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Our AA Highly Commended, superior B&B in the Wye Valley is on the cusp of three of the most beautiful counties in the British Isles.Revel in luxurious beds and our famous scrumptuous breakfasts, AA Breakfast Award, as part of a most enjoyable experience within an area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoy a relaxing break and a wonderful change of scene by escaping to a different time and place. We are conveniently situated in the heart of Whitchurch village. Just 5 mins on foot is the River Wye at the edge of the Forest of Dean and Symonds Yat Rock and Gorge. Plenty to do and see around us, walking on foot paths from our front door. Golf just ten minutes away be car (we're 20 mins by car away from 2010 Ryder Cup venue). Canoeing 5 minutes away. Fun for the children in walking distance. Wheelchair friendly.
We took over Portland House in August 2004 and have undertaken an extensive refurbishment programme, restoring a considerable part of our beautiful house and garden to an excellent standard of award winning accommodation. A beautiful slate floor has been installed in the front and rear halls and public areas and bedrooms have been sympathetically renovated.
We have off street parking and one parking space designated for the disabled.
We offer guests the use of the very comfortable and spacious lounge in which to relax, watch satellite television or maybe enjoy a game of chess, and it's especially cosy in the winter with a log fire.
We regret we cannot accommodate pets, except a working dog in a specific supportive role to its owner.
Please note - Portland House is strictly non-smoking
Directions
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By Car: Whitchurch is just in the county of Herefordshire off the A40 just south of Ross on Wye and 2 miles north of the Welsh border and the historic town of Monmouth. Portland House gates are located between the Post Office and The Crown public House.
Accommodation
Single Night stays: We reserve the right at Weekends and Bank holidays to make a surcharge of £5-10 per person for single night stays.
Multiple Night stays: In off peak times we may offer discounts for 3-4 or more night stays
Deposits: All prior bookings have to be secured by a cheque deposit or debit/credit card.Discounts
During Autumn 2010 - 4 or more nights attract 10 discount dependant on accommodation of choice and mid week only.
Facilities
To accommodate the sporty and 'the active in all weathers' we have The Boot Room with its laundry and drying facilities. We can also store bikes.
- Internet facilities
- Parking
- Disabled facilities
- Gardens
- Guest lounge
- Home produce
Amenities
Our adaptable sleeping accommodation consists of:
The pretty daffodil white Marstow Room (standard double), The elegant Magnolia Room (standard double) and The Doward Room (twin), all ensuite.
We also have 3 larger suites - a superior large suite with a large 4 poster bed, a 2 bed roomed family suite accommodating up to six people, and a ground floor suite catering for wheelchair users and people with accessibility problems which has been accessibility rated by Quality in Tourism.
For a luxurious and romantic break we offer The majestic Monmouth Suite on the first floor, reached by its own entrance hallway; and providing that something special - a four-poster bed, antique furniture, a chocolate brown leather Chesterfield sofa to relax and watch TV/DVD, or wallow in the roll top bath in the Victorian bathroom with its own black chandelier.
The luscious Lloyd Suite, for accessibility, is richly furnished and situated on the ground floor Having a double bed and single bed, and easy chairs for relaxing or watching TV/DVD player, as well as a charming small conservatory overlooking the garden. The route to The Lloyd suite is all on one level with no steps or stairs to impede your entrance. The suite has a large bathroom with a wet area as well as large bath, and grab rails surrounding facilities.
We don't just say we accommodate families - we prove it! The fabulous family accommodation on the second floor has lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Both bedrooms have their own TV and the main bedroom has a DVD player. The suite is served by its own shower room. There's also a chess/draughts table and dolls house, with a variety of other board games and puzzles. Ross Suite available only for 2 or more night stays.
The Hunter Suite, overlooking the peaceful countryside, is only available at 3 months notice.
All bedrooms have an electric kettle, hair dryer, a service tray offering bottled water, tea, coffee and chocolate and home made fancies. Standard ensuites are equipped with bath/shower gels and shampoos, and with shower caps. Bathrooms are provided with luxury bath salts and towelling slippers.
A trouser press is available, as well as ironing board and iron.
- Cots available
- Shower ensuite
- TV in room
- Coffee & tea in room
- Bath ensuite
- Cable TV
- Highchairs available
- Hair dryers available
- Radio alarm
- Video/DVD
- Central heating
- Trouser press
- Four posters
- Double glazing
- Iron board
- Broadband
- Shaver point
Extra Info
ABOUT THE AREA:
We are in an area of outstanding natural beauty and we have plenty of information available to advise you on how to best explore the area. Whitchurch is an ideal base to explore the Forest of Dean, the Wye Valley and to visit the market towns of Monmouth and Ross -on-Wye, as well as the city of Hereford and its cathedral, housing the famous Mappa Mundi.
In Whitchurch itself you will find the famous Hedge Puzzle, Butterfly Zoo, The Jubilee Maze and the Museum of Mazes, and Symonds Yat West Leisure Park which offers river cruises. The River Wye, below Yat Rock, is 5 minutes walk away for canoeists. Symonds Yat is situated just 10 minutes drive from Portland House. Go up to the fabulous viewing area at Symonds Yat Rock to see the Peregrine Falcons and where you can also look down on Portland House.
Just outside our back door is one of many public footpaths and Jenny can show you how to enjoy a wonderful walk from our house to Goodrich Castle.
We have many walking and canoeing enthusiasts staying with us as our Boot Room testifies!
Tintern Abbey is just 20 minutes drive through the outskirts of the Forest of Dean and The Brecon Beacons similar time in the opposite direction
We recommend that you visit the local tourist information centres in Ross, Monmouth and Coleford, where you will get expert and professional advice on all leisure and sport activities.
Leisure
- Fishing
- Golf
- Horse riding
- Table tennis
- Walking
- Bird Watching
- Cycling
- Castles
- Museums
- Railways
- Historic Sites
- Ancient Monuments
- Stately Homes
- Zoo
- Wildlife
- Shopping
- Countryside
- Parks
- Local crafts
- Churches
- National parks
- AONB's
- Family Attractions
Food & Drink
Our large, elegantly furnished dining room, with its beautiful Victorian fireplace, is the perfect place to enjoy the wonderful breakfasts. All are home-cooked with our Aga, including the home made marmalade, jams and bread, as well as our very own muesli, we make several flavours of muesli. We also cater for special diets and rotate menus to add interest, the traditional British breakfast is always available and cooked to order, but there are always three alternatives available. All meals are always made up of local produce.
With prior arrangement we can provide evening meals for four or more guests, and we have a restaurant licence so you can enjoy wine with your meal. If you choose to have a special dinner with family and friends we send you sample menus beforehand to inform on the type and range of meals offered in the evenings . There is however a good variety of pubs and restaurants very close by for dining out, some even in walking distance and we always have a selection of menus from local restaurants to peruse before you set off for a pub lunch or an evening meal.
Breakfast
- Cooked breakfast (incl)
- Continental breakfast (incl)
Some of the special dining features that we have to offer
- Home cooking
- Home produce
- Vegetarian food
Deals & Promotions
SIB deal 1
For Summer Short Breaks - 10% discount for stays in certain rooms. Mid weeks only.
Book on line at our website
Reference: Summer and early aut
Valid dates: 12/6/2010 - 31/7/2010
SIB deal 2
Enjoy luxury at low cost for 3 nights or more. The Majestic Monmouth suite available at £79 per night. Terms and conditions apply. Mid week only
Book on line at our website
Reference: Luxury at low cost
Valid dates: 8/6/2010 - 31/7/2010