| Two cottages recently created from former outbuildings in the grounds of a country house, close to the River Severn ......
Situated in a quiet and peaceful location on the edge of the Forest
of Dean, these cottages have been converted to a very high standard, graded 4 stars by Visit Britain,
using all the latest ecologically-friendly devices including
geo-thermal heating throughout; and with facilities for the disabled in
Hamstalls, the larger of the two. Both cottages are at ground floor
level and have their own lawned and paved garden area and shared use of
a small orchard with barbecue, beyond. The site, on a reed-bordered
bend of the tidal part of the Severn below Gloucester, affords
excellent views of the river (watch the surfers on the famous Bore!)
and almost immediate access across the fields to the Severn Way
footpath.
The surrounding countryside has to rate among the finest in central
England; the Forest of Dean itself with its ancient mines and 300 year
old oak trees offers superb walking, cycling and riding on marked
trails while from nearby Lydney you can take a trip on the newly opened
Dean Forest Railway (steam locomotive to Parkend). The cottages are
also ideally placed for exploring the deep gorges of the Wye Valley,
where fishing, caving and canoeing are some of the outdoor activities
to be enjoyed. Symonds Yat Rock, a nesting site for Peregrine Falcons,
offers long views stretching along the valley and taking in several
counties.
There are many ancient sites to explore in the region - the Welsh
border castles, Tintern Abbey, the cathedral city of Gloucester - while
the Cotswolds, Brecon Beacons and the Malvern Hills are all within easy
driving distance.
Hamstalls and Hoolet can be booked jointly with dining and seating for 6 in Hamstalls living area.
See Also:
H193 Hamstalls
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Hoolet - H194
