The Cider Barn

62 Customer Reviews

• "We had a very comfortable stay at the Cider Barn."

  There was all we needed there and very quiet just birdsong. Lovely ... We had a relaxing time visiting family and sightseeing. We would recommend.

  Thank you for your feedback, we are so pleased you had a wonderful stay at the barn and we would love to welcome you again soon for another break away. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Glyn4.4★Aug 2024

• "Beautifully clean, everything we needed on hand."

  Made to feel very welcome. Wonderful area for walking. Will definitely return for another stay, can’t praise the accommodation enough.

  Thank you so much! What lovely comments. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Kim Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gordon5.0★Aug 2024

• "Lovely quiet property in a secluded location where you will be disturbed by no-one but the resident cat and maybe the occasional chicken."

  Ideal for getting away from it all.

  Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at The Cider Barn. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you again soon for another stay. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by William4.7★Aug 2024

• "Wonderful relaxing stay in a well equipped and comfortable property."

  Location and Garden was beautiful.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely positive comments. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Kim Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Jul 2024

• "This is a beautiful cottage for 2."

  It has been converted to the highest standard, all furniture and fittings comfortable and good quality. The bedroom is especially lovely, with a bird feeder outside the windows and binoculars for watching from the bed! Lots of lovely touches like that. The welcome basket with home made bread and the owners’ honey was much appreciated. Lovely sunny courtyard garden, and access to the owners’ garden to sit by the pond. The bees didn’t bother us at all! The cottage is remote, but in a beautiful spot.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such lovely comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lyn5.0★Jul 2024

• "The Cider Barn was a lovely place to stay for a relaxing holiday."

  The property was very clean and well equipped, comfortable bed and the outside space a bonus. Would certainly recommend.

  So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for such positive comments. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Jun 2024

• "Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely cottage."

  We had a great, time it was very relaxing. Look out for the very friendly ginger cat who loves accompanying you on your walk. Excellent cottage.

  What lovely comments. Thank you, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2024

• "Really enjoyed our stay."

  Lovely cottage and so peaceful. Great to wake up to birds and squirrels on the nut feeder. Highly recommend this cottage.

  Thank you so much for your comments. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Kim Property Owner

  Reviewed by Vicky5.0★Jun 2024

• "An excellent rural setting, plenty of walks for the energetic, or if you just wish to relax a very nice garden area."

  The bird feeder outside the bedroom window kept us entertained on a morning with a variety of birds. The owners were very welcoming and informative and the accommodation was very comfortable, well equipped and spotlessly clean. We would certainly use it again

  Thank you for your lovely comments. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Kim Property Owner

  Reviewed by Thomas Victor5.0★May 2024

• "We had a lovely stay here."

  The cottage was just what we wanted, it was very warm and comfy and in a wonderful location. The garden area around the cottage was beautiful. The owners of the Barn were very helpful and accomadating. We fresh eggs,bread and milk which the owners supplied on the first day was much appreciated.

  So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you very much for your comments. Kim Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★May 2024

• "The Cider Barn is very peaceful and comfortable."

  It was delightful to see the birds feeding on the nut feeder whilst drinking coffee in bed. The owners were friendly but not obtrusive. Their welcome pack of eggs, milk and bread were all locally sourced and lovely. We would definitely recommend the Cider Barn for a ‘get away from it’ all break.

  Thank you for the lovely positive comments. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Kim Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rosemary4.7★Apr 2024

• "Idyllic setting with birds, gardens and views."

  This tranquillity is especially welcome after negotiating steep, muddy, pot holed single track roads. My city car struggled but we were glad to make it. Good bed and woke up daily to cheery sunshine and bird song.

  Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at The Cider Barn. We are so pleased to hear how much you have enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen4.4★Apr 2024

• "We have enjoyed a lovely relaxing holiday at this well equipped, charming property."

  The welcome pack of homemade bread, eggs and milk were much appreciated and the host Kim gave us a lovely welcome, we would thoroughly recommend the Cider Barn!!

  Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Pleased you had a relaxing stay, lovely to meet you both. Kim Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Sep 2023

• "What a lovely cottage , everything you could wish for."

  Location a bit off the beaten track so a car is a must . Welcoming owners who provide a little welcome pack and they sell their own honey as well. Plenty of space outside .All in all one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in .

  Thank you both so much for the lovely comments. It was a pleasure having you to stay. Kim Property Owner

  Reviewed by Donald5.0★Aug 2023

• "We really enjoyed our stay at the cider barn a really lovely cosy place, with fantastic surroundings,and the owners were very nice people, definitely recommend."

  Thank you Steve & Elaine, very happy you enjoyed your stay plus the lovely positive feedback. Kim Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Aug 2023

• "We had such a lovely few days at the cider barn - a beautiful little retreat."

  Luxurious and stocked with everything we needed. Watching the birds on the bird feeder was a delight, and sitting in the courtyard in the evening rounded the day off wonderfully. The cider barn sits in glorious countryside and even has its own pretty grounds to explore. We had mixed weather but it didn’t spoil our time at all. We would highly recommend the cider barn and we look forward to returning.

  What lovely comments, thank you so much. So glad you enjoyed your stay despite our typical English Weather. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jul 2023

• "Had a lovely week cottage was very homely and in a lovely setting ."

  If I was being very picky bedroom extremely bright once dawn came but I am very light sleeper

  Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time away and appreciate your comments regarding the brightness of the bedroom. We hope that you would consider staying with us again one day in the future. Best wishes, HideAways. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Colin4.1★Jul 2023

• "This was a wonderful cottage to stay in."

  It is clean, well furnished and very peaceful. The owners are lovely and genuinely pleased to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Add to this the location which is picturesque and quiet then you are guaranteed a great stay. Only odd thing is that there are no curtains upstairs in the bedroom which does mean waking up with the sun and maybe one thing to address. But, all in all, I had a fantastic week and it is one of those places people would keep coming back to.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback regarding your stay at The Cider Barn. It's always amazing to hear how much guests love the barn and we hope to welcome you again soon. Kind regards Hideaways. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Leigh5.0★Jun 2023

• "The cottage was lovely in a beautiful setting."

  We so enjoyed our stay there. Would reccommend it to any future guests. Idyllic country life. Mariotte & Dave

  Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mariotte5.0★Jun 2023

• "Very comfortable with all the modern amenities views,and cat."

  A great place to stay for rest and relaxing.

  Really appreciate such positive feedback thank you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jun 2023

• "Beautiful barn conversion in the heart of the countryside with a backdrop of the forest of Dean."

  Private patio garden at rear with ample seating, eco and wildlife friendly with a joining private use of stunning wildlife garden and pond for your use. Fresh bread, milk and eggs from the 2 chickens that reside in owners garden were in the cottage on arrival for us along with a welcoming card and flowers. Clean and very well presented with all amenities, including teatowels and Bath towels. Very comfortable bed and we enjoyed filming the woodpeckers eating from the bird feeder outside the bedroom window each morning. Peaceful location and bee hives on owners property where you can buy home made honey. Very friendly couple, nothing is too much trouble but allowed us privacy. We would recommend The Cider Barn without hesitation

  Thank you for your comments Celia. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and your daily spotted visitors! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Celia5.0★May 2023

• "What a gem of a find."

  The Cider Barn was everything we were lookig for and more. It was very spacious for a cottage for two. We had a very warm welcome and felt instantly at home. We hope to return to To the Barn again. Perhaps to see the forest in a different season. Truly a memorable stay. Thank you Kim and Gary.

  Many thanks for such lovely positive comments Margaret. Just so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Cider Barn and brought the glorious sunshine with you too! Kim Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★May 2023

• "Thank you for a lovely stay."

  The cottage was comfortable, clean and warm and the bread, milk and eggs were a nice touch. Despite the horrendous weather, we had a lovely relaxing stay.

  Thank you for your comment Andrew. So glad you still enjoyed your stay despite the horrendous weather! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Apr 2023

• "We thought the cider barn was a lovely quiet place to relax."

  It had everything we needed to make our holiday very comfortable. Just felt a little uncomfortable about the upstairs bedroom fire exist having no lock on it and it lead straight into next door. However the owners were lovely. Hope to be going again.

  Thank you for your comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay. I’m sorry you felt uncomfortable with the fire exit door not being locked but this is purely for the safety of our guests in the event of a fire downstairs. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Cheryl5.0★Aug 2022

• "Extremely clean and comfortable, lovely setting in the countryside, very welcome touch to receive the bread milk and eggs on arrival."

  And great to have the owners welcome. Great central place to explore Gloucestershire from.

  Thank you Stuart, so glad you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the welcome basket. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Aug 2022

• "Our stay here exceeded expectations."

  The Cider Barn was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. We really appreciated the milk, free-range eggs and lovely bread that were provided for us when we arrived. Lovely as the barn is though, the semi-wild outside space is even better; It’s absolutely beautiful, and so quiet and peaceful. The other thing we really liked was the bird feeder under the eaves. We spent ages watching the birds in the morning! Thank you so much.

  That you both so much for such a positive review. So very pleased you enjoyed both the interior and exterior of the Cider Barn. It was an absolute pleasure having you to stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jul 2022

• "A very pleasant property with welcome provisions of bread, eggs and milk to greet us."

  Thank you Sue, so glad you enjoyed your stay & welcome basket. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jul 2022

• "Nice cottage, Clean and tidy."

  Good location. Bathroom - hand basin, shower cubicle and WC are too small.

  Very sorry that you found the toilet, shower and hand basin too small. However it does clearly say in the description that it is an en suite bathroom not a family bathroom. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hazel4.1★Jun 2022

• "Having read previous reviews, our expectations were high."

  The Cider Barn still managed to exceed them. This is a perfect, comfortable, secluded cottage, ideal both for a relaxing getaway, and as a base to explore the lovely Forest of Dean & Wye Valley. The welcome basket of bread, milk, and eggs from their own hens, provided by the owners, was much appreciated. We also highly recommend the honey produced by their bees. The garden with its cherry trees, pond, wild flowers, and two patios is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Watching woodpeckers at the bedroom window every day was a bonus too. All in all, this is the perfect hideaway holiday cottage. We didn't want to leave, and hope to return to the Cider Barn.

  Thank you both for such positive feedback. It was an absolute pleasure having you to stay so glad you enjoyed our "wild" garden too. We would love to welcome you back one day. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jun 2022

• "If it was possible to give the Cider Barn a 6 Star review we most certainly would!"

  It's that good. Cosy, comfortable, pretty garden and courtyard areas - everything you could hope for in a country cottage holiday. Lovely bedroom with panoramic view, wake up to blue tits and woodpeckers feeding in front of your window. Kim and Gary are friendly property owners, the welcome pack provided on our first day was an indicator that everything has been considered to make our stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible. Thank you Kim and Gary. Like many others we have fallen in love with The Cider Barn and will definitely return to the beautiful Forest of Dean.

  Reviewed by Marlene5.0★May 2022

• "Very peaceful rustic location."

  Owners friendly and helpful. Facilities very good. Would not hesitate to return.

  Reviewed by Michael4.4★May 2022

• "Such a beautiful cottage, set in brilliant surroundings."

  The owners were wonderful and not intrusive. An excellent place to stay and the most relaxing holiday, only the sounds and sights of birds and humming bees to be heard , whilst sitting in 1 of the 3 seating areas outside the cottage. Highly recommended.

  Thank you so much Karen, it was a pleasure having you to stay in the Cider Barn. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Apr 2022

• "We've been under a lot of stress and this was the perfect place to escape everything."

  A little idyll in the countryside. Sitting in bed you felt like you were in a tree house with panaromic views of tree tops. There are two little patio gardens, both with table and chairs, plus a locely seat overlooking the pond - so there are lots of options to sit and relax outside. The owners were friendly and helpful. We followed their advice on the Little Dean chippy - delicious fish. We even got to learn a bit about bee keeping.

  Thank you very much Sarah, it was lovely to host yourself and Andrew and we hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Apr 2022

• "The Cider Barn was exceptional, its location gave us the peace and quiet that we both craved for."

  Its cleanliness and comfort plus being well equipped made our stay there relaxing and a memorable one. There was a warm welcome from Kim along with milk, bread, honey and eggs waiting for us inside. The honey and eggs were from their bees and hens. I can recommend this property without hesitation and hopefully, we may return one day.

  Reviewed by Marianne5.0★Sep 2021

• "A lovely cottage in a great location, although a little off the beaten track."

  The cottage was well appointed and spotlessly clean. A basket with milk, bread, eggs and homemade honey was a warm welcome. The instructions on how to reach the cottage were good, as not straightforward, although need to be updated as the Greyhound Pub is not longer there. An enjoyable holiday - Thanks.

  Thank you for taking time to leave a feedback, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay, looking forward to welcoming you soon, Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen4.7★Aug 2021

• "The Cider Barn is probably the cleanest holiday cottage that i have ever stayed in."

  The cottage is really well equipped with everything you could possibly need. We were thrilled with the welcome package of fresh milk bread and jars of the owners home produced honey. The rear courtyard is surrounded by beautiful scented roses and is a lovely sun trap. There are bird feeders hanging outside of the bedroom window where we had the pleasure of watching a Woodpecker eating his breakfast which was a real treat to watch this shy creature close up. The owners of the Cider Barn are friendly but not intrusive and have lots of local knowledge to offer if required. If you choose the Cider Barn for your holiday break you will not be disappointed.

  Thank you very much for your beautiful feedback about the Cider Barn. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time staying there. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jun 2021

• "An extremely comfortable, homely and well equipped cottage in a beautiful and quiet location."

  Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2021

• "We enjoyed our stay at the Cider Barn, despite the disappointing weather."

  Gary & Kim were very friendly & helpful hosts, initially providing a lovely welcome pack of delicious bread, honey (their own) & milk. The accommodation was comfortable & spacious and there was a choice of private, outside space to benefit from the peaceful surroundings. We particularly enjoyed the bird feeders outside the bedroom window, which attracted many birds, including a woodpecker! The only problem was the washbasin in the bathroom, which was fine for hand washing but rather small for anything else. Overall, a great place to stay if you are looking for tranquility & a natural environment. The Forest of Dean area is well worth a visit!

  Thank you for your feedback with regards to your recent stay at The Cider Barn. It's lovely to hear all these fabulous comments and how much you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janet4.1★May 2021

• "Holiday cottage is sited in a quiet rural location with some local walks and is within a short drive of local amenities."

  The owner was very welcoming and helpful on our arrival. Very pleasant stay.

  Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at The Cider Barn. We always love to received feedback from guests on how much they have enjoyed staying. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jim4.7★Sep 2020

• "An absolute joy it was to stay here at Cider Barn."

  Set about a mile from the main road in and amongst the most perfect scenery around. The perfect place to be when you want the break from the busy life. A beautiful place which is spotlessly clean and comfortable. Everything you need is contained here, fantastic walking or relax in the garden by the pond, take your pick. Wonderful owners who live next door leave you to it. You have a dedicated car space behind a gate which is a godsend these days. I cannot rate this property high enough, it’s a gem and needs exploring.

  Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience of your stay at The Cider Barn. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Sep 2020

• "No we were vert satisfied with the Cider Barn and the hosts were charming and helpful."

  Reviewed by David4.7★Dec 2019

• "Difficult to even with sat/nav plus had to stop and ask two people before finding lproperty"

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Sep 2019

• "Lovely peaceful place to stay,host made us very welcome,nice touch with the welcome basket of bread milk and honey, the cider barn is very comfortable with everything you need,lovely comfy bed with beautiful clean crisp sheets,lovely seating outside to enjoy the wildlife garden,and not forgetting the adorable cat Chester."

  I would highly recommend the cider barn for a truly relaxing holiday.

  Reviewed by Diane4.1★Sep 2019

• "We were welcomed by the lady who owns the Cider Barn,she lives next door."

  Inside, there was a fresh loaf of bread, paint of fresh milk and some honey from the hives that they keep. The house and surroundings are absolutely stunning. So pretty and picturesque. Only 30 minutes drive from Gloucester, Ross on Wye and Cheltenham. There is plenty of information inside the house for local facilities, and things to do. Altogether perfect.

  Reviewed by Jacqui5.0★Aug 2019

• "Kym and Gary are great - friendly but not intrusive."

  The Cider Barn is a beautifully secluded cottage attached to the Main house (although you'd never know it), very peaceful and perfect if your travelling alone as the area is safe. Surrounded by the best the Forest of Dean can offer. A little Gem.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Aug 2019

• "The Cider Barn was great!"

  The cottage itself was very comfy with beautiful interior and well equipped and clean facilities. I loved the general atmosphere in and around the house and grounds. Oh and I totally miss the wood burner! Also the owners were very helpful and friendly and provided a warm welcome (even the cat) :-) In nearby Cinderford you'll find everything you need...shops, butcher, bank, hairdresser.

  Reviewed by Nadja5.0★May 2019

• "WOW a great little hideaway."

  Meet with a very friendly welcome, a grat welcome basket of Milk fresh bread and honey. Great nights un winding in front of the log burner with a beer. You must treat your self to buy the homemade honey £4 a jar great value. Great places to eat out near by. Look forward to my next holiday there next year.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Mar 2019

• "A lovely place to stay with good facilities and in a pretty part of the country."

  Enhanced by a nice welcome pack with vase of flowers. It did confuse the sat nav but the locals were very helpful!

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Feb 2019

• "Cider barn was lovely beautiful log fire, very clean,modern facilities, lovely peaceful surroundings, Gary and Kim the owners left a lovely welcoming basket, they were on hand if needed but left us to enjoy our holiday."

  I would recommend this beautiful barn.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Dec 2018

• "The Cider Barn is the ideal place for a relaxing quiet retreat to get away from it all."

  The owners have thought of everything, and we were sorry to leave as we fell in love with it.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2018

• "Set high in the stunningly beautiful Forest of Dean with the garden overlooking the majestic river Severn, it would be difficult to imagine a more idyllic spot to 'chill out'."

  No traffic noise and only the rustle of the wind through the trees to disturb the silence. We stayed at apple blossom time and so took very many photographs but the location is breathtaking at any part of the year. On arriving, we were greeted by very friendly hosts who we never saw again, (except by coincidence). There was a welcome pack of provisions including a loaf of local gorgeous bread and we found the kitchen to be well stocked with tools and electrical gadgets which all worked. The well stocked DVDs and book library was brilliant and we look forward to returning again for another wonderful holiday.

  Guest's Review On TripAdvisor

• "A great property in a super location."

  Many varied things around to do. The cottage was very well equipped and the owners couldn't have been more helpful.

  Guest's Review On TripAdvisor

• "We have had a very restful stay in your lovely cottage - thank you very much."

  Beautiful surroundings and we can imagine how lovely it is in the spring and summer- we will be back! Thank you also for the eggs, bread and honey which we enjoyed very much.

  Mrs Norgate

• "We enjoyed a lovely holiday at The Cider Barn."

  The cottage and surroundings are idyllic. We were fortunate with the weather, which was very warm and sunny. This part of the country is new to us and we enjoyed walking around and seeing the area and visiting the different places. Sitting in the garden was so peaceful and we loved having Chester the cat for company. He loved sitting with us in the sunshine - so sweet and friendly! Thank you for providing us with such comfortable accommodation and hospitality and we would certainly like to visit again

  Mr And Mrs Shaw

• "A lovely cottage giving us peace and quiet and a good place for exploring the Forest and Wye Valley."

  The autumn colours have been beautiful and we have enjoyed some good walks in both areas. You have given us a good place for a short holiday "away from it all". Many thanks

  Rev And Mrs Russell

• "It has been an absolutely beautiful haven of rest and peace, Thank you for the 'goodies' basket and for beautifully equipped accommodation."

  Richard Sullivan

• "What a special place!"

  Birdsong and bees, Chester the cat, an old guitar, delicious honey and very pleasant hosts!

  Peter King

• "Wonderful countryside, lovely comfortable cottage."

  ..we would definitely recommend the place to others.

  Martin McKay

• "Away from it all."

  Green everywhere. Lovely to relax in. We've had a wonderful 2 weeks here. It's an idyllic cottage/location away from the hubbub of modern life.

  Mr & Mrs Martyn

• "What a wonderful cottage!"

  All creature comforts provided for. Gary and Kim are wonderful people and very friendly. The weather has been extremely kind with hot, sunny days. All round, a perfect break.

  Nicola Taylor

• "We have enjoyed a lovely few days of rest and relaxation in The Cider Barn."

  What peaceful surroundings with so much wildlife and birds. Yesterday we enjoyed breakfast outside in the sunshine (in February!) watching the frogs in the pond. Lovely setting. Lovely comfortable bed and lovely fire!

  Mr & Mrs Rogers

• "Cottage was like home from home."

  Sikorski

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