The Old Pump House, Forest of Dean - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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A stone building with a large arched window, surrounded by trees and a calm body of water reflecting the structure.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern kitchen with a dining table set for six, a built-in oven, and a large window with a view of trees.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, oven, and microwave. There is a dining table set for four with chairs. A large window provides natural light and a view of trees.
A stone building with large arched windows and a picnic table in the foreground.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Forest of Dean
  • Place, Lydney Harbour
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Clearwell Caves
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Puzzlewood
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Lydney

Located in Lydney, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wye Valley and Caldicot Castle and Country Park, while Taurus Crafts and Chepstow Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Dean Forest Railway and Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure.
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Map
Forest of Dean

What's nearby

  • Taurus Crafts - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lydney Harbour - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Clearwell Caves - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Puzzlewood - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Wye Valley - 15 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Lydney Station - 15 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Abbey Mill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wye Valley Hotel - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Rose And Crown - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Woolaston Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Pump House, Forest of Dean - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Pump House, Forest of Dean - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Pump House, Forest of Dean - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Pump House, Forest of Dean - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Pump House, Forest of Dean - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Lydney cottage is located in a rural location, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Taurus Crafts, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dean Forest Railway and Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure. Way2go Adventures and Lydney Harbour are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, historic building and very comfortable for our family. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Couldn’t fault it, really lovely place. Great size for everyone and picturesque surroundings made for a great time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pump house stay

Our week at the pump house was perfect in all ways. The location was ideal for as no near neighbours we have dogs that back at every noise they hear. We fead the ducks and ducklings that were in the pond .the house itself was just what we wanted bedrooms and lounge were large plenty of room ,kitchen was well equipped with all that you need. .obviously we will be back .Maggi
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Magical seclusion in the forest

This unique property was a perfect place to relax and get away from it all. Clean, warm and comfortable, surrounded by nature - what more could you want? We will be back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay, great location, gorgeous house and surrounding

We had a wonderful couple of days. The house was beautiful and warm. Great living room space and kitchen and lots of room for all five of us. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location in the middle of the forest. Loved sitting by the pond listening to the birds. It was great that our dog could run around the garden and made a much more relaxing break for us. The weather was good so we were able to make the most of the forest being on the doorstep. We also visited Lydney gardens, which was beautiful. The house was lovely and big with plenty of sitting for 5. Only thing I would say could be improved was the windows need cleaning. It’s a shame as the views were fantastic. I did try to clean one but it didn’t really look any different so maybe they are just old windows. Overall it was a lovely house in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Relaxing isolation

We've stayed at the Old Pumphouse several times and still love it's location and character. A bit of TLC in a couple of places such as the decking and blown double glazing panes are now in order but didn't spoil our enjoyment and relaxation.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at The Old Pump House. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the property owner and property manager who have these points on board and are looking into them. We hope to see you in the Forest of Dean again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very nice place to stay!

A very nice house at a beautiful location. Very quit and ideal for a stay with dogs. Lot of walking possibilities in the area, Forest of Dean.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely Stay!

A large, lovely unique home in a beautiful area - well equipped kitchen and comfortable for 4 adults and two children. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, thank you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The perfect place to relax

Fantastic cottage is perfect if you want to totally relax and de-stress. Good kitchen and lounge areas.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Location

Excellent location, a tad expensive but a beautiful spot. Would go back there in a heartbeat and lots to do in the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley despite the weather!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Escaoe

Lovely secluded location, spotlessly clean and really well equipped. Dogs more than happy and really spacious for six guests. Will definitely stay again :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An excellent holiday in a beautiful location

The Old Pumphouse is very large and sleeps up to six people however there is only one bathroom.Having said that, the two larger rooms do have a wash basin and there is another toilet. The shower was draining very slowly when we arrived but a quick call to the housekeeper and she arranged for the plumber to come that day. There is a beautiful new patio to replace the slippery old decking and it made such a difference. We had a wonderful relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings and hope to book the same accommodation next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic festive stay

We had a brilliant stay at the old pump house in December, the Christmas tree and decorations made it feel very festive. The house was perfect, a big space and in a great remote location. It had everything that we needed for a comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happy return

A terrific place for a getaway week. My wife and I plus two grown sons have returned several times just to chill.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent all round!

Fabulous in every way treats appreciated Tracey was marvellous. A real gem tucked away and a doggy paradise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene stay

No words could describe how amazing this property is. Gorgeous setting, fantastic communication with the property team. Could not have asked for any more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful break

We had a very enjoyable break in the Old Pump House, and didn’t see another person the whole time we were there - bliss!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A weekend in the forest

This is our second visit to the pump house. We loved it so much we had to come back. The house is delightful, spacious and perfect for a sociable weekend with friends or family. Lots of beautiful walls and places of interest close by. We hope to come again next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nature, Peace, and Total Privacy in a Beautiful Woodland Setting

I had a truly peaceful solo retreat at the Old Pump House. Tucked away down a long woodland track, it felt a million miles from reality. The house was spotless, beautifully furnished, and had everything I needed. I felt completely safe and relaxed, surrounded by nature. Watching ducklings on the pond and trout in the crystal-clear water was magical. A perfect place to unwind, reset, and escape the noise of everyday life. Highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful escape

The Old Pump House is a real gem - not too far from a local pub but hidden away in the forest. The building is wonderful and very well equipped. We were treated to the wonderful sight of bats in the evening swooping in over the pond and a short-eared owl visited a few times. The garden is lovely and ideal for dogs being totally enclosed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

October break.

The perfect setting to unwind and relax. The Old Pumphouse was very clean and comfortable.. Tracey the housekeeper got in touch to check that we had arrived and that there were no issues.There are woodland walks straight from the front door. Have already booked for next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peace and quiet

If you love peace and quiet this cottage is perfect. In wooded surroundings and an enclosed garden so good for our dogs. Cottage very comfortable and spacious. Only the two of us plus dogs so we had lots of space. Huge trout pond and interesting birds visiting the feeders we put out. Lovely to see the bats. Hope to return next Spring, it's a lovely part of the country.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning

The property exceeded my expectations, absolutely beautiful. We had everything that we needed and more. The pond with the trout was outstanding and very relaxing to watch. The Forest wraps itself around you and it is so peaceful. The only negative was the second bedroom! It’s quite small and has very small windows.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely property with a homely feel

Lovely property with some nice features. Very quiet. Large enclosed garden which the dogs loved. Well equipped kitchen and the welcome pack was a nice touch. Whilst walkable, we drove to nearest pub to eat in the evening as very dark to walk in the country lanes (probably fine in the summer!). Only very minor things let the property down which could have easily been rectified hence the 4/5 (broken kitchen bin, tablet holder not closing in dishwasher, mould on bathroom blind, bedroom curtains not hanging/closing properly).
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