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| Below are listed of some of the activities which are available at Garraway House and the in surrounding area. The wide variety provides for all ages and interests. | Please contact us if you wish to obtain more information on any of these activities. |
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LOCAL HISTORY AND CULTURE :
Castles, abbeys and cathedrals abound in this fascinating part of Britain, once the ancient and powerful Kingdom of Mercia. Many country houses and gardens, both National Trust and privately owned, are open to the public. This is Elgar country, home of the Elgar Birthplace Museum, The Three Choirs Festival, and the annual Hay-on-Wye Literary Festival. The area is popular with artists and craftsmen, many of whom exhibit in local galleries, or in their own studios.
Photograph from Wye Valley AONB Partnership Visit the Herefordshire Wye Valley AONB Society (HWVAS) website here. |
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WALKING :
Walkers staying in the cottages are specially catered for, and we supply a Brochure of 25 walks to suit all energies. Details of these self-guided walks come with suggested routes, as well as maps. There is an abundance of local information in the well-stocked cottage libraries. Car transport can be arranged to collect walkers at the end of a linear walk. The Wye Valley Walk crosses through the village 400 yards below Garraway House.
Left: The way-marked Wye Valley Walk |
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WILD-LIFE :
Natural History lovers will see plenty to interest them; Buzzards nest in the grounds and Fly-catchers have recently joined us. Little and Tawny Owls nest close to the cottages. For those prepared to walk quietly along the Wye in the early morning, otters can sometimes be seen. The National Birds of Prey Centre at Newent is only 5 miles away and the Wetlands and Wildfowl Trust at Slimbridge is an easy hour's drive.
Two Tawny Owls resting as pictured on the right |
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| GOOD-LIVING : In this fertile valley of The River Wye locally-produced vegetables and fruit, as well as famous Herefordshire beef, Gloucester Old Spot pork and Ryeland lamb are among the superb food you will find for sale and served in our many excellent pubs and restaurants. Herefordshire boasts a pub with a Michelin rosette and there are several excellent pub restaurants within a radius of 3-4 miles of the cottages. If you prefer to eat good food in the cottages, a list can be provided of fresh and ready-prepared foods available from our Herefordshire and Wye valley farm-to-table producers. These will be purchased to order and placed in your refrigerator at no extra cost. Two Rick Stein Food heroes figure on the list, among those producing ready prepared foods; always a bonus for a cook on holiday. Visit the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) website. | |
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CYCLING :
The designated cycle trackways in The Royal Forest of Dean provide a number of scenic routes and safe cycling for youngsters. Bicycles can be hired locally.
RIDING :
There are a number of local riding schools. For those who enjoy trekking in spectacular scenery The Tregoyd Pony Trekking Centre, near Hay-on-Wye provides full or half-day treks amidst the wonderful scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
On the right, a view of the Tintern Abbey |
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GOLF :
There are three local golf courses, including two close to Ross-on-Wye, and a Championship course near Chepstow.
CANOEING :
Canoeing instruction can be found at the PGL Outdoor Pursuit in nearby Hole-in-Wall, and at Symonds Yat East, 6 miles away.
On the left, 18th Hole at Ross-on-Wye Golf Club |
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FISHING :
Coarse fishing on the Wye can be arranged in How Caple for the moderate cost of a daily rod.
THEATRE :
The Malvern Festival Theatre has some excellent prior-to-London productions. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre at Stratford-on-Avon is just over an hour's easy drive away.
A great fishing location on the River Wye (right) Thanks to Wyefishery for the photo |
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MEET THE ANIMALS :
Those with children will enjoy meeting our gentle, friendly Miniature Donkeys who graze the land around the cottages. Holly and Rosetta came to us from Ohio, USA, and Stella, Meagan and Annie, came from Texas, all in 2005. They are regularly shown in-hand and visitors are welcome to help with their care and training, if they are interested. All the donkeys love attention. A Rare Breeds Farm 2 miles away also provides an opportunity for children to meet animals.
Holly and Rosetta, our friendly Miniature Donkeys (left) |
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Contact us : Garraway House Cottages How Caple, Nr Ross-on-Wye, Wye Valley, Herefordshire, HR1 4SS Phone: 01989 740253 Email:garraway@tesco.net Web: www.garrawaycottages.co.uk |
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