Bailey Point Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

7 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Whitty
October 2020

“We had the most wonderful time at Bailey Point Cottage - the hosts went above and beyond to accommodate our young family.”

We had a very enjoyable and relaxing time - from the warm fireplace, wonderful surroundings including horses and chickens, to the outstanding hospitality from the hosts. Highly recommended and we are already planning our next trip.

We had a very enjoyable and relaxing time - from the warm fireplace, wonderful surroundings including horses and chickens, to the outstanding hospitality from the hosts. Highly recommended and we are already planning our next trip.

- Mrs Whitty, October 2020
Mrs Wedlake September 2020

“Very rustic and charming.”

Enjoyed meeting all the dogs, cat and chickens that came to our door every day! Quite remote and very peaceful and quiet, friendly owners. Was clean but not spotless, the appliances were older than we usually get with sykes cottages and could do with an upgrade, however we had a lovely time and would return. Lovely forest walks from the door where we spotted deer.

- Mrs Wedlake, September 2020
Ms Barnett September 2020

“The cottage was very well equipped and well appointed.”

The owners were helpful and friendly. It was altogether a very relaxing, pleasant place to spend our week.

- Ms Barnett, September 2020
Mrs Gemson August 2020

“Unable to leave doors open due to 5 dogs, 5 hens and2 cats Also outdoor seating in poor condition so we couldn't.”

Sit out.

- Mrs Gemson, August 2020
Miss Smith August 2020

“We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at Bailey Point Cottage.”

Lovely cottage in a beautiful and peaceful smallholding in forest location. Wildlife all around. Excellent central base to explore surrounding places in Forest of Dean and further afar. Friendly (non-intrusive) on-site owners, who run a nearby organic farm with produce available if you wish - plus their equally friendly cats, dogs, horse and foraging rescue chickens around the place add an extra dimension. I love that the owners are embracing biodiversity with not being overzealous with pruning and letting areas grow wild around the garden. Comfy beds and furniture. Powerful and roomy shower. Be aware mobile phone reception may be patchy but Wifi is fine. Garden furniture on rear decking could do with a bit of TLC but apart from that, all fine. Eco-friendly touches also in cottage with cleaning products/loo roll etc. All in all a lovely place well worth a visit.

- Miss Smith, August 2020
Mrs Coulson July 2020

“We had a brilliant week at Bailey Point Cottage.”

It felt like a little oasis of calm. We especially enjoyed meeting the chickens and rescue dogs who came to visit each day. We also saw a munkjak deer, a resident squirrel, a jay, and a pair of buzzards. The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped, and close to lots of attractions and walks in the area. If you like animals, nature and peace and quiet this is the place for you. Highly recommended.

- Mrs Coulson, July 2020
Mr Bateman January 2020

“Great place to unwind, well off the road and no road noise heard, friendly "Pet Animals" as were their owners.”

Very comfy furniture and beds and the log burner was great to have in the cold evenings.

- Mr Bateman, January 2020
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The property

Drybrook 2 miles.

A beautiful, ground floor barn conversion, a wing of the owner's home, surrounded by their five-acre smallholding, down a lane in the SSSI in Wigpool, in the heart of the Forest of Dean.

The smallholding is home to chickens, sheep, ducks, horses, a woodland area and an orchard, and is just two miles from the village of Drybrook.

Luxuriously furnished throughout with the owner's personal touches, this delightful cottage offers contemporary accommodation, ideal for a romantic break or a get-together with family and friends in a peaceful and unspoilt part of the country.

Set over the ground floor, overlooking fields and woodland, the cottage has a master bedroom with French doors and views of the garden, a large open-plan living area which exudes quality and style and includes a well-equipped kitchen with French doors into the garden and a warming woodburning stove in the sitting area, ideal for those chilly evenings.

French doors lead to the rear decked area, with further seating at the front of the cottage, both ideal for enjoying a relaxing drink or a good book, whilst taking in the sounds and daily activities of the local wildlife.

Close by, Wigpool Common Nature Reserve, a SSSI, offers an abundance of flora, fauna and bird life which can be observed from areas around the common.

The pretty Forest of Dean village of Drybrook offers a range of amenities, including an excellent local butcher, Post Office and village store, a fish and chip shop and a local village pub.

The forest offers many stunning walks and cycle routes, which can be enjoyed from the doorstep of your delightful cottage.

Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size double on request)
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, gas hob, fridge (no ice box), washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent, additional fuel can be purchased from owner
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and cot available
Off road parking for 2 cars
Lockable bike storage
Rear decked area with furniture and seating at front
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Note: There is a duck pond and a steep bank in garden, children to be supervised.

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About the location

DRYBROOK

Symonds Yat 8.5 miles; Gloucester 14.5 miles.

The charming village of Drybrook, a former royal hunting ground, lies in the heart of the Forest of Dean and offers visitors many amenities, including a village store and Post Office, butcher, fish and chip shop and village pub. The area boasts many Nature Reserves, the closest being Wigpool Common, a 19 acre SSSI, a great place for nature lovers to see many rare species of flora, fauna and birds. The Royal Forest of Dean, England's largest oak forest and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offers numerous trails that can be explored on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. Caving, abseiling and a high wire rope course are all on offer for the more adventurous, whilst fishing, golf, kayaking and canoeing are other popular activities in this unspoilt area. Drybrook is located close to the delightful market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, whose timbered Tudor buildings, striking 17th century market halls, majestic bridges, excellent shops, pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes, all make these areas a must to visit. Stroll along the banks of the beautiful River Wye, take a river cruise or view the stunning countryside from a hot air balloon! Explore Goodrich Castle, a perfect example of a 12th century 'Marcher Castle', or enjoy the renowned walks along Offa's Dyke and the Wye Valley Walk. Just a short drive away, in the historic waterfront city of Gloucester, you will find Roman foundations, Victorian Docklands and a spectacular Norman cathedral; you may recognise the Cloisters as they were used in the Harry Potter films. Visit Symonds Yat with its towering rock where peregrine falcons breed or The Severn Estuary, famous for its tidal bore and a great place for wildlife enthusiasts. A great Gloucestershire cottage for a memorable holiday at any time of year.

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Bailey Point Cottage

Drybrook, Gloucestershire (Ref. 986783)

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Reviews

“We had the most wonderful time at Bailey Point Cottage - the hosts went above and beyond to accommodate our young family.”

“Very rustic and charming.”

“The cottage was very well equipped and well appointed.”

“Unable to leave doors open due to 5 dogs, 5 hens and2 cats Also outdoor seating in poor condition so we couldn't.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at Bailey Point Cottage.”