Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Ground Floor Toilet
Towels provided · Toilet
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Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly!
OVERVIEW A beautiful and spacious Bow Fronted Old Georgian Rectory Manor House. Relaxed livable grandeur with spacious comfy rooms, large grounds and beautiful Georgian architecture. Loads of space for the whole family. Near Chepstow, Tintern and the Forest of Dean.
6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 lounges, 2 dining spaces and a private 4 acres of relaxed gardens and meadows (hot tub and garden games so very family & dog friendly). Located between the Forest of Dean, Chepstow and the rolling country side of Severn Valley. South facing with wonderful views to both the forest and the River Severn.
THE BUILDING This beautiful and wonderful listed Georgian stucco fronted home was built in 1814 and extended in 1820 and 1860 to create a spacious light filled home with plenty of receptions so that families can be together but not on top of each other. Since then the house has been lovingly restored to create a relaxed and comfortable home with luxurious comfort, good wifi and modern convenience. (Loads of history - The curved timbers used in the bow windows were from wood prepared for the hulls of the ship built for the Napoleonic war.)
INTERIOR & RECEPTION ROOMS On the ground floor there are 3 reception rooms: (1) the light filled Blue Drawing Room (with a TV) with french doors on to the garden terrace; (2) the Library; (3) the family Lounge with epic 5m L shape sofa and 70inch QLED TV. There is round tabled dining room to seat up to 10 and a Breakfast Room off the chef's kitchen suite with a sofa and table seat 6, as well as two outdoor dining / lounge areas.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS Upstairs there are 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (4 of which are en suite), all of which are light filled and face south across the River Severn and the meadow. The beds all have high quality mattresses for extra comfort and all rooms come with towels and professionally laundered white ironed bedding. Most bedrooms have a sofa or seating area.
GARDEN & GROUNDS The 4 acres of grounds comprise of a 1 acre south facing garden laid to lawn with 2 lounge areas (the large sofa shaded summer canvas gazebo is in summer months only) and all year round terrace with sofas off the Drawing Room. Beyond that is a our 4 acre natural meadow, which we leave to nature in summer allowing wild flowers and grasses to grow to create a natural wild space for birds, bees and of course guests and their pets to enjoy. (It's also great for a summer picnic!)
LOCATION From the house you have fantastic views of the the meadow and garden and the Severn Estuary and the Forrest of Dean beyond. Despite our rural location we are very easily accessible by road (10mins off M48 / 15mins M4/M5 interchange) , railway (Chepstow & Lydney stations10mins / Bristol station 30 mins) or air (Bristol airport 50mins)
4/5G, WIFI & TVS We mobile signal at the property, 900MB broadband networked across the building and 5 TVs located in the Family Lounge with sound bar, a hidden TV in Drawing Room, Green Bedroom, Top Floor Big Bedroom & the Kitchen's Dining/Lounge area. All but the kitchen are wifi connected and so you can log in and stream Netflix, apple TV, and most of the other usual apps. You can also connect your playstation or gaming station should you bring one.
MUSIC The ground floor has a networked Sonos sound system across all the rooms so you can stream music different music to individual rooms or play the same everywhere. We also have a record player and limited vinyl collection for those that prefer the more vintage vibe.
OTHER SERVICES We have a range of concierge and other services we can offer to help make your stay the best possible. Please contact us for more information about planning help, housekeeping, local suppliers and other concierge services if you are interest or have specific requests.
HOT TUB We do not have an on site hot tub, however we do have contacts if you do want a hot tub should you wish to hire one for the duration of your stay. Please ask for more information.
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Only by prior agreement.
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No non-resident guests allowed to the property, without by prior written consent.
No Fireworks. No bonfires. No Chinese Lanterns. No indoor / outdoor music so as to be audible to, or disturb, neighbours.
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Property # 3622079vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Lydney
Located in Lydney, this holiday home is in a rural area. Taurus Crafts and Chepstow Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Gate House and Chepstow Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Dean Forest Railway and Chepstow Leisure Centre. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
Kaplan's Cafe & Bistro - 7 min drive
Rising sun - 8 min drive
The Ugly Duckling - 7 min drive
The Annexe - 7 min drive
Abbey Mill - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly!?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly! on 14 June 2026 start from AU$1,952, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly! located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Taurus Crafts, Dean Forest Railway, and Chepstow Leisure Centre. River Wye and Symonds Yat Rock are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Absokutely stunning house, pictures dont do it justice in person. Rooms on rooms and layour perfect for socialising.
The bedrooms are beautiful and the 1st floor master with an ensuite thats huge and stunning.
Absokute bargain, love to stay here in the summer and make use of the garden spaces too.
10/10
david h.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charlie W.
1 Sept 2025
Charlie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Damian & Chris
We love architecture and so many of the UK's wonderful historic buildings are locked away in private hands. We wanted to bring this wonderful old buildings back to life, give it some TLC and rent it out to both create an income for the property to be restored and maintained and enable people to spend time in such an amazing historic building. We hope you will book it and have a wonderful, memorable stay!
Why they chose this property
It's an amazing part of the country. Easily accessible to road and rail links yet in the heart of a stunning part of the countryside. On the edge of the ancient Forest of Dean, the wonderful Severn estuary and the historic town of Chepstow its still within easy reach of Bristol, Bath and Cardiff. Within 25 mins you can be in a buzzing city or deep in the huge forest surrounded by 300 year of trees or kayaking down the tranquil Wye River. There is so much to do (if you want to).
What makes this property unique
We fell in love with it as it is such a beautiful building, such a perfect size and with loads of original features and character. Originally build around 1820 it is a double bow fronted regency manor house looking over a wonderful meadow through huge bright windows. Whilst its historic, the floor plan and facilities really work for modern life (loads of bathrooms and lounges) so you can cosy up together or spread out for space - something for everyone.