiday again. Thank you, a good holiday. Everyone was really nice, warm and friendly. "
" Lovely location, lovely people. Enjoyed the hot tub, card games and lots of other activities. Will be back to the Wye Valley again. "
" Great holiday, short and sweet three days but we were lucky with the weather so have enjoyed walks, canoeing, boat trips, the maze, the Butterfly House, pub dinner, nights in the hot tub and card games… and spoons. Great company. Great house. It’s my first SWK holiday and I’ll be booking my next trip as soon as I’m home tomorrow. Thanks Gill. "
" What a fantastic three days in the Wye Valley. Coordinator Mark was really helpful and relaxed. Great location, accommodation, loved the hot tub. This was our second SWK trip and there will be more! As usual a great bunch of people made it. Thank you. "
" We enjoyed so much the days in this lovely house in Wye Valley. For my son it was his first time in England and he was fascinated about practicing a little bit of the language learnt at school. Mark organised a great birthday party for him and we had a wonderful time with you, so kind and friendly people. You all are very welcome to visit Germany. Thank you so much. "
" Myself and Alex have had a great holiday. Mark was a friendly and welcoming host. We have had lots of fun. "
" We had a fantastic here at the Wye Valley. Mark was a great host and did a fantastic job. See you again next year. "
" This trip was a first for my five year old daughter and myself. It reached our expectations and beyond. It was well organised, reasonably priced and a fantastic idea for single parents. The accommodation was fantastic. A huge thank you to Mark who was calm, accommodating and great fun. Thank you SWK.
" Very relaxing break with no pressure. Kids enjoyed each other’s company and really enjoyed the Go Ape course. "
" Thank you Mark for taking such good care of us. A lovely restful break and lovely company. Many thanks "
" We’ve had a great week at Holly Tree House. The children loved the big house, playing lots of hide and seek and hanging out in the hot tub. There’s a lot to see and do – even in a week we couldn’t fit everything in. The bike ride to Monmouth was fun – even with the rain. The coordinator, Gill, did a great job making sure everything ran smoothly. "
" Really loved it. Just the right amount of activities. Pippie (my daughter) settled quickly and wanted to stay longer. Great location – Wye Valley. Holly Tree House very comfortable – great setting. Gill fabulous coordinator and Abigail great assistant. "
" We’ve had a fab week here at Holly Tree House. Gill was a great coordinator and nothing was too much trouble. Will come again next year if SWK put it on. "
" A truly fantastic location. Rafe and I have had a great time. The house was perfect and there was loads to do. We have had great fun. "
" The people were all quite similar so we all got on well. The age range of the kids was good. The accomodation was lovely. It was better than expected. We had an absolute ball. Thanks very much indeed! "
" Fantastic accomodation in a truly beautiful location with a great group of people - what more could you want?! :) "
" It was quite simply superb! Stunning location, top quality accomodation, lovely people and the weather was amazing!!! Excellent in every way!
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