Danby Lodge

Great place to hit the mountain bike trails from with hot tub to soothe the injured. Quiet spot and the lodge had some nice original features.

The property was clean and welcoming, but what would have been appreciated was a booklet containing information about the property, as we were expected to write everything down, when we phoned the day before to get the key access code. Also information on the area walks , pubs and restaurants etc would have been appreciated. Also we paid for the cottage with hot tub, so we expected the facilities to be ready when we arrived not switched off and we had to wait for the tub to warm up.

Well maintained clean accommodation building full of character features. Helpful friendly service from owners. It was exactly what we wanted and thoroughly enjoyed the few days in the peaceful countryside.

The cottage was clean and ideally located for exploring the Forest of Dean. There was an issue so th the hot tub on the first evening however the owner was ble to fix this for us on the d Saturday of our stay As this was. Surprise 50th birthday present we had a lovely relaxing break and would highly recommend true lodge to other guests.

Really lovely cottage perfect for exploring the area. Well equipped and super hot tub. In my opinion the lounge suite could to with an update as was dated, fabric ripped under the throws and footrest didn't work. Could do with some hooks for hanging coats up. Was disappointed to be told there was not a decent pub nearby to eat at, as the listing said it was 12 mins walk. Overall we had a lovely time.

The heating in the bedrooms was not working when we arrived but we made the owner aware and the maintenance people were quick to respond and sort the issue out. The lodge is a lovely place and its in a very peaceful area. The only thing that would have made it better would be if there were an enclosed space for each lodge. It would have been nice to allow my dog to wonder around without a lead but that was not possible here as it opened straight out to the forest.

I booked Danby Lodge as a surprise for my partners 30th, she loves the old style look with the wooden beams etc and when we arrived we were amazed it was beautiful and cosy. The hot tub!! Well no expenses spared there as it was pure luxury!! Two nights wasn't enough we were sad to leave and the owner was very lovely, will definitely be staying again

The cottage was so cosy and had all the things in there that you need. The surrounding are is full of things to do. The beds were comfortable and the facilities were clean. Would definitely recommend this property and the owner Erica was very pleasant and helpful

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. Couldn't have been happier with the property and the facilities especially the hot tub! Our only criticism is that there is no manual or welcome book with explanations of how to operate the hot tub, where extra towels are, recommendations for things to do in the area etc which would have helped. But overall we loved the place and are already planning our trip back next year!

This was our first experience of staying in a cottage and it was fantastic, everything met our expectations, so relaxing. Didnt want to leave, already working out our next one.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There were few minor bits that we noted that could do with perhaps some consideration, such as the provision of cooking implements and pans. There was also an area in the bathroom where work had been carried out and not made entirely good. However we thought it was a charming little cottage that was very well presented and in a fantastic location and we would recommend it.

Perhaps a small warning that the property isn't really suitable for persons with a medical difficulty otherwise a lovely holiday venue.

We had a fantastic week and would definitely return. The cottage is lovely and owner extremely helpful... lots to do in the immediate area. A really lovely holiday

The pictures shown in the advertisement were misleading. Im glad it was changed now. The hot tub is now located in the middle of the drive. There was no privacy..and you do want privacy if you dont like people seeing you half naked! At one point the guests from next door came into our cottage, looking for staff. It was just nothing like we hoped it would be, unfortunately. The staff was friendly and Erica the owner was fast to respond to callsmsgs. The cottage was super clean and the hot tub was cleaned and checked every day.

So after reading the description upon booking, the reviews on Sykes said that the hot tub wasnt included, and in fact there was a 30 charge for 2 hours use of it. After speaking directly with Erica the owner she confirmed that Sykes needed to update the listing, and the hot tub was included with the property. Loved Danby Lodge, and if like us your not into mountain biking etc, we found Monmouth was about a 15 minute drive away, with some nice restaurants, supermarkets and shops. Coleford had a big coop and Lidl too if you need a supermarket close by. Will definitely be staying again in the near future.

Lovely holiday amazing to have our own hottub for the four of us. Only 2 things would be recommended, BBQ tools as we had to cook on the bbq with a spatula instead of tongs. Also there is a pizza oven but no pizza trayspaddles. Other than that the lodge was great! Very clean, comfy beds and its location is wonderful, can't hear anything but nature!!

We loved our stay here, the lodge was really nice and is in a good quiet location. The only thing was the cutlery and plates etc wasn't cleaned properly

The cottage was a little dark and there was a lack of privacy due to shared space with the next door cottage, but a beautiful little cottage with its own hot tub on a wonderful site. Once we found the site we loved it, better sign posting would help. Wonderful stay in a stunning area

The cottage is small but lovely and has everything you'll need. The people running it are lovely and having our own hottub was amazing, The situation is extraordinary basically IN the Forest of Dean. Its important to understand that there is a square shared with the people in the conjoined cottage with one shared outside table which feels like you can't really relax re eating outside. But all in all a phenomenal break. Thank you

There is a misleading image in the listing which suggests that there is a private terrace for this lodge. In actual fact this image is for another lodge, the outside area is neither private it is overlooked by a neighbouring lodge nor secure it leads onto the parking area with no fence. This was frustrating as in the heat we wished to keep the door open, but this lead to issues regarding our dog, espeicially as the cottage requires dogs to be kept on the lead at all times. That said we enjoyed our stay and would consider returning although we would book a different lodge.

A lovely cottage in a perfect location. Spotlessly clean. Ample parking. Close to lots of lovely walks.

We had a lovely time, details of a laundrette would have been great. Other facilities were excellent.

Everything about the lodge was great, the only disappointment was that the lodge was advertised as coming with a hot tub and sauna, this claim was made big and bold on the listing. The fact that the sauna and hot tub had to be prebooked and paid for in addition which is very unusual when booking weekend lodges was only mentioned in the fine print at the very bottom of the listing. I would strongly recommend that the owners make this requirement clear at the top of the lodge description to prevent future disappointment. But again, apart from this the lodge was great!

This is a beautiful place to stay, very peaceful but only 20 to 30 minutes away from places of interest. Hot tub and sauna a perfect way to wind down after a days walking and sight seeing.

Wasnt very clean at all. They double booked for hot tub so confirmed to us that it wasnt organised at all. When we were finally able to get our booking for the hot tub we were only provided with two robes when there was four of us on the booking and advertisement also said slippers & plastic glasses, they had neither so paid full price yet didnt get what was advertised. The lodge actually states dog friendly yet I was told my dog couldnt go the toilet on the grass around the and we had to go to two of the local fields, which is absolutely ridiculous if you ask me. For the price this wasnt worth it at all, Im extremely disappointed and doubt it very much if Ill be booking through Sykes again. Will definitely not be booking Danby lodge again.

The cottage is nice, but quite small for 4 people. Well decorated and pleasant to look at. I must add, the kitchen was well equipped with utensilscookware. WIFI connection is very poor, with no service to receive and make calls.

I would definitely recommend it is an idyllic setting, the hot tub was simply gorgeous, a warm great heating cottage but we found a few hiccups. The bathroom towel warmer did not work. The oven instructions were very complicated and we couldn't get it to work. The general organisation is a bit hap hazard I spent an hour and a half trying to get onto the internet in the cottage it did not work, I was given three codes to three different area's and finally managed to log in but because I was having to use the furthest away router it was not a satisfactory link. I was asked to text requests for the hot tub and other elements but the response was slow, answered half the question, or none at all. This cottage has the potential to be a 10 out of 10 with a little more attention to the detail. I would have liked some proper instructions on finding the lodge like how far it is from the nearest hotel and so on. Shelley the young lady who helped us with the hot tub was brilliant. Thank you Shelley.

Very pleasant cottage with excellent access to the Forest of Dean. Bedrooms are very comfortable and spacious. Downstairs the kitchen is small but has all that is needed.We took our 2 dogs and they loved the walking and playing in the forest. Parking space available. One minor change to the details in the folder is that the fuse box location is wrong as the fuses tripped and took a while to find the unit as stated in the wrong bedroom. Overall a nice cottage and we will visit again.

Being able to walk into the Forest of Dean straight from the doorstep was brilliant! Lovely comfortable cottage with everything you need and all set in a peaceful setting

Had a fantastic time at Danby lodge, extremely clean, really good facilities, very friendly owner. will definitely be coming back to visit again.