Donkey Shed

Such a wonderful holiday house - the best views with so much wildlife (we loved the fox and deer most evenings). Really cosy and comfortable inside and felt so remote and quiet. Completely relaxing and would love to go back. The restaurant down in the village is walkable too if you don’t mind a hill - we had the tasting menu which is first class. Highly recommended

What an amazing location for a holiday! The Donkey Shed is a lovely self catering house; beautifully designed, thoughtfully furnished, comfortable and clean. And then to top it off the view of the Wye Valley is breath-taking! We particularly enjoyed dawn when you look out over the top of the clouds filling the valley below, or the early evening when deer grazed in the near-by fields, or during the day watching the swallows gracefully dancing overhead. Catherine and Hugh are so welcoming and friendly, and were really accommodating.

To the delightful owners, Catherine and Hugh, the Donkey Shed is their pride and joy - and you can absolutely see why. Stylishly designed to make the most of the space, it has floor-to-ceiling windows from which to enjoy rural views across the Wye Valley. Comfortable and warm (plenty of logs provided for the log burner) and very well-equipped, the Donkey Shed is immaculately presented and spotlessly clean with lots of little touches to make you feel welcome. We have stayed in many self-catering cottages over the years and this is well up there with the best of them.

We are just back from a delightful and relaxing stay in The Donkey Shed. Everything about the experience was terrific, from the initial communication with Catherine and Hugh, to the delightful cozy Bedroom, comfy Sitting Room, stunning view through the incredible arched window and the splendid bathroom (the best we have ever had in a holiday cottage). You should go - the hosts are lovely, the location sublime, peaceful and secluded, the cottage cozy and welcoming, the views breath-taking. But don't go when I want to go back - which I do!

I had this little place on my wish list for some time and it did not disappoint. Wonderfully remote, a perfectly formed little house with the most amazing view. The owners had really thought of everything you might need. Our boys loved the woods and open space. The toys were an absolute treat and they still talk about the trip now. We had an absolute blast!!

We absolutely loved the Donkey Shed ! charming accommodation in the middle of no where, with all the necessary creature comforts. The hosts are very friendly and hospitable, and do everything to make your visit wonderful.

We absolutely loved our stay at Donkey Shed and hope to come back in the future!

We enjoyed a lovely stay at the Donkey Shed. Catherine and Hugh were lovely hosts and the ‘shed’ itself was nicely appointed with fantastic views of the Wye valley. We used as a base to explore Chepstow, Monmouth, Symonds Yat, Newport, Forest of Dean and Gloucester. Lovely!

Our second visit in a year, this time hiring the Donkey Shed and Seren to accommodate a combination of family and freinds for a special celebration. We loved it just as much as at the first visit.

Everything about our visit was a joy. The accommodation is homely & relaxing, very thoughtfully furnished & equipped to a high standard . There are fabulous walks along the river & through the forests all around. If it rains just sit back, relax with a glass of wine & look at the views out of the full height gable windows. Night-time storms are particularly spectacular. If you need any assistance the owners are very helpful & friendly.

Loved it! I can't recommend enough. If you want to get away from it all and enjoy nature and peaceful walks and environment, this is your place. We came here with our 7 year old for a half term escape. The house was spotless. Had everything we could possibly need including a lovely welcome pack of local ales, milk, eggs and cookies. The house was very comfortable and cosy especially with the woodfire stove which we lit up in the evening. But what really made our stay special is those views! We saw all kind of birds, squirrels, deer... was so beautiful. Just what we needed. We'll be back! :)

We absolutely loved our time here, such a beautiful place with walks right out of the door, we are definitely coming back! Thank you Hugh and Catherine!

Stayed at the Donkey Shed before Christmas with my Husband and Toddler. The barn itself is perfectly formed with everything you could need from a holiday home. It was cozy and welcoming and the Christmas decorations really added to its charm. We loved its location and the amazing view and were lucky enough to see a number of deer. The Wye Valley has lots to entertain both adults and children alike and there are plenty of nice Pubs, attractions and walks within 15mins drive. Couldn’t recommend more.

Lovely property. Stunning views. Great walks round about. Hosts could not be more welcoming. Will definitely return.

A perfect week at the Donkey Shed: warm welcome from Catherine and Hugh, a mine of cycling information; perfect setting, so peaceful and the view over the valley is stunning; the cottage is perfect, the cosiest upstairs, the best shower, properly equipped kitchen, maps, guides, and the enormous top to floor window overlooking the misted valley - and the stars on a clear night, stunning! Our week was made perfect by our electric bikes. Heaven. So many forest trails as daring or as peaceful as you wish and keeping right off main roads, great pubs and amazing local history. We will be back!

A delightful stay with beautiful views, a luxurious bathroom and endless walks. We cannot recommend the Donkey Shed more highly.

We spent a week at The Donkey She’d and didn’t want to leave...I mean we REALLY want to leave! To wrench ourselves away from the view, the peace, the wildlife and the cosiness was not easy! We wanted peace and a connection with nature and that’s exactly what we got...and more. Catherine and Hugh are perfect hosts: available and friendly and the cottage, buried deep on the wooded hillside was just perfect.

We had a wonderful week at the Donkey Shed. We were made so welcome and thank you for the fabulous biscuits. The views are stunning and we whiled away many happy hours gazing at the mist or watching deer walk past. The weather was good to us and we visited local nature reserves and were very lucky to see a family of wild boar at Nagshead Reserve. The Donkey Shed is the perfect place to spend time as a couple or family. Thank you for making us so welcome and we're sure we'll be back again.

This is a wonderful place to stay. Everything has been elegantly and thoughtfully designed, from the fantastic high windows to the book selection to the kitchen full of lovely things. There's fantastic walking and the Whitebrook restaurant is perfect for a special occasion - we also spent hours staring happily out of the window.

Had a great week at The Donkey Shed. The property was perfect for us ... a lovely place to unwind whilst enjoying the uninterrupted views from the full height gable end window. The cottage was well appointed and cosy and the little patio ideal for soaking up the early morning sun. Very quiet rural unspoilt location but with lots of great walks within a short distance. We were very lucky so late in the year to be blessed with perfect weather all week. Conveniently positioned for a visit to the Whitebrook Michelin Restaurant ( which more than lived up to expectations). Hope to visit again soon.