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Bertha - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

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A rustic wooden building with a covered porch and a picnic table with benches.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, situated on a grassy hill with trees around.
A rustic cabin interior with a kitchen area, a fireplace, and a wooden deck.
A room with a large wooden-framed window with two curtains, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a forested area.
A cozy room with a fireplace, two white armchairs, and a small wooden table with a vase.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Forest of Dean
  • Place, Taurus Crafts
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lydney Harbour
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Dean Forest Railway
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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A rural house on the edge of the Forest of Dean with 3 pubs within a short walk.

About the area

Lydney

Located in Lydney, this cottage is in a rural area. Wye Valley and Caldicot Castle and Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Taurus Crafts and Dean Forest Railway. Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure and Way2go Adventures are also worth visiting.
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Forest of Dean

What's nearby

  • Taurus Crafts - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Lydney Harbour - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Dean Forest Railway - 12 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Puzzlewood - 16 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Wye Valley - 18 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Lydney Station - 6 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wye Valley Hotel - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Woolaston Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wyndham - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Severn View Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bertha - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bertha - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bertha - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bertha - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bertha - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Taurus Crafts and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lydney Harbour. Dean Forest Railway and Clearwell Caves 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. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Communication

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wonderful cosy autumn stay

Thank you for a lovely short getaway. Only one small thing is that we didn’t know where to leave the rubbish as the instructions were not clear! But everything else was perfect.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A idyllic place to stay.

There were extensive bluebell woods outside the front door. Views across the valley to the Roman temple at Lydney and dark, quiet nights. Great walking in the local woods and lots of birds and other wildlife. It was a perfect break.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend away

Would highly recommend a stay in Bertha for a peaceful time away. Lovely finishes all round and very comfortable. Coffee on the porch each morning taking in the views was definitely a highlight.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relax and enjoy a top end accommodation

Everything you need to escape and relax for a few nights - make sure you take some binoculars to spot all the wildlife
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bertha is just perfect. Absolutely love Bertha! Our second stay here and we loved it just as much a

The most relaxing place with just the wildlife to keep you company. Great location and Bertha herself just has everything you need. Very comfortable. We will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short get away

Brilliant little retreat nice and quiet, well located, cosy couldn’t ask for more. Would visit again, an I would recommend this.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peace and quiet

A realy nice place to stay comfy bed I slept well, Great shower better than the one i have at home just right for a quiet break with nice walks and plenty to see. I will stay again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tranquil setting in a luxurious hut

The shepherd's hut does not disappoint with a well equipped kitchen, cosy wood burning stove, comfy bed & ensuite facilities. Handy for Lydney's supermarkets and the delights of Taurus Arts or exploring further into the beautiful Forest. I had a very peaceful stay that was a perfect, restful tonic.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful, peaceful stay

My partner and I stayed here for the weekend and couldn’t fault our stay. We’ve stayed in many shepherds hut before and this was by far the biggest and best one we’ve stayed in! The location was also beautiful and in good walking distance to the local village. A wonderful weekend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just simply idillic and perfect

It was a brilliant stay- exactly what I was craving to have. The location is brilliant (Chepstow only 15 mins away for dinner etc if wanted) and lovely walks nearby. It was a lovely hut to the highest standard, very clean and everything you needed was there. Can’t wait to come back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Get Back To Nature

We really enjoyed our stay at Bertha shepherds hut, it had everything you need for a relaxing break, the location is stunning lots of walks straight from the door step and plenty of wildlife to admire can’t wait to visit again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pristine location and accommodation

What a spot. The wagon is on top of a hill next to the woods which not only gives you a gorgeous view of the property but allows for numerous animals sightings whilst enjoying the comfort of the accommodation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Retreat for Two

A large, beautiful and well furnished shepherd's hut that provided the perfect getaway for my wife and I between Christmas and New Years. Gorgeous scenery and a delightful, cozy interior meant that even in the rough weather it was a pleasure to stay in. The owners went out of their way to make our experience a comfortable one.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful Bertha

Enjoyed the beautiful location. As advertised, apart from distance from car parking for those travelling fro OS with full suitcases for weeks of travel,- rather difficult. We would have been better in Betty from this point of view.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Blissful

We had a perfect stay in Bertha. The accomodation was well equipped with a kitchen stacked with utensils, board games onboard and a good shower too. We enjoyed some great meals on the veranda and even saw a barn owl catch their dinner. Lovely walk through the woods to Bream.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hidden getaway

The shepherds hut is in a beautiful location tucked away on the edge of the woods. It was spacious and very clean, like it was brand new. The bathroom is lovely and bed very comfy. The firepit outside is a nice touch and there's great walks in a nearby woods in walking distance, also not a long drive to the Forest of Dean. A lovely few days retreat, would recommend to everyone and will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

Fantastic quiet relaxing week has been had. Shepherds hut was clean, tidy and had everything required for a comfortable week in the Forest of Dean. The location is excellent and allowed easy access to the Forest of Dean and Gloucestershire.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect rural escape!

Bertha is a beautifully presented shepherds hut and is the perfect place for a rural escape. The location is unbelievable peaceful and the sunrise and sunsets are the perfect start and end to the day! The comfort and stand of the hut was first class with the welcome biscuits, tea, coffee, milk, etc the perfect finishing touch! The local pubs are also lovely for a drink and bite to eat I would definitely recommend The Globe! We will be visiting again!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice a secluded , not as quiet as anticipated as people staying in the house nearby were very noisy . Couldn’t turn heating down so at night was really hot with windows and door open . I would stay again and recommend to others .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

Absolutely amazing shepherds hut. We loved our stay in Bertha. There is nothing negative to say. We had the most amazing chilled week, so peaceful, with just the wildlife keeping us company. The set up of the hut itself is great and our dog loved chilling on the veranda watching the world go by (well the wildlife) or chilling inside with the door open, but all safe and sound with the gate on the veranda. Loved it so much we will definitely be staying in Bertha again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful escape

Me and my partner had a lovely weekend break at Bertha. Such an amazing location, surrounded by the countryside. The stars are incredible here, which we gazed at while roasting marshmallows by the fire pit. They provided great recommendations if you are unfamiliar with the area, from great walks in puzzle wood to a delicious meal in the Saracens Head Inn. I would highly recommend staying here and would love to return. The cabin is perfect, with everything you need and a lovely comfy bed. A great escape to the countryside!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peace and quiet at its best.

We absolutely loved our stay at Bertha Shepherds Hut. This was our second stay in the last 5 months and I'm sure we will visit again soon. It's the best place to be if you want peace and quiet and the views are incredible. The Hut had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. The outside space was generous so seemed super private and was great for our dog. I don't think he's ever been so calm. The owners were really kind in allowing us to rebook at short notice due to a broken leg. Can't wait to go back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing weekend getaway!

We stayed at Bertha Shepherd’s Hut for the weekend, and everything about it was amazing. The actual hut was even better than the pictures (which already looked super cute and cosy). There was everything you needed to cook, even bakeware. The bathroom was so nicely built and modern. Even just the torchlight they had was appreciated as we did explore the forest when it was dark. The view and the greenery from the hut was really pretty, and there was a lake at the bottom of the hill when you walk into the forest. I loved it and would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a nice stay away in a peaceful, green and fresh environment! Totally worth the money.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

I want one!

No expense has been spared on this adorable hut. Every little detail has been thought of. No TV but WiFi worked fine and was able to watch on my tablet. It is completely pitch black at night unless the cottage down the hill is occupied It's not for the faint hearted as is totally isolated and a bit of a walk from car park. My only suggestion is to put some sort of gripperrod on the steps up because they got very slippy after the rain. Quite dangerous.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Bertha. We’re very glad to hear that you liked the property. Your valuable feedback regarding the steps has been shared with the property owners and property manager who have taken this onboard and are looking into a solution for them in the bad weather. We hope to see you in the Forest of Dean again soon.
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