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Converted Chapel |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Lydney in Forest of Dean

From £325 per week |  From £70 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

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 / Cheltenham / Gloucester 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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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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Definitely the best holiday cottage we’ve ever stayed in - we all loved it. It was so cosy and of course it's just that ‘something different’ feel to it. Peaceful, quiet and warm. We couldn’t have asked for more.

Thank you so much for the most wonderful holiday week. We have managed to relax and recuperate here more than we have managed to anywhere for the last few years! A truly special place that cocoons you in wood and cream comfort. Relaxing, romantic, calm, warm and happy and a great base for the beautiful Forest of Dean. Looking forward to returning before too long!
PS: Thank you for all the lovely touches that made us feel so welcome and for the best information pack we’ve ever come across! (H & P)

Beautiful cottage, well furnished and equipped, great time!!!! Many thanks for providing a super base. B.G, London

We came away for a complete break and could not have found a nicer place. Will recommend to friends. Thank you.

What a wonderful place! We've had a relaxing early Christmas weekend. Location is excellent and The Old Chapel is definitely home from home. You can feel the personal touch! Very cosy snuggled around the fire. Many thanks. M.G, Tetbury

The first couple to spend Christmas at the 'chapel'. We both found the chapel to be a home from home, big log fire, big Christmas tree. Thank you to Doreen and Gerry in making this one of the best cottages we have ever stayed in. A lovely relaxed time, cheers! Mr & Mrs B, Essex

Very cosy here with lovely thoughtful touches. Thank you for a relaxing start to 2009. Laura, London.

Great place, felt like home 10 mins after arriving! Perfect new year's eve, lovely start to the year. We wish we had another week.... Mr G, London EC1

What a beautiful house, we wish we could live here! The scores of candles made for just the cosy, rustic break we wanted in a cold British winter. I can't say enough about the tasteful, perfect finishes to all. We will be sorry to go home, but will definitely recommend to friends and family.

Well, words cannot express how much we enjoyed staying at the chapel, a real home from home feeling. Thank you for making our short break an enjoyable one. We would recommend the chapel to our friends and family (Sue & Terry).

The perfect romantic setting to remind us how fantastic our uninterrupted company is! The cottage is beautiful... a cosy blanket and the wood-burning fire helped us to escape the hustle and bustle of our hectic everyday lives. Thank you for a wonderful time. See you again soon. Paul & Nic

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	22 Dec 11	4 Jan 12	575£ 575	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Jan 12	3 Mar 12	325£ 325	7070	7070	3 Nights
	3 Mar 12	31 Mar 12	440£ 440	8080	8080	3 Nights
	31 Mar 12	14 Jul 12	535£ 535	9090	9090	3 Nights
	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	585£ 585	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	3 Nov 12	535£ 535	9090	9090	3 Nights
	3 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	375£ 375	7575	7575	3 Nights
	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	585£ 585	0-	0-	1 Week

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.

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Doreen Kingston Landline +44 020 8977 2649 Mobile +44 0773 1391 987 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This converted chapel has received 3 reviews from previous guests.