Perry Pear Cottage -restful views, wildlife, stars

Recent conversion of an outbuilding “where the cider mill donkey once lived”. Cosy wood burner & views from every window. Detached, clean & comfortable private escape for you to unwind & enjoy the views over an old perry pear orchard/field managed for wildlife. Neighbourhood of similar smallholdings & valley farmland with direct access to forest walks & perfect for stargazing. Friendly sheep and our pet alpacas may be grazing nearby. Covid Enhanced Clean Literally just off the beaten track, a privately located & slightly elevated detached cottage arranged on one level and with countryside views from every window. We live further along the track and are on hand to help but equally we’re respectful of your privacy allowing you to completely relax and unwind. Open-plan living area with a well equipped modern kitchen area. Patio doors plus full length windows to take advantage of the far reaching countryside views & for wildlife watching. The bedroom has a king-size bed, with a quality feather-effect duvet & pillows (suitable for vegans). There are thick curtains for a good nights sleep, though if left open, you may watch the sunrise over the valley directly from your bed. Modern en-suite shower room with plentiful hot water & good water pressure. SPRING Wake to the sound of birdsong & take short stroll from the cottage & you’re in beech woodlands carpeted with scented bluebells & natural babbling springs. SUMMER Open the double doors in the living area to make the most of the gentle valley breeze and enjoy the views. Sit outside at night & stargaze. AUTUMN Experience the beautiful autumnal leaf colour in the adjacent woods & forage for chestnuts. WINTER A well insulated cottage for winter with modern electric radiators plus a cosy real wood burner. Snuggle up in front of the fire and enjoy the views. Relaxing private garden area to the front of the cottage that overlooks a field & old orchard and down to a tree-lined stream with countryside beyond. Garden bench on a grassy lawn for your morning coffee or to watch the sunrise. Bistro set on a paved area that benefits from the late afternoon/early evening sun. The land is primarily managed for wildlife. Buzzards fly above along the woodland edge, green woodpeckers forage the field, squirrels climb along trees by the stream. At night you may hear the owls. A badger will often pass by on its evening route (dependant on the time of year). Our pet alpacas and a sheep (who thinks he’s an alpaca) are usually in the field in front of the cottage or just next door. A small herd of family owned friendly Jacob sheep (some have been hand reared) are usually in the field behind the cottage. They rotationally graze with other neighbours so we can’t always guarantee they’ll be there. Sorry no dogs due to the proximity of the livestock. Facilities:- - The bathroom is a modern shower room with a large corner shower with plentiful hot water & good water pressure (no bath). - TV with built in DVD player - Drawer full of board games, playing cards, DVDs etc. - Books, local maps and guides - Cafetiere (no coffee maker) - Microwave, double oven & grill, dishwasher, washer/dryer, freestanding fridge/freezer. - Blankets for outdoor use in the evenings should you wish to sit outside longer to watch the wildlife and stargaze (kept in the monks bench). - Cosy real wood burner, first basket of logs free of charge. Extra baskets of logs - £5 per basket. Please note the soap provided in the shower room and kitchen is liquid hand soap.... not the solid bar variety. We have consistent 5 star reviews for our cleaning standards. A full Covid-19 Risk Assessment has been undertaken & associated enhanced cleaning is undertaken between every booking. Details available by request. Owners Lucy & Mark, live further up the track and are on hand to welcome you and help, but are equally respectful of your privacy so you can relax and unwind. A peaceful valley of scattered cottages, smallholdings and farmland outside the settlement boundary of Mitcheldean, in open countryside, on the woodland edge of the Forest of Dean. The area is rich in wildlife and the Gloucestershire Way and Wysis Way footpaths run opposite. St Antony’s Well can be found in beech woodlands with bluebells at the end of the lane. The large village of Mitcheldean is within a 20 minute walk where there is a Coop, convenience store, butchers, pharmacy, florist, library, takeaways, automated petrol station, car repair etc. The local brewery, Bespoke Brewery opens their brewery tap bar most weekends. Jolter Press, a local cider & perry maker has a bar that’s usually open on a Friday evening. Both are situated in The Mews, Mitcheldean. The local large village of Mitcheldean is a 20 minute walk from the property. It is advisable to have car. Majority of the Forest of Dean visitor attractions, including the Wye Valley, are within a 20 minute drive. From the holiday cottage, carry on up the track on foot and take the footpath to the left and you’re immediately in the Forest with plenty of walks and wildlife. Property is located up a short narrow track and there is spacious parking for one vehicle (additional parking can be arranged if requested prior to arrival). Sorry no dogs or other pets due to the proximity of our livestock and for the comfort of other guests that may have allergies.