Alms Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

34 Customer Review(s)

“Alms Cottage was a lovely cottage.”

Well stocked and with beautiful details. A good location.

Well stocked and with beautiful details. A good location. Nice and comfortable. Would have been nice to have a foot stool with the sofa for extra comfort but that's just my taste rather than an issue. The only pointer would be is to let people know the garden is not secure for dogs - no gate to close off the garden and low fences. I had taken a long line lead so my boy was quite safe to roam around without getting out.

- Miss Davies, May 2021
Mrs Nicholson April 2021

“We had a fabulous week at Alms Cottage.”

We are a family with 2 teenagers and a large greyhound - the cottage was cosy but with perfectly adequate space for us all. The cottage is well equipped, with everything you could need in the kitchen, a lovely spacious bathroom (you may need to boost the hot water occasionally if everyone is having a shower) and very pretty bedrooms with extremely comfortable beds. We loved the log burner in the living room as the evenings were chilly in April and the fire made it very cosy. However, the cottage is warm throughout from the storage heaters. Lovely sunny garden which we loved sitting out to eat breakfast and perfect space for the dog. Alms Cottage is well-placed, in a tiny rural village - no shops so a car would help, but close to Coleford and many lovely sites to visit; Symonds Yat, Monmouth, Ross on Wye - we had a great day out in Wales and spent the afternoon at the beach at Barry Island! Overall, we loved the cottage and would happily stay there again.

- Mrs Nicholson, April 2021
Ms Ward April 2021

“On arrival there was a really terrible smell of dog in the property - it was obvious that the house had been cleaned to the best ability but this bad smell is very deeply ingrained in the furnishings and (we discovered at the end of our short stay) generated too by using the hoover which fills the place with the malodorous smell all over again.”

.. theres nothing to be done about it. Changing the hoover bag might help but it was intolerable for us... In addition, what made the stay so hard was the uncomfortable sofa, armchairs and mattresses - all way past thier best and need replacing. New mattresses at the least, - sofa really has seen better days and looks way more comfy in the pictures. On the positive side, the kitchen is very well equipped and if you are into cooking (as we were) its wonderful .Theres everything you could possibly need. Clean beautiful new, could not fault it As well, the tons and tons of hot water and a perfect power shower are really good... After sleeping badly in the beds, we needed this. Its like two houses put together and if it weren't for the kitchen and bathroom we would have had to have come home early. Wouldn't recommend I am afraid and will be very careful in future about choosing cottages with a no pets allowed policy

- Ms Ward, April 2021
Mrs Evans October 2020

“We had a lovely stay at the cottage, it had everything we needed, was very comfortable, clean & the most important thing was for the garden to be secure for our dog, as we’ve been to a few now & they haven’t been, & it was perfect, we did some lovely walks & the other thing that was nice was there was walks we could do from the cottage so you didn’t have to drive out anywhere.”

There isn’t a shop in the village but you have a big range of supermarkets that weren’t to far to drive to stock up. Would definitely recommend here, we had a lovely time, thank you.

- Mrs Evans, October 2020
Ms Jeans September 2020

“The cottage was in a very quiet location which was great for a holiday.”

The cottage was well equipped and large enough for two adults and our dog. Stunning scenery near by. The beds were very comfortable and everything was extremely clean. Everything that we needed was in the cottage - it was a home from home. We really enjoyed our peaceful break and Evie (our doggy) loved all the walks in the woods!

- Ms Jeans, September 2020
Mr Caine December 2019

“The comfort and homeliness of the accomodation went far beyond our expectations.”

It was as good as home from home. The area around the accomodation was beautiful, lots of panoramic views, lovely walks and not too far from the nearest town for essential shopping etc. Would not hesitate to book again for a summer holiday when the weather would probably be a little kinder.

- Mr Caine, December 2019
Mr Walker October 2019

“Had a wonderful stay.”

Lovely cottage and very well equipped. Warm and cosy and became obsessed with the log fire at this time of year! Owner very helpful and welcoming. A great stay for our family.

- Mr Walker, October 2019
Mrs Tomlinson September 2019

“Lovely cottage, lovely area.”

Everything we needed for a comfortable stay Beautifully equipped clean kitchen & bathroom, a true home from home.

- Mrs Tomlinson, September 2019
Mrs Paxton-de Ville September 2019

“Great location.”

Lots to do nearby. Well stocked cottage. Very comfortable. Could do with a good clean.

- Mrs Paxton-de Ville, September 2019
Mrs Scudder August 2019

“I have no hesitation in recommend this cottage it was in a lovely area the ...”

I have no hesitation in recommend this cottage it was in a lovely area the garden was great for our dog as he is only small and it was lovely and safe all closed in so much to see and do around and if you go I would recommend if you want a great meal the butchers arms at clearwell

- Mrs Scudder, August 2019
Mrs Edwards August 2019

“Great little cottage, really well laid out with everything you need.”

Great location for touring the Forest of Dean.

- Mrs Edwards, August 2019
Mr Crossingham July 2019

“If you are coming to the area, this is a lovey place to stay.”

- Mr Crossingham, July 2019
Mr Feldwick July 2019

“Lovely part of the country, wonderful scenery and people.”

- Mr Feldwick, July 2019
Mrs Urquhart June 2019

“Fantastic cosy cottage, facilities above and beyond expectations.”

Warm welcome with plenty of information. Would highly recommend.

- Mrs Urquhart, June 2019
Mrs Sykes June 2019

“We were given a warm, informative welcome from Jill.”

Plus welcoming .com and cakes !! The cottage is exceptionally well equipped every need was catered for. The standard of cleanliness was exceptionally high and the beds very comfortable. The weather was awful but the cottage more than made up for it.

- Mrs Sykes, June 2019
Mr Patterson April 2019

“The cottage was almost perfect but when we booked we overlooked the fact that pets were allowed.”

There was dog hair on the furniture which didn’t help with an allergy of one of our party. Previous dogs had also left deposits on the lawn which prevented us from sitting outside. This is such a shame as the cottage is fantastic, very comfortable and very well equipped. If you don’t mind dogs, and the trail that they leave behind, then I can highly recommend this cottage. If it retains it pets allowed policy it will not be one that we can return to.

- Mr Patterson, April 2019

Many thanks for your feedback and we are sorry to hear that you did not notice that we accept pets at our property. The lawn is checked for dog deposits before every guest's stay. I hope that you will appreciate that when you text to say a stray dog had wandered into the garden and soiled, that we attended straight away to clear this up. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the cottage. Sykes owner relations
Mrs Welch March 2019

“Great place to stay did not want for anything, lovely and warm dog's felt at home”

- Mrs Welch, March 2019
Mrs Reynolds March 2019

“A very enjoyable holiday in a very well equipped cottage.”

- Mrs Reynolds, March 2019
Mr Westaway February 2019

“Lovely cottage with everything we needed.”

Owner very friendly.

- Mr Westaway, February 2019
Mr Nuttall February 2019

“This was our second visit to alms cottage, we spent one week there last year and this year two weeks, which speaks volumes about the facilities and our hosts, wonderful holiday!”

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- Mr Nuttall, February 2019
Mr Harwood October 2018

“One of the best cottages we have stayed at nothing was too much and all the facilities were first class!”

The welcome pack was the icing on the cake! Recommend you try this one out!

- Mr Harwood, October 2018
Mrs Wainwright October 2018

“Comfortable cottage with excellent facilities.”

Suitable for 4 adults. Definitely recommend.

- Mrs Wainwright, October 2018
Dr Poynting September 2018

“A charming and well-equipped cottage, with a welcoming owner (the cake was much appreciated!”

) and a safe, pleasant garden for the dog. It's ideally placed between the Forest of Dean and River Wye in a wonderful area for walking; there's lots to see nearby – we especially enjoyed Tintern Abbey and Goodrich Castle – and there's good food locally in dog-friendly pubs. We were just sorry we couldn't stay longer!

- Dr Poynting, September 2018
Mrs Martin September 2018

“It was everything we needed - rest and relaxation.”

Beautiful countryside, amazing views from the cottage, yet easy access to towns and sightseeing.

- Mrs Martin, September 2018
Mrs Seager September 2018

“Lovely countryside, and well equipped cottage.”

We would definitely recommend it!

- Mrs Seager, September 2018
Mrs Davies July 2018

“The cottage was extremely well presented and included all of the equipment we might need for a two week vacation.”

Its location was perfect for both the forest of Dean and other attractions we wanted to visit. The owners could not have done more for us, and their help was invaluable. We are already considering returning again next year.

- Mrs Davies, July 2018
Mr Cook July 2018

“The cottage was amazing and the area is a lovely place to visit with lots for us to do and see.”

Jill the owner met us at the cottage and gave us a very warm welcome, explaining all about cottage and pointers about what was good in the area. We had a great holiday

- Mr Cook, July 2018
Mr Sadler June 2018

“Fantastic location, lovely country cottage.”

Very well equipped, excellent base for exploring the Forest of Dean area. Co-op within 3 miles (Coleford), Aldi/Morrison’s within 5 miles (Ross), Asda 15 miles (Hereford). We actually had Asda deliver our holiday big shop on the day of arrival to arrive in the evening which worked very well and saved leaving the dog on its own after such a long journey. The garden has gates at both exits so your dog can roam free in the garden (unless it can jump over 4ft). Lots of narrow country lanes and places to walk. There also a cheeky Robin that frequents the garden and will attempt to pinch leftovers if dining outside, very tame. The owners were lovely and left us wanted by for nothing. Will certainly return here again!

- Mr Sadler, June 2018
Mr Mcgovern June 2018

“Alms cottage was a perfect base for our fishing holiday, had everything we needed.”

The twin bedroom is only suitable for two small children, not for 2 adults as was the case for us. But as it was only our base we managed. The cakes, tea ,coffee etc was most welcome.

- Mr Mcgovern, June 2018
Mr King May 2018

“Excellent wel equipped and comfortable cottage.”

Perfect for exploring the Forest of Dean area.

- Mr King, May 2018
Mr Lewis May 2018

“The cottage was perfect, everything a cottage should be, cosy, lots of character, just beautiful.”

- Mr Lewis, May 2018
Mr Bickerton February 2018

“What an amazing cottage.”

It was so well equipped. Everything from cleaning products, cooking equipment to towels for the dog. An amazing welcome and well informed owner. We loved the log fires and cozy layout. A lot of thought has gone into providing an excellent stay. Can’t wait to re-visit. Very near Coleford, Hereford, Gloucester and the Forest. Can’t imagine anybody would not love it.

- Mr Bickerton, February 2018
Mrs King October 2017

“The cottage was fab with everything you would need provided.”

I have never been in one so well equipped, even down to tea, coffee and dishwasher tablets. The information brochure was really useful as it gave us some ideas on where to go in the area. The garden was really safe so we could let our dog out on his own. My husband even went out for some runs as there were lots of footpaths on our doorstep. We had a great time and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property if you wanted to walk or cycle in this lovely area.

- Mrs King, October 2017
Mr Heath August 2017

“A super cottage with absolutely everything one might need provided, couldn't expect anything more!”

- Mr Heath, August 2017
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Almshouse Cottages

Two wonderful, semi-detached holiday cottages situated on the western edge of the Royal Forest of Dean, in the village of English Bicknor. These delightful cottages are full of character and charm, ideal for a family holiday or romantic retreat in an unspoilt part of the country. Each property is set over two floors, with two bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor, along with a sitting room, kitchen and dining table downstairs. They also both have their lovely gardens where you can enjoy the sunshine, accompanied by the sound of the birdsong, and dine outdoors. There are many lovely walks and cycle routes to be enjoyed right from the doorstep, or for those who enjoy adrenaline-fuelled activities, try canoeing, abseiling, caving, and the high wire rope course in the forest! There is also opportunity to fish the Wye, or play a round of golf on one of many excellent courses, the nearest being Forest Hills only four miles away. A wonderful pair of cottages for a relaxing break, or a fun-filled adventure, in the Wye Valley AONB!

The property

This cosy, pretty semi-detached cottage is a wonderful holiday base for couples and small families.

The cottage has two bedrooms upstairs; a bright, spacious double bedroom with hanging space, a chest of drawers and pretty views, along with a cosy twin room.

There is also a good-sized family bathroom with a feature fireplace.

Downstairs is a wonderful sitting room where everyone can gather after a long day and relax around a woodburning stove, set inside a beautiful stone fireplace.

There is also a rocking chair by the back door where you can sit and read.

The kitchen is compact but bright and well-equipped, accessed from the porch which is handy for removing muddy walking boots.

It also has a dining table and beautiful Welsh dresser.

Outside is a large lawn where the kids can run around and play, while you enjoy a refreshing drink on the swing seat.

A fantastic base for outdoors enthusiasts visiting the Wye Valley!

Note: This property is next to Ref 915266, together they sleep 8.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x 2’6” twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Electric storage heaters with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, CD/radio
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Lawned garden with swing seat and paved patio with picnic bench
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles.

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About the location

ENGLISH BICKNOR

Symonds Yat Rock 3 miles; Symonds Yat 7 miles; Ross-on-Wye 8 miles; Monmouth 8 miles.

The lovely village of English Bicknor, situated on the westerly edge of the Royal Forest of Dean and nestling within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is one of the ancient villages of the forest, situated at the top of a hill overlooking the valley, and once the site of an ancient motte and bailey castle, the remnants of which can still be seen. The villages of English Bicknor and nearby Symonds Yat are steeped in the history of this fascinating area and offer visitors a vast range of activities and landscapes. The Royal Forest of Dean comprises some 27,000 acres of woodland and provides, through a network of pathways and visitor centres, a chance to explore both its beauty and history. One great attraction is Symonds Yat Rock from which the breathtaking vista takes in the meandering River Wye and the distant hills of Herefordshire and Wales. Close by is the famous Goodrich Castle, a perfect example of a 12th century marcher castle, while just 8 miles away are the historic market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. These attractive riverside towns make a great day out, offering a mix of elegant Victorian courtyards and timbered Tudor houses as well as excellent shops, pubs and restaurants to suit every taste. Stroll along the riverbank, take a cruise along the river or view the surrounding countryside from a hot air balloon. Enjoy trips to Chepstow, Tintern, Hay-on-Wye, the Black Mountains, Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. The historic town of Hereford, with its magnificent cathedral housing the Mappa Mundi ancient map of the world, is also well worth a visit.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Alms Cottage was a lovely cottage.”

“We had a fabulous week at Alms Cottage.”

“The cottage was in a very quiet location which was great for a holiday.”

“The comfort and homeliness of the accomodation went far beyond our expectations.”

“Had a wonderful stay.”

“Lovely cottage, lovely area.”

“Great location.”

“I have no hesitation in recommend this cottage it was in a lovely area the ...”

“Great little cottage, really well laid out with everything you need.”

“If you are coming to the area, this is a lovey place to stay.”

“Lovely part of the country, wonderful scenery and people.”

“Fantastic cosy cottage, facilities above and beyond expectations.”

“We were given a warm, informative welcome from Jill.”

“The cottage was almost perfect but when we booked we overlooked the fact that pets were allowed.”

“Great place to stay did not want for anything, lovely and warm dog's felt at home”

“A very enjoyable holiday in a very well equipped cottage.”

“Lovely cottage with everything we needed.”

“This was our second visit to alms cottage, we spent one week there last year and this year two weeks, which speaks volumes about the facilities and our hosts, wonderful holiday!”

“One of the best cottages we have stayed at nothing was too much and all the facilities were first class!”

“Comfortable cottage with excellent facilities.”

“A charming and well-equipped cottage, with a welcoming owner (the cake was much appreciated!”

“It was everything we needed - rest and relaxation.”

“Lovely countryside, and well equipped cottage.”

“The cottage was extremely well presented and included all of the equipment we might need for a two week vacation.”

“The cottage was amazing and the area is a lovely place to visit with lots for us to do and see.”

“Fantastic location, lovely country cottage.”

“Alms cottage was a perfect base for our fishing holiday, had everything we needed.”

“Excellent wel equipped and comfortable cottage.”

“The cottage was perfect, everything a cottage should be, cosy, lots of character, just beautiful.”

“What an amazing cottage.”

“The cottage was fab with everything you would need provided.”

“A super cottage with absolutely everything one might need provided, couldn't expect anything more!”