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Peaceful, Cosy Cottage in the Forest of Dean Overlooking Common Land.

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful, Cosy Cottage in the Forest of Dean Overlooking Common Land.

This old traditional Forest of Dean stone built detached country cottage , surrounded by oak trees, stands on the edge of the village of Bream which sits amongst some of the quietest and prettiest rural countryside in England. From the winter snow to the gold of autumn - there are not many nicer places to spend a holiday. The cottage provides old, quirky, yet cosy and comfortable accommodation with full central heating and full of charm - two bedrooms and sleeping possibilities for up to 4 people. This spacious two bedroom cottage with enclosed front and rear gardens for your own personal use. On the ground floor is a cosy lounge with log burner, comfortable 3 piece suite and Smart TV with wireless capabilities, separate dining room, the kitchen offers a good range of quality kitchen equipment including full size double oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine. The ground floor bathroom contains a suite together with a separate shower cubicle. The first floor comprises: Bedroom one with double bed and Bedroom 2 with two full size single beds . A gate gives access to open common land and Forest where sheep graze freely an ideal play area for young children. Pets are allowed, by prior arrangement only. Owners live next door so if there should be any problems these can be easily remedied.

Property manager

Mrs Jane Cole

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Optional ski privileges

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Lydney, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Forest of Dean - 1 min walk
  • Puzzlewood - 6 min drive
  • Wye Valley - 9 min drive
  • Tintern Abbey - 19 min drive
  • Berkeley Castle - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Lydney Station - 11 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaplan's Cafe & Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greyhound Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Severn View Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Annexe Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bengal Balti - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful, Cosy Cottage in the Forest of Dean Overlooking Common Land. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Peaceful, Cosy Cottage in the Forest of Dean Overlooking Common Land.?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, Cosy Cottage in the Forest of Dean Overlooking Common Land.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, Cosy Cottage in the Forest of Dean Overlooking Common Land. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Forest of Dean and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wenchford Picnic Site and Clearwell Caves. Puzzlewood and Way2go Adventures are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Peaceful, Cosy Cottage in the Forest of Dean Overlooking Common Land. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 152 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent break
Very enjoyable stay, great location. forest walks within 200 yards, and chickens and grazing sheep outside the front gate. The owners live next door and were very approachable and helpful. Highly recommended for a weeks break.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restorative and comfortable
Lovely peaceful rural property. Very comfortable lots of little touches which we appreciated. Hosts couldn't have been nicer. I was surprised to find it was a downstairs bathroom as i hadnt noted it on the description. I bit tricky for those of us who need to go at night! However it didnt spoil our stay. The dogs loved watching the animals on the common.and easy access to woodland. Will definitely be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzi

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Super helpful host living just next door and the property is in a lovely location - free range chicken and sheep!! Great base to travel round the area. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
We had a great weekend at Oakdene it’s a quaint , quirky cottage in lovely surroundings . Waking up in the morning looking out over the hills and forest is fab. The cottage has all the basics required, it’s not super modern but it is cosy and comfortable and on the doorstep for all the Forest of Dean has to offer for mountain biking and walking . Jane and Malcolm are great host and make you really welcome. We loved going out in the morning and seeing the local sheep on the green and the chickens from next door. The only 2 points I would make are if you have trouble with stairs or a downstairs bathroom is an issue then the property may not be for you. Great garden out the back, sun trap in the afternoon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA P.

Liked: Cleanliness
September stay
Very helpful host.Comfy cottage in a lovely area.loved walking in the Forest of Dean & visiting local areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing break
We had a lovely 3 night break with our 2 x daughters and 2 x dogs. The owners live next door and were really friendly and on hand if we needed anything and even gave us some of their freshly laid eggs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian D.

Great location and host
The location of this property was brilliant, Lovely cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly and comfortable
Everything we could of needed, cottage was clean, very down to earth and homely. Jane was an excellent host, she and everyone in the area was so friendly. The walks were lovely and so much to do nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fanni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Thank you very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Forest of Dean
Jane went over and beyond in having us feel welcomed. The perfect host. Jane shared local knowledge which added to out stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wondeful
Wonderful location, great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni-Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We spent Thurs-Mon in Jane and Malcolm’s lovely cottage. The location is incredible and we were blessed with some fantastic weather! The cottage had everything we needed. The sheep and chickens outside are brilliant and our little one had so much fun watching them. Our dog has been on some incredible walks in the woods on the doorstep and at some of the tourist areas nearby. We’ve had such an amazing stay and can’t that Jane enough for being a wonderful host! The Smith’s
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy peaceful retreat
Cosy character cottage in peaceful surroundings, lydney not far away for shopping etc, host jane very helpful would highly recommend.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break in the forest of dean
The property was immaculate and well equipped. The host, Jane was extremely friendly and helpful. A quiet peaceful spot with chickens and sheep wondering around on the common land outside the enclosed garden. My only criticism is that the staircase was steep and difficult for me but it didn’t spoil our stay. I shall recommend to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage in a peaceful and quiet environment
We had a fantastic time in this cottage. The sheep and chickens are walking freely around the cottage, but can't access the garden/cottage through the gate. This makes it perfect for small children and pets as well, because they can't just run into the low-traffic street. Everything needed was provided, even bed linen, towels, some cleaning supplies etc. Wifi was fully operational and stable (important for the children) and Netflix, Youtube and Twitch could be connected to the smart-tv. USB-ports are in the wall of the living room as well, to charge any device. The kitchen provides an oven as well as microwave, a refrigerator and freezer and of course a toaster and kettle. The bathroom has a bath and a seperate shower and the bedrooms are large. The cottage is close to the forest as well, so perfect for a walk. The owners were very kind and welcoming and showed us around when arriving. They gave some sightseeing tips in the neighbourhood and since they are living in the house next to this cottage, so it's easy to get in contact when anything is needed. Thank you very much, Jane and Malcolm, you were part of making our holiday a wonderful experience!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Fabulous
One of the very best properties we have stayed in.Jane and Malcolm, owners, were so lovely, couldn’t do enough for us, but left us to our own devices, as well. So homely, warm, comfortable, clean, one of the best ever places , allow dogs, which is a bonus, very reasonable rates, too, comfy beds, kitchen well equipped, very peaceful, lovely views, we will definitely book again, wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cosy cottage.
Lovely cozy and warm cottage in the heart of the Forrest of Dean. Great for a family get together!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
Amazing time in this lovely cottage, perfect position to enjoy the forest and the village. Very friendly and approachable host
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very sweet and peaceful little cottage for our glorious autumnal weekend
We had such a lovely stay at Jane’s cottage. It is located in such a special quiet spot with views in the distance of the forest and with chickens and sheep grazing on the lawns out front. It’s so peaceful and quiet. The cottage is very simple and charming and feels like going back in time a bit. Everything was spotlessly clean and Jane went above and beyond to make us comfortable and ensure our stay was perfect. Perfect for a special weekend away in exploring and foraging around the Wye.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prentis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
My review.
We had a wonderful time, and Jane was a supremely accommodating host. The cottage was warm and cozy, plenty of hot water, very comfy beds, full kitchen, plenty of space to park out front. In a very beautiful area, lovely walk through the forest right outside. A short drive into the town of Lydney for restaurants if you don't want to cook. Very close to Go Ape, Puzzlewood, and many other attractions. I came with my 12 year-old son and his friend, we had 3 fun-filled days, and it was a sheer pleasure coming home at night to the cottage. Jane lent my son a football, and she gave us a torch for a night walk through the woods. Very, very highly recommended. Thanks again, Jane!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good and bad
Property was lovely apart from having no hot water or central heating when we arrived ! Owner was waiting to explain and apologise and promised it would be fixed the next day. Thankfully it was but having no hot water for a night was a pain! But host couldn’t have been more apologetic and concerned. Unfortunate start and maybe we should have pushed for compensation but we didn’t and everything else was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Comfortable and relaxing we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alexis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick break
Hosts were warm and welcoming. The cottage is old and not without its charm but does need some tlc.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house was just the kind of accommodation that we were looking for. Jane, the host, was extreamly helpful and nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend the cottage to friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
Great little cottage in a lovely location, perfect base for exploring the Forest of Dean and Wye valley and surrounding areas. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023