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Spacious Eco Pet Friendly Apartment, Disabled Access. Forest of Dean, Wye Valley

Apartment in Lydney with kitchen and patio

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Our 3 Eco friendly Cabin Apartments
Double Bedroom
Perry Pears
Perry Pears
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lydney Harbour
  • Place, Gloucester and Sharpness Canal
  • Place, Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Eco Pet Friendly Apartment, Disabled Access. Forest of Dean, Wye Valley

These holiday apartments are located on a picturesque 20 acre family estate, also home to a small caravan/campsite. We have three bungalow style apartments - Perry Pear, Rosy Lea and Cherry Blossom. Perry Pears is our disabled access apartment (Please check availability before booking). Long stays available upon request.

All apartments consist of two bedrooms (1 double room and 1 twin room), a generous open plan living space with kitchenette and dining area. The kitchen includes cooker, fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle and tea making facilities. Each apartment has its own fenced, gated patio area with outdoor seating. In front of the apartments our visitors have views across the estate, the valley and surrounding grazing and farmland. There are two fishing lakes and gravel paths around the farm estate - Ideal for walking the dog or an early morning jog. The picnic spot by the lake is perfect for a late afternoon barbecue.

There is ample parking. This is a pet paradise, from the onsite dog friendly facilities to the Forest of Dean itself with its miles of footpaths, lakes and cycle paths. The site boasts two enclosed (fenced) off lead dog exercise areas, gravel paths and a dog swimming area.

The farm is one mile drive from Lydney with its restaurants, shops, supermarkets, banks, parks, gyms, indoor pool. In the summer months there is also an outdoor pool . So many tourist attractions, sports and activities are within a 15 minute drive - Miniature Railway, Arboretum, Sculpture Trail, Castles, Tintern Abbey, Go Ape, Puzzlewood, caves, butterfly zoo, maze, water sports, canoeing, diving, zip wire.

This estate is home to the Dodson Family, as well as a campsite and versatile indoor event venue (Forest Oak Barn and Field).

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Must be accompanied on site at all times by adult
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 4 total)
Maximum of 4 unless by prior arrangement.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets are not allowed in the bedrooms or on the furniture. Off lead exercises areas are provided. Please add fee to booking if bringing pets.
The main gates to the property are closed between 10.30pm and 7am. A key is provided for guests to have access during this time.
Check in no later than 8pm.

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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lydney

Located in Lydney, this apartment is in a rural area. Taurus Crafts and Dean Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire and Puzzlewood. Dean Forest Railway and Wenchford Picnic Site are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Lydney Harbour - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Gloucester and Sharpness Canal - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Berkeley Castle - 45 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre - 51 min drive - 51.6 km

Getting around

  • Lydney Station - 4 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cross Keys Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cock Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Postage Stamp Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kaplan's Cafe & Bistro - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Eco Pet Friendly Apartment, Disabled Access. Forest of Dean, Wye Valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Spacious Eco Pet Friendly Apartment, Disabled Access. Forest of Dean, Wye Valley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Eco Pet Friendly Apartment, Disabled Access. Forest of Dean, Wye Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Eco Pet Friendly Apartment, Disabled Access. Forest of Dean, Wye Valley located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, Dean Forest Railway and Wenchford Picnic Site. Taurus Crafts is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicky L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Perfect location peaceful with great views. Lovely enclosed dog fields with plenty of free roam. Whilst the directions to the stay were available the postcode took us to an alternative farm, what three words could be a big advantage. We will be back it was a perfect bolt hole for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Stay

We spent a couple of nights here on a weekend biking trip to Wales and it was a great place to stay. It was clean, quiet and has all the facilities you need. Would thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good time

we had a great stay /Michelle was very helpful even booked us a pub for dinner on the 1st night
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Very comfortable unit with lovely views. Hosts were very responsive and helpful. We had everything we needed and were impressed with the dog exercises areas which were big and the situation was convenient for exploring the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kerrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Lovely stay just lacked finishing touches that we have experienced at similar properties. Books, dvd’s and games to borrow would have been nice. Lovely location however.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

NIGEL S.

Peaceful, clean and modern.

The property is new and had a feel of a log cabin rather than a cottage. It was clean and comfortable. Nice open view from the patio. Location is ideal for a short break and a base for exploring the area, car is essential. There is good food in real ale pubs in Whitecroft and Park End and a large supermarket in Lydney.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Jacqueline J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean chalet ideal for a weekend break with our 2 dogs. Especially liked the dog exercise areas.Would have liked a bit more information on what was available locally - best pubs, places to eat, local map with walks marked. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful facilities set in the most amazing countryside. Thank you for an enjoyable stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lydney

Lovely location. Lots of dog friendly things to do in the are. Property was clean and had everything we needed. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, clean, ground floor

My husband myself and our two dogs had a wonderful time staying in the disabled lodge. The scenery from the living room was simply breathtaking, Overlooking the mountains and the lake. Our two dogs had a wonderful time playing off lead in One of the specified areas and they also had a small area around the lodge to be able to get fresh air and go to the toilet by themselves. The lodge itself was wonderful for me being disabled in a wheelchair. The only thing I would say is the settees and the double bed are a bit low but we managed. Will definitely come here again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect case to explore the Wye valley and the Forest of dean

We had a lovely stay, the accommodation was super clean and Michelle made us feel at home right away
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quite and beautiful location

We spent 4 night at the cherry blossom apartment- it was clean and very nice. The location is great for dog walking and family activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Green relaxation

Pleasantly surprised, don’t think VRBO actually do it justice. Beautiful view, grounds were lovely and cottage was clean and comfortable. I have no complaints at all. My dog enjoyed the safe free running spaces, absolutely wonderful short break. I would return and would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Wanted a break from the everyday routine and this cottage offered the perfect opportunity for a relaxing stay x
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Viki J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Basic but great for dog owners

When we arrived the cottage stank of dogs. The owners changed the throws that were over the sofas and also removed the rugs and by the second day the smell had much improved. Unfortunately we couldn't keep the patio doors open as the concrete patio was so saturated with dog urine it smelled like a dog rescue centre and the smell blew into the rental making us feel quite sick. We were tempted to leave after the first night but the smell improved after a rain shower, however we still couldn't open the door as there was a plague of flies. The accommodation is very basic which was disappointing - the minimum quality of everything, very soft and unsupporting mattresses, thin pillows and cushions, pillow protectors (good they had them) were like paper and horrible to sleep with, gas oven that filled the accommodation with the smell of gas when used, no dressing table or even a shelf to store your stuff on in the bedrooms, no plug points by the bed, no bedside lights - things that would have improved our stay but not included in the planning stage. However, the place was quite clean and the shower water pressure pretty good, the toilet flushed correctly, fridge ok. The owners were helpful and allowed me to bring my cat. However, they run dog training classes on site which meant at times there was a cacophony of barking which was so loud we had to shut the windows and turn the TV volume right up. If I had known they did this I would not have booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANNE A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from Home.

Safe & simple plus warm & cosy. This 'staycation' is a delightful place to spend your hard earned holiday time. Beautifully clean, with all provisions required included within the booking. Holiday home is situated within a working farm-and a touring caravan & camping site, but all areas are clearly defined and spacious. This farm is set well back from the road, amidst gorgeous country side views. I can imagine this would get busy during 'high season' as this is set within the popular Forest of Dean but as there is so much to see, visit and do, we were only home to sleep, so not a problem. There was never any 'noise level. problems - either from dogs, vehicles or people - which can happen on a lot of sites. Owners were welcoming, friendly and despite on-going severe health concerns Steve (owner) was always available for helpful advice or suggestions. We fully intend to return next year with other family members - so perhaps I should keep this lovely hidden holiday gem a secret in case we can't re-book due to it being discovered ! Anne & Steve Alecock
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely stunning

Very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property and location

We have just stayed in Cherry Blossom and for us it was perfect. The cottage was clean, spacious and fully equipped. The farm was perfect for us, and the dog loved it. We will defiantly return in the future as there is so much to explore in and around the area. Thank you for a lovely break!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage

Its a lovely property with great views and dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great weekend break

Have stayed here several times and I am sure there will be many more stays. We were invited to a wedding at Clearwell Castle and decided to make it a weekend break and this accommodation was our obvious choice. Accommodation has everything you need and the owners are on hand and extremely helpful. There is some traffic noise from the A48 but this didn't bother us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

joseph f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fabulous place

Stayed at forest oak farm for 3 days with my wife and dog and found it to be warm comfortable and very very relaxing ,,,,would definitely stay again, fabulous place beautiful setting and wonderful hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant

I had a lovely quiet break. The dogs lived the paddocks to run in. The accommodation was perfect. Very clean and tidy and easy to keep clean. Would highly recommend for a good relaxing break
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for families

Property suited us (family of four) really well. Plenty of space inside the property for children to play and move about, nice enclosed outdoor area and also bits of green to kick a ball around. Parking on the door step. We ordered an Asda delivery for as soon as we got there and it worked well. Beds comfy. Quiet campsite so really good for families with young children.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good base for visiting

Great location, easy access to various parts of local area. Good base for going out and about a lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

The property was lovely and spacious. Perfect location for visiting places. Plenty of room for your dog to run around outside. Lovely campsite and peaceful. Had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by The Dodson Family

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Forest Oak Farm is the home of the Dodson family. Michelle, Steve and Carole live onsite in the Farmhouse with their much loved menagerie of dogs, cats, ducks, chickens and ponies.

Why they chose this property

The Dodson Family took on Forest Oak Farm as a run down small holding in desperate need of attention. It was essentially one big scrap heap, with many environmental enforcement notices against it. The site was very badly damaged and neglected - but the family saw through that and believed with hard work they could bring it back to its former glory. They have spent many years and hours breathing new life into this now stunning haven. They are delighted to be able to share our journey with you and show you what they have achieved!

The site is home to holiday apartments, a campsite and events venue - all dog friendly. So this is especially an ideal site if you are looking for a dog friendly place to stay.

What makes this property unique

Its a great place to bring your dog and also to bring family for summer holidays with the campsite alongside the rentals. The fishing lakes onsite are licensed and day tickets can be purchased onsite.

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