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A Week to Remember at Merton House Hotel
From Monday 2nd to Friday 6th June 2025, Holidays with Help enjoyed a fantastic respite break in the beautiful town of Ross-on-Wye. This time, we stayed at the welcoming Merton House Hotel, a new venue for us that quickly won our hearts. With its stunning views across the River Wye from the garden and friendly, attentive staff, it was the perfect setting for a memorable holiday.
The hotel team couldn’t do enough for us — always on hand and happy to help. Each evening, they provided entertainment, followed by a lively disco where our guests danced the night away. Some even grabbed the microphones to show off their best lip-syncing and air-singing skills, much to everyone’s delight! The food throughout the week was also well received, keeping everyone well-fuelled for our daily adventures.
Our holiday highlights included:
- A trip to Gloucester Docks, where we explored the National Waterways Museum and wandered through the charming surrounding area.
- A visit to West Midlands Safari Park. After a slightly comedic delay thanks to a giraffe blocking the road, we had a brilliant time seeing all the animals up close.
- We spent the morning discovering the local shops and sights of Ross-on-Wye. In the afternoon, we hosted a cheerful garden party — moved into the conservatory thanks to classic British weather! This was a particularly special occasion, as we celebrated Holidays with Help’s 25th anniversary with a delicious cake, a fun game of bingo, and a raffle that raised an amazing £80.
The week was a huge success, filled with laughter, companionship, and unforgettable moments. We're already looking forward to returning to Merton House in the future.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Volunteers
Our holiday coincided with National Volunteers’ Week, which felt particularly fitting. Holidays with Help is run entirely by volunteers — a dedicated team who give their time and energy to ensure each break is safe, fun, and inclusive for everyone.
We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to every single volunteer who makes these holidays possible. A special shout-out goes to Rosie, Dave, Graham, Rocky, Andrea, Brandon, Joan, Chris, Rose, Allan, Pam, Lyn, and Sarah for their incredible hard work throughout the week.
Here’s to 25 years of Holidays with Help — and many more to come!
Introducing Merton House Hotel!!
Merton House Hotel is located in Ross On Wye, Hertfordshire.
The house dates back to the early 18th century and is full of character, affording a warm and cosy atmosphere. The main lounge overlooks a beautiful garden, where guests can sit and relax.
The hotel prides itself on their traditional home cooked fare, using fresh local produce. Special diets are happily catered too.. There are a number of cosy bedrooms, including some on the ground floor and with wet rooms. All rooms have televisions and tea and coffee facilities and a lift is provided to all floors.
