Set at the heart of a picturesque valley, surrounded by 60 acres of open countryside and ancient woodland, find pure tranquillity in this characterfully restored 17th-century cottage. This is the ultimate romantic couples retreat with a peaceful water garden, established gardens and a shared swimming pool on the grounds to explore.
Characterful dark wooden floors and painted stonework complimented by hand-woven curtains in the open-plan lounge/diner create a true warmth, perfect for a romantic evening cuddled up on the comfy sofa or enjoying some locally sourced treats seated around the dining table. Let the superb views over the garden from the hand-crafted cottage-style kitchen inspire your cooking before heading up the cottage-style stairs to retire to the en-suite king-size bedroom for a dreamy slumber, and when you wake, enjoy the views across the gardens and onto the valley. Outside, sip your morning coffee at sunrise or a glass of something chilled at sunset from the comfort of the sun loungers. Take a romantic stroll around the shared grounds with an outdoor pool, English country gardens and acres of woodlands to explore. There are shared viewing areas to watch the exotic and farm animals in the owners’ private animal rescue sanctuary. The holiday cottage income directly funds the Owner's Exotic Rescue centre.
A haven for outdoor enthusiasts, the nearby Forest of Dean offers plenty to keep you entertained; enjoy an idyllic stroll around the sculpture trail at Beechenhurst (9 miles), hire a canoe from Symonds Yat East (7 miles) to explore the Wye Valley from its best watery angle or visit to the Dean Heritage Centre (9.5 miles) for a dose of history, culture and art. The local Go Ape 9 miles away offers adrenaline thrills aplenty whilst the charming market town of Ross-on-Wye 3.5 miles away offers some of the best local produce from its array of shops, cafes and restaurants.