LYNDA KING TAYLOR, the owner of High Beeches, pictured here at the Old Ferrie Inn on the master River Wye 10 minutes from Cottage. Saracen's Head and The Royal Hotel, two fine drinking establishments, are in the background as is the Symonds Yat Rock, home to the peregrine falcons and fabulous viewpoint of the Royal Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Symonds Yat can be seen from all south facing windows at the cottage & from the terrace and conservatory. Its worth a visit as it is only 10-15 mins drive away. Take the ferry pictured below which travels between the Ferrie Inn and the Saracens Head pubs located on opposite banks of the River Wye. Or sit in the gardens of the Royal Hotel after walking down the 540ft drop from the Yat - recover and take the Wye Valley walk alongside the rapids also pictured below. Feel adventurous and you can walk all the way to Monmouth! Whatever you choose to do a warm welcome awaits you when you visit High Beeches. Enjoy! The unique hand operated chain ferry links Symonds Yat East and West across the River Wye Just downstream, the Wye Rapids are a must for whitewater canoeists

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