Gilpin Cottage

27/07/2024

Did you know the symbol of Ross on Wye is the hedgehog?

The Hedgehog Fayre 🦔 celebrates this wonderful little creature and it's ancient links to the town.

You'll meet Archie the Hedgehog and find out more about how you can help these endangered prickly creatures from local hedgehog groups Herefordshire Wildlife Trust and National Landscapes Association

Bar & BBQ provided by The Crown & Sceptre (Motley Hog Brewery)
Refreshments from Mrs Tiggy Winkles Tea shop.

Fun for all the family with face painting, games, storytelling, music and stalls.

Saturday 3rd August, 11.30am - 3.30pm
📍St Mary's Church, Ross on Wye HR9 5HN

05/05/2024

A fabulous programme of outdoor concerts for the summer

Ross-on-Wye Town Council's Bands in the Park concert series kicks off at 2.30pm next Sunday afternoon (12th) with a special bonus concert starring Ross on Wye Town Band.
So get your picnic blanket out of storage, dust off your deck chairs and head to the Caroline Symond's Garden for an afternoon of great entertainment.

Visit Herefordshire The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

28/01/2024

Fabulous article about our little town, but we already knew this 😁

This hidden gem claims to be the "birthplace" of British tourism.

28/10/2023

The Knitseys have been busy again. Love this postbox topper next to the Market House

04/12/2022

We love it when Knitsey yarn bombs the town. It adds a bit a magic every time

28/11/2022

Ross is looking beautifully festive

13/09/2022

Beautiful Ross on Wye. https://www.facebook.com/100063483221327/posts/527129709413132/

I jumped out of bed and chucked clothes on a bit quick yesterday morning but kicked myself for not getting up 10 mins earlier - As a result - I hadn't really looked at the pics . . . until now. Still gorgeous!

02/06/2022

The Knitseys have been yarn bombing Ross for the Queen's Jubilee. The town looks amazing
https://www.facebook.com/269494959752882/posts/5135054853196844/

01/05/2022

This fabulous trail takes in some of the wonderful historical buildings in Ross on Wye. One of them is just a stone's throw away from Gilpin Cottage. We are so fortunate to have such great attractions on our doorstep https://www.facebook.com/109188102799787/posts/1663448144040434/

04/04/2022

The Knitseys have been yarn bombing in Ross again. How great are these creations?It's lovely to see different installations throughout the year
https://www.facebook.com/250912368859/posts/10159370917748860/

31/03/2022

How exciting to see the Wye Valley on episode 6 of Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig! You can canoe from Ross-On-Wye to Symmonds Yat, it’s such a peaceful and beautiful journey!

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/extraordinary-escapes-with-sandi-toksvig?cntsrc=social_share_ios_extraordinary_escapes_with_sandi_toksvig

Sandi Toksvig explores some of the UK's most remote and beautiful holiday hideaways

16/03/2022

https://www.facebook.com/933925649985933/posts/5221095581268897/

12/03/2022

Where will your next walk take you? Through enchanted woodlands up the holy mountain (as in this photo)? Around the ancient Roman walls of Caerwent? Or enjoying the springtime flowers of the Wye Valley?

Our walking section has over 70 long and short distance walks across Monmouthshire. With spring just around the corner, it's the perfect time to try them out.

Thanks to on Instagram for this photo taken on the way up to the Skirrid mountain.

https://www.visitmonmouthshire.com/things-to-do/walking

06/03/2022

This looks great and Monty Don is there on the Saturday as well.

27/02/2022

https://gilpincottage.co.uk/2022/02/23/half-term-outdoor-adventures/

We stayed at Gilpin Cottage in Ross-On-Wye for a few days during February half term, it’s perfect for our family made up of two adults, one child (aged 7) and our 2 dogs. As well as exploring…

25/02/2022

Exploring Ross-On-Wye and the surrounding countryside from Gilpin Cottage.

25/02/2022

25/02/2022

Always lots to do in and around Ross-on-Wye. Check out the Visit Ross-on-Wye Tourism Association page to find events when you're here.

We are hard at work planning for the 2022 Annual Ross Walking Festival - 23-25th September. So do "Save the Date" - we'd love to see you and there are lots of new, exciting routes to explore the glorious Wye and the surrounding area... Booking opens 1st April...

Visit Ross-on-Wye Tourism Association Ross On Wye Visit Herefordshire Walkers are Welcome Country Walking Magazine

25/02/2022

The Hay festival is only a short drive from Ross-on-Wye.

25/02/2022

Truly world class music festival returning to Ross-on-Wye area this year.

25/02/2022

Welcome to Gilpin Cottage our home away from home. We hope to welcome you for a relaxing and enjoyable stay with us in our newly renovated cottage.

Book your stay https://abnb.me/vCVDCGX3Ynb

25/02/2022

Our lovely cottage

24/02/2022

24/02/2022