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Spacious Eco, Pet Friendly Apartments, Forest of Dean, Wye Valley

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lydney, ENG

Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
‪11 min drive‬
Puzzlewood
‪13 min drive‬
Berkeley Castle
‪45 min drive‬
Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Spacious Eco, Pet Friendly Apartments, Forest of Dean, Wye Valley

Located on a 20 acre farm and holiday estate near Lydney, nestled between the River Severn and the stunning Royal Forest of Dean. One of four chalet/bungalow style apartments (Rosy Lea, Cherry Blossom, Perry Pear, Robins Nest). These spacious apartments are terrace with separate entrances and patios. One apartment has disabled access (Perry Pear. Please check availability of the disabled apartment before booking). Rosy Lea consists of two bedrooms (1 Double room and 1 Twin room), a spacious open plan living room with kitchen and dining area. The kitchen includes gas oven, fridge (with small freezer section), microwave, cooker, toaster, kettle and tea making facilities. Each chalet has a fenced patio area with outdoor seating. In front of the terrace our visitors have access to a large field, gravel path walks around the property and beautiful licensed fishing lakes - Ideal for walking the dog. We have two enclosed (fenced) areas for off lead dog exercise and a doggy dip. There is plenty of outdoor space to enjoy a leisurely barbecue or picnic. We have lovely views across a valley and surrounding grazing and farmland. Day tickets can be booked for fishing on our lakes whilst onsite. There is ample parking. This is a pet paradise, from the onsite dog friendly facilities to the nearby Forest of Dean with its miles of footpaths, lakes and cycle paths (just a short drive away) . We are a one mile drive from Lydney with its restaurants, shops, supermarkets, banks, parks, gyms, indoor pool. In the summer months there is also an outdoor pool. So many tourist attractions, sports and activities are within a 15 minute drive - Miniature Railway, Arboretum, Sculpture Trails, Castles, Tintern Abbey, Go Ape, Puzzlewood, Caves, Butterfly Zoo, Maze, Water Sports, Canoeing, Diving, Zip wire.

This small holding is home to the Dodson Family and includes four holiday apartments, a campsite, showground and indoor events arena (Forest Oak Barn). Both the indoor venue and show ground are available to hire and used for events. Long stays available upon request from Forest Oak Farm.

Property manager

The Dodson Family

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 4 total)

Pet must not be left alone or allowed on furniture

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Bins can be emptied in the waste disposal point including recycling.

If we are not around please lock up the apartment and pop the keys through the reception letter box.

Laundry bags will be left in the apartment for used bedding and towels.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lydney

Located in Lydney, this apartment is in a rural area and on a lake. Wye Valley and Gloucester and Sharpness Canal reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dean Forest Railway and Wenchford Picnic Site. Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure and Way2go Adventures are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lydney, ENG

What's nearby

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
Puzzlewood - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
Berkeley Castle - 45 min drive - 53.3 km
Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre - 51 min drive - 51.6 km

Getting around

Lydney Station - 4 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Malthouse - ‬38 min drive
‪Kaplan's Cafe & Bistro - ‬3 min drive
‪Greyhound Inn - ‬3 min drive
‪The Cock Inn - ‬2 min drive
‪Severn View Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Eco, Pet Friendly Apartments, Forest of Dean, Wye Valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Spacious Eco, Pet Friendly Apartments, Forest of Dean, Wye Valley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Eco, Pet Friendly Apartments, Forest of Dean, Wye Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Eco, Pet Friendly Apartments, Forest of Dean, Wye Valley located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, Dean Forest Railway and Wenchford Picnic Site. Lydney Harbour and Taurus Crafts are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Trev S.

30 May, 2025

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

Forest of Dean

Fantastic stay, superb accommodation 5 and great location.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

3 Feb, 2025

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

Lovely location; great value

Excellent accomodation

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura v.

20 Apr, 2025

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

Cosy rental for great 3 night break near Forest of Dean

Great location for visiting the Forest of Dean with great family bike rides and Go Ape fun for the kids. We visited in April over the easter weekend so the site wasn't busy with campers. The accommodation was warm, spacious and had everything we needed for a comfortable 3 night stay. The great views over open fields and ponds were scenic and very relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

1 Jun, 2024

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

Wonderful place. Fantastic location

This property was just great. It was clean, spacious and very comfortable. The location is great - we love the Wye Valley.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

27 Oct, 2023

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

Relaxing

Enjoy our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

21 Aug, 2024

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

beautiful farm

stayed in an eco apartment,it was the perfect size for us a family of 3. gorgeous view over looking the field.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Forest of Dean

Clean , cosy , brillant for place for dogs

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alan S.

18 Apr, 2025

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

short break

The lodge was perfect for our needs for a couple of nights stay with our grandson. Nice and warm and plenty of space. Lovely view of the hills from the huge lounge window. Full kitchen with everything you need. Only small critizism is that double bed mattress is very soft and could do with replacing. But otherthan that all good. Our stay was before the Easter rush and so only us in the lodges and one other customer on the camp site.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

13 Aug, 2023

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

3nights break

A lovely place to relax,in beautiful grounds idea to take dogs.The accommodation was spotless we will definitely be going again

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline J.

29 Jul, 2024

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

Ideally located

Nice little base camp for a weekend break. Well equipped, would recommend and stay again. Lots of walks near by, pet friendly. Site has a dog exercise pad which is fully enclosed. Lidl, co-op and Tesco near by.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

2 Aug, 2023

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

Family holiday

We all enjoyed our stay. The host met us on our arrival she was very helpful. The holiday let was clean and spacious. Everything we needed was there. It was in perfect location for the place we wanted to visit. We had a fabulous holiday.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia H.

14 Jun, 2024

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

Good location

Lots of things to do within 30 minute drive, perfect for lots of dog walks. Lots of pubs and cafes close by. Campsite was peaceful and has 2 off lead areas for dogs. The apartment was clean and comfortable although it did lack a few of the basic kitchen utensils.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian H.

15 Apr, 2023

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

Perfect

This was the best dog friendly property we have stayed in. Great secure outdoor area and exercise fields for the four legged member of our family. Accommodation was clean, warm and comfortable with everything you could need. Lovely part of the country, we will visit again in warmer weather.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise A.

28 Sept, 2024

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

Midweek break

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen E.

20 Apr, 2023

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

Great cottage and experience

My son and our two dogs had such a great time. The cottage was very clean, the owner very pleasant and helpful. So convenient to so many different walks, our dogs had tge time of their lives. Would highly recommend. Thank you for making us welcome.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley D.

1 Apr, 2024

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

Beautiful views

We had a lovely stay in Lydney, our host Michelle was on hand for check-in and if needed throughout our stay. The chalet was comfortable and clean, very spacious and the views were stunning, plenty of space for our dog ( 2 designated fenced off areas for her to run around ) no WiFi but it wasn’t a major problem, would maybe put a small lamp in lounge area as lounge lights a bit bright for the evening, when your winding down. Overall was a lovely couple of days 😊😊

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

19 Feb, 2023

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

Weekend in FoD

Great place to stay - fab location for all activities we went to FoD bike park and local forest walks. Fantastic takeaway curry from The Bengal Balti we highly recommend. Everything was great - if i could mention one suggestion a bigger pan would be good in the kitchen as the one supplied was not big enough for 4 large pasta portion. Also we couldn't see where to put the recycling - sorry. We would definitely recommend this place to stay - there is no wifi but good 4g - Teens were happy with this.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

13 Nov, 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel R.

25 Sept, 2023

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

Cherry Blossom

Lovely, spacious and clean accomodation. Owners easily contactable and friendly. Lovely grounds and very dog friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence M.

4 Oct, 2022

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

So quiet

Off the main road, on a farm in the middle of nowhere. Quiet. Bliss. 2 designated enclosed dog runs which ours loved to be off lead in

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Wendi E.

24 Aug, 2022

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

Lovely stay in one of the cottages

Very pleasant weekend away. Nice and quiet, with lots of space for dogs. Only issue was there is no WiFi here and couldn’t connect devices via phone. You can see the owners have and are spending money here for excellent on site facilities for campers and caravanners. Easy access to several walks and the forest.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Neil h.

17 Aug, 2022

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

Nice place.

Great location Great for dogs Only downside is there is no path on road so can't walk to the village...

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

benedicte p.

31 Jul, 2022

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

Séjour agréable

Séjour agréable, au calme, proche vallée de wye, bien aménagé

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAVE E.

4 Jul, 2022

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

Great short break

Great property in a fantastic location. Easy access to Lydney, just 5 mins from Forest of Dean and the steam railway and Gloucester Quays and Cathedral easily reachable with a car.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Duncan A., East Grinstead, West Sussex

23 Jun, 2022

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

Nice break

We found the property was clean and had all we needed for our weeks break, contact with the owner was easy. The area of the Forest of Dean is very nice and the forestry commission look after it well with easy access for people to enjoy. Plenty of nice places to eat that are dog friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by The Dodson Family

The Dodson family are a hard working and welcoming family. Michelle, Steve and Carole all live in the Farmhouse with their much loved menagerie of dogs, cats, duck, chickens and ponies.

Why they chose this property

The Dodson Family brought this property as a run down small holding in desperate need of attention. It was essentially one big scrap heap, with many environmental enforcement notices against it. The site was very badly damaged and neglected - but the family saw through that and believed with hard work they could bring it back to its former glory. They have spent many years and hours breathing new life into this now stunning site. They are delighted to be able to share the fruits of their labour with you and show you what they have achieved!

The site is home to holiday apartments, a campsite, fishing lakes, a dog training school and an events venue - all dog friendly. So this is especially an ideal site if you are looking for a dog friendly place to stay.

What makes this property unique

The apartments are set on a private property with plenty of outdoor space for walking and relaxing. Set in 20 acres for walking the dog with fenced dog exercise areas and also private fishing lakes.