Guests say
Jessamine Cottage is praised for its cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and peaceful location, ideal for exploring the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like biscuits and dog treats, though some mention issues with parking and suggest updates to certain amenities.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and tidy, with several guests highlighting its spotless condition. This suggests a high standard of cleanliness maintained at the property.
The location is appreciated for its quietness and proximity to local attractions, making it a good base for exploring the surrounding countryside. However, the lack of a pub or shop in the immediate vicinity and parking difficulties slightly affect the score.
Guests find the cottage comfortable and cosy, with a particularly comfy bed and living room. Some concerns about narrow beds and the need for better pillows slightly lower the comfort score.
While the cottage is well-equipped with modern appliances and reliable WiFi, recurring comments about the need for updates to the cooker, shower, and heating system indicate room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
Guests often mention and appreciate the thoughtful gestures such as milk, biscuits, and dog treats. However, as these gifts are not consistently referenced in all reviews, it cannot be guaranteed that such amenities will always be provided.
About this property
An enchanting, white-washed cottage, dating back to 1860, this characterful abode can be found resting in an idyllic position in Ruardean, on the outskirts of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Jessamine Cottage is a beautiful stone-built holiday home, in the perfect position for a couple seeking a rural and romantic retreat in Gloucestershire. Enter into the charming living/dining room and settle down on the sofa as you surround yourself with the character of the room; boasting exposed stone walls and rustic beams, you can find evidence of the cottage's history around every corner. Once you've spent some time relaxing in front of the Smart TV step into the amply-equipped kitchen to prepare an evening snack, modest in size but with a good range of utensils and appliances, you'll be sure to whip up a romantic meal in no time.
Enjoy your meal times at the dining table tucked beneath the wooden staircase, or head outside and dine alfresco as you watch the sunset over the countryside. Make your way upstairs and enjoy a relaxing soak in the bath before bed, the king-size bed conveniently doubling up as a twin on request, this snug spot offers a beautiful skylight window so you can watch the stars from the comfort of the covers. The local village is remote yet offers all you could need in terms of amenities including a Post Office with a village shop and a pub where you can enjoy a rewarding beverage after a day of rambling in the Forest of Dean.
Enjoy everything the Forest of Dean has to offer such as Symonds Yat Rock, Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves and the Forest of Dean Sculpture trail. The surrounding area is home to a fantastic range of facilities to suit all ages and tastes, with a plethora of watersporting opportunities from Canoeing, cycling and abseiling to wild swimming, to falconry experiences, gorge scrambling and so much more, not forgetting the plentiful walking and cycling routes and bridleways to explore. Head to Hereford to discover its rich history, with attractions such as its 7th century cathedral, chained library popular for its feature in Game of Thrones, Black and White House Museum, Cider Museum and so much more!
Visit Gloucester with its picturesque docks, scatter of museums and good selection of eateries, or spend a day unwinding from the comfort of Jessamine Cottage.
Ruardean is a charming village sitting on the northern edge of the Royal Forest of Dean, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with plenty of wonders awaiting to be discovered. The amenities of both a Post Office with a shop and a pub, while in the surrounding area you can find plenty of adventure including activities such as walking, biking and horse riding, as well as the more adventurous fishing, kayaking canoeing and much more. In reach of Gloucester, Herefordshire and Ross-on-Wye too, there's plenty to explore around Ruardean.
Accommodation
One king-size bedroom (zip/link, can be twin on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room
Electric central heating.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available on request.
Roadside parking for two cars on a first-come, first-served basis.
Front gravelled area with furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1.2 miles.
Note: Check-in is on a Friday or Monday.
Reviews (31)
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Colette
The cottage was lovely and cosy and itâs was so peaceful and quite. Plenty of nice places to walk and explore nearby. The dog bed was a great help as we forgot ours. Parking was never an issue, we managed to park not far away.
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Jane
Kitchen, cooker top cracked (mentioned in 2023 and nothing yet done) more kitchen utensils would be useful. Only one tea towel provided for week. Bathroom radiator loose from wall as is window blind. Shower on power two goes from warm to very hot in seconds. No pub, post office or shop, all closed. Very run down area, not really suitable for holiday lettings.
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Una
Beautifully clean and well equipped, perfect size for two and a dog, with open fields a minutes walk away. A shame the pub is closed but there are several good pubs a short drive away. Really enjoyed out short break and would definitely return.