- Sleeps 4
- Pets: 4
- Hot Tub
Luxurious and contemporary lodge furnished to the highest standard. One double with en suite shower and one twin. Bath with overhead shower.
Forest of Dean Lodges combine a stunning location with luxurious accommodation to create the perfect environment for a relaxing holiday for the whole family. The lodges are surrounded by oak woodland and offer easy access to spectacular scenery, picturesque villages and historic Market towns.
The site is well equipped for nature lovers with trails, ranger led walks, mountain biking and forest walking all on offer. Other facilities include children's play area, coffee lounge and shop selling self catering essentials and souvenirs. There is also a launderette. Those seeking exciting outdoor activities will find plenty in the surrounding area including climbing, abseiling and canoeing in the Wye Valley.
If a more gentle pace is required then golf, fishing and woodland walks can also be found. Families can enjoy a range of attractions including gardens, parks, craft centres and even steam train rides.
Most of the lodges here have luxurious private hot tubs which offer the prefect place to unwind after a day of exploring the region. We recommend the Golden Oak Lodges to families. These lodges have either two or three bedrooms and are very spacious and modern. The Golden Oak Plus and Golden Oak Treehouse are ideal for large groups and offer top of the range accommodation with all the mod cons. If value for money is a top priority then the Silver Birch Lodges are ideal and won't blow the budget.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge furnished to the highest standard. One double with en suite shower and one twin. Bath with overhead shower.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge furnished to the highest standard. One double with en suite bath with overhead shower. Log burning stove.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge furnished to the highest standard. One double with en suite bath with overhead shower. Log burning stove.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge furnished to the highest standard. One double with en suite bath with overhead shower. Log burning stove.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge furnished to the highest standard. One double with en suite shower and one twin. Bath with overhead shower.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge furnished to the highest standard. One double with en suite shower and two twin. Bath with overhead shower.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge furnished to the highest standard. One double with en suite shower and two twin. Bath with overhead shower.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge furnished to the highest standard. One double with en suite shower and two twin. Bath with overhead shower.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge furnished to the highest standard. One double with en suite shower and two twin. Bath with overhead shower.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge with master double with en suite shower, one double and two twin. Two bathrooms, each with bath with overhead shower. Log burning stove.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge with master double with en suite shower, one double and two twin. Two bathrooms, each with bath with overhead shower. Log burning stove.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge with master double with en suite shower, one double and two twin. Two bathrooms, each with bath with overhead shower. Log burning stove.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge with master double with en suite shower, one double and two twin. Two bathrooms, each with bath with overhead shower. Log burning stove.
Perfect for a romantic break and built exclusively for couples. One double with en suite with large sunken bath big enough for two and boasting panoramic views of the forest. Log burning stove.
Perfect for a romantic break and built exclusively for couples. One double with en suite with large sunken bath big enough for two and boasting panoramic views of the forest. Log burning stove.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge furnished to the highest standard. One double with en suite shower and one twin. Bath with overhead shower.
Luxurious and contemporary lodge furnished to the highest standard. One double with en suite shower and one twin. Bath with overhead shower.
The highest quality luxury lodge with master double with en suite shower, one double and two twin. Two bathrooms, each with bath with overhead shower. Log burning stove.
The highest quality luxury lodge with master double with en suite shower, one double and two twin. Two bathrooms, each with bath with overhead shower. Log burning stove.
The highest quality luxury lodge with master double with en suite shower, one double and two twin. Two bathrooms, each with bath with overhead shower. Log burning stove.
The highest quality luxury lodge with master double with en suite shower, one double and two twin. Two bathrooms, each with bath with overhead shower. Log burning stove.
Luxurious lodge with one double and one twin. Bath with overhead shower. Decking with outdoor hot tub. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Luxurious lodge with one double with en suite shower and two twin. Bath with overhead shower. Decking with outdoor hot tub.
Luxurious lodge with one double with en suite shower and two twin. Bath with overhead shower. Decking with outdoor hot tub. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Spacious lodge with one double with en suite W. C. and two twin. Wet room.
Luxurious lodge with one double and one twin. Bath with overhead shower. Decking with outdoor hot tub.
Luxurious lodge with one double and one twin. Bath with overhead shower. Decking with outdoor hot tub. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Spacious lodge with one double with en suite W. C. and one twin. Wet room.
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Forest of Dean Lodges, with real driving times.
Sat nav: GL16 8QB
Wander a maze of paths through ancient woodland, strange rock formations and secret caves in the Forest of Dean.
Puzzlewood is an ancient woodland site near Coleford in the Forest of Dean, covering 14 acres. Over a mile of pathways, laid down in the early 19th century, wind through strange rock formations, secret caves and ancient trees. The paths make a confusing maze, so expect to take a few wrong turns.
Sat nav: HR9 6HU
A ruined medieval castle above the River Wye, with a dark dungeon and keep-top views.
Goodrich Castle is a ruined medieval fortress on a rocky sandstone outcrop above the River Wye, near Ross-on-Wye. Begun after the Norman Conquest, it grew into a stone castle with a square keep, big corner towers and a gatehouse with a barbican. William Wordsworth called it the "noblest ruin in Herefordshire".
Tip: Book advance tickets online through English Heritage, and pick up the family game from the ticket office when you arrive.
Sat nav: NP15 2BT
A grand late medieval Welsh castle with a hexagonal Yellow Tower and a long, dramatic history.
Raglan Castle sits just north of the village of Raglan in Monmouthshire, south east Wales. Built and rebuilt between the 15th and early 17th centuries by the Herbert and Somerset families, it was once a luxurious, fortified home, and its large hexagonal keep is known as the Great Tower or the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
Sat nav: GL16 8JR
Walk through ancient iron and ochre mine caverns on the edge of the Forest of Dean.
Clearwell Caves is a natural cave system on the edge of the Royal Forest of Dean, mined for iron ore and ochre for thousands of years. Ten well-lit chambers are open to visitors, with displays throughout and a small museum. You can still meet Freeminers here, and the caves still produce ochre for artists' paints.
Tip: Book online and check the booking calendar first, as the caves only open on the dates shown. Parking is free.
Sat nav: NP16 5EZ
A clifftop Norman fortress above the River Wye, begun in 1067 and one of Wales' earliest stone castles.
Chepstow Castle stretches along a limestone cliff above the River Wye. Building began in 1067 under William fitz Osbern, a close friend of William the Conqueror, and it is the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. Over the centuries it passed to powerful figures such as William Marshal and Roger Bigod, each of whom left their mark.
Tip: Book online to save 5%. The main path is a steep slope and the steps can be uneven or slippery when wet, so wear sturdy shoes.
Sat nav: GL1 2LR
Over 1,300 years of history, a royal tomb and the cloister that played Hogwarts.
Gloucester Cathedral is one of Britain's greatest buildings, with a history stretching back to around 679. Inside you can see the giant pillars of the Norman Nave, intricate fan vaulting (a style invented here in the 1300s) and the grand tomb of Edward II.
Tip: Well-behaved dogs are welcome Monday to Saturday, but only assistance dogs are allowed on Sundays, in the Lady Chapel and on guided tours.
Sat nav: BS10 7TP
A conservation park run by Bristol Zoological Society, with giraffes, cheetahs, gorillas and lemurs on a large countryside site.
Bristol Zoo Project is a wildlife conservation park in South Gloucestershire, run by Bristol Zoological Society. It covers a large site, and its areas are designed to link ecosystems and conservation programmes around the world. Current areas include Bear Wood, Benoué National Park and Discover Madagascar.
Sat nav: HR8 1RL
A 19th-century mock castle in Herefordshire, still a family home, with Grade II* listed grounds and deer park.
Eastnor Castle is a 19th-century mock castle in Herefordshire, built between 1811 and 1820 to the designs of Robert Smirke, later the main architect of the British Museum. It was made to look like one of the medieval castles guarding the Welsh borders, and it is still a private home, with tours open to the public in certain months of the year.
Tip: The castle is only open for tours in certain months, so check before you set off.
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Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.