Sawpitts Lane, Symonds Yat

The Cider Press

Enchanting woodland envelops this charming stone cottage. The three-bedroom home is set within the heart of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and boasts around 2.5 acres of land - offering a private corner of unspoiled countryside with a magnificent far-reaching view of rolling hills and patchwork fields.



Location:

Symonds Yat and The Doward Hills are famed for the phenomenal river scenery, woodland expanses, and limestone cliffs. A multitude of welcoming riverside pubs and restaurants are in the area, which are exceedingly popular with residents and tourists alike.

Charming walking and cycling routes await, and various companies provide diverse activities, including canoe hire, rock climbing, and caving for outdoor enthusiasts.

The nearest village, Whitchurch, is highly desirable, partly due to its Church of England Primary School, which was awarded 'Outstanding' and 'Good' Ofsted ratings in the 2025 inspection. The esteemed village shop, Woods of Whitchurch, also serves as a coffee shop and takeaway. Whitchurch also features a village hall, a reputable MOT centre, two acclaimed hospitality venues, a post box, and a bus stop.

The Cider Press is approximately two miles from the Welsh border and between the two popular market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, both of which offer highly regarded secondary schools, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, leisure facilities, and independently owned shops. There is an approximate ten-minute walk from The Cider Press to the closest bus stop to meet the number 34 service which connects the two market towns.

A series of major road networks are also easily accessible; the A40 is around a mile away, and the eastbound road provides a direct route to Gloucester, Cheltenham, and the Cotswolds. Meanwhile, motorists heading in the opposite direction can journey towards the M4 at Newport, giving access to Cardiff and London. In addition, the M50 motorway begins in Ross-on-Wye, around eight miles away, which gives good access to the M5.

For railway travel, there are train stations in Hereford (18 miles away), Gloucester (25.5 miles away), and Newport (29 miles away), all of which provide direct routes to London and other major cities.









The Home at a Glance:

This hillside hideaway is tucked away in a secluded corner of the countryside. Its grounds of around two-and-a-half acres serve as a private woodland escape, with springtime carpets of bluebells, rocky outcrops, a kitchen garden and various fruit trees adorning the expanse. A generous sun terrace stretches along nearly the entire length of the home, presenting a good spot to enjoy barbecues and the magnificent surroundings.

Inside, the home boasts a wealth of charming rustic features such as exposed beams, quirky elevation changes, and exposed stone. While the cottage carries several striking features, there is an opportunity for the next custodian to put their own stamp on the property.

The ground floor includes three reception rooms - a sitting room, a living room, and a dining room, and it is worth noting that the latter also includes an adjoining triple-aspect sun lounge-cum-porch. All carry attractive focal points; the dining room bears a feature fireplace made from Forest of Dean stone, the living room carries an original stone bread oven and a feature fireplace, and the sitting room boasts a log-burning stove within an inset fireplace.

The farmhouse-style kitchen includes solid oak shaker-style units and countertops, plus a Belfast sink. Splashback tiling adds a subtle pop of colour, and in terms of practicalities, there is a double electric oven with a ceramic hob.

The ground floor also houses a double bedroom, which offers a good set-up for multi-generational living as it has private external access, allowing for additional independence. It also includes an en-suite shower room.

The top floor accommodates two more bedrooms, one of which serves as the generous and dual aspect master bedroom. There is also a third room on this level, which could be used as either a study or a nursery. Also on the top floor, there is a family bathroom which is equipped with a three-piece suite.





General

Services: Mains water and electricity. LPG central heating. Private drainage (septic tank). Telephone line and fibre broadband available.
Local Authority: Herefordshire Council. Tax band F.
Tenure: Freehold

Directions
From Ross, take the A40 towards Monmouth and take the exit marked Crocker's Ash and Doward. Turn right and stay on Well Vale Lane for around one kilometre, then take the left-hand turning towards Doward and Biblins. Stay on this road for around 700m, following the road uphill towards Great Doward. At the junction, turn left rather than continuing towards The Biblins. Then take the first right-hand turning and continue for around ½ mile going downhill. Pass Pullnoggin Pool Lane on the left, continue on 150 Yards until you reach the turning for Sawpitts Lane. Continue and, where the road forks, take the left-hand lane. The turning towards The Cider Press will be found on the right-hand side after ¼ mile.

What3Words: meaning.tastings.pythons

Distances
Monmouth 4 miles - Ross-on-Wye 8 miles Hereford 17 miles - Gloucester 27 miles Cheltenham 33 miles - Cardiff 42 miles (All distances are approximate)

Agent's notes:
The acreage is an estimate and would need to be verified by solicitors.
The Cider Press benefits from a prescriptive right to get to the byway open to all traffic (BOAT).
Please be aware that the approach to the cottage is via narrow single-track country lanes.