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Danby Lodge

(Ref. 1160802)

Yorkley, Gloucestershire Show on map

Customer rating 4.0

Sykes rating

  • 14 Guests

  • 6 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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3 Customer Reviews

  • "This cottage was amazing-beautiful grounds and so many rooms in the cottage."

    The pool was lovely and our kids did not want to leave it. I personally fell in love with the kitchen especially the oven. We did not want to leave. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Our time there as a group of 14 and 1 dog was glorious ."

    We enjoyed the pool and the grounds . It was safe for us all ,we did woodland walks and enjoyed the facilities. Thankyou ,banged our heads a couple of times and more on low ceilings . A couple of things reported. The dishwasher second drawer never worked . There was a blockage and we triedto clear it . The top drawer worked. Also we asked for a bed to made up for a twin bed for our granddaughters and that did not happen . So fortunately we bought another inflatable bed in case . Also the leak from the first floor bathroom through the kitchen ceiling . Norman says it was an historic problem . There was a wasp nest and norman had tried to deal with it . He said he would try again .

    Reviewed by Denise4.4★Aug 2025

  • "I would start with, the property is set in amazing surroundings."

    The pool was enjoyed by the children. This property was listed as having a hot tub by Sykes. There was no hot tub. the owner had not decided whether to get one and in the end decided against it. As of 6th August 2025, the property is still showing a hot tub available. Had we have known there was not a hot tub we would not have booked this property. We have our annual family holiday every year where we all get together and we all pick what we would like at a property to rent. This really spoiled our holiday. We were only able to use one shower as the main bathroom shower leaked down to the kitchen. Luckily no one slipped on the shiny kitchen floor. Only half of the dishwasher worked and you couldn’t put the big plates in the dishwasher so we purchased rubber gloves for the washing up. Overall, this property is in a wonderful location with a great pool, but it is in need of maintenance seriously impacted the enjoyment of our holiday.

    Reviewed by Susan3.1★Jul 2025

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Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Six bedrooms: 1 x second-floor double with en-suite bath, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x second-floor twin (zip/link can be set up as a double on request), 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, and WC, 1 x double (zip/link can be twin on request), 1 x double
  • Sofa bed available
  • Stunning views over the Royal Forest of Dean down to the River Severn and the Cotswolds Escarpment
  • Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Utility
  • Living/dining room with open fire
  • Second-floor snug
  • Office with electric fire
  • Cinema room with Hi-Fi Surround Sound System
  • Library
  • Central heating
  • SMEG range cooker with electric ovens and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, dual drawer dishwasher
  • TV, WiFi, selection of books, games, and DVDs
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • 2 x highchair and 2 x travel cot available
  • Off-road parking for 6 cars
  • Large, enclosed gardens with furniture
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Well-behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.9 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 11am
  • Note: Steep stairs and limited head room on third floor
  • Note: Bookcase in library is a door leading to another bedroom

The property

Danby Lodge is a beautiful property set deep within the Royal Forest of Dean.

It is a Grade II listed, six-bedroom Lodge, originally built by order of Charles II, on the recommendation of Samuel Pepys.

There is a magnificent King Charles Oak within the extensive gardens, along with a swimming pool, making this pet-friendly property ideal for guests looking for a base near Yorkley, Gloucestershire.

Park in the private grounds and unpack into this incredible, characterful abode, discovering a living/dining room with a Ingelnook open fireplace, hand carved Oak beams throughout, and tasteful furniture.

The property sports a contemporary kitchen housing a dining table for hearty meals, as well as a great selection of amenities.

This leads into the dining hall and sitting area in front of the fire.

This stunning home offers several other spaces to relax, including an office for anyone who needs to work during their stay, a library, where the bookcase is a secret door to a further bedroom, a second-floor snug, and a cinema room where guests can enjoy a movie night.

The bedrooms are each tasteful and teeming with character, many of which feature original Oak beams and views of the grounds beyond.

On the second floor guests can choose between two super-king beds, one with an en-suite bathroom, and one which can be set up as a twin on request.

Four more beautiful bedrooms await on the first floor, including a super-king-size with en-suite shower room, a super king-size with en-suite bathroom and a further super-king (zip/link which can be twin on request), and a further double.

A family bathroom allows guests to enjoy a soak in the large tub or a refreshing shower.

Outside, make the most of the incredible gardens, dine alfresco in the evening sunshine, or why not enjoy several lengths of the outdoor swimming pool.

Yorkley is a charming village offering a selection of pubs, eateries, and a convenience store for all your essentials.

Settled into the stunning Forest of Dean, there is an abundance of walks and wildlife watching opportunities close by, as well as the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre where you can hire bikes and enjoy the trails, the Go Ape treetop rope course, Puzzle Wood, which was used for Harry Potter filming and the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail.

Close by, enjoy the scenery of the Wye Valley National Landscape, and the many attractions throughout.

The impressive views of Symonds Yat are a short drive away, with the house used in the Netflix ‘Sex Education’ series located nearby.

In Newland, All Saints Church can be found, known as the 'Cathedral of the Forest', dating back to the early 1200’s.

Guests can check out the impressive St Briavels Castle, Goodrich Castle, Castell Cas-gwent (Chepstow Castle), and check out the historic Abaty Tyndyrn (Tintern Abbey) or explore Gloucester Cathedral, built in 1482 but dating back to 689 – the impressive cloisters were also used in the Harry Potter Films. Offa's Dyke National Trail - Southern Terminus offers walks along the River Severn.

There is so much to be explored with a stay at the incredible Danby Lodge.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £650.

Where you’ll be staying

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YORKLEY

Clearwell 5.5 miles; Symonds Yat 13.6 miles; Ross-on-Wye 14.8 miles.

A thriving village on the southern edge of the wonderful Forest of Dean with an excellent pub and village shop offering many lovely walks and cycle routes in all directions. The RSPB Nagshead Reserve is home to many rare woodland birds and offers interesting events for all ages throughout the year. 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 on horseback. Caving, abseiling and a high wire rope course are for the more adventurous, whilst fishing, golf, kayaking and canoeing are other popular activities 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. 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 with its mixture 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 offering excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. The unspoilt Malvern Hills, Brecon Beacons National Park and Black Mountains, as well as lovely Cotswold towns and villages are just a little further afield.

Notes

The owner keeps a private self-contained flat in the coach house (separate building from the main house) and is occasionally there when guests are in residence. This does not overlook the pool or main garden areas.

Please note that Danby Lodge contains antique/designer furniture and other high-quality fittings and furnishings which guests are asked to treat with respect. Guests are asked not to move any furniture inside the property as you may damage it. If you move outside furniture such as seats, tables or Sun Loungers, we ask that you return it to where it was when you arrived at the property. We reserve the right to charge guests if items are not returned back to where they were when you arrived.

Guests are expected to take responsibility for the actions of any children or animals in their party. Animals are permitted at Danby Lodge, but not upstairs or in carpeted areas. Any damage caused will be deducted from the deposit or will need to be paid for prior to leaving the property.

The pool is available and heated during the summer months, depending on the weather. This is normally May through to October. We don’t normally heat the pool if the ambient temperature falls below 20 degrees and usually close it by the end of October so that it doesn’t become clogged with leaves once they start falling.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.