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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
44 Customer Reviews
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"Loved our stay at the stable, only one tiny complaint…."
The sofas are quite low and not that comfortable, everything else was superb
Many thanks for your feedback, we will look into the issue of the Sofa's. But we are delighted you enjoyed joyed your stay. Property Owner
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"A beautiful property with stunning views."
It was very quiet and peaceful also very clean and had everything needed for a perfect stay. I would definitely recommend to friends and family.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay , and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again Property Owner
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"Wonderful views over Lydney to the Severn and the Cotswolds."
A great base to explore the forest of Dean
We are delighted you enjoyed the stunning Forest of Dean and your stay at Highbury Coach House, we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again. Property Owner
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"Lovely place."
A nice homely feel, especially with the decor, comfortable beds. Beautiful gardens lots of detail and many places to sit and relax. Walking distance to the high street. The lady that owns the place is very nice and always available for anything you may need. I would definitely recommend and I would return.
Very many thanks for your kind feedback, we really appreciate it and look forward to welcoming.ing you back the Highbury Coach House in the beautiful Forest of Dean. Property Owner
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"Lovely, peaceful apartment with great views."
Ideal base for our walking holiday, with nearby supermarkets and some very nice local restaurants. And the welcome basket was much appreciated! Hope to revisit in the future.
Thankyou very much for you lovely feedback, we really appreciated it, and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Property Owner
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"Elaine was very welcoming and responsive to any queries and requests."
The milk and snacks on arrival were greatly appreciated, as were the stunning gardens with space to eat outside and enjoy the incredible views.
We are thrilled that you and the children enjoyed your stay in Stables at Highbury Coach House and we hope to have the pleasure of welcome you back again to the beautiful Forest of Dean Property Owner
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"All as advertised , nice views, quiet area, welcome basket appreciated."
Extraction cooking fan/canopy would be a bonus if fitted !!! near the town and parking very easy for stores etc.; thoroughly enjoyed the down time away from London..
Very many thanks for leaving your kind feedback, we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again to the stunning Forest of Dean and Highbury Coach House. Property Owner
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"Very pleasant place to stay."
Really appreciated the very quick response from Elaine to any questions
Very many thanks for staying in the Stables at Highbury Coach House, we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and your lovely family back again. Property Owner
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"There was an issue with the beds due to damage from previous occupants, but Elaine and Harry were very apologetic and quickly sorted it out."
Whilst close to pubs and shops, they are down a very steep hill, so not really walkable, but it does mean there are fantastic views across the valley from the lounge and main bedroom. Nicely located for exploring the Forest of Dean.
Very many thanks for taking the time to leave your kind feedback, you will be happy to know that both single beds have been replaced with super strong shinny new ones. Property Owner
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"Lovely stay as described."
Fantastic position for walking in the Forest of Dean. The Proprietor Elaine was extremely helpful. You won't be dissapointed.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay in the Stables at Highbury Coach House, and many thanks for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback . We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the beautiful Forest of Dean Property Owner
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"Excellent apartment in a handy location with everything we needed."
Lovely hostess on hand. The views from the back windows are superb. Only downside was the single glazed windows.
Very many thanks for your kind feedback, we really appreciate it. The good news is secondarily double glazing will be fitted to the front and bathroom in the Autumn.So we hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you back. Property Owner
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"We had a fabulous week at the Stable."
The apartment is tastefully decorated and comfortable, and had all we needed. It was like a home from home. The garden is beautiful, and interesting to walk around. Our dog took a different route every time! The hosts were helpful, but discreet, and the area is lovely, with many interesting walks and activities.
We are delighted you enjoyed your say in Stables at Highbury Coach House, and a very big thank you for leaving us some wonderful feedback, it really is appreciated . Hopefully we have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the beautiful Forest of Dean Property Owner
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"We enjoyed our stay at the stable apartment which was perfect for our family of four and dog."
We especially enjoyed the garden with the fantastic views of the forest of Dean. Would definitely stay again.
Very many thanks for your lovely and kind feedback, we are delighted you and your family enjoyed your stay, and look forward to welcoming you back again soon Property Owner
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"A very enjoyable stay at The Stable."
Everything we needed was there to make it feel like home from home. Perfect location for site seeing and getting around.
We really appreciate you taking the time to give us some lovely feedback, and are delighted you enjoyed your stay Thank-you Property Owner
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"We had a fantastic weekend stay at The Stables - we would not hesitate to come back again!"
We are delighted you had a fantastic stay at the Stables Apartment and thank you very much for leaving lovely feedback, we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Property Owner
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"I booked The Stable for a family weekend break, 2 adults, 2 children under 12 and our dog."
I didn't have much in the way of expectation as we hadn't been to this part of the UK before but we had the most wonderful break. The photos of The Stable don't quite do it justice. It is beautifully decorated, thoughtfully equipped and comfortable. The views from the sitting room and main bedroom were breath taking. To add to this was the truly quaint surprise of the Steam Train coming along the bottom of the garden, some way away but visible and audible. It was the icing on the cake for us. The Stable and other apartments are on the main road, closer than we thought but the birds in the trees were more audible than traffic and so the road was of no real concern and caused no issues. Plenty of parking spaces for the 4 apartments too. Before we arrived we recieved a call from the owner to check estimated arrival times and to let us know we could be in the apartement an hour earlier than check in time of 3, which was lovely. A welcome basket with Easter goodies was warmly recieved and so thoughtful. The Stable is located 10 mins from Puzzlewood which we thoroughly recommend. 20 mins ish from Tintern where there is an Abbey we recommend seeing and 20 mins ish from Chepstow where we looked around the castle. The Stable is within walking distance of the High Street with a Tesco and petrol station and some lovely restaurants/take aways close by. The park and cafe set behind Lydney High Street were a lovely surprise, as was the public footpath opposite the house to which access is gained in the last road on the left as she come to The Stable, behind the houses to the right as you enter the road. We had breakfast in the garden overlooking the forest. The garden is beautiful and well kept and thoughtfully placed outdoor furniture is dotted around for sunbathing, eating and just watching the birds. Our children have told me they want to come back. We might just do that!
Very many thanks for your wonderful feedback, it really means a great deal to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and your lovely family back to Highbury Coach House and the beautiful Forest of Dean. Property Owner
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"We had a very enjoyable stay at The Stable."
It is in a lovely setting with a great view over Lydney and the Forest of Dean Steam Railway. The accommodation is comfortable, and will be even more so when the windows are double glazed. The kitchen is pretty well equipped, though it would be benefit from the addition of a bread board, a chopping board and some saucers. The exterior stairs leading up to The Stable (which is on the first floor) are not the easiest to negotiate, having a narrow tread and a quite high step. Previous visitors have commented on the noise from the road. We didn't find this a problem, but lots of local drivers seem to ignore the speed limit and there is no pavement immediately outside the site, so setting out on foot to explore Lydney or walk the dog involves an initial element of peril.
We really appreciate you giving us your feed back, and your comments will be taken on board and addressed where possible. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay in the Stables and hope too have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Highbury Coach House and the beautiful Forest of Dean. Property Owner
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"Really enjoyed our stay there."
The cottage was clean and comfortable with nice views.all amenities provided I.e washing machine, dish washer etc.and Elaine was on hand if needed.would come back.
Thank you very for your kind feedback, we really appreciate it. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to the beautiful Forest of Dean and our lovely apartments Property Owner
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"Great location to explore Lydney, the local area and the beautiful Forest of Dean."
Unfortunately that’s where the positive stuff ends. Property was not particularly clean, the shower was overly mouldy, the shower leaks via the screen, causing a puddle of water off the floor and the toilet leaks. The blind in the bathroom is very mouldy, condensation inside the windows was bad, lots of cobwebs on the windows, glass cracked in a couple of rooms. You also hear a lot of noise from the other guests by banging doors/cupboards which is a shame as it is a beautiful building.
Thank you for your honest feedback, all points raised are under investigation and rest assured, any issue that are found will be rectified immediately. We are very happy you enjoyed the lovely Forest of Dean and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner
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"Our week at The Stables was most enjoyable, in spite of a couple of minor niggles."
I was initially disappointed to find that the property was on a busy main road, having been given the impression from the photographs on the website that the property was in a more rural location. However, the road traffic noise was not as intrusive as feared, and the location made it well placed for getting into Lydney for shopping and for accessing the Forest of Dean. We can recommend a look at Lydney harbour, Tintern Abbey, a walk around Cannop Ponds and a ride on the Dean Forest steam railway (audible and just visible through the trees at the rear). After a long car journey to get there, the steps up to the property to carry luggage up to the apartment were a challenge, so the generous welcome gift of snacks and treats as well as provisions for a hot drink on arrival was much appreciated. Due to the single glazing, there was condensation inside the windows on colder mornings, but this will hopefully be resolved with the addition of secondary glazing, which is intended by the owners (subject to planning permission). The apartment was nevertheless very cosy and comfortable, clean, well equipped and attractively decorated, with a quirky, eclectic collection of artwork and ornaments. We can certainly recommend a stay at The Stables.
Very many thanks for taking the time to give us some lovely feedback we really appreciate it. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Perhaps next time when you come and visit the Forest of Dean again may I suggest a ground floor apartment Property Owner
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"Lovely place, lovely setting, great views, beautiful garden to sit in, kind welcome pack= relaxing holiday."
Steep steps to the Stable apartment although two ground floor flats available with same owner. Very good first experience of Sykes Cottages. Near to Puzzlewood, Clearwater caves, Forest of Dean, Steam railway and Lydney harbour - all good to visit.
Very many thanks for taking the time to leave feedback it really is very much appreciated, and we are so delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back Property Owner
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"We had a great Holiday in de stable!"
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay in the Stables, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Property Owner
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"Beautiful accommodation, clean, fresh a sweet basket full of goodies and some milk I’m the fridge on arrival."
The stable has been Renovated to a high standard and all furnishings reflect this too. Everything tasteful and The decor was coordinated beautifully. We hope to stay again next year. Also Elaine was very helpful with info we asked her and very friendly.
Thankyou very much for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate it, and are delighted you enjoyed your stay and are looking forward to welcoming you back next year. Property Owner
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"It is a lovely apartment with fabulous views."
Very clean and spacious. Lovely garden to enjoy. Great facilities. Central to shops (Tesco with petrol just down the road). Easy access to the forest by car and access to very nice public footpaths from the house.
Thank you so much for your positive review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us, hopefully we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner
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"The Stable is a lovely comfortable flat with a great view out across the fields and forestry area."
Our hostess was friendly and helpful and we had a super week staying there and visiting the surrounding area of the Forest of Dean. The gardens of the property are beautiful and to sit out there with a drink and be able to see down into the valley of Lydney, watch the deer and rabbits in the field and the birds of prey circling overhead is just great. We'll go back again!
Thankyou very much for taking the time to give us lovely feedback we really appricate it. We hope we can welcome you back soon to the beautiful Forest of Dean Property Owner
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"We had a very pleasant stay at the Stables, we met with Elaine on arrival a warm welcome, the accommodation was well presented and homely."
A perfect location for exploring the forest of Dean, lots of places of interest to visit. We would like to return at some point in the future.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay in the Stables and thankyou very much much for you kind feedback, it really means a lot to us, we are looking forward to welcoming you back Property Owner
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"A well located and clean cottage with a pleasant outlook."
However it was marred by a "demon" horned animal head over the bedroom door used by the young children - we had to take this down otherwise they would not sleep in this room.. The angels wings in the main bedroom were out of character with the rest of the decoration. The cutlery was well beyond its "Sell by Date". The disposal of the rubbish was confusing to say the least. With a few tweeks this could be made into an excellent cottage.
Many thanks for your feedback, it is very important to us. We are sorry that the Antelopes head upset the children but we hope you enjoyed the gardens and the wonderful Forest of Dean. Hopefully we will have the pleasure of welcoming you and your family back again in one of our cottages. Property Owner
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"Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at the stable."
A very comfortable, and well equipped apartment. The weather was very kind to us, with some of the hottest days of the year, and there is a very pretty garden, with great views, to enjoy the good weather. The description of the property is very accurate, so do heed the warnings if you have mobility problems, but there is another apartment on the ground floor, which would suit fine. A great setting for exploring the Forest of Dean and the Wye valley.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay in The Stables, and hope to welcome you back to the Tack room Property Owner
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"We had a very enjoyable stay at the Stables."
The lounge and bedroom spaces were very comfortable and the property is positioned very conveniently for Lydney and many other places worth visiting. Also the holiday was very good value for money. Minor niggles were the boiler, which made a loud noise whenever the water was switched on and the lack of double glazing, which made the noise level higher. It bothered me a little, but not my husband. Worth mentioning that the steps up to the property are really quite steep, so no good if you have mobility issues, and as the garden wasn't immediately accessible, I found I didn't go in it, as difficult to take a drink out etc, having to manoeuvre the steep steps. On balance, however, we still enjoyed it and would consider re-visiting
Very many thanks for you kind feedback, it is really important to us, we will take you comments on board. We hope we can welcome you both back. Property Owner
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"We had a lovely time, the cottage was lovely & it was also nice receiving the welcome pack."
The cottage is handy to visit lots of places & was dog friendly with some nice walks around the area. Would definitely stay again if back in the area. Thank you
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay, and hope to welcome you back Property Owner
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"Great property and friendly owners No Issues at all during our stay thanks"
Many thanks for you kind feedback, we are so please you enjoyed staying in the Stables, and hope we can welcome you back again. Property Owner
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"We had a great experience staying in the stable."
Good location for exploring the region, clean and well presented, comfortable beds, very well equipped with fabulous little touches of thoughtfulness like a welcome pack with Milk and goodies. Most attractions in the area are dog friendly including the pubs but for a small fee if you’re with your fur baby Doug will happily look after them for a few hours if you want to go somewhere not dog friendly. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back.
Thank you for your very kind feedback we are looking forward to welcoming you and your family again Property Owner
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"What a fantastic place to stay!"
We highly recommend and hope to visit again in the future. Comfortable, well equipped and clean accommodation. Lovely views and garden, great base for our stay. Thank you.
Thanks you so much for you lovely feedback, we are looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future Property Owner
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"Lovely well equipped apartment."
Great access to walks and trails. Dog friendly. The biscuits milk and crisps were a nice surprise.
We are very happy that you enjoyed you stay and look forward to welcoming you back, Property Owner
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"The cottage was very clean and communication with the owner very good."
We found the bed very comfortble. The shower was rather weak and a power shower would have been a nice addition. A smart television or DVD player would be good and a better internet connection advisable.
Very many thanks for your feedback. We have taken your comments on board and are in the process of having them rectified, we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back. Property Owner
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"Had a lovely break At the stables lydney in Gloucestershire great location easy access to explore Bath and Bristol and the forest of Dean ."
The accommodation was GREAT Value for money very well presented and clean , could not of asked for more for a holiday rental property credit to the people who own it .They obviously take great pride in their property and Business . Thanks Andy and Bev
Very many thanks Andy and Bev, we are so please you enjoyed staying at the Stables, we would love to welcome you back , perhaps you would like the Carriages as this has just been completely refurbished ! Property Owner
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"Fantastic short break, great accommodation and hosts."
Many thanks for your lovely feedback, we hope we have the pleasure in welcoming you back in the future Property Owner
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"A great apartment- clean and tidy with beautiful views."
Decor had been really thought about, giving a lovely welcoming vibe as soon as you arrive. First time away since Covid and first time taking two dogs away with us - we took plenty of throws, although in the welcome pack it was mentioned they could provide throws. Good communication from the owners and some treats on arrival. Definitely would recommend and return on a later date
We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay in the Stables. and we are looking forward to welcoming you and the doggies back Property Owner
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"Return visit this year."
It was already great but new owners refurbishments much appreciated and noticed small touches eg night light in main room and black out blinds in childrens or twin room. Such a beautiful part of the world and so much to do. We will be back in 2022 .
Thank you so much for coming back and we really appreciate your kind comments and look forward to welcoming you back next year. Property Owner
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"Lovely well appointed comfortable apartment very central to explore the area."
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"With in easy driving distance to many lovely places."
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"The Stables is a lovely comfortable holiday home in a beautiful place."
Recommended.
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"We had a lovely welcome with milk and goodies Thankyou very much."
The property was beautifully clean with lovely views of the forest with the little steam train just chugging through. It's the ideal base to explore Chepstow with its castle, Monmouth and lots of the forest with beautiful pools to explore. We treated ourselves to a pizza from rominoes in Lydney which they delivered and it was delicious
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback it means a lot to us! We would like to say you left the property in great condition and we look forward to having you again. Property Owner
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"Elain and Doug are superb hosts who did everything for us and made sure we had a lovely time."
We stayed there for 6 nights and had a great family time there and explored surrounding areas. Accommodation there offers superb view to the forest of Dean. I would recommend this place to fellow holiday makers. you just won't go wrong with Elain and Doug.
Thank so much for your feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Stable. It was a delight to hear the children playing in the grounds. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Summary
- First-floor apartment
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Open-plan living soace with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire
- Electric storage heaters with gas fire
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for one car.unless by prior arrangement
- Secure bike storage with electric charging point for bicycle only
- Shared gardens with four unfenced ponds, and private seating area with furniture
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.4 miles
- Note: Property accessed by external stone staircase and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
- Note: Steep bank leads to heathland at back of gardens, and ponds are unfenced so children to be supervised
The property
Enjoying stunning views over Lydney and the Severn Estuary is this splendid first-floor apartment, The Stable, part of a wonderful conversion of a Grade II listed coach house perched on a hill.
Located in the grounds of the owner’s home and carefully converted to a high standard whilst retaining original, character features, this spacious apartment is perfect for couples or small families to enjoy the delights of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
Enter into the tastefully appointed open-plan beamed living space where you’ll find a well-equipped kitchen overlooking the walled courtyard below, fitted with an electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer among the appliances, sure to inspire some lovely home-cooking.
Enjoy meals around the dining table and chairs in the corner before retiring to the plush seating to relax and watch a good film or simply continue the conversation over some wine into the evening.
The master bedroom boasts a king-size bed and enjoys glorious view over the countryside to the rear of the property, whilst the lovely twin bedroom overlooks the courtyard to the front of the coach house, both delightful views to wake up to.
The delightful, extensive shared gardens feature four ponds and are just perfect for relaxing and enjoying a welcome drink after the day’s activities, or perhaps stroll down the hill into the town and sample one of the many pubs, cafés or restaurants.
The stunning countryside of the nearby Forest of Dean makes a wonderful place to begin your adventures, with excellent walking within the enchanted landscape, as well as thrilling mountain biking trails and peaceful fishing spots.
The incredible long-distance walking path of Offa’s Dyke is also a great way to discover the landscape taking you up through the Wye Valley.
The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is sure to be a hit with all ages, whilst the nearby attractions of Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood, Littledean Jail, Symonds Yat Rock and the Dean Forest Steam Railway are all well worth visiting.
The pretty, riverside towns of Chepstow, Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye are also close by with the bustling cities of Cardiff and Newport an easy drive away, offering a fantastic selection of restaurants and pubs.
Providing the perfect base for your adventures in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, The Stable is a charming, character dwelling to make wonderful memories in.
Note: Steep bank leads to heathland at back of gardens, and ponds are unfenced so children to be supervised
About the location
LYDNEY
Chepstow 9 miles, Monmouth 12 miles; Gloucester 20 miles; Chelttenham 27 miles; Bristol; Cardiff 41 miles
The small, thriving town of Lydney is situated between the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean and the River Severn in Gloucestershire. Lydney has a very good range of shops, a leisure centre and sports facilities, as well as pubs, cafes and restaurants serving a wide variety of meals. The magnificent Royal Forest of Dean, England's largest oak forest and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, boasts numerous trails that can be explored on foot, by bike or on horseback. Caving, abseiling and a high wire rope course are for the more adventurous, whilst fishing, golf, kayaking and canoeing are other popular activities in this unspoilt area. The ancient caves of Clearwell are nearby, as are the Gloucestershire Way and Offa's Dyke Path. Symonds Yat boasts natural scenery and straddles the beautiful River Wye with its magnificent limestone outcrop, popular with climbers, and well-known for its viewpoint. Visit the nearby historic walled town of Chepstow with its impressive Norman Castle and the celebrated racecourse, whilst the pretty market town of Monmouth, with its mixture of elegant Georgian mansions and Victorian courtyards, or the lovely town of Ross-on-Wye with its timbered Tudor houses and delightful riverside walks, both offer excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. The unspoilt Brecon Beacons National Park and Black Mountains, as well as lovely Cotswold towns and villages are just a little further afield as are the cities of Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cardiff, Newport, and just across the Severn Bridge, Bristol and Bath. Lydney is ideally placed for enjoying the delights of Gloucestershire at any time of the year.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas