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Oakdean Studio

(Ref. 1052638)

Blakeney, Gloucestershire Show on map

4.4

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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21 Customer Reviews

  • "Dirty and uncomfortable, the pictures are out of date and do not accurately represent the property."

    I hate leaving negative reviews but I really have no choice as our experience was totally unacceptable. The accommodation had not been cleaned, the bedding was stained, smelly and covered in hairs, the replacement bedding we were eventually given was old and presumably dragged from the back of a cupboard, none of it matched and it didn't smell fresh either. In desperation we bought all new bedding, including duvet and pillows from Tesco, also a towel as the two left for us were rougher than a loofah. The owner promised to send someone to fix the dripping bathroom tap, she did not. I spent over an hour cleaning and vacuuming, and used nearly a bottle of febreze but still couldn't get rid of the lingering smell of stale tobacco and dog. The furniture has been changed since the photos. The plastic/leather (?) corner sofa is too big, scruffy and uncomfortable, the table is very rough and managed to break the skin on my partners shin - through his jeans, it also looks like it has been chewed by a dog. The bed makes the most horrendous noises and the mattress is not at all comfortable. Don't get me started on being woken randomly every night by the hot tub self cleaning and banging noises we presume came from the heating pipes. This was our first holiday for three years and that is why we tried our best to make it work and didn't leave on the first night. Such a shame as this could be a lovely property with some TLC.

    Reviewed by Geraldine3.3Mar 2023

  • "Ideal location for us, with parking directly outside the property."

    Great renovation with all we needed for our stay.

    Thank you for the feedback on Oakdean Studio, we're thrilled that you enjoyed this stylish property and the village of Blakeney. Best wishes, HideAways Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anne12.5Dec 2022

  • "Lovely place to stay."

    Owners very friendly.

    Thank you for sharing your feedback, we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, HideAways Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane12.5Sep 2022

  • "I made a complaint but nothing was done."

    The furniture in the lounge was completely different to the pictures on your write up of the property. The pictures showed a very comfortable suite. When we arrived it was a leather corner sofa that was very low to the floor. I am disabled and was unable to get up from it. The bed was bent and made a Terrible clunking noise. When sitting and laying on it. We were very disappointed. We came home early as it was very uncomfortable. Worried about other people with a disability having to cope with the problems. Maybe it should be listed as not suitable for disabled.

    Thank you for providing this feedback and we're so sorry if you encountered some issues during your stay. We apologise if the property did not live up to your expectations and will look into the matters raised. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jean5.8Jul 2022

  • "The property was lovely in every way, charming, cosy and warm."

    Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mark11.7Apr 2022

  • "We had an amazing time, fantastic property, fantastic location, fantastic owners, we will come here again"

    Thank you for your feedback and we are so pleased you had a fantastic stay! We look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrew13.3Apr 2022

  • "The accommodation was just wright for us well equipped and was close to the areas where we wanted to visit and walk."

    the village had two pubs, two shops and a chippy all in close walking distance, there was a local park and walks in the hills and down the river from the door which was great for us and the dog. The Hot Tub was excellent.

    Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by David13.3Nov 2021

  • "We had a relaxing time in this quaint conversion ."

    Very well equipped in fact everything we needed for a most enjoyable stay. Welcome hamper much appreciated. Thank you Lee and Jane

    Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gwenda6.7Sep 2021

  • "Was nice but bed very small."

    Only a double and very creaky and lumpy. Not great. The sofa and chair felt grubby and so I put a large towel and throw over them. The whole place a lot smaller than I thought especially the area where the hot tub was The towels had seen better days

    Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear of the issues that you encountered during your stay and hope that these did not leave a lasting impact on your retreat. We hope to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lynne4.6Sep 2021

  • "Loved to studio and we had an excellent week - very much appreciated the Prosecco & goodies basket!"

    ! The only down side was no internet connection, therefore, very limited choice of channels on the TV. Would definitely recommend and will certainly look at staying there again. Thank you

    Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope that the issues you encountered did not leave a lasting impact. We hope to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ann6.3Aug 2021

  • "We had the most delightful stay, this gorgeously designed, cosy home is perfect for a couples retreat."

    The hot tub and basket of goodies is an added bonus. Can’t wait to stay again

    Reviewed by Hannah6.3Jun 2021

  • "The hosts were lovely, Lee & Jane welcomed us with a hamper basket."

    The studio was a lot bigger than we were expecting, it was clean and quirky. Hot tub was a bonus. Local shops nearby and loads of walks and adventures to have in this part of the country. Thank you .

    Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and woud love to welcome you back anytime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lynn6.7Jun 2021

  • "Had an absolute amazing stay here at Oakdean, the hosts were so friendly and welcoming, and we had a lovely hamper and prosecco on arrival, they went above and beyond to make sure we had a brilliant stay and gave us lots of insight in things/places to do/go in the area."

    The place was so quirky and done to an incredible standard, and the hot tub at the end of the evening was very inviting. Definitely be going back for another stay.

    Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We would love to welcome you back anytime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Amy6.7Jun 2021

  • "The hosts were very welcoming, the house was beautiful, very clean everything ..."

    The hosts were very welcoming, the house was beautiful, very clean everything you could need was provided Only criticism and it’s a small one was the mattress could do with replacing

    Reviewed by Emma6.3May 2021

  • "Owners did over and beyond to make it a great weekend"

    Reviewed by Jerry16.0May 2021

  • "Absolutely gorgeous stay in the amazing studio surrounded by loads of lovely walks."

    The hot tub was the perfect way to end the day!

    We are pleased to hear you had a gorgeous stay and were able to experience the lovely walks! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Chloe16.0May 2021

  • "Lovely little flat, great insider tips on what to do in the area from Lee, really nicely decorated, kept and equipped for some relaxing time off!"

    Reviewed by Christine16.0Apr 2021

  • "Perfectly placed for lots of walking, however not a lot to do or see in Blakeney itself."

    Local pubs on limited opening due to Covid.

    Thank you for your recent feedback regarding your stay at Oakdean Studio. It's always lovely to hear how much guests have enjoyed staying and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Hilary14.0Oct 2020

  • "Lovely greeting."

    Place extremely well equipped. Welcome pack amazing as was the hot tub.

    Reviewed by Stephen16.0Oct 2020

  • "Oakdean was a nice, quirky little studio that had everything we needed for a very pleasant stay."

    It was well located for touring the area and the owner was most helpful and included a welcome pack, which was most appreciated. All in all we had a really nice time and would definitely use Sykes again. Thanks.

    Thank you for your review on Oakdean Studio. We are pleased to hear you had a really nice time and that you would use us again for future stays, Property Owner

    Reviewed by Denis14.0Sep 2020

  • "Was met by lee at oakdean studios very friendly."

    this property had just been finished we were first to stay so gave us free use of hot tub very much appreciated very quirky property lee has done a very clever renovation with salvage items that we loved the extra touches went above and beyond what we normally expect even thought of the dog. all in all a lovely place to stay very handy for forest of dean walks.busy road outside but once in bedroom don't hear it so didn't bother us just means good links to wherever you want to go

    Thank you for taking the time to feedback on Oakdean Studio and it is great to hear you had a lovely stay as the first guests! Property Owner

    Reviewed by John16.0Aug 2020

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Summary

  • Mostly ground floor accommodation (there are 3 steps up into the bathroom)
  • Open plan living with sitting room, well appointed kitchen, dining area, family bathroom and double bedroom
  • Rear enclosed private courtyard with a solid electric hot tub
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, TV
  • with freeview, washing machine
  • Linen and towels included in the rent
  • Wi-Fi included in rent
  • SKY
  • 4G available
  • Private enclosed rear courtyard with hot-tub. 2 well behaved dogs welcome at a charge of £25 per dog per week
  • Sorry no smoking inside the property
  • Shop and pub 2 mins walk away
  • Note: There is an additional charge for use of the hot-tub of £50.00 for stays of 5 nights or fewer, or £70.00 for 7 nights or more
  • This charge is payable directly to the owner.

The property

A delightful and quirky conversion which has created a charming 1 bed retreat in the centre of the ancient village of Blakeney and on the south-east edge of the Forest of Dean. The clever use of recycled materials give the cottage a warm and homely feeling, coupled with the newly installed hot-tub provides the perfect balance between the old and the new. This is a perfect retreat from which to explore this lovely part of the country. Entering the property directly from the street, the cottage immediately strikes you as being light and airy, with the large, street facing windows allowing you to keep an eye on the world outside.

Situated mainly on one level (you go up 3 steps into the bathroom), this attractive cottage has an open plan living area with reclaimed oak flooring and space to relax after a hard day exploring, a traditional well-equipped kitchen.

This then leads through to the cosy dining area, off which you will find the family bathroom, where you can soak away your aches and pains in the roll top bath.

To the rear of the property you will find the double bedroom looking out onto the rear private courtyard with hot-tub. From the front of the cottage you are immediately in the centre of this bustling village, with shops pub and if cooking isn't your thing, then you can pop to the takeaway which is literally yards away. Walks to the Forest of Dean can be enjoyed from the doorstep, or travel a little further afield to enjoy the historic towns of Monmouth, Chepstow and Ross on Wye

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About the location

BLAKENEY

Gloucester 16 miles; Monmouth 16 miles; Ross-on-Wye 17 miles.

The ancient village of Blakeney lies on the southeast edge of the Royal Forest of Dean and was once a site of a Roman Villa dating back to 75AD. Equidistant to Gloucester and Monmouth, the village boasts many 16th and 17th century buildings, with a charming 16th century coaching inn, and also offers a good selection of amenities including a fish and chip shop, village store and Post Office, as well as numerous walks and cycle routes. The magnificent Royal Forest of Dean, England's largest oak forest and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, boasts numerous trails that can be explored on foot, by bike or horseback. Caving, abseiling and a high wire rope course can be enjoyed by the more adventurous, whilst fishing, golf, kayaking and canoeing are other popular activities available in this unspoilt area. The eerie caverns and ancient caves of Clearwell are close by, as are the Gloucestershire Way and Offa's Dyke Path for wonderful walks. Close by, Symonds Yat boasts natural scenery and straddles the beautiful River Wye with its magnificent limestone rock, popular with climbers, and well known for its viewpoint. Visit the historic town of Monmouth, which offers a fusion of elegant Georgian mansions and Victorian courtyards, or the lovely town of Ross-on-Wye with its timbered Tudor houses and delightful riverside walks, both home to excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. The unspoilt Malvern Hills, Brecon Beacon National Park and Black Mountains, as well as lovely Cotswold towns and villages are just a little further afield.


2 well behaved dogs welcome at a charge of £25 per dog per week.
There is an additional charge for use of the hot-tub of £50.00 for stays of 5 nights or fewer, or £70.00 for 7 nights or more. This charge is payable directly to the owner.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas