The Annex

ID: S279249

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets 2

About this property

Nestled in the heart of enchanting Royal Forest of Dean is this amazing rural property, The Annex is perfect for a group of friends or small family of four to rest their heads during an adventurous getaway to Gloucestershire. Found on elevated grounds, this tranquil cottage overlooks idyllic surroundings of breath-taking countryside views, out to lush greenery and far-reaching hills through a gated entrance and is attached to the owner's home. The front of the property boasts a large driveway with a generous garden area, featuring two soothing ponds amongst attractive gravel and plants, as well as a lovely decking area with outdoor seating where you can sip on a morning coffee as you look out the spectacular surroundings listening to the sounds of a restful water feature. Settle in for a cosy evening in the living room/diner, resting your legs one of the quirky leather sofa or chairs whilst flicking through films on the Smart TV, resting behind is a family dining area where you can tuck into delicious home-cooking from the kitchen, or enjoy a Saturday night takeaway over a bottle of wine. Rustle up all your meals in the fantastically-equipped kitchen, fitted with an oven, hob, dishwasher, and fridge, complemented with a glossy deep red splashback and lots of preparation space. The ground-floor also holds a handy cloakroom with a door leading out to the owner's back garden. Get ready for bed in the stylish bathroom, a lovely room with contemporary décor where you'll find a washing machine and a tumble dryer for your belongings, as well as a soothing bath with an overhead shower. Once you're clean and in your comfy clothes, retire to one of the delightful bedrooms, a modest twin boasting amazing countryside views, and a double benefiting from cute décor and ample storage. This stunning property overlooks a peaceful landscape of far-reaching verdant fields and rolling hills throughout The Royal Forest of Dean, where a leisurely stroll brings you over to Drybrook village centre, offering a village shop, pub, butchers and takeaway for you to enjoy on your self-catered stay. Explore the incredible Forest of Dean area, seeking out fantastic attractions including Symonds Yat Rock, Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood, alongside a plethora of walking and cycling trails such as the popular Sculpture Trail. The adventurer in you can find heaps of watersports activities at one of the many nearby lakes and rivers, take your pick between canoeing, kayaking and raft building, or on-ground adventures like abseiling, scrambling and falconry experiences. Find even more adventure at the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the International Centre for Birds of Prey, Wigpool Common, or the exciting Go Ape in the Forest of Dean. Spend a day out wandering around local towns, villages and cities, from the charming Symonds Yat, the bustling centre of Gloucester, and the historic ruins of Goodrich. Make memories of a lifetime at The Annex, a beautiful cottage in the heart of the Forest of Dean.

Drybrook is a small village known as a former royal hunting ground situated in the Forest of Dean, home to a selection of shops, pubs, a Post office, butchers and takeaways, as well as nature reserves including Wigpool Common. The Royal Forest of Dean is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a wealth of adventure activities including walking, cycling, horse-riding, caving, ropes, abseiling, kayaking and canoeing. Destinations nearby worth visiting include Ross-on-Wye, Monmouth and Gloucester, with attractions in the area like the River Wye, Goodrich Castle, Marcher Castle, Offa's Dyke and the Wye Valley Walk, and The Severn Estuary. Drybrook is a lovely spot for a rural getaway to this gorgeous area of Gloucestershire, with so many opportunities to visit unspoilt countryside.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Sitting/dining room

Oil central heating.

Electric oven with induction hob, fridge, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair available on request.

Ample off-road parking.

Front garden with patio, decking, seating and ponds.

Two well-behaved pets allowed (can be more on negotiation).

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.5 miles.

Note: this property is an annexe attached the owner's home.

Note: keep front gates closed due to wild boars in the area.

Note: Children must be supervised at all times in the front garden around the ponds
Please note - This property accepts a minimum of 3 night bookings.

Reviews (18)

  • Jerry

    Very dog friendly too. The friendly owners next door were always on hand to answer any questions. A perfect base for exploring the Forest of Dean.

  • Stephen

    We got a lovely welcome pack of a beautiful homemade chocolate cake a wine. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

  • Sally

    Came for 4 nights with just me, 2 teenagers and the dog in a fairly rainy week, so was slightly nervous about keeping them all entertained and happy - but needn't have worried! The house was immaculately clean (and I mean, totally, utterly, spotless clean) and we couldn't have asked for better, more modern and comfortable facilities (my first time cooking on an induction hob - worked a treat!!). The lovely owners even provided us with a home-baked cake and cookies - they didn't last long with the teenagers in the house! Wi-Fi had a super strong signal, so we were able to stream movies, play games on our devices etc with no problems (essential with 2 teenagers in tow!). Plenty of piping hot water for showers or a bath, too. The beautiful but also wildlife-friendly garden and views from The Annexe were magnificent - I had a real stinker of a cold on our holiday, so spent a lot of time happily sat in the reclining lounge chairs reading and watching the birds coming to the feeders out the window. The location was perfect for a big range of activities too - we went to Go Ape, Goodrich Castle, Symonds Yat and the Taurus Crafts shops & cafe, but saw many other places we would've loved to explore if we'd had a longer stay. All were dog-friendly and lovely places to go (essential as my dog has separation anxiety so has to come everywhere with me). We loved our break in The Annexe and couldn't recommend it more highly as a place to stay.

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