Forest of Dean Romantic & Rustic Holiday Cottage

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4140 sq m

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Yorkley, ENG

Forest of Dean1 min walk
Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire7 min drive
Puzzlewood12 min drive
Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Up a forest track, the third of four properties with forest outlook immediately to the front and forest walks right from the doorstep, The Old Chapel has been sympathetically converted to create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. It oozes character. It is situated on the edge of the village of Yorkley (population approx 1,000). The cottage is 80% pine clad (walls and ceilings) giving it a very warm and relaxing feel throughout. It has been furnished to give a 'home from home' feel all in wood and/or neutral colours. The general atmosphere is rustic, with mostly wooden floors and brick window cills, it is something 'a bit different'.
Our favourite time to stay in the Forest is the first week in June when all the trees and plants are newly out and the view from our sofas is stunning.
There are two bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. Both rooms have a double bed, so the cottage accommodates four people comfortably.
The upstairs bedroom is on a mezzanine overlooking the lounge. There is no door to this room.
The downstairs bedroom is just off the lounge and could affect light sleepers.
The only things that wake you up is birdsong!
The lounge/dining room is large, and looks larger because it has 14 foot high ceilings, mostly covered in wood panelling. We have three sofas in the lounge, all of which are comfortable - who doesn't want to relax on holiday?
The beast of a wood burner in the lounge gives a very relaxed feel in the evenings, along with some candles which we keep there. Very romantic!
The kitchen is small but very well stocked as we like cooking (and eating).
There is a dishwasher and a 6 foot tall fridge/freezer - more than enough to store a week's food for a family.
The garden is small, but there is a forest on the doorstep.
We have two reclining garden chairs in the back garden and a small BBQ should you wish to 'eat out'.
We hate holiday places that have no character, and have tried really hard to make sure that our one does . It is very well furnished so there should not be anything missing for your stay, but if there is, please let us know!
If you are bringing a little one with you, we keep a travel cot, stairgate and high chair in the cottage.
A really romantic place to escape, leave all your troubles behind and just chill!

Property manager

Doreen Kingston

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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. Littledean Jail and Shire Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire and Sculpture Trail. Travelling with kids? Consider Chepstow Racecourse and Wenchford Picnic Site. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Yorkley, ENG

What's nearby

Forest of Dean - 1 min walk
Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire - 7 min drive
Puzzlewood - 12 min drive
Wye Valley - 14 min drive
Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre - 50 min drive

Getting around

Lydney Station - 11 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

The Miners Arms - 5 min drive
The Rising Sun Inn - 5 min drive
Kaplan's Cafe & Bistro - 9 min drive
The Cock Inn - 6 min drive
Hips Social - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest of Dean Romantic & Rustic Holiday Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Forest of Dean Romantic & Rustic Holiday Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest of Dean Romantic & Rustic Holiday Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Forest of Dean Romantic & Rustic Holiday Cottage located?

This family-friendly Lydney cottage is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Forest of Dean and Wenchford Picnic Site. Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

5 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful, homely stay

Doreen is delightful, very helpful and answers queries, questions very quickly…. Very nice lady. The Old Chapel was beautiful, cozy, homely and had everything that you could possibly need for your stay. So much thought has been put into the decor, the renters needs whilst away from home…. Such a wonderful experience. The description of the chapel was spot on and the wonderful wooded location was not exaggerated at all, we experienced, rabbits, squirrels, sheep literally just outside the doors….. we were able weather wise to sit outside and take it all in and savour the moments. The neighbours were friendly and informative also. We have been so taken up by this picturesque place that we have also booked up for a week in April 2024. Can’t come soon enough!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

1 Jan 2023

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

Heaven

Doreen was an excellent host who communicated very well, prompt, helpful and incredibly friendly. The old chapel was heaven the only noise you heard when you woke was bird song. The level of comfort was far superior to anywhere else we have stayed. The old chapel was equipped with everything you needed and more including a folder with anything you needed to know and more. The neighbours are super friendly and everyone stop to chat. The surrounding area was beautiful and peaceful. If you want to go somewhere when life was more simple and unwind and relax then the old chapel is the place to go. It was the most amazing wonderful Christmas break.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

emma p.

9 Sept 2022

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not tidy and very rude Host

We came across a few items while we were staying in the cottage . These are as follows . Cleanliness - bathroom shower plug was full of hair. - Quite dusty in places Bathroom mirror was dirty - Tap in kitchen was dirty - Metal in bathroom had scum on - Rusty Mirrors - Dirty bathroom shelf - Rusty bath plug - When bath was turned on black rust came out of it. Kitchen Kitchen cupboard when you come in stinks of damp. The cutlery stinks of damp. It put me of cooking as it really badly smells. I had to wash cutlery before I used as it smells Out of date complementary biscuits. - the biscuits that were provided were 2 months out of date. 2 went off in June and 2 went off in July. The milk that was in the basket was also out of date. My partner had a biscuit and cup of tea with the milk and the biscuit and had a bad belly the next day. He didn't realize until he checked date next day ( I have pics of biscuits out of date) I messaged the host when we got back as i know she did not live near. She was very rude and said all my pictures i could of got all off the internet. All my pictures are time stamped and it says the location so they were taken at the cottage. The host was well aware of the damp smell as in the cupboards she has things to cover up damp smell. I messaged the Host and said i should be compensated some how. She asked my opinion and i said i would like some money back and she said im a bully and my behavior is unacceptable. She also said she will tell everyone on VRBO that im a bully as i complained about trivial things, Avoid at all cost.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacomine M.

13 Apr 2022

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

Great accommodation at wonderful location

We really enjoyed our stay in this property, very comfortable beds, and an enormously well equipped kitchen. The fact that you can walk and look straight into the forest from the French doors made it all the more enjoyable. Communication with the owner was really good too, with very quick replies. We would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

7 Mar 2022

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

Lovely, quiet, relaxing!

Excellent place to stay if you want to chill out. Unfortunately one of our party had a bad knee so couldn't make the most of the forest walks right on the doorstep. There is a pub that serves nice food in walking distance. Property had everything you could ask for and was very clean, had a lovely bathroom, log fire and lots of character. One if the bedrooms is on the mezzanine floor and 'open' but was very roomy. If you want a relaxing place to stay would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Doreen Kingston

I am older than I feel comfortable with. I live with my hubby just 3 miles from Heathrow so we're well used to noisy surroundings. We are both self-employed and work from home, often very long hours. We like eating (with a passion), holidays (don't get enough of them) and a bit of peace and quiet (don't get a lot of that either)!

When we purchased the cottage we were looking for something which felt like home both in terms of comfort and facilities. We wanted it to be within a 2.5 hour drive of London, have a lot of character, have forest on the doorstep and be very relaxing - this place ticked all the boxes!

We have identical twin daughters and four grandchildren (aged 10, 7, 3 and 6 months, who all visit with us at least twice a year. I love them to experience the freedom it is not possible to have at home, as they all live in urban areas.

Why they chose this property

I was born in the Forest of Dean, and lived there until the age of 18 when I left for London, never to return except for... every 3rd weekend for 40 years we've kept going back! We still have friends and family there of course. We live 3 miles from Heathrow and we get door-to-door in 2 hours 20 minutes. When my parents died, we didn't want to sever our ties with the Forest, so we bought The Old Chapel. We no longer need to stay with family there - we've now got our own place where we can entertain and relax. Our whole family love the Forest. We love its peace, its tranquility, and its people who are very very friendly. The Foresters are very friendly folk and 'what you see is what you get' basically. You'll know when you meet a Forester, they will always stop and chat.

What makes this property unique

From the minute we arrive, it spells 'relaxation' - which we hardly get at home. What do we like? The extensive wood panelling, the original wooden floors, the brick window sills, the log-burner, the very high ceilings and the feeling of space this gives, the Gothic chandelier, the galleried bedroom with its beamed ceiling, the courtyard garden (I can sit out and read at night), the fact that the cottage is up a small lane, and then woodland. We also like the fact that because the lounge windows are about 10-12 foot high, you are not aware of other properties around you. You can sit in the lounge by the fire with direct views over the Forest. I could go on and on and on and on! Night-time in the cottage is, for me, one of the best times to enjoy its beauty.