Ye Old Ferrie Inn

Established 1473. This place is worth the drive down roads barely wide enough for one car to pass. It is a beautiful setting on the side of a Hill overlooking the River Wye. The food menu was quite extensive with light items, such as flatbreads, all the way to poached Salmon or slow roasted pork belly. Being a bit pushed for time, we opted for burgers. The burgers were an odd grind of beef with a different seasoning… not great. The bar was pub like with a good selection of beers — and was also my only complaint about the place, the snooty, impatient bartender was bit hard to take. Although my wife was ready to walk out after dealing with him, we didn’t let him ruin our visit to this otherwise exceptionally beautiful place. If you go, take time to go kayaking on the Wye, or take a cruise on the river boat. This place deserves 5 stars just for the beauty, however, the barkeep just about ruined our visit, and the food we had was not exceptional — keeping in mind that burgers, I’m sure, aren’t their forte.

We stayed here on a three day kayak down the Wye River and would highly recommend stopping in for a night or even just an ale. Jamie, with his generous hospitality and good humour, will make you feel immediately welcome at his lovely spot on the river. The food’s great, staff friendly and we slept soundlessly. Simple, rustic, charming.