The Coach House

This expertly refurbished 19th-century Coach House is situated between the Forest of Dean and the River Wye, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is full of character and all ready for your luxurious relaxing break. The open-plan living area has a exceptional view, and when you want a change there's a large smart TV and good-quality broadband for entertainment. The kitchen comes with induction hob and oven, dishwasher and washing machine, as well as all the pots, pans & utensils you need for cooking up delicious meals. The shower room/toilet is conveniently tucked away in a corner on the ground floor. Walk up the distinctive oak staircase to find the upstairs bedroom, with its impressive round window. It sleeps up to three people with a kingsize double bed and a separate single, and there's also room for a travel cot for an infant. The Coach House is ideal for a couple on a romantic escape, or for a family with young children looking for a safe space to relax and play. KEY FEATURES • One bedroom – upstairs, with kingsize double and single bed, space for travel cot. • One shower room/toilet – downstairs. • Sleeps up to three, and infant. • Private outside terrace area with view, shared use of 1.5 acre secure meadow & gardens. • Dogs very welcome. • Young children welcome (but you may need to bring a stairgate for safety). • Smart TV (Netflix, iPlayer, Freesat etc). • Good-quality broadband/Wi-Fi (free). • Induction hob, oven, microwave, fridge , small freezer, dishwasher. • Dining table for four, two leather sofas. • Washing machine (and use of dryer/iron if required). • Underfloor heating (powered by eco-friendly air source heat pumps). • Wood burner, first basket of logs free. During July and August, the Coach House is bookable by the week only (start day Friday). At other times it can also be booked for weekend and mid-week short breaks. Around the Coach House is one and a half acres of shared secure meadow and gardens, a recreational area for all our guests to enjoy. Watch the lambs racing each other around our neighbours' field below, spot the buzzards circling above, and enjoy fresh-laid eggs from our resident chickens when available. The sounds of nature are here in abundance: the uplifting dawn chorus, the squeaking sounds of baby tawny owls demanding food, and the echoing calls of the lucky pheasants who escaped the local shoots. At night there are firepits available and when the sky is clear the stars are a wonder to behold. If you are lucky you may come across one of our resident hedgehogs, but you'll have to wait until after dawn to spot the timid rabbits busily nibbling the grass at the bottom of the garden. The Coach House is separate to - but close by - the historic 350-year-old house where the hosts live. Of course we will respect your privacy but we are never far away if you need any help or advice. The Coach House is located in the friendly village of English Bicknor, with the Forest of Dean to the east and the Wye Valley to the west. We are a mile and a half's walk from Symonds Yat Rock, an extraordinary natural viewpoint, and close to the many activities and attractions of the area including canoeing, walking and cycling. The towns of Coleford, Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye are less than twenty minutes drive away, with plenty of restaurants, shops and pubs.