Oakwood Cottage
Cannop Ponds, West Dean, Lydney GL15 4JS, UKAbout this listing
A 100-year old, semi detached cottage situated in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, the Cannop Valley Nature Reserve, an area rich in woodlands and wildlife.
Oakwood Cottage sleeps up to 7 guests and is pet friendly with a large enclosed garden.
The cottage is three storeys with a double en-suite bedroom on the second-floor, reached via a spiral staircase. The first-floor has a double bedroom, twin bedroom, single bedroom and bathroom. The ground floor has Kitchen, dining room, lounge and shower room.
Externally there is a large decking patio with seating and BBQ. A large lawn at the rear leading to Oak Woodlands. Parking is off road at the back of the cottage.
There is a storage shed for those who wish to bring their own cycles.
GROUND FLOOR
- Kitchen with fully fitted units built in oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
- Ground Floor Shower Room with W.C. and washbasin.
- Dining Room seating up to seven people with views looking into the back garden and oak woodlands.
- Lounge with colour TV, Forest Stone Fireplace with electric fire (option of open fire on request).
FIRST FLOOR
- Double Bedroom
- Twin Bedroom
- Single Bedroom
- Bathroom with bath and overhead shower, W.C. and washbasin.
SECOND FLOOR
- Open Tread Spiral Staircase leading to the attic with double bed and shower room with W.C.
Surrounding Area
The cottage is located 100 yards from the start of the cycle track and Pedal A Bike Away cycle hire centre. The Cycle trail offers eleven miles of former railway tracks running through the Forest. For more experienced rider there are downhill trails.
Cannop Ponds and Beechenhurst Picnic site with Sculpture Trail are only a 15 minute walk from the cottage. The site has barbecues a play area, climbing tower, cafe and toilets.
The Dean Forest Railway at Lydney is a must for steam enthusiasts. Symonds Yat has spectacular views and is a haven for rock climbers, ramblers and bird watchers with regular sightings of Peregrine Falcons and Kites
The town of Coleford lies 5 miles away with the town of Cinderford 6 miles away, the nearest train staion is Lydney which is 10 miles away. Oakwood Cottage ideally located for exploring the Forest Of Dean, Cotswold’s, Herefordshire & Wales.
The Forest of Dean consists of 42 square miles of ancient woodlands nestled between the rivers of the Severn and Wye. The River Wye meanders through the beautiful Wye Valley and is excellent for Canoeing and fishing. The river Severn is famous for the Severn Bore a spectacular natural phenomena, it is a surge wave which can be seen in the River Severn estuary where the tidal range is the second highest in the world. The River Severn Bore times can be found on www.severn-bore.co.uk.
There are many local attractions to visit. Clearwell Caves, which were created by man mining for ore when the Romans ruled ancient Britain. The Dean Heritage Centre at Soudley recounts the history of The Royal Forest of Dean. Facilities include an adventure playground, a nature trail and a cafe.
Please note that there is limited public transport available near the cottage. It is recommended that you bring your own transport to gain the most from your holiday.
Details
- Guests: 7
- Bedrooms: 4
- Beds: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Check-in After: 12:00 PM
- Check-out Before: 12:00 PM
Accomodation
- Double Bedroom
- 1 Double Bed
- 2 Guests
- Double Bedroom
- 1 Double Bed
- 2 Guests
- Twin Bedroom
- 2 Single Beds
- 2 Guests
- Single Bedroom
- 1 Single Bed
- 1 Guest
Features
Amenities
- BBQ
- Bed Linen Provided
- Hair Dryer
- Hangers
- Heating
- Outdoor Seating
- Soap & Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- TV
- Washing Machine
- WiFi
Gallery
Availability
- The minimum stay is 3 Nights
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