• two comfy chairs on the patio surrounded by lush plants in flower
  • Women relaxing in outdoor bath surrounded by wooden panelling. A glass of bubbly is by the side of the bath and plants grow in around the bath
  • Outdoor table with view
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Slow down and share cherished time together in a uniquely stylish holiday home in The Forest of Dean, the hidden gem of Gloucestershire and close to the pretty villages of the Cotswolds and the scenic spots and castles of the Wye Valley.

Enjoy laidback luxury in a creative and peaceful eco-retreat where beauty, nature, and thoughtful design combine. Nestled on a hillside amongst private gardens, with stunning valley views come rain or shine, this spacious single-storey lodge offers a tranquil escape.

Ideal for a romantic getaway for two or a nurturing family holiday for four, across two gorgeous bedrooms and amid the generous open-plan living space with calming interiors and sumptuous finishes - arrive to a special place that feels both homely and indulgent.

Your private, light-filled retreat features a super-king master bedroom with more of those hillside views and a kids bedroom filled with books and toys. A spacious open-plan lounge, kitchen, and dining area and a generous shower room complete the package.

A large patio overlooks your own terraced gardens and breathtaking scenery amid the tree canopy, as the sliding door dissolves the boundary between inside and out. Steps spiral down past wildflower borders to a private sunny lawn and a cosy Japanese-style outdoor bathtub for two - think mini hot tub without the chemicals, and with aromatic Neals Yard Remedies organic essential oils instead!

Further still, a wilder space awaits with a fire pit, ready for stargazing or outdoor cooking if the mood takes you.

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  • 4K Cinema with surround sound

  • Light and foliage everywhere

  • Well equipped kitchen

  • Spacious wet room

  • Indoor - outdoors

  • Views from bed

  • Japanese deep soak tub

  • Comfy garden recliners

  • Fact and fiction

  • Terraced gardens

  • Kids books and games

  • ✓ Kontext Coffee, Breakfast Tea, Sugar
    ✓ Olive oil, salt & pepper
    ✓ An array of spices (cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, oregano etc.)
    ✓ Fresh mint, thyme, sage, oregano, dill, parsley & rosemary in the garden
    ✓ Eco Washing-up Liquid
    ✓ Tin foil, baking paper & kitchen roll
    ✓ Sharp kitchen knives
    ✓ Coffee grinder, Cafetiere & Aeropress
    ✓ Stick blender, Mini chopper
    ✓ Tea Towels

  • ✓ Luxurious Soak&Sleep Towels
    ✓ Neals Yard Remedies hand & shower products
    ✓ Bamboo Toilet Roll

    ✓ Washing Machine
    ✓ Small freezer
    ✓ Iron & small ironing board
    ✓ Clothes airer
    ✓ Spare fan for hotter days

  • ✓ UHD Projector & drop-down screen
    ✓ Fiction, non-fiction and cook books
    ✓ Binoculars`
    ✓ Plenty of USB sockets
    ✓ Outdoor lantern
    ✓ Wool blankets

  • ✓ Natural Bedding: Hemp, Linen, Cotton
    ✓ Egyptian cotton robes
    ✓ Hairdryer
    ✓ Digital radio
    ✓ Wireless device charging
    ✓ Yoga mats

  • ✓ Generous patio (level access) & terraced gardens
    ✓Outdoor Japanese-style deep soak bathtub for two
    ✓ A selection of outdoor furniture
    ✓ Firepit & BBQ and first batch of wood
    ✓ EV Charger - £20-30 supplement per full charge (bring own cable)
    ✓ Off-street parking on private driveway
    ✓ A tucked away bike storage shelter

  • ✓ Lots of books
    ✓ Games & puzzles
    ✓ Brio train set
    ✓ Blocks and duplo lego
    ✓ Stokke Tripp Trapp adjustable child seat with optional baby set
    ✓ Travel cot with fitted sheet - please bring own bedding

    • A breakfast hamper with locally-baked sourdough bread, organic butter, whole milk, Gloucestershire apple juice, local free-range eggs and speciality coffee beans - £25

    • Evening treats combo of bean-to-bar Mayhawk chocolate (Dark Chocolate Olive Oil & Sea Salt or Orange-spiced Oat Milk) & Two Farmers Crisps (Lightly Salted or Woodland Mushroom & Wild Garlic) - £11

    • A beautiful bespoke hug mug made especially for us by Wildwood Ceramic Studio with a taster pouch of Calm Cocoa hot chocolate - £36

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What we provide during your stay:

  • " A joy to find a place that feels so much like a home and a luxury retreat at the same time. We are leaving with our hearts full "

    Andre - Essex, UK

  • " Your thoughtfulness really shines through, it is the perfect place to bring a child and relax. Thank you for helping us make memories as a family. Until next time!"

    Parimal & family - London, UK

  • The whole weekend was bliss. I found myself wondering how long we'd have to stay to get squatters rights but the grandparents apparently wouldn't look after the kids forever. book it now.

    - Jess, Cheltenham, UK

  • "The hosts were warm, welcoming and had thought of every detail to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible"

    Jess - Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

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