The Royal Lodge, Symonds Yat East, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. HR9 6JL.
Tel: 01600 890238 Fax: 01600 890777 Email: info@royallodgesymondsyat.co.uk

The Royal Lodge at Symonds Yat East is situated in a beautiful woodland gorge in the heart of the Wye Valley. Nestling just below Symonds Yat Rock, the Royal Lodge is an ideal place to stay at any time of year. The hotel is in close proximity to the market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth and Goodrich Castle, along with many other local places of interest, is just a short distance away.

With its River View Restaurant, picturesque gardens and spacious function room, the Royal Lodge is perfect for any function, wedding or party and can cater for anything from buffets to barbecues, cocktail parties or three to five course set menus. The hotel's chef will be happy to discuss your requirements and will design a menu to suit all tastes and budgets. Why not make your celebrations last that little bit longer by booking into one of their suites for the night?

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The accommodation at the Royal Lodge consists of 20 superbly furnished guest rooms, ranging from luxurious four poster bedded rooms, to double, twin, single and family rooms. All of the guest rooms are en suite with tea and coffee making facilities, radio and direct dial telephone with internet access. All of the rooms also have lovely river views.

Watch the River Wye slowly meander by as you dine in the restaurant on the best of European gourmet food, which is freshly prepared using local produce. The menu at the Royal Lodge is fairly diverse and includes dishes such as Forest of Dean Venison, or Haggis, neeps and tatties in a whisky sauce. There is also a restaurant menu available for children. The Royal Lodge has an extensive wine list and the cellar houses a wide variety of wines from all around the world.

A selection of excellent bar meals and snacks are available in the Rapids Bar, where you may wish to sit and enjoy the outstanding views of the valley or the Wye Rapids. There is a large decking area for guests to sit outside whilst enjoying a home made beef and Guinness pie, or a tasty lasagne, a vegetarian version of which is available.

If you feel the need for a little pampering during your holiday, why not pay the Halcyon Health and Beauty salon which is situated within the Royal Lodge a visit? Proprietor Francesca Gardiner offers excellent health and beauty services that are guaranteed to make you feel good. There is a great range of massages for Him or Her to opt for, from 'The Calmer' to make you feel fully relaxed, to a really invigorating massage for that 'raring to go' feeling.

Francesca also offers a range of facials, including anti-ageing, incorporating Phytomer Marine Spa and Reflexothermale self-heating mud, which is soothingly therapeutic and leaves skin in top, smooth condition. Waxing and tanning are also available at Halcyon Health and Beauty as are manicures, pedicures and mini makeovers using Bare Escentuals mineral make up.

If you are getting married, there is a range of bridal and hen party packages to choose from, so you can enjoy your special time at the Royal Lodge to the full.

The Royal Lodge in association with Wyedean Canoe and Adventure Centre offer the perfect location for your team building and development conferences. Unique Conferences offer superb facilities at the hotel for your meeting, combined with challenging activities involving team work that are bound to make a real impact back in the work place.

Occasional special offers are available at the Royal Lodge. For details of these, please contact the hotel directly, or alternatively visit the Royal Lodge's own web site at www.royallodgesymondsyat.co.cuk.