May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Savignac provides a wonderful rural retreat with direct access to the woodland for those who want to leave the car behind. The large safe garden gives children the chance to run and play whilst you relax on the large south facing terrace, watching the animals in the fields behind and the beautiful sunsets.
For an active outdoor holiday the climbing at Symonds Yat Rock, 15 miles of canoeing on the Wye and over 20 miles of woodland cycleway make this a holiday to remember.
After a fun day out the cottage has relaxing leather suite and log burner & AGA to warm you, and double ended bath and high pressure double showers to wash away the outdoor day. Whether a summer, or winter, visitor the cottage offers a welcome hideaway.
Savignac & The Orchard Cottages
Savignac Cottage
Savignac Lounge
The Orchard
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The Central England / Cotswolds / Cheltenham / Gloucester region
Bordering the Forest of Dean are the majestic Severn valley and the tranquil Wye valley with its fantastic canoeing and rock climbing centres.
A short distance away are rural Herefordshire with its cider makers at Much Marcle (Westons) and Hereford (Bulmers), and the Brecon Beacon mountains of Monmouthshire.
Lydbrook area
The Forest of Dean is a little known rural community the a natural forest covering over 100 square miles. There are miles of cycle paths, disused railway tracks, caves, rivers and streams with pretty villages within the forest and the area inspired Dennis Potter, J.K.Rowling and Tolkein.
The Dean Heritage Centre provides an insight into the history of the Forest and outdoor play areas with original millpond and weir. Speech House is the original hunting lodge from the 16th Century and the nearby Beechenhurst picnic area has a climbing tower, restaurant and sculpture trail with a large stained-glass window, depicting the forest, hung in the wood! Clearwell caves offer a glimpse of iron working underground and Puzzlewood is the result of ancient scowl working for iron mining. The little coal mine at Hopewell has visitor tour underground. Peddlebikeaway in the centre of the Forest has daily rental of cycles suitable for all, including baby carriages, rear mount seats for infants and small children and mountain bikes for the more adventurous visitor).
There are of course miles of natural woodland which can be enjoyed for free and you may be lucky enough to see the wild deer or wild boar, as well as the squirrels and rabbits. Two bird reserves provide great opportunity for visitors to see woodpeckers and the more shy animals. Natural streams abound in the Forest and there are good picnic sites where the children can safely wade into the water to play whilst in sight of parents and carers.
Canoes can be hired locally to provide the more adventurous activity days out and the river Wye from Ross-on-Wye to Monmouth (or even Chepstow) gives opportunity to enjoy tranquil settings as well as the rapids at Symonds Yat.
There are swimming pools and leisure centres at Five Acres, Cinderford, Lydney, Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. There are 6 golf courses within 15 minutes drive and championship courses at Celtic Manor (home of the 2010 Ryder Cup) and St Pierre (British Masters on Old Course) within 40 minutes drive.
Great shopping can be found in Bristol, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Hereford. The historic cathedral at Hereford features the famous Mappa Mundi and both Bristol and Gloucester have great dockside attractions with river and canal boats. Bristol also has @Bristol interactive science experience, SS Great Britain and Arnolfini gallery. Theatres are located at Bristol (Hippodrome) and Cheltenham (Everyman). The Royal Forest Theatre at Five Acres, Coleford also has a calendar of events throughout the year.
How to get there
Travel by care and explore the whole of the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley and South Herefordshire, all within 15 minutes.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bristol: 60 km
Railway:
Lydney: 10 km
Activities near Lydbrook
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Safe, Wi-fi available
Further details indoors: The oak kitchen of Savignac has a full range of lower and upper units with in-built fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, gas hob and AQA. The far end of the kitchen has a large oak table and chairs for family dining with French doors out onto the large terrace, vegetable garden and play space.
The lounge has a feature fireplace with multi-fuel/log burner and flag-stone hearth. With 3-2-1 leather suite including a recliner, a stock of DVDs for the flat screen TV, CDs for the stereo system and bookshelves filled with interesting reads. Downstairs WC with wheelchair friendly access also hides the high-spin washing machine in a cupboard out of sight to clear away muddy clothes and shoes.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms, one twin and one single with views over the rear to the fields and animals; and a master bedroom with super king bed & en-suite double shower, WC and basin. There is also a brand new family bathroom with double ended deep bath, fitted WC and basin with cupboards and a double shower.
Further details outdoors: The garden to the front is mainly laid to lawn but has gravel garden and pergola with large herbaceous border. Directly opposite the cottage is a path leading straight into the woodland which leads to trails and paths through the whole Forest.
The large rear garden & vegetable plot, has a large terrace with outdoor dining furniture, barbecue and views up over the fields with Jacob sheep, pygmy goats and chickens. Side gates and fencing keep this area private and child friendly away.
Further details
The cottage is available to rent alone or in combination with The Orchard cottage next door (sleeps 4) which is linked by steps and a gate. The cottages are available for weekly or 4-day lets.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Prices include all linen and towels, logs and kindling, heating/electricity costs.
Booking two consecutive weeks will reduce the second week by 10% and maid service linen change and cleaning mid-break is included.
Four day breaks are priced at 70% of weekly rate.
Payment can be accepted by cheque or Paypal/credit card. 25% with booking. Balance due 6 weeks prior to date of arrival.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 95136
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Rachel Child
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