The Stable in Gloucestershire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About The Stable

An immaculately-presented ground floor barn conversion located in the beautiful Wye Valley on the owner's smallholding on the northern edge of the Royal Forest of Dean. This is a stunning cottage, ideal for a romantic break in a beautiful part of the country.

The side entrance takes you into the open plan living area where youÂ’ll find a stylish well-equipped kitchen with dining area and sitting area with a sumptuous leather sofa and warming woodburning stove, ideal for those chilly evenings. The luxurious king-size bed is divided off by a half-height wall, keeping the open plan feel, but with a little privacy.

Outside, the garden has a ground level seating area and head up the garden steps to relax in the hot tub, enjoy stargazing from the tub on a clear evening, or light the fire pit and relax, whilst enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the area. The area offers something for everyone, with numerous outdoor activities, including walks and cycle rides from the doorstep.

The pretty riverside towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth have traditional pubs, lovely tea rooms and individual shops. Further afield, enjoy the Black Mountains, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons), Hereford, Gloucester and the spa town of Cheltenham.

A wonderful cottage for a memorable holiday at any time of year. Note: This property can be booked with Ref: 8723, together they sleep 6.

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Need To Know

Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent
Bed linen included in rent
Travel cot and highchair on request
Off road parking for 2 cars
Lockable bike storage
Private garden with hot tub, furniture and BBQ
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 3 miles
Note: Hot tub and fire pit/seating area accessed by 10 steps
Note: Home-cooked meals available, please contact owner for more information
Please note: guest are required to bring their own towels

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Little Holdings

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Phocle Ridge

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River View Hideaway

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Horseshoe View Cottage Number 2

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Skylark

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Kingfisher

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Paradise Found

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The Stable Reviews

Gorgeous place to stay for a retreat into the country. Comfortable and thoughtfully furnished. So relaxing to be in a hot tub and listening to owls at night. Bliss

We had a perfect stay at The Stable. Its such an idyllic place to relax and unwind and we will definitely be back The hot tub is a welcome addition and it was fab to sit in it at dusk and hear the owls and birds

Lovely comfortable, peaceful cottage. All the equipment needed and the hot tub was wonderful. We would love to stay there again sometime. Good location and very helpful hosts.

Rebecca

First 2 nights couldn't sort out the heating it was cold. Didn't mind that the host was away but it would have been good to have someone else to contact.

I couldn't of asked for anything more. The property was beautiful and exactly as advertised. Sitting in the hottub while the sun went, watching the bats and listening to the owls was amazing. Definetly already thinking about booking again.

Gerald

One tiny little niggle the toilet brush was rusty and not very clean! Very well equipped kitchen and very modern. Overall really lovely peaceful property and we loved coming back there after a day out the owners were very nice and there if you needed anything but left you to it. Directions to property were excellent.

Deborah

We enjoyed our stay. John and Louisa were great hosts. Peaceful cottage nice hot tub especially after dark.

Catherine

Enjoyed a lovely short break at The Stable. Accommodation is snug but perfect for 2, everything clean and in good condition. Log burner was wonderful in the evening and loved being in the hot tub after sunset, listening to the owls! Highly recommended.

We had a lovely relaxing stay at The Stable. It was exactly as described and was a fabulous place to relax especially in the hot tub! A great location for exploring the local area. Added bonus were the 2 friendly cats!

A comfortable cottage and the wood burner was a great help on the cool evenings. Location is great for the Forest of Dean. Peaceful and relaxing surroundings. Some of the utensils could do with replacing, such as the skillet.

Michael

Very calm and quiet in a beautiful setting. The Stable is well appointed and very clean. The hot tub and gazebo are an welcome bonus. The owners are excellent, they're there if you need them but not invasive.

Christopher

Beautiful cottage in a tranquil location highly recommended

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Stable, a little haven of peace and tranquillity. The hot tub was great we found it very relaxing. There are lots of good places to eat not to far away and things to see and do and thank you for the delicious fruit cake you left for us.

We had an amazing time at the lodge. So peaceful and absolutely stunning views especially from the hot tub at night, the stars were all out and it was just amazing

Samantha

Incredible little place! We had an amazing few nights stay at the stable. The accommodation is perfect the location is peaceful and beautiful, perfect for a relaxing break. The hot tub was a lovely luxury and we very much enjoyed spending the evenings between the hot tub and sitting in front of the log burning fire.

Miriam

Great location for lovely holiday days out, evening in hot tub, and by fire pit, the place could have been cleaner, it was certainly better when we left, the bedding and bed is past its best. But otherwise the property is well planned, and generally well presented, you could tell some redecorating had been done.

We had a great week, the cottage was very comfortable and facilities especially the hot tub were greatly appreciated. Many places were within easy travelling distance, Hereford, RossonWye, Glastonbury, Cheddar and the Avalon Marshes. All in all a great place to stay

Stephen

Lovely location, quiet and peaceful. The previous occupants did not clean the cooker grill which was greasy with fat. The oven could of benefited from a professional clean. The bed linenduvet in particular felt old and Staines in places as was the pillow cases. Not up to your perfect standards this time Sykes! At lease we did bring our o n this time. Apart from this, the accommodation was great and we did enjoy the stay.

Had a fabulous and relaxing holiday, a bit tight on the lanes around the cottage but very peaceful. Hot tub great, new fire pit, everything you could need.

Jonathan

Really beautiful stables, very quiet, very remote. Lush

Andrew

Beautiful spot,lovely cottage.

Estelle

Had a great stay especially the hot tub and log burner fire Everything was great ... Had a great stay especially the hot tub and log burner fire Everything was great with the cats and chickens especially Pip who was a sweetie

The place was absolutely amazing, perfect size for a couple with a lovely hot tub and gazebo area in the garden that made for some lovely dinners outside surrounded by sheep, chicken and the two little cats. Our only negative feedback would be that we didnt get any information on arriving as to key collection and the numbers didnt work and it felt weird entering the property without speaking to anyone. Although we appreciated the privacy it would be a nice to be greeted either on arrival or that day to say hello. The stable door also didnt lock which meant the property was never secure which was something that really bothered us and would like to see that mended before a return visit but we absolutely intend to return in the long run! Thank you for a lovely stay!

Louise

As instructed prior to arrival i rang the owners and left 4 messages on two different numbers for key information no one returned my call. We struggled to locate the propeety initially as the stone with ghe lodges name on at the too of the drive could do with painting On arrival no one was there to meet us which isnt a big issue but would have been nice. The location and facilities were really good. However the cleanliness wasnt to the standard i would have expected especially during lockdown. The decor was tired and could have done with being painted especially the kitchen ceiling where there had been a leak and the bathroom were paint was flaking off the walls. There was no brush , mop or hoover meaning the floor couldn't be cleaned throughout our stay and the stable door in fhe kitchen wasnt locked and had no key to enable us to lock it which meaning we coukdbt secure the property. I did knock on the owners door a couple of times but got no reply. This property with a few finishing touches could have been perfect without too much of an outlay for the owners.

Fantastic place to stay, great hosts. Location was great and the privacy of the hot tub under the trees was gorgeous. Highly recommended

Stephen

Property felt bigger than the photos suggested. Property could have benefited from a clothes rack to dry towels

Caroline

Hosts friendly and helpful. The stables is open plan with shower room. Steps to garden and very clean hot tub. Free roaming chickens. Delightfully quiet and peaceful.

Nicholas

Being off grid, hidden away and in such a secluded spot was perfect for us. The hot tub was awesome. Who cares how cold it is when the tub's 40 degrees!!!! The wood burner kicked out some serious heat ensuring the cottage was toasty warm. We were nice and close to Ross on Wye and the owner was kind enough to recommend a few pubs for us. We will definitely consider another trip.

Andrew

The place is pretty tricky to find, the writing on the stone that has its name on is rather faded & could do with a lick of paint. Hot Tub under the stars is the highlight, wood burner is fantastic, bed is comfortable. Kitchen is well equipped, selection of DVD's are available to watch, it's a really nice place to stay. There were strange comings & goings in the middle of the night, cars & vans, 2am 4am, for such a remote site there's a fair bit of traffic running pastalongsideoutside it. We didn't meet the owners, we did try knocking on the door maybe we tried the wrong door there were plenty of lights on, but we didn't see them. The WiFi password given on the information sheets didn't work, so be prepared to be completely shut off! In no way do the negatives outweigh the positives, they are more niggles than annoyances. It would have been nice to meet the owners. I would book there again.

This was a last minute booking as previous house had gone but what a amazing ... This was a last minute booking as previous house had gone but what a amazing place already planning our return to the stable next year Its honestly was perfect not a single thing wrong with anything clean tidy and good access to local attractions and days out lovely walks and the hot tub looking up at the stars was amazing so relaxing and peaceful great hosts too always on hand if you need anything Would definitely recommend staying

Gorgeous cottage and very private garden and hot tub area. Everything you needed supplied in the cottage. Did not see anyone else for our whole stay. We did actually try and speak with the owners at one stage but were not able to contact them. Apart from that a faultless stay. Very nice location, we visited the butterfly farm nearby which was lovely.

The Stable is an amazing place for a break away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Louisa was very welcoming and gave us some great recommendations of places to visit and eat. The area of the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean are on the doorstep with a car and a wonderful area to explore, then after a day of walking,cycling or canoeing the hot tub is there to relax in and watch the sun set,perfect! The cottage has everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Highly recommended.

We spent our Honey Moon at the Stable and we couldn't of been more pleased with it. We found it close to lots of good town centres, attractions and places to explore which we did each morning, then we spent the afternoons in the hot tub and the evenings around the fire pit with the BBQ going. The location is perfect, you can't get much more perfect if you want peace and quiet and time to relax. The Hosts completely left us alone but were always close by if we needed anything. Also I have to say that we didn't find the midges a problem at all, weather that was down to the time of year or extra measures I have no idea. We had never done a holiday like this before but we would love to do it again, I'd book the Stable again in a heartbeat!

Malcolm

The Stable is set in a fantastic location and is a very well laid out accommodation that is very clean with a cosy cottage feel. The Hot Tub and BBQ area is great for chilling out at anytime of day. It is also a great base for a holiday as there is plenty to do and see in the surrounding area. The owners where very welcoming and unless we asked for anything they left us to enjoy our time alone in this idyllic location. I would highly recommend this property.

Great thank You!

Seclusion, peaceful & quiet, with an exclusive little garden complete with gazebo, and a hot tub wonderful.

The Stable is beautiful. Located in a gorgeous, isolated location. Lovely place to spend an evening in the hot tub or in front of the log burner.

It was a lovely little place to stay for a few days hot tub under the stars was great and we seen wild dear running past in the morning. We had food at the mill race and we highly recommended to eat there was very nice food . Went to the castle and in to Ross on Wye . So I'm all we had a Reilly nice relaxing time away

Kelly Anne

We had a lovely time at the stable celebrating our second wedding anniversary. The stable is decorated to a high standard creating a very warm and cosy feel and yet spacious at the same time. The location is perfect and the scenery breathtaking. The hot tub is wonderful! we wouldnt hesitate to recommend the stable, one of the loveliest places weve stayed!

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Attractions Near The Stable

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Stable itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Gloucestershire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Puzzlewood - GL16 8QB

about 7 Miles

Puzzlewood is a somewhat unique attraction within the beautiful Forest of Dean. Visitors can explore the mile of pathways passing over wooden bridges and through some stunning tree and rock formations. The maze of pathways are quite enchanting and the site has recently been used as a location for the BBC1 production of Merlin. While enjoying the splendour of nature there are many types of wildlife to meet along the way including Shetland ponies, Donkeys and Highland Cattle. A Hocus Pokus Halloween event takes place from the 24th to the 31st of October.

Lama Trekking at Old king Street Farm - NP16 6AA

about 15 Miles

Lamas are gentle, affectionate and unique animals and Lama Trekking is fast becoming a popular family attraction. At Old king Street Farm you can spend the day with the charming creatures and enjoy feeding them, grooming them and having a stroll through the woodland. Lamas are not ridden but they can carry all the picnic essentials including tables and chairs! Lama Treks around the stunning Black Mountains are also available.

Queenswood Country Park - HR6 0PY

about 20 Miles

Queenswood Country Park has a stunning location offering panoramic views of the countryside. The area is abundant with wildlife and you can see how many species you can spot while enjoying the nature trails. The park also has a large children play area and a licensed café. Seasonal activities can be enjoyed during school holidays and at peak times of the year including Halloween events and crafting sessions as well as ranger led walks.

Spetchley Park and Gardens - WR5 1RS

about 27 Miles

Spetchley Park and Gardens in Worcestershire are the perfect place for a day trip all year round. During the summer months the gardens are really at their best with beautiful displays of flora and fauna. Many families choose to bring a picnic and there are several picnic tables in the grounds. The deer park is also a big hit with children as well as grown ups. The onsite tea room serves tasty sandwiches and cakes and uses local produce where possible.

Avon Leisure Cruises - BS8 4EB

about 28 Miles

Avon Leisure Cruises offer a relaxing way to spend an afternoon exploring the beautiful river and the sites all around it. The trips have commentary to point out places of historical importance and interest and are educational as well as fun. During school holidays the area is very popular with tourists and with families and daily activities can be enjoyed.

Bristol Aquarium - BS1 5TT

about 29 Miles

The Blue Reef Aquarium and IMAX 3D Cinema is located in Bristol and makes a great fun family day out. The newest attraction in the region it's an experience not to be missed. More than 7000 animals are resident in naturally themed habitats and you can enjoy wandering around looking at the 40 displays. Highlights include the giant octopus and the cute seahorses. The IMAX 3D cinema system is fantastic - you will feel like you are swimming along with the animals.