THE CARRIAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Lydney

This first-floor, refurbished apartment rests in Lydney, Gloucestershire and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

Carriage Apartment is a delightful first-floor apartment in a Grade II listed coach house in the grounds of the owner’s home, just outside the small town of Lydney. This all first-floor apartment has a king-size double bedroom, a twin bedroom, together sleeping four people and served by a shower room. Completing the interior is a kitchen and a sitting room with a dining area and a gas fire. Outside there is off-road parking for two cars, shared gardens with four ponds, and a private sitting area with furniture. Carriage Apartment is a wonderful holiday base.

Amenities: Electric central heating with electric fire. Electric oven with induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, 50" TV with Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for one car. Secure bike storage with electric charging point for bicycle only. Shared gardens with four ponds, and private seating area with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.4 miles. Note: Property accessed by external stone staircase and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. Note: Steep bank leads to heathland at back of gardens, and ponds are unfenced so children to be supervised

Region: Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.

Town: Lydney is a small thriving town set between the River Severn and the eastern side of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. The town boasts a good selection of shops, sports facilities and leisure facilities and there are also over 30 cafes, restaurants and shops to choose from. It is in a good position for walking with Royal Forest of Dean, England's largest oak forest nearby, as well as Gloucestershire Way and Offa's Dyke Path.