Guests say
Guests are charmed by the cottage's blend of traditional and contemporary design, offering stunning views and a cosy atmosphere. The property is praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities. Its location in St. Briavels is appreciated for tranquility and proximity to local attractions. The thoughtful touches and responsive hosts contribute to a memorable stay, although some guests noted areas for improvement in cleanliness and maintenance.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found the cottage to be spotlessly clean and well-maintained, though a few noted some areas that could benefit from more thorough cleaning. The majority of reviews, however, reflect a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views over the Wye Valley, quiet surroundings, and proximity to local amenities like pubs and shops. The scenic and peaceful setting is a highlight for many visitors.
The cottage is consistently described as comfortable, with a cosy log burner, ample bathrooms, and sociable living spaces. The presence of multiple sitting rooms and comfortable beds contributes to the overall comfort.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen, ample bathrooms, and entertainment options like board games and music systems. Some minor issues were raised regarding maintenance, but these do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, such as the provision of a travel cot and high chair for young children. While gifts are not consistently mentioned, the responsiveness of the owners and the provision of amenities contribute to a thoughtful and welcoming stay.
About this property
Standing in an elevated and private position on the outskirts of the small village of St Briavels, The Cottage enjoys tremendous panoramic views over the Wye Valley below.
Originally a small worker’s dwelling, the property benefits from the addition of a much larger, contemporary extension providing bright and spacious accommodation.
Guests will find a fantastic mix of the old and the new when they set foot inside the cottage. The original part of the cottage retains some period features, such as old stone fireplaces and narrow stairs, while the extension has been thoughtfully designed to provide a wonderful feeling of space and comfort.
Particularly impressive are the bi-fold doors along one whole wall of the living area bringing the outdoors in. Throw in the spectacular views when you are relaxing on the large patio with a glass or two in the evening and you’ll be left with a truly memorable holiday experience.
Accommodation within The Cottage is as follows; one ground floor double, one king size double with TV en suite shower, over bath, basin and WC, one double, one twin with en suite bathroom, basin and WC. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
St Briavels stands almost 800 feet above sea level overlooking the Wye Valley, and is only a 10 minute drive from The Forest of Dean. The village has an ancient moated Royal castle, a communal green, a playground, an art gallery and monthly farmers’ market. It’s history dates back to the 11th century and beyond – the Hudnall woods, one of King John’s favourite hunting grounds, are one of the few remaining unmanaged woods in the Country.
The Cottage is a brilliant, scenic property for a brilliant family getaway and with plenty of attractions not too far away, you will never be lost for something to do.
St Biavels has a friendly pub (The George Inn) and a moated Norman castle, which is open to the public-a great attraction for children. For a day’s exploring the cathedral cities of Hereford and Gloucester as well as the Cotswolds beyond, are well within reach. For a family day out Puzzle Wood and the Sculpture Trail are popular destinations in nearby Coleford.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x king size double with TV en suite shower, over bath, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin with en suite bathroom, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area and woodburner.
First floor living room/games room.
Study with TV.
Utility.
Central heating, woodburner.
Range-style cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, DVD, wifi, iPod dock.
Fuel and power inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels inc in rent.
Travel cot.
High chair.
Small patio with garden furniture.
Table football.
Two well behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 4 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Reviews (54)
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Susie
It was perfect for our family holiday. We took walks right from the front door through beautiful woodlands. There is plenty to see and do in the area with historic castles and Roman ruins a plenty within a short drive. Favourites were Tintern Abbey and Symond's Yat. The house itself had lots of space for us. With a ten year old and her Grandmas in the mix, having two TV rooms was useful. We loved loved loved the views from the observation room. Absolutely stunning. The bedrooms were airy. Having four bathrooms was great as my mum and mother in law didn't have to share with us! As we were with Grandmas, I know a roomy walk in shower would have been preferable to shower/baths in the upstairs bathrooms. The only walk in shower is a small one and located downstairs. This was fine, just if you are planning an update! We also felt it was a bit dusty in places especially upstairs. It was clean in all the important places. These are minor things. The house felt like a home and I imagine the owners love spending time there too. It was well equipped with plenty of pots and pans as well as utensils like cheese graters that might not be in a holiday stay. The coffee machine takes nespresso capsules and there were some French press cafetieres for those of us that like fresh coffee. We would recommend The Cottage and St Briavels to anyone who wanted to enjoy the fabulous scenery and interesting places in the Wye Valley. Wonderful.
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David
Ideal for our party of 8 with plenty of room for everyone. The new extension gave fantastic views across the Wye valley and it's location in the beautiful village of St. Briavels made it an ideal location for travelling about without having to go too far. A visit to Tintern Abbey is a must.
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Sarah
There are fantastic views and we enjoyed watching the sunset from the large window. Walks straight from the door. Well equipped. Plenty of space for everyone. The welcome pack was lovely. Thank you for a great stay.