We found the cottage absolutely ideal for our first visit to the area. It is very comfortable and well equipped. It has a rural location which is well placed to explore the immediate area if you don't wish to travel too far. This is intriguing countryside with lots of good walks, many with superb views over the Wye, and it is really quite exciting finding your way around the network of lanes, byeways and footpaths. The cottage provided an inspired book, published by the local community for the Millennium, which when studied serves to enhance your experience and understanding of the area. If you are that way inclined, reading Wordsworth's "lines composed a few miles above Tintern Abbey" at the very spot from which he drew his inspiration is well worthwhile!! Foxes Reach is also an excellent centre for the whole of the Lower Wye Valley, as well as the Forest of Dean, and well placed for easy access to a huge variety of interests from Big Pit at Blaenavon to the Brecons and to Monmouth. Coming from Northumberland we are used to magnificent countryside, wide views, lots of interest and good walking. The Wye area and what we explored is equally magnificent but very different. We cannot fault Foxes Reach, we would like to return and would recommend it to anyone with complementary interests.
Mckendrick party
April 2010