Cinderford

An enviable location within the heart of the Forest of Dean the traditional village of Lydbrook is well served with a well-stocked shop fish & chip shop Indian takeaway and two good pubs.

Full list of facilities at this property...

• WiFi
• Open fire / woodburner
• Travel cot available
• Highchair available
• Fishing onsite or nearby
• Romantic property
• Super king bed(s)
• Enclosed garden or patio
• Has a pub nearby
• Nearby shop
• Family friendly
• Towels included

An enviable location within the heart of the Forest of Dean the traditional village of Lydbrook is well served with a well-stocked shop fish & chip shop Indian takeaway and two good pubs. Here you can access cycle paths that will guide you deeper into the forest and the River Wye which is situated at the bottom of the village. Thrill-seekers can enjoy rock climbing and canoeing at Symonds Yat Go Ape at Mallards Pike and mountain biking throughout the Forest of Dean and Black Mountains across the Welsh Border. Whatever the time of year you ll be spoilt for choice with a vibrant events calendar; for foodies festivals include Abergavenny and Forest Showcase festival while for music lovers many of the smaller villages host festivals throughout the summer months. Not forgetting the two best known events in the area: the Hay on Wye Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup. The cottage enjoys a remote location and as you climb the narrow footpath you can take in views across the village and surrounding countryside. The front porch offers a space where you can remove muddy boots before you step inside. The cottage is full of character offering a spacious kitchen/breakfast room where you can relax and enjoy catching up with friends whilst dinner is prepared the kitchen is well-equipped with an electric oven with gas hob microwave fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The kitchen enjoys natural light and greenery through the glass roof. There is also a raised dining table with four high-backed stools. For a more formal occasion you can dine in the snug this cosy room with garden views and wooden panelling has a table and chairs for four a small library and a great selection of board games for the competitive amongst you. The main lounge is perfect for relaxing with large sofas a wood burner and a TV. There is a utility room with a washing machine and a shower room with a shower and WC. Upstairs there are two bedrooms. The first is a super-king-size room with TV and steps down to a small garden room where you can enjoy the views with a morning coffee. The second is a king-size zip-and-link (that can be made into a twin on request). There is a bathroom with a Jacuzzi-style bath and WC. There is approximately 1 acre of mature gardens of which you are free to explore. For entertaining you can make the most of the raised terrace to the far side of the cottage which offers a summer house/unstocked bar with chimenea and an open terrace with a table and chairs. For stunning views and sunshine take a stroll to the vegetable patch where you can relax in one of the wooden loungers. A little further up the garden you can take afternoon tea under the pergola or simply meander through the orchard. Guests are welcome to help themselves to produce that is growing within the grounds during their stay. There is storage space for bikes within the summerhouse and a parking permit available for the guests for the social club car park at the bottom of the footpath. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 super king size, 1 king size zip and link (that can be made into twin 2 6 beds on request). 2 bathrooms 1 bathroom with Jacuzzi style bath and WC, and 1 ground floor shower and WC. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). TV in lounge and bedroom. Wi Fi included. Regret no children under 10 years of age. 1 dog welcome. Steep 240 yard narrow footpath to access the cottage. Parking permit for 1 car (1 further car by arrangement). Shop and pubs within 500 metres.