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Tranquil cottage in beautiful Forest of Dean
House • Gloucestershire United Kingdom
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Listed April 2025
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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
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Towels
Fireplace
Toys
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
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
Dates of Availability
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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
Map of Approximate Location
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Feedback
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Dear Emelie! I am so glad you chose Frigiliana and our apartment for your honeymoon. You are so lovely and I wish you all the best! Thank you for taking care of our apartment the best way and for being so helpful before leaving. Warm welcome back! Johanna with family -
Emilie and Matt were wonderful guests. We look forward to meeting them someday. They were easy to communicate with and we would be happy to swap with them again. -
Emilie and Matt left our home spic and span. We didn’t even know that they had been here. Thank you for looking after our 4 beloved cats and our home. We would love to welcome you back ☺️❤️xx
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