"We had a really lovely stay at this good place. The location is so peaceful and private, perfect for relaxing. The owners are super friendly and always willing to help without intruding. The hot tub was a real treat after a long day of cycling, definitely a highlight! The only thing to note is that the cottage is quite close to Stansteds flight path, so theres quite a bit of aircraft noise. It didnt bother us much once we got used to it, but if you're sensitive to noise, its worth considering. Overall, a fantastic place to unwind!"
"Really enjoyed the walk, the dogs loved exploring the lovely fields. Definitely coming back soon!"
"We stayed in this lovely, modern lodge and honestly, it was really well done. The place was spotless and super comfy, with high-quality fixtures and fittings. Its tucked away in a quiet spot, which was perfect for us. The only tiny gripe was the cheese grater-just being picky! Definitely planning to come back soon!"
"We had a lovely stay at this cottage! The place was spotless and had everything we needed. The dog walks right outside made it perfect for our pups. The host was super friendly and quick with replies. Meeting the animals, especially Penelope the pig, was such a highlight. Definitely coming back. Great value! Highly recommend."
"Our Forest Hills Lodges review: We had a fantastic weekend here! The place really met all our expectations and were already planning to return. Our dogs adored the underfloor heating and playing outside in the garden. Luna was wagging her tail so much she strained it, but its all good now after a vet visit. Happy pups, happy us! Definitely recommend."
"We had a really lovely weekend stay here. Definitely planning to return later in the year!"
"We had a really lovely stay at this cottage! Its tucked away on a working farm, but surprisingly private and peaceful. The owners, Robert and Sharon, are such warm and friendly folks - made us feel really welcome. The place itself is super spacious, with well-equipped kitchen and bathroom, plus a super comfy bed. The gardens quite private too, dog-proof, with nice furniture for relaxing outside. Plenty of walks nearby and we enjoyed the local restaurants, especially The Star and The Maypole. Definitely recommend!"
"Really enjoyed the stay"
"Really enjoyed our stay! The place was spotless, beautifully decorated and perfectly located. Hosts were lovely."
"We had a really nice stay, the grounds are lovely and exploring with the dogs was perfect."
"We had such a wonderful, chilled-out stay. The cottage was spotless, had everything we needed, plus some nice little touches. Highly recommend!"
"We had a lovely time at the Avon lodge. The place is super spacious, modern and so clean, with lovely views over the fields. Its south facing, which means plenty of sunshine and the cosy sofas and beds made it feel really homely. The heating was straightforward to use, so we stayed warm even in November. We loved sitting outside on the deck, especially with the hot tub just a few steps away. The daily checks on the hot tub gave us extra peace of mind. The welcome book was handy, full of useful info about the lodge and what to do nearby. A really relaxing break!"
"We really enjoyed our stay in this cosy, modern cabin. It had all we needed and was a great base for exploring local walks and pubs."
"Really enjoyed our stay. The place was calm, cosy and perfect for dogs with the enclosed garden."
"We really enjoyed our stay here. The rural setting was stunning and the courtyard with its slate design was lovely. The hot tub made it feel extra special. Perfect for relaxing walks nearby."
"Wow, where do we start? Our recent stay at Forest Hills was honestly one of the best holidays we've had in ages. The location is just perfect-peaceful and private, yet close enough to some stunning spots like Symonds Yat, Brecon Beacons and even the buzz of Bristol and Cardiff, which are only about half an hour away. Its great for a family trip, but equally suited for a quiet retreat or romantic escape in the Forest of Dean. The lodge itself was spotlessly clean and really had everything we needed. The cosy central heating controlled via Hive kept us warm and the bedrooms were spacious enough for us all. The bathrooms, one for each room, were pristine and each had a powerful shower which was a real treat after a day out exploring. Our favourite part was definitely the open-plan living space - its huge! We loved being able to cook, play games and watch movies all together in one area. The smart TV with a soundbar was a lifesaver for Halloween movies and the kids loved the sweets the owners kindly brought round on the evening of the 31st. Such a lovely touch! Speaking of the owners, they are genuinely fantastic. They came to check we were settled in when we arrived and popped by with treats for the kids - you don't always get that level of personal care. The grounds are immaculate and peaceful, perfect for relaxing or exploring nature right on your doorstep. All in all, a brilliant place to make family memories. Were already planning our next visit - were definitely coming back! Forest Hills made our holiday extra special and well cherish these moments forever. Thanks again for such a memorable stay!"
"We had an absolutely lovely stay here! The setting is so peaceful and secluded, yet the owners are super friendly and always available if needed. The hot tub was a real highlight after a long day out cycling. A little heads up - the cottage is right under Stansteds flight path, so theres quite a bit of plane noise. It didnt bother us too much once we got used to it, but if you're sensitive to noise, its worth knowing. Overall, a great spot for a relaxing escape!"
"We had a wonderful, restful stay. The cottage was spotless, had everything we needed plus some nice little extras. Highly recommend it!"
"We had a fantastic stay at this good place! The location is stunning and super private, which we loved. The owners are genuinely friendly and always there if you need anything, but they respect your space. The hot tub was a real treat after long bike rides. Only thing to note is the noise from planes overhead since its right under Stansted's flight path. It didnt bother us much after a while, but if you're sensitive to noise, its worth considering. Overall, a lovely place to unwind!"
"Absolutely loved our stay! The owners really pay attention to detail. Very relaxing experience. Will definitely tell our friends about it."
"Really enjoyed our stay, the cottage had everything needed."
"Such a lovely spot, super relaxing with the jacuzzi-can't wait to return!"
"We really enjoyed our visit, the scenery was lovely and walking with the dogs was perfect. Cheers!"
"The cottage was charming and perfectly situated for our needs-peaceful and away from the busy crowds. The hot tub was a lovely bonus and the owners were really friendly without being overbearing. They've got it spot on!"
"We had such a lovely stay! The cottages cosy log burner and hot tub were perfect after peaceful days. Hope to come back soon!"
"We had an awesome weekend here and really enjoyed our stay. The place was perfect for what we needed and our dogs had a blast-especially with the underfloor heating, which they adored! The garden was great fun for them. Luna even wagged her tail so much she hurt it, but everyone was happy. Definitely coming back!"
"Absolutely loved our time at Goddards Mead! The cottage was just perfect in every aspect. We cant wait to return!"
"We really enjoyed our visit, the setting was charming and wandering the fields with the dogs was lovely."
"We had a really lovely stay at this cottage. It's nestled on a working farm, but honestly, you feel quite hidden away and private. The owners, Robert and Sharon, are such warm, friendly folks. The place itself is surprisingly spacious with well-equipped kitchen and bathroom, plus a super comfy bed. The garden is perfect for dogs, very secluded and nicely furnished. There are plenty of walks nearby and Thaxted has some cracking restaurants like The Star and The Maypole. Wed definitely recommend it!"
"We really enjoyed our stay at Goddard Mead! The cottage had everything we needed and the walks right outside were perfect. The owners made us feel so welcome-truly lovely people. Would definitely return!"
