Private Cottage with 1 acre of garden and brook

A cosy barn conversion with all the modern amenities required to make your holiday comfortable and enjoyable. Situated in an acre of own grounds, accessed via a secure, gated driveway off the A48, this pretty, secluded and private property is the ideal location for some rest and relaxation. Wooden steps and a footbridge allow guests to enjoy meandering Colne Brook which runs nearby. 2 miles from the Forest. Mar 22: Added an en-suite with shower, refurbished main bathroom, outdoor dog shower. With an acre of front and rear gardens, much of which is left uncultivated to encourage wildlife, the Barn is the perfect haven for animal and bird watchers alike. Buzzards frequently visit the area around the Barn and can be heard during the evenings calling to each other, along with owls, woodpeckers, dippers and many other species of bird. Rabbits and badgers are in abundance and there are fish in the brook which runs through the grounds. Guests are welcome to cross the bridge into the owners garden which consists of 3 paddocks. An outside hot/cold outside shower is provided for washing off muddy paws, giving your dog a full shampoo or for cleaning wellies. With a wild garden for dogs and wildlife to explore there is no need to leave the Barn for anything other than food and there are plenty of pubs offering meals within walking distance! Walking is a popular past-time in the Forest of Dean, as is exploring on bicycles which can be hired on the edge of the Forest. There is a bus stop at the end of the drive. If you need any assistance during your stay, this is always someone on hand to give any advice or help you may need and we will attempt to come to the Barn once during your stay to say hello. You are also welcome to join us in the fields over the bridge (our garden) for a chat if you spot us out there. Our aim is to make the Barn as welcoming as it can be as we know how important it is to take a break from the hustle and bustle of ordinary life. The barn is secluded and completely separate from our own property, so if you prefer privacy then we will not disturb you. The cottage driveway entance is on the A48. Colne Brook Barn is situated next to Coln Brook, which divides the quiet villages of Woolaston and Alvington in the Forest of Dean. Opposite the Barn is Swan House Tea Rooms and there are two pubs in the village of Alvington, both of which serve good food- The Globe Inn and The Blacksmiths Arms. There are another 2 pubs in Woolaston - The Netherend Inn and The Rising Sun (also great food) and just down the road on the A48 is The Ghurka / Woolaston Inn, a Nepalese/Asian restaurant. There is a bus stop at the end of the driveway but we would recommend a car for getting to all the beautiful places in and surrounding the Forest of Dean. If cancellations are necessary due to Covid restrictions within our area or that of the guest, or if a guest is unable to attend due to illness, the guest (or we) will advise as soon as reasonably possible (or on the day the restrictions are announced) and if the circumstances are such that the holiday cannot be taken, we will refund the payment made. If the Barn remains un-booked and restrictions are lifted, the guest is at liberty to re-book their chosen dates. We provide extra linen and towels and if you stay for two weeks or more. Each guest receives a welcome pack, including tea, coffee and sugar to allow you to relax with a cuppa as soon as you arrive. Mobile signals can be sporadic in the Forest so we have provided a telephone with honesty box so you can make any important phone calls. We charge £10 per dog per stay - please advise us when booking.