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5 Reasons You’ll Love a September Getaway in the Forest of Dean
5 Reasons You’ll Love a September Getaway in the Forest of Dean There is something atmospheric about September in the Forest of Dean. The hustle
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Are you looking for a holiday cottage with hot tub in the Forest of Dean? Our holiday cottages with hot tubs are thoughtfully set up for couples and families who want comfort, privacy, and easy access to woodland walks. Located in the heart of the Forest of Dean, between the Rivers Severn and Wye, each holiday cottage offers a peaceful setting while remaining close to local amenities.
When you arrive, your holiday cottage with hot tub is clean, well prepared, and ready to settle into. Each cottage includes a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering, a comfortable open-plan living space, and everything needed for a straightforward stay. All cottages except Casita Lodge are dog-friendly, welcoming up to two dogs at no extra cost, and we provide a simple dog welcome kit to make things easier during their stay.
Every private hot tub is fully cleaned and refilled with fresh water after each guest, regardless of the length of stay. The hot tubs are powered by air-source heat pumps and are ready to use from the moment you arrive. Each hot tub is for the exclusive use of the cottage, set up for private use throughout your stay, so you can enjoy it with confidence.
Forest walks, cycling routes, viewpoints, and local attractions are close by when you feel like exploring. When you return, enjoy the privacy of enclosed gardens and quiet evenings, with the reassurance that support is nearby if you need it.
Our properties are created to feel like a true home away from home, calm, comfortable and easy to settle into.
Each cosy cottage is thoughtfully furnished with the comforts you expect, including a fully equipped kitchen, fresh bed linen, soft towels, Smart TV and free WiFi, so you can arrive, unpack, and ease into your stay without rushing or fuss.
Our properties are heated using air-source heat pumps at Woodland Barn, Wyldwood Cottage and 24 at St John’s and are supported by solar panels at Woodland Barn and 24 at St John's.
All of our hot tubs are also powered by air-source heat pumps, helping us reduce our environmental impact
Come enjoy nature's beauty while we do our part to protect it.
We keep pricing clear and straightforward, with everything included and no hidden extras.
When you book direct with us, you receive the best available price for your stay.
Booking direct also means clearer, more personal communication before and during your stay, making it easier to plan, ask questions and settle in with confidence.
Finding dog-friendly accommodations can be difficult.
We welcome up to two dogs of any size FREE at Wyldwood Cottage, Woodland Barn and 24 at St. John’s.
We include a Dog Welcome Kit, including: dog bowls, fleece blankets, towels, an ‘ I’m on holiday ID dog tag with our details and a handmade tug toy. There is also a cold water hose at Woodland Barn and Wyldwood Cottage for muddy paws
A warm welcome awaits you at our cosy holiday cottages with everything you need close to hand. Nestled between the rivers Severn and Wye in the Idyllic Forest of Dean our cottages with hot tubs are located on the outskirts of Cinderford and Littledean, moments away from beautiful scenic walks with other amenities close by.
We are a short drive away from many of the areas coveted attractions including, the Colliers Trail, one of the most popular traffic free cycle routes in Britain and within 5 – 15 minutes drive you’ll find a great selection of restaurants, pubs and cafes. (ask for our recommendations when you book or look out for further details in your personal guest guide).
0 – 5 minutes drive away
Local Amenities:
Shops, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants / takeaways, coffee shops, bank, medical centre, leisure centre with swimming pool and our independent cinema.
5 – 30 minutes drive away
Local Attractions :
Ancient forests, arboretum, nature reserves, gardens, museums, sculpture / art installations, steam railways, mines, art and craft workshops, caves, castles and varying landscapes including hills with stunning viewpoints.
Local Activities :
Walking/running routes and cycling trails from beginners to advanced, canoeing / kayaking / SUP (Stand-Up and Paddle), swimming, golf, tree top adventure and zip wire, fishing, abseiling, bird watching, archery, clay pigeon shooting, battle sports / laser ops and off-road driving.
Local Experiences :
River cruise, Segway experience, pony & llama trekking, wildlife safari, floatation centre, birds of prey centre, outdoor cinemas, cookery school, vineyard, brewery and local produce tours.
30 – 45 minutes drive away
Gloucester City and Cheltenham, Ross-on-Wye and Hereford, Chepstow and Bristol, Monmouth, Newport and the Wye Valley. For further inspiration, see our recommendations in your personal guest guide.
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Our Cancellation Policy:
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Yes, we welcome up to two dogs regardless of breed and size at Woodland Barn and 24 at St Johns.
Yes, all our properties have wi-fi at no extra cost to our guests. Log in details are in our personal Guest Guide App that our guests receive when they book.
We have key-safe at all our holiday accommodation for smooth self-check in. We e-mail the codes the day before guests arrival and also text the day of arrival so that they are somewhere close at hand for a smooth check in. Upon leaving we ask that guests follow the instructions in the Guest Guide App and return the keys back to the key safe.
Upon booking you are sent a confirmation letter than prompts you to reply if you would like to request an early check in or late check out. (subject to availability)
Yes, we have off-road parking at all of our holiday homes.
Yes, We have a 2-step cleaning policy.
Between guests, we fog the entire accommodation with Citrox which kills any bacteria or virus including Covid-19 within 60 seconds.
Our Housekeeping Manager then goes in and does a thorough clean and leaves. our holiday homes clean and tidy ready for our guests to arrive.
We supply our guests with SMOL multi-purpose cleaning product and a cleaning cloth for their stay.
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