Dog-Friendly Holidays Gloucestershire

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.

Claysun House has an abundance of space inside and out, perfect for all the family, young and old. This stunning four bedroom, four bathroom detached home is nestled within the Forest of Dean. Claysun House is spaciously spread over three floors. An impressive hallway greets you upon arrival, and a cosy living area complete with feature wood burner can be found off the main entrance, a great space for some quiet time and glass of something nice. Also on the entrance level is a double bedroom with en-suite shower and toilet. On the second floor you’ll find the final three bedrooms, two doubles, one with an en-suite shower and toilet and one with an en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, shower attachment and toilet, lastly is the master bedroom with a kingsize bed and en-suite shower and toilet.
The heart and hub of the house can be found downstairs from the entrance level, on the ground floor. The open plan aspect makes for a truly sociable space that brings everyone together. Carefully designed and wonderfully utilised, it offers guests multiple spaces to enjoy. You can sit and chat at the kitchen island whilst cooking up a storm, or grab the popcorn and retreat to the snug area, which boasts snuggle blankets, cushions and beanbags for a movie marathon. Why not open the trivial pursuit game after some fine dining, or get the whole clan competing at a table football competition? In addition, a conservatory that looks onto the garden terrace and forest views beyond, floods the room with light during the day and makes for a lovely spot to read the paper or escape in a good book. On those long balmy summer evenings, fire up the BBQ and take dinner al fresco on the terrace, that overlooks the River Lyd.
If you decide to venture beyond, your local village of Whitecroft offers two traditional country inns offering food and beverages, plus a local shop great for stocking up on some essentials. If country pursuits and adventure is on the agenda, then you won’t be disappointed, there are scenic rambling routes in abundance. Less than 10 miles from Claysun House, you have a plethora of activities. From kayaking and river boat cruises at Symonds Yat, rock climbing, treetop adventures at GoApe, to underworld caving at Clearwell.
After a day of rambling and forest pursuits, there is also a fully equipped utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer for your muddy boots and Barbours to be laundered for your next day of adventures. How ever you choose to spend your time at Claysun House, memories that last a lifetime will certainly be made.

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.

A charming private apartment situated in the vibrant town of Lydney in Gloucestershire. Pet friendly. Off-road parking. Balcony. Chepstow 8.9 miles; Monmouth 11.8 miles; Gloucester 19.9 miles.

A Scandinavian-style deluxe lodge resting on the Lake Pochard Holiday Lodge Park near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Beautiful views. Pet-friendly. Ground-floor living. Bibury 10.4 miles; Stroud 18.5 miles; Cheltenham 20.8 miles.

A spacious and contemporary cottage rests in the Heart of Bourton-of-the-Water. Off-road parking. En-suite bedrooms. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Stow-on-the-Wold 3.8 miles; Moreton-in-Marsh 8 miles; Chipping Norton 12 miles; Cheltenham 15.8 miles.

This wonderful basement apartment resides in the heart of Cirencester, Gloucestershire. WiFi. Enclosed patio. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Electric fire. Bibury 7.6 miles; Stroud 13.5 miles

Set in the heart of Paxford is 4 Lower Folley. A stunning, contemparary cottage that is perfect for friends and families to retreat to the Cotswolds and escape day-to-day life.

A homely, traditional Cotswold stone property, set across three floors in the peaceful village of Naunton, Gloucestershire. Enclosed garden. Dog-friendly. Bourton-on-the-Water 4.2 miles; Stow-on-the-Wold 5.4 miles; Cheltenham 12.8 miles.

A lovely traditional honey-coloured Cotswold stone cottage, resting in a quiet lane in Blockley, Gloucestershire. Dog-friendly. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Chipping Campden 3.3 miles; Moreton-in-Marsh 3.9 miles; Stow-on-the-Wold 7.4 miles.