Location
The Hostelrie dates back to 1625 and is situated in the unspoilt parish of Goodrich, between Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye, and a short distance from the Forest of Dean, Cotswolds and Welsh Borders. This is a nature reserve, and is part of the Wye Valley Walk. The famous viewpoint at Symonds Yat is about 2 miles away. Abergavenny and Ludlow (both famous for Food Festivals) Hereford, Gloucester, Bristol, The Midlands and South Wales are all less than an hour’s drive away. Cheltenham is about 35 mins away so is convenient for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. The Hostelrie has its own private parking and a secure lockup for bikes. For our guest’s convenience there is free WiFi access available throughout all the guestrooms and public areas.
The Hostelrie at Goodrich is an ideal location as there are plenty of activities available locally, e.g. forest trails, fishing, canoeing, horse riding or golf, and there are beautiful gardens to visit nearby as well as National Trust properties, not to mention English Heritage’s Goodrich Castle that is well worth a visit. The Forest of Dean nearby has so much to offer not to mention acres of bluebell woods in the spring and for breathtaking views Hay Bluff in the Brecon National Park is hard to beat at any time of year.
We are fortunate to have several golf courses near to us and the Celtic Manor at Newport which is 35 minutes away hosted the Ryder Cup in 2010.
In 1388 the future King Henry IV travelled this route on his journey from Windsor and he crossed the river Wye on the ferry below Goodrich Castle. This was an important route between England and Wales. It was here that he learned from the ferryman of the birth of his son, the future King Henry V, in the castle at Monmouth.
