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Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms

Escape to this secluded haven where woodland views meet rustic charm. Enjoy picnics and garden games with family or relax in style by the bubbling hot tub under starry skies.

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
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Outdoor spa tub
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 18403 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms

Flanked by natural woodland on the edge of the spectacular Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, Lodge Barn lies at the end of the private drive, on a quiet lane just a short walk from the village. The location gives the best of both worlds with plenty of natural attractions close by including Symonds Yat, but also easy access to urban treasures such as Cheltenham Spa, Bath, and Bristol.

This long, rustic barn conversion reveals a wealth of living and sleeping space, ensuring plenty of room for all. The ground floor encompasses a charming kitchen-diner, a welcoming living room and a snooker room with a full-size snooker table along with five ensuite bedrooms in a separate wing. Upstairs are four further bedrooms, including a delightful master suite and a family bathroom. Across the courtyard, in what would once have been the stables is an external games room with a small pool table, table tennis and magnetic darts. It's the perfect place to retreat on rainy days, and for entertaining younger guests.

Lodge Barn has a large, enclosed rear garden with views of unspoilt woodland in one direction and distant vistas of the River Seven in the other. The huge expanse of lawn is wonderful for garden games or picnics, whilst the patio with wooden outdoor furniture is a place for alfresco meals and soaking up the sunshine. Tucked away at the end of the games room is the private 6-seater hot tub*. The lodge also benefits from a fully enclosed courtyard, which lies between the games room and the main barn.

*Dogs: 4 well-behaved dogs are welcome at the cottage at an additional cost each. Please let us know if you will be bringing a dog and we will then revise your booking confirmation. The pet fee is NOT included in your booking fee. A request for an additional fee per pet will be sent to you after you have placed your booking. Your pet fee must be paid for before your arrival date.

Ground Floor
Entrance Hall:
The front door leads into an entrance hall with space to hang coats and leave shoes.

Utility Room:
Off the entrance hall, this handy room is where you'll find a washing machine and tumble dryer plus ironing facilities. There is also a wine fridge, freeing up space in the main kitchen fridge.

To the rear is a ground-floor cloakroom with a WC and hand basin.

Living Room:
This impressively spacious room is filled with character featuring exposed stone walls, wooden floors and a large wood-burning stove that takes centre stage. There's plenty of seating with a large corner sofa and a comfy three-seater sofa, plus occasional chairs. Spend cosy evenings by the fire, enjoy a movie night on the Smart TV or during the summer months, throw open the doors to the garden and let the outside in. For those who enjoy a board game or two, there's a selection in the wooden sideboard.

Kitchen/Diner:
Warmed by the large AGA and underfloor heating, this generous room is welcoming and sociable and well-equipped for large gatherings. Exposed stone walls and wooden floors give a traditional country feel and add plenty of character. The two long tables can be placed together or separately, seating up to 18 guests comfortably, there are two dishwashers, plenty of crockery and glasses, and in addition to the AGA, there is a range-style cooker so cooking up a feast is a breeze. The central island ensures there is ample preparation space. Doors to the rear courtyard (four steps down) and to the front ensure you can let plenty of fresh air in.

External Games Room:
Go down the four steps from the back kitchen door and cross the courtyard to the former stables, which are now an external games room. Inside you'll find a small pool table, ideal for younger guests, along with table tennis and a magnetic dartboard. There's also a selection of outdoor games too. At the far end is a bathroom with two toilet cubicles. Please note this external room is not heated.

Snooker Room:
The vaulted ceiling and original beams give a timeless and characterful air to this expansive and elegantly furnished room. At one end there is a six-seater corner sofa and a large Smart TV and a DVD player (please bring your own DVDs). At the other end is a full-size snooker table and a traditional scoreboard. Balls, cues, and rest are provided, we ask that you please do not let children play on the table.

From the snooker room, there are doors into a wing of the barn which houses the five ground-floor bedrooms. Each of these bedrooms has an ensuite shower room with a step-in shower cubicle, WC, hand basin, mirror, and shaver point.

Bedroom One:
Decorated in calming shades of grey and white this king-size bedroom looks out over the front of the barn. It's a spacious and peaceful room and storage comes in the form of a large antique chest of drawers. There are also bedside tables with reading lamps.

Bedroom Two:
This second king-size room is a spacious place to retreat to after a day of exploring and offers peaceful views over the rear garden. There are bedside tables with reading lamps on either side of the bed, a single wardrobe, and an antique chest of drawers.

Bedroom Three:
Bedroom three is a king-size room with views over the rear of the barn to the woods beyond. There's a wardrobe so you can unpack properly, bedside tables with reading lamps and an occasional chair.

Bedroom Four:
With a king-size bed and views out over the rear garden, this is another restful room, where you're bound to get a good night's sleep after a busy day of activity. There's an occasional chair beneath the window, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.

Bedroom Five:
The last of the ground floor bedrooms is a comfortable twin room, which looks out over the front drive. There is an antique chest of drawers for storage, bedside tables, and an unusual mirror table.

First Floor

Wooden stairs lead from the dining area to the first floor. The bedrooms on the first floor are in the oldest part of the barn. A hallway runs the length of the first floor, and there is one step up to bedrooms eight and nine.

Bedroom Six:
This is a cosy twin room with bedside tables with reading lamps and a wooden dressing table with drawers and a mirror. The high ceilings and beams are a nod to the heritage of the barn. A roof light lets in natural daylight.

Bedroom Seven:
The seventh bedroom is another twin room at the end of the house, with a low window overlooking the side. A bedside table with a lamp is placed between the two beds and there is a wardrobe, an occasional chair, and a full-length mirror.

Bathroom:
The family bathroom features a traditional clawfoot bath, where you can easily soak away the cares of the day in a tub full of bubbles. There's also a handbasin with a wall mirror above, a rattan chair and a WC. The original tiny windows of the barn have clever shades for privacy.

Bedroom Eight:
This bedroom features a double bed, high ceilings and beams, a roof light for natural daylight and original barn windows with views out to the woodland beyond. There is a wooden dressing table and a TV with Freeview.

Bedroom Nine:
Last but by no means least, this impressive room is the one everyone will be drawing straws for! Floor-to-ceiling windows dominate the room, framing beautiful woodland views. The high vaulted ceiling is criss-crossed by exposed wooden roof struts, which sit above a wooden super-king bed. Antique side tables with reading lamps are placed on either side of the bed, there's a double wardrobe and a button-back occasional chair.

Ensuite:
The ensuite bathroom to the master bedroom features a step-in shower cubicle, WC and a handbasin with a mirror above it.

Outside

Lodge Barn has the most fabulous garden space for guests to enjoy with a huge, enclosed lawn (small dogs should be supervised as they may be able to wriggle under the fence or gates) offering views to the woodland beyond. It's a perfect place for garden games, where little ones can run around to their heart's content and for epic picnics. There's a patio area with wooden tables and benches, and a charcoal barbecue (please bring your own charcoal). Tucked in at one end of the barn is a bubbling 6-seater hot tub*, where you can relax after a day walking through the forest, and with little light pollution in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, this a wonderful spot for stargazing. Beyond the hot tub is an enclosed courtyard which leads to the kitchen (four steps up), and you'll also find an external games room with a small pool table, table tennis and magnetic darts. There is plenty of parking for 8-10 cars on the main driveway.

* Additional fee of £177 for use of the hot tub per stay.

Property manager

Bolthole Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 4338 sq ft (403 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

615168

About the neighborhood

Map
Forest of Dean

What's nearby

  • Lydney Harbour - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Puzzlewood - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Wye Valley - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Tintern Abbey - 21 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Lydney Station - 5 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaplan's Cafe & Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greyhound Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Woolaston Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Severn View Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Annexe Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Lydney vacation home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Taurus Crafts and Lydney Harbour. Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure and Way2go Adventures are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Lovely place for a family reunion
Lovely accommodation with plenty of room for everyone to get together and relax. Tesco superstore just down the road and plenty of take aways, and lots of places nearby to visit.
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10/10 Excellent

70th birthday party!
Very well stocked kitchen and comfortable rooms throughout. Overall, a very happy, enjoyable stay. Only suggestion would be to improve on arrangements for re-cycling. Being a large group we generated a sizeable amount of rubbish but the instructions in the guide were not very clear on what should go where -insufficient bags provided.
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8/10 Good

Richard B.

Lovely place
Lodge Barn is a great place for a big bunch of friends to get together, it's plenty big enough and generally well furnished and equipped. There were a few small gripes, no sharp knives for example, but we'd happily use it again.

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super property and location
Everything up to expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Nicole F.

Lovely weekend stay in the countryside
Great place for a big group with plenty of bathrooms and big sociable areas. Lovely and warm. Great walks from the door and lovely local pubs. Games room was freezing so we couldn’t use it which was a shame. Overall a great stay
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely Family Birthday Celebration
Everything was perfect. The location is beautiful. We were a group of 12 aged 21 up to 80 and it suited us all. The younger members had pool table,table tennis and hot tub and super walks.. Superb facilities. Tracey was so helpful..

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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Birthday party
Perfect place for a large family gathering. Spotlessly clean and well appointed. I’ve already recommended it to some of my friends
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Away as a netball team
The accommodation was amazing. Exactly as advertised and actually even better than we thought! Beds were extremely comfy, the accommodation was large and gave us so much space. The garden was brilliant to be able to use to play games during the day. Large kitchen table which meant we were all able to sit together during meal times. The location was good. It is off the road so quiet but also away from other houses. Overall a great stay, we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

A short break with friends
Beautiful property in a beautiful location. We had lovely weather which enhanced the stay although there was plenty to do inside as well. Had a slight issue with electric sockets in the kitchen but resolved quickly. Also struggled to get a signal on TV but weren’t watching much. We could access BBC I player. All in all a very pleasant stay. Would highly recommend the property and the area.
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10/10 Excellent

David W.

An ideal location for a large group of people
An ideal location for a large group of people from multiple generations to celebrate a special occasion - and very dog friendly. Perfect outside space for games or just lounging around. Great kitchen and cooking facilities. Smallish bedrooms but adeqaute. Only small gripe was lack of compostible bin liners and black sacks.
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10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

Perfect place for my 70th birthday celebration
House was perfect for us to celebrate birthday with ages from 2 to 70. Very clean and all bedrooms comfortable. The 2 lounge area’s were excellent for mixed ages to relax and watch TV or play on the snooker/ pool table. Kitchen very well equipped with everything we needed for family breakfast and celebration dinner. Great location for visiting local areas like Chepstow and Tintern. Overall a lovely place which made our trip extra special. One very small negative, the games room could do with updating, pool table particularly.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H., Nottingham

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Gathering of two families
We have been meeting up with our longtime friends and our families for many a year in different places. Lodge barn suited us perfectly. Different sections of the house for those with children and those without who didn’t want to get up so early. Being able to all sit around a big squarish table was so much more sociable than the long tables that are the usual. There was plenty of space onsite and the surrounding area beautiful and good for walks. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Adrian F.

Great whole Family weekend Celebration
Lodge Barn was absolutely ideal for our surprise Birthday weekend for the whole Family. There was plenty of space for everyone with 2 very large reception rooms and Huge kitchen diner. Very large secure garden for the 4 dogs to enjoy the weekend as well. The bedrooms in the barn area were to me very corporate like rooms The Master suite was lovely except the hinges on the ensuite would wake the dead when moved(now oiled and silent!) There were several cob webs in the ensuite roof window which were at an easily accessible height to be cleaned. I appreciate it an old building but in places needs some loving care and attention Would I stay again …yes. We had a wonderful weekend at Lodge Barn for my wife’s Birthday surprise
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8/10 Good

70th birthday party
We booked the barn through Bolthole Retreats for a 70th birthday party and it proved to be the perfect venue for a large family gathering of mixed ages. It has loads of living space, very comfortable bedrooms and plenty to amuse the younger ones. Unfortunately, the kitchen Aga wasn't working, which made it chilly in the mornings. When we rang to enquire, we were told an engineer had been booked to fix it on the day we left. It's a shame we weren't told this before arrival. If you are going walking or running be prepared for some steep climbs.
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10/10 Excellent

Julianne L.

Lovely weekend away
We had a lovely stay at Lodge Barn with my extended family and in-laws. It was very clean on arrival and there was plenty of space for everyone. The beds were comfortable, good shower pressure and a really nice balance of modern and farmhouse. The location was perfect for walking our dogs and it was a good centre point for day trips out via the car. Some things I would note would be that the oven wasn't particularly strong or large so we didn't manage to get everything in the oven for dinner (just something to think about when cooking for so many people). Perhaps if you are familiar cooking with an Aga then there won't be a problem but this was new to us so we didn't use it. As well, the house felt quite cold in certain areas (upstairs bedrooms) although electric heaters were provided so this was easily rectified. Otherwise, good value for money and would recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Booth Family Holiday
The review - does anyone want to add or change anything? Lodge Barn was ideal for our family, with plenty of bedrooms and numerous en-suites which were very welcome and afforded multiple families some privacy. The room with the pool table was used during the day and evening. It was an ideal area for the children’s games console - the adults socialised here too. The kitchen was well stocked. The large fridge was fantastic plus two dishwashers. The BBQs on the patio area meant we could enjoy an outdoor meal on a sunny evening. We visited the Taurus Craft Centre, Chepstow Castle and some of us went fishing. The local Tesco was less than 10 minutes drive. We found Lodge Barn to be very comfortable with all the facilities we required and would recommend it for large families and groups.
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10/10 Excellent

Family celebration
We were celbrating our 50th wedding anniversay, with a total of 14 adults, 4 children and 2 small dogs. The family is scattered between Aberdeenshire, Singapore and the South of England. Barn Lodge was an ideal place for us all, the 2 large lounges meant we oldies could have a quiet area, while the children children could play noisily. Two dishwashers made clearing up easy and we made use of a recommended chef one evening (El Toro) and the Globe one lunchtime. Both were excellent. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed exploring locally.Barn Lodge was a perfect venue for us.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful barn in a great location
We stayed as a group of 18 and had the most fantastic time. The games room, large lounge and kitchen made for great entertainment areas, and the bedrooms most with en suites were well decorated. The barn was immaculate and so well located. Would definitely recommend a stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Another great holiday through bolthole retreats.
The booking was easy to make with excellent communication from Bolthole retreats. We were able to find the property easily and it met our needs perfectly. The property had lots of amenities that are family friendly; large enclosed garden, games room, hot tub. The amount of properties and range of sizes gave us lots of options to choose but all exceptional quality, and Lodge Barn is exceptional. We will definitely property/,company again. Arears to develop - bathroom fan in first ground floor bedroom needs servicing, could be useful to put flagstones across the whole of the patio rather than some stone chips, but these are tiny tweaks to a wonderful stay. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Hazel S.

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Superb spacious property
Space for everyone to be together or apart, ideal for a very mixed age family gathering in a beautiful setting but close to amenities. Well equipped in all regards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

Fabulous stay!
The property is fabulous. As a group of 18 ladies, we had more than enough space to feel comfortable without tripping over each other. The accommodation is huge! Both living rooms are well furnished along with the kitchen being large enough for everyone to sit and eat meals together. All of the bedrooms were well decorated and the beds were extremely comfy. One of the best things was the garden. We played a lot of garden games so having a large space was brilliant for us. I would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

dennis a.

A great family holiday in a fantastic venue
We had a whole family holiday with seven siblings and their partners and found Lodge Barn to be absolutely spot on. The location is beautiful and quiet as well as being very close to all amenities. The accommodation itself is even better than described. The kitchen facilities are excellent and there is an ample supply of crockery, cutlery and glasses and we had a very generous welcome pack provided for the arrival. The layout of the house is brilliant with the master bedroom having spectacular views and most of the bedrooms being en suite. The facilities enabled our group to all enjoy being in the same room when we wanted- be it the lounge, kitchen or the games room and this was ideal for a wonderful on going party atmosphere during our entire stay.