The Royal Lodge at Symonds Yat East has an idyllic setting in the heart of the Wye Valley in an area of outstanding natural beauty where the River Wye cuts a swathe through a wooded gorge on the edge of the spectacular Royal Forest of Dean.

The Lodge is nestled just below Symonds Yat Rock and stands exclusively in grounds of almost 5 acres overlooking the river. It has terraced gardens of magnolia trees and a well established wisteria. The Royal was originally built in 1876 as a Royal hunting lodge and was converted to a hotel in the 1920's. It has had a full and extensive refurbishment in 2008 and is managed by Graham Howells who has overseen the transformation and ensures that the level of service reflects the new development and idyllic location

The Royal Lodge is a great place to unwind with long relaxing walks in outstanding scenery. The hotel is also well situated to explore the Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains and the South Wales coast.
 

For the more adventurous guest there is a vast range of adventure activities. Within walking distance of the hotel there is canoeing, kayaking, climbing and abseiling. Nearby there is golf, horse riding and caving and even helicopter tours. We will be happy to make any necessary arrangements for guests - Visit the Wyedean website for details of the vast range of activities available

The forest has miles of designated cycle routes through the woodland including special family routes (cycle-hire is available locally). A sculpture trail can be found nearby as can a high ropes course where you can get a bird's-eye view of the woodland scenery.

New for 2009 are our Helicopter Tours - these offer the once in a lifetime trip