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Converted chapel |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Lydney in Forest of Dean

from £47 / night

This is the estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the price - it varies depending on when you stay and how long for.

£325–£595 / week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

5 out of 5

6 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

The Old Chapel is situated up a small lane, right next to woodland in the Royal Forest of Dean with wonderful walks right on the doorstep. It has been sympathetically converted retaining much character and charm. There is lots of pine cladding on both walls and ceilings. Most of the accommodation is on the ground floor, with the exception of the galleried bedroom which overlooks the lounge.

The Old Chapel exudes a feeling of peace, calm and tranquility; a place where you can get in touch with your soul.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The cottage has very high ceilings with lots of pine cladding and mainly original wooden floors. The lounge/diner measures approx 31' x 16' and it has high ceilings. There is a 42" flat screen TV in the lounge, plus DVD player. There are 2 bedrooms with a double bed in each; (one bedroom is on the ground floor and the other is a galleried bedroom with apexed ceiling and wooden beams). There is a fully equipped bathroom with walk-in shower enclosure, wash-hand basin, bath, toilet and bidet, plus a fully equipped kitchen and uitlity area. Outside the garden is of a small courtyard design with garden tables, chairs, sunloungers and BBQ.

Further details outdoors:
The small courtyard garden has a table and chairs for 6 people. There are also 4 La Fuma style recliner chairs for relaxing. The garden is lit, so it is possible to read in the garden during the evening in the summer months.

Further details

Welcome tea tray provided on arrival.

Conditions

Sorry, no dogs or cats.
Strictly no smoking except in the garden.
Refundable breakages deposit of £100 to be paid with final balance payment, to be refunded within 2 days of leaving property.
For weekly stays, a deposit of £100 is needed against rental fee. Balance due 6 weeks before arrival.
Short stays to be paid for in full on booking.
Property not really suitable for young children, but owner is prepared to talk through possible problems with enquirers.

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Cottage exterior

 

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We are this near to the Forest

 

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Lounge taken from dining area

 

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Looking at lounge from kitchen area

The Central England / Cotswolds / Gloucestershire region

The Royal Forest of Dean is a paradise for walkers and wildlife lovers. It is one of England's few remaining ancient forests, with over 24,000 acres of woodland. In years gone past it was a mining area.

The Forest is a beautiful and unique area of south-west England with a magical and mysterious quality to it. The area was once a royal hunting ground for Normal kings. J K Rowling grew up in the Forest and gained inspiration for the Harry Potter adventures from the Forest's enchanting and mystical atmosphere. Dennis Potter, Wordsworth and JRR Tolkien have also been inspired by it. The area is perfect for walkers, birdwatchers, horse-riders, cyclists, canoeists, rowing, rock-climbing, abseiling, caving, off-road driving, clay shooting and mountain-biker and fishers. Within an hour's drive you can visit the Cotswolds, Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tintern, the Wye Valley, Monmouth, Hereford, Worcester, Ross on Wye, the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, the Malverns, and Stratford upon Avon.

The Forest of Dean / Lydney area

There are two local pubs in the village of Yorkley (approx 400 inhabitants), one within a 3 minute walk and the other within a 12 minute walk; both serve food. The village also has two convenience shops, a medical centre and a post-office.
The designated cycle paths in the Forest have recently been voted the best in Britain.
Local tourist attractions include Go-Ape, Puzzlewood, the international St Pierre golf course, Celtic Manor (the home of the 2011 Ryder cup), Offasdyke Walk, Clearwell Caves, the Shambles Victorian Village, the Dick Whittington Farm Park, Taurus Crafts, the Dean Heritage Centre, Symmonds Yat (seven counties and peregrins can be observed here); the Nagshead Nature Reserve and the National BIrds of Prey Centre. There is also the family cycle trail, Dean Forest railway and even llama-trekking. Families can hire cycles from www.pedalabikeaway.com and ride through the forest on designated tracks.

There is huge scope for walking, observing wildlife, canooing, cycling, mountain-biking, clay shooting, rowing, horse-riding, rock climbing, abseiling, caving, off-road driving and fishing. Pedalabikeaway supplies a variety of bikes for hire. Chepstow race course is nearby. For golfers there is the St Pierre golf course about 10 miles away and the Forest Hills golf club.

There is much much more!

How to get there

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The Old Chapel is situated bewteen Chepstow and Gloucester off the A48. It is situated in the Royal Forest of Dean, next to the beautiful Wye Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

It is easily accessible from the M4 and M5 motorways. It is just 12 miles from the old Severn Bridge, right on the border of Wales.

Bristol airport is about a one hour drive and Birmingham airport is about a 1.25 hour drive.

The Old Chapel is easily accessible by car with parking directly outside. We are 1. 25 hours from Birmingham, 2.5 hours from London, 1 hour from Bath, and 1 hour from Cheltenham, Bristol and Cardiff (all by car).

Activities near Forest of Dean

Reviews

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06 Feb 2013

“BEST WEEKEND EVER!!!” We found The Old Chapel in a peaceful location very close to forest walks. As soon as we walked in, we felt at "Home" and with the log burner on within 15 minutes and a glass of wine in... more

09 Sep 2012

“The Perfect romantic get away” After a horrid start, our morris minor broke down, we finally arrived a day late, (Thank goodness for the sat nav) but the Chapel was more than enough to remove all the stress and worry instantly.... more

26 Jul 2012

“Loved it and can't wait to return.” The converted Chapel is beautifully transformed into a wonderful home in a delightful setting and the owners have thought of simply everything you could possibly wish for and need. We returned home last Saturday having enjoyed our best ever week in the Forest which is a huge compliment as we have been going every year for about 22 years. We came this time with our daughter and her fiance and walked and cycled around 70 plus miles all from the Chapel, the weather although slightly inclement did not dampen our stay and in fact gave us the excuse to light the fabulous log burner and light a few candles whilst enjoying evenings in after cooking with a good bottle of wine snuggled up on the three lovely squiggy sofas reading or watching films on the big flat screen TV, so cosy and homely, neighbours were very friendly and all in all I can say I would move there tomorrow. I hope Doreen continues to let the Chapel as this has now become our firm favourite.

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08 Nov 2011

“A lovely cottage with every need catered for” A lot of the time, when you stay somewhere, you wonder if the owner has ever actually spent any time there. Here you could really tell that they do use this place. As ever, travelling with a... more

02 Oct 2011

“A place to rest, recharge and relax” I was expecting something a bit unusual (how does one convert a Chapel into a dwelling...) and I wasn't disappointed, the Old Chapel has lots of charm and quirkiness and at the same time it is very modern, and clean. Lots of attention to details, I particularly liked an enormous folder full of useful information, second best must be the cast iron open stove to curl up in front and third to sleep on the mezzanine floor. We wish we'd gone later in autumn, the forest must be awesome when the leaves change colours but all the same it is a magical place. If I had to suggest one thing to do I would say an half day trip to Symonds Yat Rock + one of the walks along the river Wye, unforgettable very dramatic scenery. Thank you guys for a perfect long weekend

25 May 2011

“A wonderful place to stay” A magical place to escape to and take some time out. Tastefully decorated with all the comforts of home. Open log fire, comfy couches. And the Forest of Dean on the Doorstep. It's my 3rd... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	5 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	375£ 375	75£ 75	75£ 75	3 Nights
Very high	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	585£ 585	-	-	1 Week
Very low	5 Jan 13	2 Feb 13	325£ 325	70£ 70	70£ 70	3 Nights
Low	2 Feb 13	2 Mar 13	375£ 375	75£ 75	75£ 75	3 Nights
Low mid	2 Mar 13	30 Mar 13	450£ 450	80£ 80	80£ 80	3 Nights
Mid	30 Mar 13	13 Jul 13	545£ 545	90£ 90	90£ 90	3 Nights
Very high	13 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	595£ 595	-	-	1 Week
Mid	31 Aug 13	2 Nov 13	545£ 545	90£ 90	90£ 90	3 Nights
Low	2 Nov 13	30 Nov 13	375£ 375	75£ 75	75£ 75	3 Nights
Very low	30 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	325£ 325	70£ 70	70£ 70	3 Nights
Very high	21 Dec 13	1 Jan 14	595£ 595	125£ 125	125£ 125	3 Nights
Very high	1 Jan 14	5 Jan 14	595£ 595	125£ 125	125£ 125	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

During peak holiday periods, weekly bookings only.

Changeover day for peak periods: Saturday.

Short stays can be booked outside peak periods, with MINIMUM STAY of 3 nights.

Cleaning costs are included in rent.

Terms of booking: £100 deposit to secure booking. Balance in full 6 weeks before arrival.

Plus a refundable £100 security deposit required with final balance payment, refundable within 2 days of leaving the property.

We prefer payment by cheque but B2B is possible.

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4 years listed You are contacting Doreen Kingston Landline 44 020 89772649 Mobile 44 0773 1391987 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This converted chapel has received 6 reviews from previous guests.

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