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Tranquil cottage in beautiful Forest of Dean

House • Gloucestershire United Kingdom

    7 Guests   
    4 Bedrooms   
    5 Beds   
    2 Bathrooms   
    Pets welcome
    3 Car spaces  
  Secondary home

Exchange types accepted

  Non-Reciprocal  

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Listed  April 2025
Views  1384

General Overview

No.2 Bridge Cottage is a characterful 4 bedroom cottage located in the tiny hamlet of Lower Shapridge, within easy reach of the Forest of Dean, the Wye Valley and the Cotswolds. We run the cottage as an Airbnb but happy to receive globes through PLU :) The 4 bedroom cottage sleeps up to 7 guests in 2 doubles, 1 twin and 1 single room, with plenty of social space both inside and outdoors for a relaxing tranquil stay. Within walking distance from the house is St Antony's well (fabled to cure a range of ailments from bathing in the water), Welshbury iron-age hill fort, Flaxley woods and Chestnut woods, making it the ideal base to explore either on foot or bike, the local countryside. Further afield there is a wide range of family friendly tourist attractions to enjoy, during your stay we would be delighted to help you choose the best places for you to visit.

The Space

No.2 Bridge cottage was built in the 1800's and for a period of time operated as a local drinking house, and clearly a popular one, as the worn stone doorstep shows! The recently revamped cottage boasts lots of character including a stone fireplace, country cottage garden and large open plan kitchen - dining room. The spacious back garden, kitted out with table and chairs and a summer house offers the opportunity to watch and listen to the many visiting birds (from tiny blue tits to red-bellied wood peckers), whilst enjoying views of the surrounding fields and woodland. The large garden shed can be used to securely store mountain bikes etc if needed. The garden is securely fenced so is dog friendly. Inside, the downstairs consists of an open-plan kitchen/dining room with french doors overlooking the garden. The large lounge boasts the beautiful stone fireplace and plenty of comfortable seating to relax on. The cottage has plenty of books, DVDs and games to keep all visitors entertained. The TV has freeview channels for your use and a HDMI cable to connect laptops if desired. Please note the cottage is in a very rural location so downloads speeds are variable and it is not always possible to stream television / films. The kitchen includes all the cooking essentials needed including an electric hob, oven, fridge / freezer, microwave, toaster and kettle. You will also have full access to the utility room including a washing machine and tumble dryer. The 2nd floor includes 1 double bedroom, 1 twin room, 1 single room and the large family bathroom (with free standing bath and separate shower). The attic holds a further double room with en-suite shower room, providing the best views of the surrounding area.

Notes

Airbnb link: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/43816101?source_impression_id=p3_1744563662_P3wIRPpFzeA43xcM

Features


Fridge
Fridge
WiFi
WiFi
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Oven
Oven
Towels
Towels
Washer
Washer
TV
TV
Heating
Heating
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Microwave
Iron
Iron
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Bathtub
Bathtub
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Toys
Toys

Travel Styles

    Weekend
    Adventure
    Family
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Relaxing
    Village
    Remote
    Hiking
    Cycling

House Rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets welcome
    No smoking

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Getting to my home

You will need a car to reach the cottage and make the most of the local area. Public transport and taxis are few and far between!

Nearest airport

Bristol Airport - 1.15mins drive

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