Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean

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A small patio with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a garden view.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a wooden countertop.
A wellhouse cottage with a white exterior, a small porch, and a metal gate.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a plaid armchair, a wooden coffee table, a blue patterned rug, a grey armchair, a small side table, a television, and a staircase with a white railing.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a stainless steel stove.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ruardean
  • Place, Wye Valley
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lea Bailey Light Railway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Goodrich Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Ruardean

Ruardean is home to this cottage. Sculpture Trail and Made In Ross Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Forest Hills Golf Club and Puzzlewood. Lea Bailey Light Railway and Freedom Leisure Cinderford are also worth visiting.
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Map
Ruardean

What's nearby

  • Wye Valley - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lea Bailey Light Railway - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Goodrich Castle - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Forest Hills Golf Club - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Puzzlewood - 13 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beechenhurst Lodge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beechenhurst Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hen & Dot Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cross Quays Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Forge Hammer Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean located?

Situated in Ruardean, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Wye Valley and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lea Bailey Light Railway. River Wye and Freedom Leisure Cinderford are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place , clean cosy and comfy with great little touches! Great location too! Would definitely recommend. Thank you xx
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean well thought out accommodation. Ideal for three.Everything needed for long weekend break available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay.. proper home from home

We really loved our stay. We wanted for nothing and so peaceful. Thank you we will look to stay again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tip Top

Lovely cosy home from home in a great location. Spotless and well equipped. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Ruardean

Thank you for a great stay in your cottage.The property is easy to find and we found a parking space each day along School Road.The cottage is cosy and has everything you need (inc. extras).Great spot for exploring the forest and Cindeford!Would recommend and stay again (if/when in the area)!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great shirt break.

The property was well equiped. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the Forest of Dean

Really comfortable stay at Well house cottage. Cottage was very clean, had everything you needed. Attention to detail was amazing! Very close to the Forest of Dean. Quiet, sleepy village. One of our favourite cottages we’ve stayed at!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2023
Thank you for your lovely review 😁 we're glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back again
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was central to other towns and places to visit. The single bed and the sliding doors we noisy to get in and out of. The kitchen equipment was very good .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our family of 3

We had a lovely stay here (2 adults and a 4 year old). Plenty of space to relax and everything you could possibly need - even OS maps which is so useful! Beds were comfy and we pleased to have blackout curtains which so many holiday homes don't! Warm and cosy and very clean throughout. Fantastic view from the front bedroom (it would be good to switch the bed around to make the most of it while sipping a morning cuppa). Great location for exploring FoD. We didn't explore the village but it is in a lovely rural setting. Would love o stay here again, very good value foe money.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back soon 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy weekend

Myself, partner and 8yr old are just back from 2 nights in the cottage. We didn’t do much locally, but it was perfect for a cosy weekend in with lots of relaxation, board games and nice food. The cottage is even lovelier than the online listing with cute decor throughout and everything you would need in terms of kitchen utensils, bedding, towels etc. My daughter would like to live there! Would definitely go back at a sunnier time of year to make the most of the attractions nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Unterkunft war sehr gemütlich, sehr gut ausgestattet und gut gelegen, sodass man viele schöne Ausflüge von dort starten konnte. Alle Zimmer, Bad, Küche, Bettwäsche, Handtücher waren sauber und wir haben uns wie zuhause gefühlt. Der Check-In war über eine Schlüsselbox problemlos und unkompliziert und ein Parkplatz war immer sehr nah ohne Probleme zu finden. Die Kommunikation mit Hannah war immer sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Uns hat es rundum gefallen und wir haben überhaupt nichts Negatives zu berichten. Wir wären gerne noch länger geblieben und würden die Unterkunft definitiv wieder buchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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