Pets welcome Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The Orchard is a pretty traditional cottage built on the site of miner's cottages dating back 150 years and the original perry cider mill. The cottage has a brand new kitchen with all integrated appliances and a breakfast bar seating 4 in comfort.
The lounge has three piece suite and new table & chairs to seat six. French doors open onto the private terrace with patio furniture and barbeque.
The Orchard & Savignac Cottage
The Orchard
Lounge at The Orchard
Lounge dining area at 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 Weston and Hereford, 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 DennisPotter, 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
Due to the rural nature of the area, a car is almost essential, although regular buses are available on the main routes from Gloucester and Ross-on-Wye or Monmouth.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bristol: 60 km
Railway:
Lydney: 10 km
Activities near Lydbrook
Sports: Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), En suite (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Around the rear of the house are fields with Jacob sheep, pygmy goats and chickens. Also on the ground floor is a large WC which has integrated washing machine and separate condensor dryer.
Upstairs are two double bedrooms each with double beds. The main bedroom has an en suite with mains pressure shower and there is a separate large family bathroom which has a bath with shower over, WC and basin.
The whole property has gas central heating and combination boiler providing hot water on demand. The lounge has a log burner and there is a log store to the front of the property where a full winter's supply is kept to hand.
Further details outdoors: The cottage has a large flat garden approaching ¼ acre which is laid to lawn. The whole site is fenced with rails and posts with new hedging and five-bar gates at the entrance. There are also steps from The Orchard down to the sister property next door (Savignac Cottage). These cottages can be rented singularly or as a pair for larger families or groups of visitors.
The woodland is accessed directly opposite the cottage and from here it is possible to explore the whole Forest of Dean through to the Severn valley.
The Forest of Dean is a beautiful natural forest covering 100 square miles bordered by the Wye and Severn valleys. Great for active family holidays including cycling, canoeing and rock-climbing but there are also six 18-hole golf courses within 15 minutes and 2 championship courses within 40 minutes drive at Celtic Manor (home of the Ryder Cup for 2010) and St Pierre (home of women's Masters).
The Forest and Wye valley also offer a tranquil holiday setting for corse fishing, walking, birdwatching and tourism with excellent restaurants and riverside pubs.
Conditions
Booking is made through completion of our own booking form and submission of a 25% deposit in advance. The balance of the holiday booking is due 6 weeks prior to the first date of the holiday.
Failure to complete on the booking made will result in loss of deposit.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Weekly rental charges include the cost of linen, towels and tea-towels, logs & kindling and gas fired central heating. The housekeeper cleans properties after your departure.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 95551
Name:
Rachel Child
Tel:
+44 1594 862868
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