Dog Friendly Hotels Gloucestershire

Hopewell Barn has been converted to a high standard and boasts amazing views over the panoramic Wye Valley. Situated in the Forest of Dean, this barn conversion is a luxury ‘home from home’ with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. The living room has an oak floor and a wood burner, perfect for those chillier evenings.
Surrounded by open fields, this property offers views of the rolling countryside and perfect for those wanting to have a quiet break with only the sounds of the local wildlife to be heard. The barn is right next to a footpath which links to an enormous network of walks, including Offa’s Dyke and the Wye Valley Walk. Hopewell Barn would suit families or friends and your four-legged friends are welcome too – plenty of space for them to run around in the grounds and adjoining fields. There is great garden space with two paved areas perfect to enjoy alfresco dining or BBQ. The property is nestled in the village of Hewelsfield and there is plenty to see and do in the surrounding area. This border territory is marked by stunning scenery and has brooding castles at Chepstow and Raglan, Tintern Abbey is just a mile from the property and certainly worth a visit.
Explore the market towns of Abergavenny with the annual food festival and superb walks to be had. Monmouth has lots of cafés, restaurants and shops to meander around or enjoy excellent walking in the Forest of Dean and along the riverbank. This is a perfect base from which to visit nearby attractions which include Clearwell Caves, The Secret Forest, Puzzlewood, Perry Grove Steam Railway, the sculpture trail and a railway museum.
The Forest of Dean has always been a huge draw for cyclists with some wonderful routes. Fishing, horse riding, cycling and canoeing are readily available nearby. Areas within easy reach also include Beechenhurst and Mallards Pike. Symonds Yat is a popular destination for ornithologists due to the presence of nesting peregrine falcons. Fancy a day at the races, then Chepstow’s racecourse is a short drive, for the golfers amongst you there are some excellent golf courses nearby. The area is wonderful for sightseeing and touring, and easily accessible all year round. Whatever your day brings Hopewell Barn will be a welcome return. Shop 2 miles, pub 2 miles and restaurant 2¾ miles.

A luxurious detached single-level holiday home nestled in the heart of Gloucestershire, where unforgettable memories await, the lodge welcomes large families and groups seeking a fun and relaxing retreat. With eight spacious double bedrooms, including five featuring deluxe en-suite shower rooms, along with an additional family shower room for ultimate convenience, The Lodge ensures ample space and comfort for everyone.
Step inside to discover a stunning galley kitchen, complete with modern amenities including an American fridge freezer - ideal for chilling your favourite wines and beers. Equipped with all the essentials needed for cooking during your stay. It boasts an expansive open plan living and dining area, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere for gatherings or cozy evenings in front of the wood burner and Netflix. Adjacent, a chic chill-out space awaits at the entrance, boasting plush velvet sofas where you can unwind in style.
Outside, three charming courtyards beckon, a favourite among guests is the side terrace, featuring a dining table and swing chairs - a perfect spot to enjoy evening cocktails and conversations under the twinkling lights woven into the wood and greenery. This enchanting space promises to delight both adults and children alike, making it an idyllic retreat for all.
The local area includes easy access to local amenities such as shops and restaurants. There is a local country pub, with live music once a week where you can savour fine ales and mingle with the locals. Cycling enthusiasts will delight in the scenic cycle routes that wind through the picturesque countryside, providing breathtaking views. Venturing further afield, discover the historic streets of Gloucester, home to architectural marvels such as Gloucester Cathedral. Nearby, the tranquil village of Painswick beckons with its serene ambiance and stunning countryside vistas.
Don’t miss the chance to visit family-friendly attractions in the Cotswolds, such as the Cotswold Wildlife Park or the Cotswold Farm Park, where kids can get up close and personal with a variety of animals. Go ape within the nearby Royal Forest of Dean is also a big hit with all ages. For an unforgettable experience, make your way to Cheltenham Races, easily reachable all the family can immerse in the excitement of horse racing against the backdrop of the Cotswold Hills. As you explore the region, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the charming towns and villages of the Cotswolds, including Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water, where quintessential English charm awaits around every corner.

Rivendell is a detached bungalow with incredible views over the Severn Estuary. The property consists of a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and an open plan living/dining area with Freeview TV, and a cosy open fire. There is also a family bathroom and three bedrooms, comprising a single bedroom, a twin bedroom, and a master double bedroom. Outside you will find an enclosed garden with a lawn, flower beds, seating areas, and a summerhouse. Access to a lower lawn with an orchard is down steps or a sloping grass path. A handrail is provided for use as necessary.
Walks can be had directly from the garden out into the forest. The Forest of Dean is bordered by the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the River Severn. In this compact area, there are outdoor activities in abundance including horse riding, golf, fishing, mountain biking trails from easy to extreme, canoeing, kayaking, and rock climbing. Wonderful walks with stunning scenery await you within the forest and the Wye Valley and every season has a beauty of its own. Time your stay to coincide with the Severn Bore, one of the natural wonders of the world.
There are numerous fun places to visit with attractions such as Go Ape, Puzzlewood, Mountain Biking routes from Easy to Extreme at Pedal-Bike-Away, and a separate Family Trail, The Wye Valley for Water Sports and Rock Climbing, Clearwell Caves, and the Beechenhurst Sculpture Trail. All about 10-20 minutes away. Chepstow and Goodrich Castles and Tintern Abbey are interesting historical sites for all ages. Blakeney village is just a few minutes away by car and walkable in about 10 minutes. Amenities include a post office/newsagents, general store, pub, fish and chip shop, church, bus stop, and surgery.
The cathedral city of Gloucester, Monmouth, Chepstow, and the pretty market town on Ross-on-Wye are all within a short drive. Regency Cheltenham and The Cotswolds, The Malvern Hills, The Cathedral City of Hereford (with the famous Mappa Mundi), and The Black Mountains of Wales are also all just an easy day’s drive away.

Welcome to Paddock Barn, your perfect holiday getaway nestled in the heart of the countryside. This charming single level barn offers a harmonious blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, ensuring a memorable stay for you and your loved ones. It’s the perfect choice for families, couples, and friends. At the hub of the house is the open plan living and dining space. This area is designed with comfort and convenience, featuring a modern kitchen with all the essentials. The sitting room area features a Smart TV for all your multimedia needs and comfortable seating. Grab the snacks, pop the popcorn and all snuggle up for the latest movie on Netflix. From here, you can enjoy an uninterrupted view of the large paddock of grazing sheep and array of wildlife, offering a serene backdrop for your meals and leisure time. The property boasts two well-appointed bedrooms. The master bedroom features an en-suite bathroom, providing a private sanctuary for relaxation. The second bedroom is a cosy twin room, perfect for children or friends sharing. Both rooms are large enough to accommodate a travel cot. A deluxe family bathroom complements the sleeping quarters, complete with a luxurious bathtub for soaking away the day’s adventures.
Stepping outside, you’ll find an enclosed garden, providing a play area, including the furry four-legged members of your family. The garden also features comfortable seating and a BBQ, perfect for alfresco dining or simply unwinding under the stars. Paddock Barn is more than just a place to stay, it’s a home away from home, offering a unique holiday experience that combines comfort, convenience, and the timeless appeal of nature. Paddock Barn is near to attractions like Berkeley Castle limbridge Wetland and Wildfowl Centre, The Wild Place, Berkeley Cattle Country (brilliant for children), The Wave (for surfers) and Westonbirt Arboretum is just 20 minutes’ drive; it’s a firm favourite with the young and old all year round but particularly during the winter season when it holds its “Enchanted Christmas” where the magic of the festive season comes to life in spectacular illuminated fashion.
Guests can enjoy local cuisine at numerous nearby farm shops/cafés, rambles in the Cotswolds, or scenic canal strolls with options of boat trips, paddleboarding and bike hire. Stroud is just 15 minutes away by car and has a Saturday farmer’s market, perfect for stocking up on yummy produce. Be sure to visit Coaley Peak for a picnic with a view. The Cotswold Way walk passes through here too. Paddock Barn is well within an hour’s drive of Bristol, Bath, and Gloucester.
This property can be booked together with Orchard Barn (UK33572) to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Court Park Barn is situated in the Forest of Dean, on the owners land with views over the paddock, close to the town of Chepstow. There are plenty of sights to see in Chepstow. visit Chepstow Castle, the oldest castle in Wales, which is a fabulous way to spend the day. Walk or cycle along the historical Offas Dyke. Another great historic site is Tintern Abbey. Perfect place for exploring the area whether it be on foot or by bicycle or for a fun day out nearby you will find exciting days out such as Go Ape, Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves, Dean forest Railway. Chepstow also has a racecourse. The town of Chepstow is a 10-minute drive from Court Park Barn and has an abundance of coffee shops, restaurants, and bars. The beautiful Cathedral City of Gloucester, historic City of Bristol and the pretty market town of Ross-in-wye are all just a short drive away.
For those looking to just relax and forget the hustle and bustle of daily life then this is the place to be, relax in the private hot tub and take in the surroundings and watch the local wildlife. Court park barn is all ground floor accommodation with open plan living space, smart TV, electric fire, dining area, kitchen with dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washing machine, gas hob and electric oven, microwave. There are two bedrooms one with a zip and link super kingsize bed so can be a twin room on request with en-suite shower room, the second bedroom is kingsize with en-suite shower room, underfloor heating throughout, to the exterior is a seating area with garden furniture and private hot tub, there is also an enclosed paddock which is perfect for exercising your four legged friends (max of 2 allowed), private parking for 2 cars. Property is situated on the A48 that runs from Chepstow to Gloucester.

This accommodation is the jewel in the crown, renovated to the highest standard with underfloor heating throughout. Purpose built all one level, it is great for family and friends looking for a sociable retreat and it is only a 5-minute walk from the centre of town. A large living room provides the perfect space for everyone to come together. Each bedroom features sumptuous beds and top of the range linens for the perfect night’s sleep. The family bathroom offers both a walk-in shower and separate bath. A boot room and laundry room also feature, so go get your boots muddy and enjoy the walks on the Cotwolds Way which surround the property. The private garden is exquisite, lovingly landscaped and tranquil with picturesque views for miles. The outdoor terrace offers a great spot for dining al fresco, perfectly positioned to watch the sunset over the valley with an aperitif or two and there is a top of the range hot tub on the decked area, it’s a real treat day or night as it comes complete with the best views in town.
Wotton-under-Edge sits right on the famous Cotswolds Way. This friendly village has a plethora of traditional cottages, with a village high street that includes independent shops including crafts and country boutiques, as well as a cinema, allow yourself some extra time when meandering as the shopkeepers love to stop and chat. You will also find all the essentials too, such as green grocers for picking up your organic produce, a butchers for some fine local produce for cooking up a hearty meal for all. Why not take a trip to the family run Winner Hill Vineyard, to pick up a sparkling white to accompany your dinner. It is said by many that it’s just as good as some of the best French bottles. You can even make an afternoon of it and partake in some tasting for a fun day out. A little further beyond, you will find Tetbury is 10 miles away, and Bath and Bristol are both 20 miles. Badminton is 5 miles and Berkeley Castle, Wildfowl Trust at Slimbridge and Westonbirt Arboretum all within easy distance. Golf can also be found nearby. Beach 21 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

This fabulous barn conversion which has been renovated over 2019/2020 is an ideal place for friends or larger families. Set in Bream, the property is a great base for exploring the Forest of Dean.
The property consists of open plan kitchen/dining area with breakfast island and all the appliances you could need. It makes a cosy home from home with some lovely exposed beams. The dining area has patio doors looking out onto the rolling countryside. The living room has exposed stone walls, a lovely wood burner and a Smart TV, great for those cooler evenings. There is a double bedroom to the ground floor with en-suite facilities. To the first floor there are a further three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed and en-suite facilities. There are also two twin bedrooms, one with a Smart TV. A family bathroom completes the picture. To the side of the property is a patio area with garden furniture and a barbecue.

There are many attractions in this area including miles of very scenic footpaths. The Forest of Dean also has fantastic cycle tracks for the family or for the serious mountain biker. Also close by are local attractions such as Beechenhurst, Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves and Norchard Steam Railway. There are places of historic interest too such as Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle, and the market towns of Monmouth, Coleford and Ross on Wye. The Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is just a short distance away. Shop and café 1 mile.
Owl Barn can be booked together with Pipistrelle (UK30758) and Horshoe (UK30759) to accommodate up to 16 guests.

Wharf Annex sits on the cusp of The Cotswolds and the Royal Forest of Dean in Coombe Hill. Cosy and bijou, yet wonderfully comfortable for two, it boasts a bubbling hot tub within its substantial private garden for some serious relaxation and recuperation. For those seeking a peaceful and rural getaway with rolling countryside views, along with the perks of nearby suburbia of Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury then Wharf Annex is for you. Sitting down an idyllic country lane, the annexe is in the good company of the Coombe Hill Nature Reserve right on its doorstep, their land rich in wildlife.
Wharf Annex is detached and all on one level. As you walk in you will find a cosy living room, with a comfy sofa for two. A small kitchen offers all the mod-cons. A table and chairs give room to wine and dine, should cooking a meal be on the agenda. If cooking is not on the agenda, you will be pleased to know that within a short walk along the lane, you will find the country pub, which is highly regarded for its food locally.
The bedroom holds a kingsize bed, with a sumptuous mattress and linens for the ultimate night’s slumber. An en-suite shower room is complete with a rainfall shower for a refreshing start to your day. The property features air-conditioning, hairdryer and shampoo.
Beyond your luxurious abode, a large landscaped private garden that is enclosed offers a tranquil and relaxing space to unwind, dine al fresco by firing up the BBQ, and take a dip in your very own hot tub before pre-dinner aperitifs on the terrace. Being an enclosed garden, should you like to bring a small pooch on your travels, Wharf Annex can accommodate.
There are many reasons to visit Gloucestershire, be it to walk or cycle the Cotswold Way. Tour the ‘chocolate box’ villages such as Stow-on-the-Wold or the honey stone houses of Chipping Campden, sporting events in Cheltenham Spa, scenic river tours from the banks of medieval Tewkesbury or walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter himself at Gloucester Cathedral. All are within easy reach of the Wharf Annex. Cheltenham (5 miles), Tewkesbury miles (4 miles), Gloucester miles (6 miles), Stow-on-the-wold (24 miles), and Chipping Campden (24miles) can all be reached within a 10 to 30-minute drive.

Situated within the grounds of the owner’s working farm, an excellent base in which to explore the delights that the Forest of Dean has to offer. In the Forest of Dean itself, there are many picnic sites, pathways and cycle tracks to be found. Outdoor activities are plentiful with horse riding and canoeing available in the local area and the cathedral city of Gloucester is within easy driving distance. Views of the River Severn can be had from the property. Dean Heritage Centre, Dean Forest Railway and Tintern Abbey are all nearby. There is good fishing, RSPB reserves, horse 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. Pub and restaurant 3 miles.

West End Farm Lodge Alabaster is a detached lodge that has been built in 2023, situated on the owner’s 14-acre working farm. Set within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with fabulous far-reaching views of the rolling countryside. All ground floor accommodation with open plan living space with a well-equipped kitchen – perfect for cooking up a storm whilst all socialising together. There are two bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms. One of the bedrooms has a zip and link bed so can be converted to twin beds if needed. Outside there is decking area with seating and enclosed lawned area – perfect for your four legged friends. There is an outdoor washing area for bikes and dogs, and use of a utility room with washing machine. Dog sitting is available with prior arrangement and paid directly to the owner.
Whether it’s a gentle stroll, relaxing and unwinding, or energetic pursuits you crave, you will be sure to find it all here. Riding, golfing, canoeing, fishing, kayaking and climbing are all available in the surrounding areas. Cycling is very popular in the Forest of Dean, with dedicated tracks and trails to suit all abilities. Rich in wildlife and nature, it has many picnic sites to soak up this atmospheric area. Local attractions include Puzzlewood, Go Ape high wire adventure course, the steam railway, Little Dean Jail and Dean Heritage Centre. Clearwell Caves and Tintern Abbey are also very popular. Chepstow, with its racecourse and cliff top castle, also has many bars, restaurants and independent shops. Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye are also within easy driving distance and have some fantastic historic castles to visit. Gloucester, which is a short drive, offers a wider mix of shopping, pubs and bistros and is great for Harry Potter fans to view the cathedral where filming took place.