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Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
9 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 18403 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Forest of Dean
  • Taurus Crafts
    4 min drive
  • Lydney Harbour
    7 min drive
  • Forest of Dean
    8 min drive
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    64 min drive

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About the area

Lydney

A family-friendly stay in Lydney awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Taurus Crafts and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Lydney Harbour. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 7 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find a hot tub. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Lydney holiday home include Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

What's nearby

  • Lydney Harbour - 7 min drive
  • Forest of Dean - 8 min drive
  • Puzzlewood - 11 min drive
  • Wye Valley - 14 min drive
  • Tintern Abbey - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Lydney Station - 5 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaplan's Cafe & Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greyhound Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Woolaston Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Severn View Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Annexe Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms

Flanked by natural woodland on the edge of the spectacular Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, Lodge Barn lies at the end of the private drive, on a quiet lane just a short walk from the village. The location gives the best of both worlds with plenty of natural attractions close by including Symonds Yat, but also easy access to urban treasures such as Cheltenham Spa, Bath, and Bristol.

This long, rustic barn conversion reveals a wealth of living and sleeping space, ensuring plenty of room for all. The ground floor encompasses a charming kitchen-diner, a welcoming living room and a snooker room with a full-size snooker table along with five ensuite bedrooms in a separate wing. Upstairs are four further bedrooms, including a delightful master suite and a family bathroom. Across the courtyard, in what would once have been the stables is an external games room with a small pool table, table tennis and magnetic darts. It's the perfect place to retreat on rainy days, and for entertaining younger guests.

Lodge Barn has a large, enclosed rear garden with views of unspoilt woodland in one direction and distant vistas of the River Seven in the other. The huge expanse of lawn is wonderful for garden games or picnics, whilst the patio with wooden outdoor furniture is a place for alfresco meals and soaking up the sunshine. Tucked away at the end of the games room is the private 6-seater hot tub*. The lodge also benefits from a fully enclosed courtyard, which lies between the games room and the main barn.

*Dogs: 4 well-behaved dogs are welcome at the cottage at an additional cost each. Please let us know if you will be bringing a dog and we will then revise your booking confirmation. The pet fee is NOT included in your booking fee. A request for an additional fee per pet will be sent to you after you have placed your booking. Your pet fee must be paid for before your arrival date.

Ground Floor
Entrance Hall:
The front door leads into an entrance hall with space to hang coats and leave shoes.

Utility Room:
Off the entrance hall, this handy room is where you'll find a washing machine and tumble dryer plus ironing facilities. There is also a wine fridge, freeing up space in the main kitchen fridge.

To the rear is a ground-floor cloakroom with a WC and hand basin.

Living Room:
This impressively spacious room is filled with character featuring exposed stone walls, wooden floors and a large wood-burning stove that takes centre stage. There's plenty of seating with a large corner sofa and a comfy three-seater sofa, plus occasional chairs. Spend cosy evenings by the fire, enjoy a movie night on the Smart TV or during the summer months, throw open the doors to the garden and let the outside in. For those who enjoy a board game or two, there's a selection in the wooden sideboard.

Kitchen/Diner:
Warmed by the large AGA and underfloor heating, this generous room is welcoming and sociable and well-equipped for large gatherings. Exposed stone walls and wooden floors give a traditional country feel and add plenty of character. The two long tables can be placed together or separately, seating up to 18 guests comfortably, there are two dishwashers, plenty of crockery and glasses, and in addition to the AGA, there is a range-style cooker so cooking up a feast is a breeze. The central island ensures there is ample preparation space. Doors to the rear courtyard (four steps down) and to the front ensure you can let plenty of fresh air in.

External Games Room:
Go down the four steps from the back kitchen door and cross the courtyard to the former stables, which are now an external games room. Inside you'll find a small pool table, ideal for younger guests, along with table tennis and a magnetic dartboard. There's also a selection of outdoor games too. At the far end is a bathroom with two toilet cubicles. Please note this external room is not heated.

Snooker Room:
The vaulted ceiling and original beams give a timeless and characterful air to this expansive and elegantly furnished room. At one end there is a six-seater corner sofa and a large Smart TV and a DVD player (please bring your own DVDs). At the other end is a full-size snooker table and a traditional scoreboard. Balls, cues, and rest are provided, we ask that you please do not let children play on the table.

From the snooker room, there are doors into a wing of the barn which houses the five ground-floor bedrooms. Each of these bedrooms has an ensuite shower room with a step-in shower cubicle, WC, hand basin, mirror, and shaver point.

Bedroom One:
Decorated in calming shades of grey and white this king-size bedroom looks out over the front of the barn. It's a spacious and peaceful room and storage comes in the form of a large antique chest of drawers. There are also bedside tables with reading lamps.

Bedroom Two:
This second king-size room is a spacious place to retreat to after a day of exploring and offers peaceful views over the rear garden. There are bedside tables with reading lamps on either side of the bed, a single wardrobe, and an antique chest of drawers.

Bedroom Three:
Bedroom three is a king-size room with views over the rear of the barn to the woods beyond. There's a wardrobe so you can unpack properly, bedside tables with reading lamps and an occasional chair.

Bedroom Four:
With a king-size bed and views out over the rear garden, this is another restful room, where you're bound to get a good night's sleep after a busy day of activity. There's an occasional chair beneath the window, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.

Bedroom Five:
The last of the ground floor bedrooms is a comfortable twin room, which looks out over the front drive. There is an antique chest of drawers for storage, bedside tables, and an unusual mirror table.

First Floor

Wooden stairs lead from the dining area to the first floor. The bedrooms on the first floor are in the oldest part of the barn. A hallway runs the length of the first floor, and there is one step up to bedrooms eight and nine.

Bedroom Six:
This is a cosy twin room with bedside tables with reading lamps and a wooden dressing table with drawers and a mirror. The high ceilings and beams are a nod to the heritage of the barn. A roof light lets in natural daylight.

Bedroom Seven:
The seventh bedroom is another twin room at the end of the house, with a low window overlooking the side. A bedside table with a lamp is placed between the two beds and there is a wardrobe, an occasional chair, and a full-length mirror.

Bathroom:
The family bathroom features a traditional clawfoot bath, where you can easily soak away the cares of the day in a tub full of bubbles. There's also a handbasin with a wall mirror above, a rattan chair and a WC. The original tiny windows of the barn have clever shades for privacy.

Bedroom Eight:
This bedroom features a double bed, high ceilings and beams, a roof light for natural daylight and original barn windows with views out to the woodland beyond. There is a wooden dressing table and a TV with Freeview.

Bedroom Nine:
Last but by no means least, this impressive room is the one everyone will be drawing straws for! Floor-to-ceiling windows dominate the room, framing beautiful woodland views. The high vaulted ceiling is criss-crossed by exposed wooden roof struts, which sit above a wooden super-king bed. Antique side tables with reading lamps are placed on either side of the bed, there's a double wardrobe and a button-back occasional chair.

Ensuite:
The ensuite bathroom to the master bedroom features a step-in shower cubicle, WC and a handbasin with a mirror above it.

Outside

Lodge Barn has the most fabulous garden space for guests to enjoy with a huge, enclosed lawn (small dogs should be supervised as they may be able to wriggle under the fence or gates) offering views to the woodland beyond. It's a perfect place for garden games, where little ones can run around to their heart's content and for epic picnics. There's a patio area with wooden tables and benches, and a charcoal barbecue (please bring your own charcoal). Tucked in at one end of the barn is a bubbling 6-seater hot tub*, where you can relax after a day walking through the forest, and with little light pollution in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, this a wonderful spot for stargazing. Beyond the hot tub is an enclosed courtyard which leads to the kitchen (four steps up), and you'll also find an external games room with a small pool table, table tennis and magnetic darts. There is plenty of parking for 8-10 cars on the main driveway.

* Additional fee of £177 for use of the hot tub per stay.

Property manager

Bolthole Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,338 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

615168

Frequently asked questions

Does Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a fireplace and a living room.

What makes Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private patios all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms.

Is Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms?

No, Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hazel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb spacious property
Space for everyone to be together or apart, ideal for a very mixed age family gathering in a beautiful setting but close to amenities. Well equipped in all regards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Away as a netball team
The accommodation was amazing. Exactly as advertised and actually even better than we thought! Beds were extremely comfy, the accommodation was large and gave us so much space. The garden was brilliant to be able to use to play games during the day. Large kitchen table which meant we were all able to sit together during meal times. The location was good. It is off the road so quiet but also away from other houses. Overall a great stay, we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Y., Watford, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Super property and location
Everything up to expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H., Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Gathering of two families
We have been meeting up with our longtime friends and our families for many a year in different places. Lodge barn suited us perfectly. Different sections of the house for those with children and those without who didn’t want to get up so early. Being able to all sit around a big squarish table was so much more sociable than the long tables that are the usual. There was plenty of space onsite and the surrounding area beautiful and good for walks. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday party
Perfect place for a large family gathering. Spotlessly clean and well appointed. I’ve already recommended it to some of my friends
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023