Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages In Gloucestershire

Situated in the Royal Forest of Dean, this property offers an ideal retreat for a relaxing holiday or for exploring the surrounding area. Set in the 4 acre grounds of the owners home, it is just a 0.5 mile from Oldcroft with its shops, pubs and restaurants. The cottage is suitable for the disabled and also provides the perfect location for visitors with pets. The River Severn (4 miles), Dean Heritage Centre, Dean Forest Railway and Tintern Abbey are all nearby. There is good fishing, RSPB reserves, riding, golf, tennis and excellent walking and cycling opportunities locally. Ross on Wye, Chepstow, Monmouth and the cathedral cities of Gloucester and Hereford are within easy driving distance. Lydney 3 miles.

Flowers Barn is a beautifully converted detached Cotswold stone barn, still boasting many original features throughout. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between Duntisbourne Rouse and Duntisbourne Leer. The name is taken from the River Dunt which flows through the village, and also from monks at the Abbey of Gloucester who controlled the area in the 13th century. Flowers Barn is adjacent to the owners’ working farm and occupies a beautiful countryside setting.
Built mainly in the time of Charles II, Flowers Barn was once home to aspiring writer and farm owner Eliza in the early 18th century. Eliza came to inherit 420-acres of land off her father, rather than one of her four brothers, and dedicated her life to the farm. She was a very bright and keen horsewoman, who was the first in the area to own a bicycle and a gas cooker. Eliza worked on the farm up until her death in 1901.
This is a perfect place to stay when in the Cotswolds, being just a 10-minute drive from Roman Cirencester and 20 minutes’ drive from Cheltenham and its famous horse racing festival in March each year. There are plenty of walks and cycle routes for active guests, and this is a very central position from which to visit the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, including Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Campden. Both Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon are also a convenient drive away.
The accommodation provides upside down living with the bedrooms and bathroom on the ground floor and the living room and kitchen on the first floor. Outside there is a well-kept front garden with seating area and garden furniture. There is a driveway offering off road parking and a bike store can be made available should guests wish to bring their own bikes to leave the car behind and explore the area. Well behaved dogs with thoughtful owners are welcome. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

Perivale Lodge is set in the beautiful location of the Forest of Dean and is close to The Dean Steam Railway Station where you can purchase a day ticket to take you all over this area. It is situated in glorious countryside, making it a perfect get-away for all the family. The property has been renovated to a very good standard, offering well equipped and comfortably furnished holiday accommodation. It also benefits from the use of a fire pit, perfect for family and friends to enjoy an evening around.

The grounds have access to some amazing walks and the enclosed 2-acre field is perfect for letting the dogs off their leads. There are open ponds and steep slopes all round, so children must be supervised at all times. The property boasts a downstairs entrance way designed for bringing the dogs into, after washing them off outside with the warm water hose, and is also suitable for hanging coats and leaving boots.