Orles Barn Guest House

A characterful 14th-century guest house near Ross-on-Wye

Orles Barn is a characterful guest house near Ross-on-Wye, on the Herefordshire side of the beautiful Wye Valley. The building has genuine medieval roots — it dates from the 14th century, when it was one of a cluster of farm buildings on the site — and today offers comfortable en-suite bed and breakfast accommodation, making a relaxing base for the wooded valley, the river and the market towns of the borders.

The rooms

Orles Barn has five en-suite bedrooms, individually styled with Laura Ashley wallpapers and fabrics. They include two bridal suites — one with a separate dressing room, a sofa and a starlight ceiling — and a ground-floor garden room called D’Arcy Spice. Every room has tea and coffee facilities and a hairdryer, and there is free WiFi, daily housekeeping, a guest lounge and garden access. Breakfast is included, a proper start to a day out in the valley.

History and setting

The guest house wears its long history lightly: the old apple store is the only surviving part of the original 14th-century structure, a reminder of the site’s farming past. The setting near Ross-on-Wye is quiet and green, with the river and the wooded hills of the Wye Valley close at hand — a restful spot run with care by its owners.

At a glance

• Five individually styled en-suite bedrooms
• Two bridal suites and a ground-floor garden room
• Breakfast included; free WiFi and daily housekeeping
• Guest lounge and garden
• A building with genuine 14th-century roots
• Near Ross-on-Wye, in the Wye Valley

Ross-on-Wye and the Wye Valley

Ross-on-Wye is a handsome market town set on a bend of the River Wye, often called the gateway to the wooded Wye Valley. Its hilltop church and the Market House look out over the river, and there are independent shops, cafés and riverside walks to enjoy. The valley itself is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Forest of Dean just across the water. For more places to stay in the area, see our guide to accommodation in the Wye Valley.

Days out from the guest house

The Wye Valley is made for unhurried exploring. The famous viewpoint at Symonds Yat Rock looks down on a great loop of the river where peregrine falcons nest, and you can drift through the gorge by canoe or on the little hand-pulled ferries. The romantic ruins of Tintern Abbey lie downstream, the historic town of Monmouth is a short drive, and the Forest of Dean offers cycling, sculpture trails and family days out. Walkers can pick up the Wye Valley Walk along the river or Offa’s Dyke Path along the old frontier.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rooms are there? Five individually styled en-suite bedrooms, including two bridal suites.

How old is the building? It dates from the 14th century; the old apple store is the only original part remaining.

Is breakfast included? Yes, along with free WiFi and daily housekeeping.

Where is it? Near Ross-on-Wye, in the Wye Valley.

What’s nearby? Symonds Yat, the River Wye, Monmouth and the Forest of Dean.

Who it suits

Orles Barn appeals to couples and visitors who appreciate character, comfort and a quiet setting. The individually styled rooms — including the two bridal suites — make it a popular choice for special occasions and romantic breaks, while the ground-floor garden room is handy for anyone who would rather avoid stairs. As a relaxed B&B near Ross-on-Wye, it is also a practical base for touring the Wye Valley, the Forest of Dean and the surrounding market towns, with the river and miles of walking close by. Run with genuine care by its owners, it is the kind of welcoming place that turns a weekend away into a proper retreat.

Book your Wye Valley stay

For a characterful, comfortable guest house with real history near Ross-on-Wye, check availability and reserve your room at Orles Barn using the booking options on this page.