Gilpin Cottage Guidebook
Trips out
There loads of fun places to go and activities to try in Herefordshire and Monmouthshire.
The truly enchanted world of Puzzlewood in the historic Forest of Dean has something for everyone; our children adore exploring the paths, bridges and lookout points scattered amongst the ancient trees. I don’t think we could beat their own write up which describes it as “an inspiration for authors and storytellers, where Stormtroopers and Time Lords have rubbed shoulders with dragons and unicorns.“
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Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadThe truly enchanted world of Puzzlewood in the historic Forest of Dean has something for everyone; our children adore exploring the paths, bridges and lookout points scattered amongst the ancient trees. I don’t think we could beat their own write up which describes it as “an inspiration for authors and storytellers, where Stormtroopers and Time Lords have rubbed shoulders with dragons and unicorns.“
A number of companies offer canoe hire on the River Wye, we’ve personally used the excellent Canoe the Wye Ltd. Various routes are available with tuition and all safety equipment provided. It is a wonderful experience for the whole family and early booking is a necessity, especially in the Summer months.
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Canoe the Wye
A number of companies offer canoe hire on the River Wye, we’ve personally used the excellent Canoe the Wye Ltd. Various routes are available with tuition and all safety equipment provided. It is a wonderful experience for the whole family and early booking is a necessity, especially in the Summer months.
In the Forest of Dean you’ll find Go Ape with courses suitable for all ages and abilities. If you’re feeling brave and a bit of an adrenaline junkie there is the Treetop Challenge at Mallards Pike, or if you would prefer the beginner course or have younger children the Treetop Adventure at Beechenhurst is just the right amount of dare with plenty of scary moments!
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Go Ape Forest of Dean (Beechenhurst Lodge - Tree Top Adventure FORMERLY JUNIOR)
Speech House RoadIn the Forest of Dean you’ll find Go Ape with courses suitable for all ages and abilities. If you’re feeling brave and a bit of an adrenaline junkie there is the Treetop Challenge at Mallards Pike, or if you would prefer the beginner course or have younger children the Treetop Adventure at Beechenhurst is just the right amount of dare with plenty of scary moments!
in the Forest of Dean you’ll find Go Ape with courses suitable for all ages and abilities. If you’re feeling brave and a bit of an adrenaline junkie there is the Treetop Challenge at Mallards Pike, or if you would prefer the beginner course or have younger children the Treetop Adventure at Beechenhurst is just the right amount of dare with plenty of scary moments!
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Go Ape Forest of Dean (Mallards Pike - Treetop Challenge i Forest Segway)
in the Forest of Dean you’ll find Go Ape with courses suitable for all ages and abilities. If you’re feeling brave and a bit of an adrenaline junkie there is the Treetop Challenge at Mallards Pike, or if you would prefer the beginner course or have younger children the Treetop Adventure at Beechenhurst is just the right amount of dare with plenty of scary moments!
Independent shops
Ross-On-Wye and the surrounding towns host lots of lovely independent shops for you to explore.
We love a trip to Ross Garden Store. They have a beautiful selection of plants and the Engine Shed Cafe is great for coffee and cake.
Ross Garden Store
We love a trip to Ross Garden Store. They have a beautiful selection of plants and the Engine Shed Cafe is great for coffee and cake.
The Architectural Store has lots of great homeware, ironmongery and lighting and is well worth a visit as you're walking around the town.
The Architectural Store
35 Brookend StreetThe Architectural Store has lots of great homeware, ironmongery and lighting and is well worth a visit as you're walking around the town.
Truffles is a gorgeous deli where you can sit in or takeaway, they sell local wines, ciders and cheese as well as pastries and coffee.
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Truffles Delicatessen
46 High StTruffles is a gorgeous deli where you can sit in or takeaway, they sell local wines, ciders and cheese as well as pastries and coffee.
Just outside Ross-On-Wye on the A49 you’ll find Baileys Home, a stunning homeware store where you can happily get lost exploring their old farm buildings filled with curious delights.
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Baileys Home
Just outside Ross-On-Wye on the A49 you’ll find Baileys Home, a stunning homeware store where you can happily get lost exploring their old farm buildings filled with curious delights.
The Cotton Angel in a lovely family run haberdashery shop in Monmouth, with a huge range of fabric, wool, and craft supplies.
The Cotton Angel
2 Church StreetThe Cotton Angel in a lovely family run haberdashery shop in Monmouth, with a huge range of fabric, wool, and craft supplies.
Local Pubs
Ross-On-Wye and the surrounding villages have an amazing selection of pubs, each one has their own unique charm.
The Man of Ross Inn at the top of the road does a fantastic fish and chips at the weekend, get there early because it's very popular!
Man Of Ross
Wye StreetThe Man of Ross Inn at the top of the road does a fantastic fish and chips at the weekend, get there early because it's very popular!
The King’s Head Hotel has a cosy bar which serves Wye Valley Brewery’s superb Butty Bach Ale, as well as a quiet ‘library’ where you can while away the hours with a good book and a large cappuccino.
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The King's Head Hotel
8 High StThe King’s Head Hotel has a cosy bar which serves Wye Valley Brewery’s superb Butty Bach Ale, as well as a quiet ‘library’ where you can while away the hours with a good book and a large cappuccino.
We regularly go up to The Royal Hotel at the top of the hill where they have an excellent everyday food and drink menu. What makes this place really special is the panoramic views of the River Wye and surrounding countryside from the terrace.
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Royal Hotel
We regularly go up to The Royal Hotel at the top of the hill where they have an excellent everyday food and drink menu. What makes this place really special is the panoramic views of the River Wye and surrounding countryside from the terrace.
A family favourite is The Loughpool in Sellack which is a 10 minute drive from the cottage towards Hereford. This impressive black and white timbered pub is surrounded by the stunning Herefordshire countryside and serves exceptional food based on a seasonal menu.
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The Loughpool
A family favourite is The Loughpool in Sellack which is a 10 minute drive from the cottage towards Hereford. This impressive black and white timbered pub is surrounded by the stunning Herefordshire countryside and serves exceptional food based on a seasonal menu.
Restaurants
We really enjoy the curries from Cafe Zam Zam, my particular favourite is the Kashi Achari. 5 minutes walk from the Cottage and do takeaway too.
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Zam Zam Cafe
23 High StreetWe really enjoy the curries from Cafe Zam Zam, my particular favourite is the Kashi Achari. 5 minutes walk from the Cottage and do takeaway too.
Avellino Italian restaurant is warm and family friendly with a delicious menu. 5 minutes walk from the Cottage and do takeaway too.
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Avellino Italian Restaurant
10 High StAvellino Italian restaurant is warm and family friendly with a delicious menu. 5 minutes walk from the Cottage and do takeaway too.
Coffee Shops
This cool little coffee shop in Monmouth is a great place to have a sit and rest with a nice coffee and pastry. It's very dog friendly, they even sell artisan dog treats on the counter.
Coffi Lab Monmouth
80-82 Monnow StreetThis cool little coffee shop in Monmouth is a great place to have a sit and rest with a nice coffee and pastry. It's very dog friendly, they even sell artisan dog treats on the counter.
Towns and Cities
An overview of nearby Towns and Cities in the area to explore.
Monmouth
Great Malvern