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Forest of Dean Romantic & Rustic Holiday Cottage

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Exterior
Exterior
The Old Chapel
Dining
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Yorkley, ENG
  • Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Puzzlewood
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Lydney Harbour
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Forest of Dean Romantic & Rustic Holiday Cottage

Up a forest track, the third of four properties with forest outlook immediately to the front and forest walks right from the doorstep, The Old Chapel has been sympathetically converted to create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. It oozes character. It is situated on the edge of the village of Yorkley (population approx 1,000). The cottage is 80% pine clad (walls and ceilings) giving it a very warm and relaxing feel throughout. It has been furnished to give a 'home from home' feel all in wood and/or neutral colours. The general atmosphere is rustic, with mostly wooden floors and brick window cills, it is something 'a bit different'.
Our favourite time to stay in the Forest is the first week in June when all the trees and plants are newly out and the view from our sofas is stunning.
There are two bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. Both rooms have a double bed, so the cottage accommodates four people comfortably.
The upstairs bedroom is on a mezzanine overlooking the lounge. There is no door to this room.
The downstairs bedroom is just off the lounge and could affect light sleepers.
The only things that wake you up is birdsong!
The lounge/dining room is large, and looks larger because it has 14 foot high ceilings, mostly covered in wood panelling. We have three sofas in the lounge, all of which are comfortable - who doesn't want to relax on holiday?
The beast of a wood burner in the lounge gives a very relaxed feel in the evenings, along with some candles which we keep there. Very romantic!
The kitchen is small but very well stocked as we like cooking (and eating).
There is a dishwasher and a 6 foot tall fridge/freezer - more than enough to store a week's food for a family.
The garden is small, but there is a forest on the doorstep.
We have two reclining garden chairs in the back garden and a small BBQ should you wish to 'eat out'.
We hate holiday places that have no character, and have tried really hard to make sure that our one does . It is very well furnished so there should not be anything missing for your stay, but if there is, please let us know!
If you are bringing a little one with you, we keep a travel cot, stairgate and high chair in the cottage.
A really romantic place to escape, leave all your troubles behind and just chill!

Property manager

Doreen Kingston
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lydney

Located in Lydney, this cottage is in a rural area. Littledean Jail and Tintern Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire and Puzzlewood. Travelling with kids? Consider Wenchford Picnic Site and Dean Forest Railway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Yorkley, ENG

What's nearby

  • Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Puzzlewood - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Lydney Harbour - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Wye Valley - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre - 50 min drive - 51.8 km

Getting around

  • Lydney Station - 11 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaplan's Cafe & Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greyhound Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cock Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Severn View Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Annexe Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest of Dean Romantic & Rustic Holiday Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Forest of Dean Romantic & Rustic Holiday Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest of Dean Romantic & Rustic Holiday Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Forest of Dean Romantic & Rustic Holiday Cottage located?

This family-friendly Lydney cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Wenchford Picnic Site and Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Dean Forest Railway is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sadie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend
Beautiful property, lovely and homely, everything we needed for a great weekend away, so close to first off Dean we enjoyed exploring, then coming home to a nice warm fire and relaxing evening.Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Old Chapel, Yorkley
We had a wonderful stay, everything was immaculate, it felt so homely with all provisions you can possibly imagine for a perfect stay.Doreen the host, provided us with precise instructions on checking in, and made herself available for any enquiries.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautyfull
Although the sheathed could have been better, we had a nice and very comfortable stay in the chapel. The furniture is very good and the bed we used was excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
Absolutely loved our break at the Old Chapel. Great communications with Doreen prior to arriving and the property itself was amazing. Lovely quiet location and was very comfortable, also a lot bigger than we were expecting. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hussain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was in an ideal location. Quiet yet only 10 minutes from a local town and 10 minutes from Forest of Dean. Easy to get to and easy to find. The property itself had everything we need, it was clean fully stocked and very comfortable. Host answered all our messages within minutes. Very happy overall and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, homely stay
Doreen is delightful, very helpful and answers queries, questions very quickly…. Very nice lady. The Old Chapel was beautiful, cozy, homely and had everything that you could possibly need for your stay. So much thought has been put into the decor, the renters needs whilst away from home…. Such a wonderful experience. The description of the chapel was spot on and the wonderful wooded location was not exaggerated at all, we experienced, rabbits, squirrels, sheep literally just outside the doors….. we were able weather wise to sit outside and take it all in and savour the moments. The neighbours were friendly and informative also. We have been so taken up by this picturesque place that we have also booked up for a week in April 2024. Can’t come soon enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
Doreen was an excellent host who communicated very well, prompt, helpful and incredibly friendly. The old chapel was heaven the only noise you heard when you woke was bird song. The level of comfort was far superior to anywhere else we have stayed. The old chapel was equipped with everything you needed and more including a folder with anything you needed to know and more. The neighbours are super friendly and everyone stop to chat. The surrounding area was beautiful and peaceful. If you want to go somewhere when life was more simple and unwind and relax then the old chapel is the place to go. It was the most amazing wonderful Christmas break.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

emma p.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not tidy and very rude Host
We came across a few items while we were staying in the cottage . These are as follows . Cleanliness - bathroom shower plug was full of hair. - Quite dusty in places Bathroom mirror was dirty - Tap in kitchen was dirty - Metal in bathroom had scum on - Rusty Mirrors - Dirty bathroom shelf - Rusty bath plug - When bath was turned on black rust came out of it. Kitchen Kitchen cupboard when you come in stinks of damp. The cutlery stinks of damp. It put me of cooking as it really badly smells. I had to wash cutlery before I used as it smells Out of date complementary biscuits. - the biscuits that were provided were 2 months out of date. 2 went off in June and 2 went off in July. The milk that was in the basket was also out of date. My partner had a biscuit and cup of tea with the milk and the biscuit and had a bad belly the next day. He didn't realize until he checked date next day ( I have pics of biscuits out of date) I messaged the host when we got back as i know she did not live near. She was very rude and said all my pictures i could of got all off the internet. All my pictures are time stamped and it says the location so they were taken at the cottage. The host was well aware of the damp smell as in the cupboards she has things to cover up damp smell. I messaged the Host and said i should be compensated some how. She asked my opinion and i said i would like some money back and she said im a bully and my behavior is unacceptable. She also said she will tell everyone on VRBO that im a bully as i complained about trivial things, Avoid at all cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacomine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation at wonderful location
We really enjoyed our stay in this property, very comfortable beds, and an enormously well equipped kitchen. The fact that you can walk and look straight into the forest from the French doors made it all the more enjoyable. Communication with the owner was really good too, with very quick replies. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, quiet, relaxing!
Excellent place to stay if you want to chill out. Unfortunately one of our party had a bad knee so couldn't make the most of the forest walks right on the doorstep. There is a pub that serves nice food in walking distance. Property had everything you could ask for and was very clean, had a lovely bathroom, log fire and lots of character. One if the bedrooms is on the mezzanine floor and 'open' but was very roomy. If you want a relaxing place to stay would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Navin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cottage in a secluded and beautiful setting
When we first arrived, we were extremely impressed with the spacious layout of the place. The cottage had everything from a tumbledryer to a huge TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime. The house was extremely comfortable and warm with games, books, an Alexa and a plethora of films. The entire family slept well in the spacious bedrooms, and there was plenty of natural light. My family are very particular about bathrooms, but the lavatory in the house was extremely nice in the sense that it had a shower, a bathtub and in general... nice facilities. Leaflets were supplied for lots of local landmarks and pubs. Finally, the forest outside was extremely picturesque. There are many beautiful nature walks a stone's throw from the house. Everything one would need could be found in the cottage, and we are very satisfied. Thank you for such an amazing stay! Vikram aged 12
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan J., Portishead, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Property
Lovely property with great facilities and just right for exploring the Forest of Dean. The owner has made available a lot of information about the area which was a great help. We ate well and slept well and enjoyed the log fire.

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Excellent property. Owners thought of everything. Good communication with owners. Great weather was a bonus. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and tranquil
We loved our stay. The property was so clean, comfortable and well equipped, the area was beautiful and the people were so welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful part of the world
We had a great stay at the Old Chapel. Doreen was really helpful in the lead up. The house is fully equipped with absolutely everything you could need and it’s really comfortable and spacious. The house is run with guests’ comfort in mind and the attention to detail made us feel very welcome. The house was absolutely spotless with minute care to covid precautions whilst also feeling very relaxed at the same time. The location is stunning and we will be back. Thank you Doreen for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The old chapel
The old chapel is warm and cosy and has everything you need for your stay. You have the forest of dean on your doorstep, a 2 minute walk to local pub nags head, the staff are friendly and food fantastic. There is also a postoffice and small shop 5 minutes walking. Super! Thank you doreen we had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Stafford, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forest on your doorstep
Lovely property and well equipped in a superb location for walking. Lots to do with in a short drive, Tintern Abbey, Symonds Yat and the Sculpture Trail to name but a few. Already planning a return trip
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

diana b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to stay
Absolutely everything you need for a perfect break. The Old Chapel is home from home and right on the edge of the forest. The owner is so helpful and went out of her way to find places I could take my Mother in her wheelchair. Can't praise it highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nigel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our short stay at the Old Chapel
We had a wonderful break in the converted Chapel. The property was excellent in every way. We especially enjoyed lighting up the log burner after a walk in the forest which is right outside your door!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mervyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The old chapel, Yorkley
It would be a job to fault this property, it had everything you required, just like being at home, Doreen was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

anthony t., worthing

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The old chapel
This is a lovely place walk out the door straight into the forest of dean. sheep roam past the door,wild boar grazing beside road and deer running through the woods and everything within a short drive . The fireplace was great for the evenings and shower I wanted to take home Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing...
The property is unique and very well equipped with everything you need, it’s home from home. The location is peaceful and relaxing, it’s perfect for discovering the Forest of Dean, walks are literally right from the door! how amazing is that... Booking was efficient and Doreen was a joy with communications and knowledge. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will definitely be coming back in the future -
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful stay in the forest of Dean
Wonderful stay all our needs catered for , would recommend this property. Comfortable stay and delightful area, thank you Doreen for a wonderful stay. Peter
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Going to the Chapel
Excellent property. Had everything you could wish for. Would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone who wishes to stay in this fantastic area.

10/10 Excellent

Hayley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty little chapel
Lovely place to stay with doors opening right into the Forrest of Dean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Doreen Kingston

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I am older than I feel comfortable with. I live with my hubby just 3 miles from Heathrow so we're well used to noisy surroundings. We are both self-employed and work from home, often very long hours. We like eating (with a passion), holidays (don't get enough of them) and a bit of peace and quiet (don't get a lot of that either)!

When we purchased the cottage we were looking for something which felt like home both in terms of comfort and facilities. We wanted it to be within a 2.5 hour drive of London, have a lot of character, have forest on the doorstep and be very relaxing - this place ticked all the boxes!

We have identical twin daughters and four grandchildren (aged 10, 7, 3 and 6 months, who all visit with us at least twice a year. I love them to experience the freedom it is not possible to have at home, as they all live in urban areas.

Why they chose this property

I was born in the Forest of Dean, and lived there until the age of 18 when I left for London, never to return except for... every 3rd weekend for 40 years we've kept going back! We still have friends and family there of course. We live 3 miles from Heathrow and we get door-to-door in 2 hours 20 minutes. When my parents died, we didn't want to sever our ties with the Forest, so we bought The Old Chapel. We no longer need to stay with family there - we've now got our own place where we can entertain and relax. Our whole family love the Forest. We love its peace, its tranquility, and its people who are very very friendly. The Foresters are very friendly folk and 'what you see is what you get' basically. You'll know when you meet a Forester, they will always stop and chat.

What makes this property unique

From the minute we arrive, it spells 'relaxation' - which we hardly get at home. What do we like? The extensive wood panelling, the original wooden floors, the brick window sills, the log-burner, the very high ceilings and the feeling of space this gives, the Gothic chandelier, the galleried bedroom with its beamed ceiling, the courtyard garden (I can sit out and read at night), the fact that the cottage is up a small lane, and then woodland. We also like the fact that because the lounge windows are about 10-12 foot high, you are not aware of other properties around you. You can sit in the lounge by the fire with direct views over the Forest. I could go on and on and on and on! Night-time in the cottage is, for me, one of the best times to enjoy its beauty.

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