The cottage has a very welcoming feel from the moment you enter the attractive sitting room with its huge fireplace (now occupied by an efficient woodburner) and on into the bright and well-equipped kitchen. The garden at the rear of the property is private and surprisingly spacious with some lovely trees and the hillside rising behind. There is a sheltered sitting-out area perfect for summer evenings.The owners have given much thought to making visitors feel at home and have created a very comfortable environment for the discerning holidaymaker.

The Old Bakery is graded 3 star by Visit Britain (accommodation assessed as 4 star but the provision of a sofa bed prevents this being awarded).

Entrance into small lobby and thence into sitting room with oak floor, woodburner in large inglenook and double sofa bed. Door to bright kitchen with extending dining table for up to 6. Further door to garden. Upstairs: two bedrooms, one double with kingsize bed at front of house and one twin. Modern bathroom/wc with electric shower over bath and heated towel rail.

Small but colourful enclosed area at front of cottage and attractive rear garden with patio, steps up to lawn and decked area with table and chairs.

The Old Bakery has 17th century origins and has been beautifully refurbished by its owners to retain much of its original character whilst providing very comfortable and attractive accommodation. In the main street of the small, attractive village of Clearwell, a short walk from pubs/restaurants, it is very well-positioned for the many and varied attractions The Forest Of Dean and Wye Valley have to offer, including the historic iron mines at Clearwell Caves, just up the road.

This part of the Forest has some of its most attractive woodland areas with superb walking cycling and riding; detailed maps & guides are provided by the owners. For railway enthusiasts the steam train from Lydney to Parkend is a `must`: there is fishing and canoeing on the Wye not far away, and a wide range of places of interest to visit within easy driving distance, including the Welsh border castles,Tintern Abbey, Symonds Yat, Gloucester Cathedral and Chepstow (castle and racecourse). The Dean Heritage Centre is also well worth a visit.

Comments from previous visitors

"Excellent cottage, very warm and welcoming. Great location. Excellent pubs, had a fantastic time." Ms Warnett, October 2007.

"Lovely cottage and we loved all the extra touches. The cottage is beautifully furnished and brilliantly equipped, everything we needed and more." Ms J Ferguson, December 2007.

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