Unwind, Relax & Recover in the Forest of Dean

Nags Head Cottage is our 200 year old coach house set in the beautiful backdrop of the Forest of Dean. Nestled in the heart of the forest, with easy access for walking, cycling and kayaking. The cottage is in a small hamlet in Parkend, walking distance to all amenities. Sheep roam the streets and you may spot wild boar! Perfect for a luxury staycation, away from it all in the peace and quiet of the woods. Unlimited broadband/WiFi means you can work from home & still recharge your batteries. This is a historic building. Dr Bill Tandy (Dr in the Forest) lived here and kept his horse and carriage in what is now Nags Head Cottage. Oak beams and cotswold stone walls make this a charming cottage! You will have the entire cottage to yourself. Cyclist are welcome! The cottage backs onto the cycle trail in the Forest. It is great for serious MTB and downhill riding as well as leisure cyclists. There is immediate access onto the cycle path outside the cottage. We have updated our cleaning routine to meet the new Airbnb enhanced cleaning protocol. Please note that we do not provide bed linen. You will need to bring double or single duvet covers, sheets, pillow cases, towels and tea towels. Duvets and pillows are provided. This situation may change if the commercial laundry starts collecting laundry again. There is a spacious 20' lounge with a Laura Ashley oak dining room table that seats 6. The fine Italian leather Marks and Spencer 3 piece suite is very comfortable. The original stone wall of the coach house is exposed providing a lovely feature with original beams. Use the bluetooth speaker provided to stream your iPod/iphone. There is a smart tv so don't forget your Netflix password! Internet access through the smart TV or your own device. There is a DVD player which plays CDs and an Xbox360 with a few games. There are some DVDs provided along with some books and games for both children and adults. We provide broadband via WiFi. There is a 14' master bedroom, 12' second bedroom, bathroom with full size bath and electric shower over, kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, cooker, microwave and washing machine. There is a double bed in the master bedroom and 2 singles in the other. There is room for a travel cot provided if you need one. There is a good quality metal action sofa bed with a brand new deluxe sprung mattress in the lounge which is suitable for a short stay. The sofa bed is not a full size double and therefore not suitable for 2 adults. There is a 30' secure fenced garden, that includes the original Georgian walled garden. Wooden outdoor seating. Birds frequent the garden including the rare Haw Finch. We provide a selection of bird food and a reference book so that you can watch and identify the birds. We have a number of local maps for you to borrow setting out local bike and walking trails. A vintage 1950's Brexton bone china picnic set and wicker basket give the perfect excuse for a picnic down by the stream - ask and we can give directions to the perfect spot! Sleeps up to 6 if you use the sofa bed and camp bed provided. Our guests tell us that the beds are really comfortable. We provide all consumables such as basic food stuffs, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing powder for the washing machine, kitchen roll, toilet rolls etc. We even provide candles for a birthday cake! For your health and safety we do not provide bed linen. You will need to bring double or single duvet covers, sheets, pillow cases, towels and tea towels. We have just bought new duvets, pillows and duvet/pillow/mattress protectors. The cottage is deep cleaned after each visit to ensure it is sparkling clean and for your reassurance. Wifi, landline, washing machine, dishwasher, smart TV, CD/DVD player,Xbox360 - bring your own games -hairdryer provided. Stair gate in cupboard. Off road parking on private drive. Store available on request for up to 3 bicycles. Others may be stored in the hallway if cleaned of mud first. Securely fenced garden ideal for dogs and children. There is a key code giving access to the keys 24/7. The Woodman Inn is literally a 2 minute walk away with cozy open fire, real ales and great food. Dogs and children are welcome in the pub. The pubs may be closed due to Covid restrictions but that is out of our control sadly! We are available by phone and may call by to check everything is okay for you. The Forest of Dean is a beautiful woodland with endless activities. A Mecca for cyclists, bring your own bikes or hire from local shops. The cottage is next to the RSPB Nature Reserve, and there is direct access from the cottage onto the cycle path into the Forest of Dean. Wild boar and sheep roam the streets. The house is close to the local bus route and a 5 minute walk from the Forest of Dean steam railway. The nearest supermarket is 4 miles away in Lydney. There are local grocery shops in Parkend and nearby villages. There are 3 pubs/restaurants in Parkend. All allow dogs inside. There are 2 bike hire shops in Parkend. There is a post office that sells basic foodstuff in the village that shuts at lunch time on Saturdays. The Spar shop in nearby Bream is open 7am-9pm every day and Tesco in Lydney is 5 miles away. Electric cars must not be charged from the cottage. There is a charging point at Tesco stores in Lydney.