Holiday Cottages in the Wye Valley & Forest of Dean

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Victoria - Verified booking

  What a lovely cottage in a lovely location!

  The location is set in beautiful countryside and in a very quiet location- we weren’t disturbed by anyone around and in the mornings you could hear owls and birds from the windows. Sheep also love to roam free nearby! The cottage itself is incredibly spacious- our family of 6 all had plenty of room to move freely. There is an added bonus of the children’s playroom for them to break off into as well. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and the added extra of a utility room and downstairs toilet is great. The log burning stove was so lovely to sit in front of and provided some nice extra warmth on the chillier nights. The owners have clearly taken the time to think of anything and everything that you could need in a home away from home and I can’t think of anything we wished we had with us. There’s a travel cot, baby bath and wooden highchair provided for babies which is much better than some other cottages we’ve been to. The downstairs toilet is the only toilet available for everyone to use as upstairs there’s an en suite- this was a bit tricky for our 3 year old to get to in the night so was a bit of a downside and the playroom doesn’t have a radiator so a bit cold- although the owners have got extra heaters that could have been used. Overall a great stay. Thank you

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• Robert - Verified booking

  Our booking was made through the Sykes Cottages website three months in advance.

  Three weeks prior to our arrival date we received an email from the owners of the cottage effectively adding a personal touch to the booking. We received a phone call shortly before our departure date and Pam explained a few things and let us know what to expect. This personal touch was evident from start to finish. Our hosts seemed determined to welcome us as friends rather than paying guests. On the day of our arrival Pam contacted us again to let us know that the previous occupants of the cottage had left earlier than expected. We were advised that the 3pm check-in time could thus be brought forward to 1pm. We were greeted upon arrival and shown how to use the cooker and other electrical appliances. The fridge had been stocked with eggs and milk and we were provided with a welcome pack containing prosecco, tea, coffee, a carrot cake and a tube of Pringles. Throughout our stay Pam and Geoff were both thoughtful and attentive. On a number of occasions we were brought various treats ranging from ice cream to scones with cream and jam. The cottage was ideal for two people and located in a beautiful rural location close to all the attractions of the Forest of Dean. My wife and I have no hesitation in recommending this accommodation.

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• Joanna - Verified booking

  What a tranquil spot!

  Woods Edge is a charming little cottage, chock full of history, and only a few minutes' walk from the forest itself (although the nearest paths into the woodland are very steep! We preferred the access near St Anthony's Well, about 1/2 mile walk down the country road). We were lucky with the weather, so the pretty patio garden and lawned area were both a real bonus. There was plenty of birdlife to listen to (but also times when we had complete silence - bliss) and a cheeky squirrel made us laugh. Dragonflies were plentiful, too. Pam and Geoff were welcoming and friendly, and couldn't have done more to help make our stay the best it could be - a perfect balance of non-intrusive helpfulness, with foody treats as well! We stayed fairly local - if you like lake-side walks we recommend Woorgreen Nature Reserve. There's very little mobile signal at Woods Edge (and its immediate environs) so you might want to download some maps before you leave home! (Also the fridge has no icebox, which some customers might find useful to know.) The cottage was also spotlessly clean. All in all we had a great week - and hope to return sometime!

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• Debbi - Verified booking

  This is a cracking cottage.

  Has 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 shower rooms and a large kitchen diner. Although there was only the 2 of us on this occasion, there is plenty of room for a family getaway. The facilities were spot on, everything you could ask for, like home from home. Log fire was a dream to ward off the chills of the evening, but to be fair we were lucky with the weather during the day for the week we were there. Although we didn't use the garden, it is very secluded and can see it being a lovely sun trap in summer - also enclosed so no issues with either little uns or dogs getting away from you. It's not detached, but we didn't have any issues with the neighbours or any noise when we were there - and lovely doris (sheep) and friends were there to greet us every time we came out of the cottage. There are many scenic walks from the doorstep, but it is a short walk to village pub and shops if you didn't want to venture far. Would I recommend this cottage? Yes indeed I would and if ever I want to return to the area, I know where I will look first.

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• Owen - Verified booking

  The property was excellent!

  We stayed for four nights as a couple. First impression: easy to locate, generous parking spaces, very clean outside and inside and tastefully furnished. The "welcome pack" (bread and milk) was a nice touch. Downstairs WC was handy. The house has been very thoughtfully equipped. And we had a peaceful stay - neighbouring properties were quiet and although the house is next to a road, it didn't disturb us much at night. It was our first visit to the Forest of Dean area and we had a delightful time - saw deer a few times and wild boar! We are definitely coming back and hope to stay in this property if available. The only downside - which is really down to the area - is the poor mobile phone coverage; we used 02 and Vodafone but there was very poor or no mobile phone and mobile internet reception in the Forest of Dean area. Not really a problem for us really as we enjoyed the peace and quiet and could use WhatsApp or Wifi calling for anything urgent :)

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