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

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Country lane approaching cottage.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lydney, Gloucestershire
  • Puzzlewood
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wye Valley
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bristol Filton Airport (FZO)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lydney

Located in Lydney, this cottage is in a rural area. Taurus Crafts and Sculpture Trail are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Puzzlewood and Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Dean Forest Railway and Wenchford Picnic Site are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lydney, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Puzzlewood - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Wye Valley - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Lydney Harbour - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Tintern Abbey - 19 min drive - 15.1 km

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 within 3 miles (5 km) of Dean Forest Railway, Wenchford Picnic Site and Clearwell Caves. Puzzlewood and Way2go Adventures are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

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

David B.

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

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

Stephen B.

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

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

Dawn W.

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

Relaxing stay

Lovely cosy cottage in a great location. Central to be able to visit so many other locations. Clean and comfortable. With everything you will ever need for a perfect stay. Was great to wake up with the sheep and chicken roaming freely on the common right outside the cottage gates. Grandchildren loved to see them. Jane and Malcolm couldn’t do enough for us to make our stay enjoyable. Thank you both for the fresh blue eggs.Will definitely go back. Thank you both. .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Lovely stay in cottage near the woods

Lovely cottage and super hostMany thanks x
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

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

Lovely place to relax

Lovely little cottage next to the woodland. The owners were really welcoming and the cottage was fully equipped and really clean. It was the nicest one we have ever stayed in. This will certainly be our first choice if we come down this way again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

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

Perfect stay

My husband and I had such a lovely stay at Jane's house. It is a lovely cosy house with everything we needed for our stay and very central for visiting the main spots of the Forest of Dean. Jane is a super friend and helpful host and great with communicating. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Clare T.

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

Beautiful area

Cosy cottage in lovely location. A good meeting point between West Wales and the West Country. We loved exploring the Forest of Dean. Also a lovely walk from the cottage. Nice welcome from host Jane.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mal

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

Great location!!

We were very lucky to make the most of the wonderful weather to explore the area (so many stunning places including Tyntesfield, or Woodchester Park).We had a great stay, very peaceful and private.Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

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

Comfortable delightful cottage in fantastic location

The most comfortable cottage we have ever stayed at! Log burner is fantastic but very warm heating too so with the comfy lounge furniture it was hard not to relax! Location is perfect for walking with the forest literally 50metres away. Cottage very well equipped. The lovely owner Jane is next door if needed but left us alone to relax throughout the stay.We will be back for Christmas next year hopefully! Thankyou Jane, fabulous break from start to finish!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jason L.

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

Nice place

Great little cosy cottage in a good location. Real log fire in lounge but also has central heating. Stairs are bit on the steep side but then you get that in cottages of this age . Walks just outside your door ( as well last chickens!) Everything you need for a nice stay . Would recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

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

Perfect week in Bream

Lovely cottage, comfortably furnished and well equipped in a beautiful, quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and host

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

10/10 Excellent

Ju M.

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

Highly recommended

Lovely cottage, wonderful location, so many beautiful trails. Thank you so much, Jane x
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelis H.

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

Lydney

It's a cosy cottage build in 1892. Don't expect a modern look , it's old with a modern touch. We stayed a fortnight here and it was a pretty homecoming base. Jane is a wonderful host and can't do enough for you.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

idyllisch

Es ist ein schönes, älteres Häuschen auf dem Land, bei dem einem am Morgen die Hühner und Schafe begrüßen. Im Haus selbst findet man alles was man für einen Aufenthalt benötigt. Ein schönes Ausgangspunkt für die Erkundung der englischen Landschaft.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Wondeful

Wonderful location, great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Jane Cole

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Why they chose this property

This cottage has been in my families ownership for over one hundred years.

What makes this property unique

Offers a peaceful holiday 'get away' setting surrounded by open common land and forestry.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests