Parkend · 整套乡村小屋 · 2室3床1.0卫 · 可住4人 · Edith's Cottage Forest of Dean
A warm welcome to our charming mid-terrace cottage with direct access into the woods by bike and foot with free use of 3 bikes (adults only). Perfect for couples, friends & families with a king sized bed & 2 singles. We have a warming wood burner, sunny cottage garden & patio. So peaceful, walking distance to 2 excellent pubs, village shop, cafes, bike hire & the Dean Forest Railway. Ideally located for cycling, walking, RSPB, Puzzlewood & other local attractions. Knowledgeable, local hosts We renovated the cottage to create a peaceful home from home, light and bright and full of original character. The cottage is on the edge of the popular village of Parkend on a no through lane, looking out over fields and woods and passed by the family cycle track. It's a brilliant location for walking or cycling straight out into the Forest, or whiling away a summer afternoon in the garden listening to the occasional 'toot' of a steam train. The cottage is reached down a wide flight of steps to a sunny courtyard with seating. Whilst not steep, access may be difficult for guests with limited mobility. A secure, lockable stone shed houses the washing machine and has plenty of space for bikes. The front door opens straight into the kitchen / diner, well equipped with a dishwasher, electric oven & ceramic hob, fridge with ice box and wonderful old dresser. The table comfortably seats 4 with plenty of room to cook and chat, or spread out a map and plan your days. A child's high chair is available on request. I enjoy sharing local knowledgeable to get you off the beaten track and provide information of what's on locally, favourite walks, times of the Severn Bore to music and events as well as lots of leaflets on local attractions, maps, walking guides and guide books. If you have a particular interest please ask. The sitting room has original panelling, comfy sofas, a smart TV, books, maps & guides, phone and wifi as well as a lovely old fireplace with a modern, efficient wood burner. We provide kindling, matches and logs (we cut & season our own firewood from conservation projects). Nothing beats a good fire on a winters night! The wood burner is supplemented by modern electric wall heaters throughout. The sitting room also looks out through French windows onto the pretty cottage back garden and patio with outdoor table and chairs, perfect for the summer. Please note that there are 3 un-guarded steps down into the garden and a low shrub border separates the garden from a neighbouring shallow garden pond. Toddlers and young children must be supervised at all times in the garden. The bathroom opens off of the sitting room with a large electric shower - we do not have a bath! The stairs leading off the sitting room are relatively steep and narrow leading to a twin bedroom looking out over fields to woods and a double bedroom with a King bed and its original Victorian fireplace, looking out over the gardens. Curtains are supplemented with blackout blinds for a good nights sleep. Sparrows nest along the terrace and may use the nest box outside the twin bedroom window. In spring and summer there may be a loud dawn chorus. All linens including quality bedding and towels are supplied. A stair gate, child's bedrail and travel cot available on request (bring your own cot bedding). We also supply washing up liquid, dish washer & washing machine consumables, loo roll, milk and starter pack of tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper. I like to do some home baking too, please let me know of any dietary restrictions. We welcome car free guests and can arrange taxis from Lydney station (4 miles away). We provide 3 bikes (for adults use only) for your use. Brilliant for exploring the miles of car free cycle tracks and enjoying the peace of the forest. Please contact me in advance if you want to borrow the bikes for our Ts & Cs. Extra bikes including children's and mountain bikes can be hired in the village (booking advised). Since 2021 we have donated £5 per booking to our local Forest Food bank
This is the best air bnb I have ever stayed in. Ann was incredibly helpful and kept in touch with us. The cottage itself was spotless and had everything you could wish for and more. Ann left tea, coffee, milk etc and there was even a little cupboard in the bathroom with bits and bobs in case anything was forgotten. The cottage is great and had a lovely front and back porch. Fantastic, thank you Ann
We stayed for 3 nights and would have liked to stay a lot longer! Cosy cottage with everything you need, in a superb location in the heart of the Forest of Dean. The cottage is right on the family cycle trail and within walking distance of a couple of decent pubs and some lovely cafes. We didn't need to use the car at all and it was fantastic to be able to make use of the adult bikes provided to fully explore the sights of the cycle trail and the beautiful forest. Ann is a very helpful host and we all appreciated the home baked cookies on arrival! We would definitely book again - highly recommended.
Fantastic cottage in prime location to pick up the cycle trail into the Forest of Dean. A real home from home with all the amenities you need and extra on top. Great host. Thank you very much
We have enjoyed another fantastic stay at Edith's cottage. Ann is a fantastic, friendly host who provides lots of lovely touches such as baked goods on arrival & provision of towels. There is everything here you need for an enjoyable stay.
Our second stay at Edith's cottage was just as good as the first - a true home from home with everything you need, spotlessly clean, comfy beds and thoughtful touches from Ann. Our children, 6 and 3, loved their bedroom and we all enjoyed the log burner in the evenings. Great days out at Clearwell Caves and Dean Heritage Centre. Thank you Ann, we will be back - the 6 year old will make sure of it!
Parkend is in the heart of the forest, it has a lovely welcoming holiday vibe, with two great pubs serving food (The Woodman & The Fountain) a well stocked village shop, post office and cafe, Dean Forest bike hire & cafe serves excellent coffee and has a secluded back garden overlooking the steam railway. The popular Dean Forest Railway has family friendly events (think Thomas & Peppa Pig) throughout the year. Whitemead Holiday Park is also on the edge of the village with a good restaurant, facilities and music through the season open to non-residents. All of this is within an easy walk of Ediths Cottage.
What makes us really special is the miles of beautiful mature woodlands on our doorstep, a haven for wildlife, walkers and cyclists alike. We provide maps & guides to help you get the most from your trip, we are just 3 miles along the family cycle trail to Pedalabikeaway centre, the Sculpture Trail and Beechenhurst centre. Look out for free roaming sheep, deer and even wild boar, this is a great location at any time of year.
Endless walking & cycling from the cottage, including car free cycle tracks, Dean Forest Railway has trains to Lydney with connections possible on a Wednesday & Sunday in season to mainline services. Lydney mainline station is 4 miles away, if arriving by train it is a beautiful line, sit on the left when coming from Gloucester or right from Chepstow to enjoy fantastic views over the Severn Estuary. Just ask if you need help with taxis from Lydney to Parkend. We also have occasional local buses picking up in Parkend.
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Hi, my name is Ann and I live on a small holding in the beautiful Forest of Dean. I work in nature conservation and am passionate about wildlife. I love to explore especially on my bike ... all over the world!I have renovated Ediths Cottage with my partner to reveal original features and love looking after the garden. We look forward to sharing it and our local knowledge with you. Happy travels.
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