Mallard

87 Customer Reviews

• "This was the third time we have been here it’s what we call our happy place."

  it’s so close to the forest of dean where we take the dogs it’s also it’s set in beautiful surroundings where you can take your dogs or just enjoy walking and take in the stunning views

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★May 2025

• "It was very clean ."

  very well equipped,good views out of the windows overlooking the garden and pond, dog safe. pleasant walk to village on a footpath through church yard Up a steep footpath across the main road. Shop & post office 2 pubs easy walking distance 1 by post office/shop not open certain days. another one longer walk 25 min through village and walk by the Severn. Good area for cycling in forest of Dean

  Reviewed by George5.0★Mar 2025

• "Lovely cottage and surrounding area."

  Lots of places to walk with beautiful scenery.

  Reviewed by Julie3.8★Oct 2024

• "The property was very clean and very warm."

  Steve was great and very helpful. No complaints at all. lovely quiet setting for a relaxing break.

  Reviewed by Dorothy5.0★Oct 2024

• "This is the 2nd time we have stayed at Mallard and we love it !"

  The cottage has everything you need for a holiday, the bed is very comfortable as is the rest of the furniture. Outside there is an ample garden which is ideal as we take our two dogs with us. Steve the owner is always on hand should you require his help. We would recommend Mallard to anybody who is looking for a quiet rural retreat for a holiday. There are plenty of places to visit should you go exploring. We will definitely be going back

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Apr 2024

• "The location of the cottage on the edge of the village was fantastic."

  We visited pubs, shops and a cafe in the village as well as travelled to local towns and did lots of walking in the Forest of Dean. The cottage is in a great position with a peaceful view. I was a bit surprised by the main trainline so close by, but didn’t find it too disturbing. We had everything we needed in the cottage and found the secure garden a particular benefit for our dog. The owner was friendly and helpful. To increase comfort levels even more I’d suggest a new mattress. However we had a great time overall for the week and can see why it’s such a popular cottage.

  Reviewed by Laura4.7★Mar 2024

• "Cosy, comfortable cottage with very helpful & friendly owner"

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Feb 2024

• "Excellent cottage, really nice touches like the fire being laid ready to use and ample supply of wood."

  Lovely cosy cottage with excellent facilities for your pet to get his exercise

  Reviewed by Adam5.0★Feb 2024

• "Amazing place ."

  .absolutely loved it and so did the dogs.fields as far as you could see and the dogs were allowed to be off the lead as no sheep etc..very welcoming host.the cottage had everything you needed. Nice pubs especially the railway.it had an Indian restaurant above and the food is lovely..Will definitely be back..

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Feb 2024

• "Thank you, we had a nice stay and enjoyed our time in the area."

  A lady pointed us to the barn on arrival and we were left to it all week. The place is well insulated and very comfortable with the little fire going. Thank you Steve for the wood. The small garden area is secure for the dogs, the tv is a good one, the facilities all clean. A great experience all round.

  Reviewed by Leigh and Rachel5.0★Jan 2024

• "What a find!"

  Booked for my hubby's 50th in January. Not only were we blessed with dry days but sitting by the log fire and looking out onto the pond with the swans, ducks - robins and bluetits on feeders were fab! The church bells from St Peters were an added bonus & beautiful scenic walks surround. All cottage essentials thought of and Steve happily supplied baskets of logs on request for no extra charge! Feels very relaxing and private yet you have the village and farm b&b close by. We have already booked again and looking forward to returning in the spring!!

  Reviewed by Kerri4.4★Jan 2024

• "Had a fantastic time at the Mallard, very clean and comfortable and the log burner is very cozy."

  Steve the owner is lovely and lets you have full access to all the fields on his farm, great if you have a dog with you. Lots to do in the surrounding area, lovely 5 min walk from the property into to the village through the graveyard which is also very interesting reading all the grave stones. I will definitely be going back.

  Reviewed by Moira5.0★Dec 2023

• "We had a lovely stay at the Mallard, absolutely no complaints."

  The fire was perfect too. The footpaths along the river are exceedingly muddy at the moment, so if visiting in winter, good wellies are essential, and a walking stick would be handy. It is a really interesting landscape, we just wish we had longer to explore.

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Dec 2023

• "The perfect getaway and couldn't fault the cottage at all."

  Everything we needed, lovely log burner, enclosed garden for the dogs and peaceful, private location. Few minutes walk to the village via the church looking out over the Severn Bore, great local shop with everything you need and lovely local The Black Pig. Can't wait to go back.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Aug 2023

• "Lovely little property in a great location."

  Close to the Forest of Dean, with all its attractions for cycling, walking, the caves and heritage railway and not far from Chepstow, Gloucester and Cheltenham. Great for 2: lovely amount of space, great layout, and useful outdoor space too overlooking a pond and abundant wildlife. Great Wi-Fi connection, decent tv, storage for 2 bikes outside and it’s far enough away from the road to be safe from prying eyes. Felt very private with no one looking over you and only occasional traffic to the owners workshop further up the track. It’s 5 mins walk from Newnham village which has an ace shop/Post Office/ cafe/pub all in one (the Black Pig), and the White Hart pub is a few minutes away by car, or a 30 min walk through the village and along the Severn bank. The owner is very friendly if you have any needs, maybe just a few more teaspoons needed ( but that maybe us..) please.

  Reviewed by Steve4.7★Jul 2023

• "We had the best time ever, cottage is well equipped, area is very quiet and you can have lots of walks in beautiful countryside."

  We are already planning to come back :)

  Reviewed by Bea5.0★Jun 2023

• "We absolutely loved it we went for 4 days but wished we’d booked it for a week."

  We had sheep and lambs in the field by the property and they were lovely. We also walked around the fields and the views were fantastic. It’s not too far from the Forest of Dean and we went there a couple of times. Steve the owner was very helpful and we will definitely be booking to go back there

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Jun 2023

• "Wonderful little cottage surrounded by fields."

  Very quiet and peaceful. Facilities provided were excellent. Added bonus of a decent sized enclosed garden and patio perfect if you are taking your furry friend away with you. Steve the owner was always on hand if you required any assistance. Perfectly placed for visiting the surrounding area by car. Would highly recommend staying at Mallard

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★May 2023

• "The owners and their family were very nice and especially helpful when we had car trouble."

  Reviewed by Cathy5.0★Apr 2023

• "Great little property plenty of room, warm and cozy."

  The village of Newnham is a 10 minute walk away with a good village shop and pub. Easy access to the Forest of Dean and Wye valley with plenty of walks. We had a nice relaxing holiday.

  Reviewed by Carey5.0★Feb 2023

• "Cosy and warm on the coldest of weekends - everything perfect for what we wanted Quiet and relaxing but close by to everything we needed ."

  Unobtrusive but friendly owner with logs on tap ! Beautiful surroundings and great for walking our dogs - will definitely recommend and hope to return - thank you

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jan 2023

• "A lovely quiet cosy comfortable cottage we stayed over new year and had a great ..."

  A lovely quiet cosy comfortable cottage we stayed over new year and had a great few days ideal for the dog lots of walks in the new forest and not far to drive at all so would definitely return

  Reviewed by James4.7★Dec 2022

• "We just wanted somewhere to go away to for the Christmas week to switch off and have some peace and quiet."

  Mallard was just what we were hoping for. The property looks small from the outside but very spacious and well thought out inside. The highlight was the log fire, which we had going every day of our stay. Steve the farmer ensured we had a good supply of wood and he soon replenished it for us when we ran low. Everything you needed a for a comfortable and cosy stay, kitchen well equipped, everywhere lovely and clean. Steve gave us a wrapped box of chocolate biscuits, which was very kind and a lovey thought, much appreciated and went down well. Lots of peace and quiet, the river Severn just over, a good place to switch off. Lovely to see the sheep every day in front the property and lots of birds came to the feeders. Highly recommended and many thanks.

  Reviewed by Melinda5.0★Dec 2022

• "Perfect cosy getaway."

  So comfortable. Owners help with any problems and questions so quickly.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Dec 2022

• "Good things - the garden was properly secure for our dogs."

  The view was lovely. The heating was good. Location very good although had to drive to access many places. Beautifully private. Bad things - fridge not working effectively, milk off in 2 days. TV would only show in blue. Mattress springs poking through, took turns to sleep in sofa, very hard for this. Worst thing - cold water pressure very low, to the point that we could not get shower cool enough to wash safely. Shame about the negatives, if addressed we would definitely go back.

  Reviewed by Anne2.8★Nov 2022

• "Had a lovely few days, weather brilliant and it was so lovely and quiet."

  It was a great situation and walking distance to Newnham on Severn. We would definitely come back in the future for a nice peaceful,break. Keith & Margaret Lacey

  Reviewed by Margaret4.4★Aug 2022

• "Brilliant as always."

  This was our fourth stay with Steve and we just love this place more each time. Dogs loved the little garden and seeing the cows in the surrounding fields. Just a little piece of paradise.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had an amazing week at the Mallard, it was just what we needed."

  The cottage was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed for a perfect stay. The location is fantastic, so quiet and peaceful with many places to visit nearby. Steve, the owner was friendly and helpful without being intrusive. We would definitely recommend this cottage and will certainly look at returning

  Reviewed by John4.7★Jul 2022

• "The cottage was lovely, clean and comfortable."

  We enjoyed watching wildlife from the garden.

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely barn conversion, great location."

  Friendly and helpful host. Will definitely return

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely, peaceful property, within a short drive of plenty of lovely places to visit."

  Very clean and tidy when we arrved, and just right for a short stay - our dachshunds loved the small cottage garden and being able to walk them around the farm was a bonus. Well equipped kitchen and very comfy bed! Highly recommended!

  Reviewed by Toby4.7★May 2022

• "A really enjoyable stay."

  The owners Steve & Sonia were very friendly and welcoming. Being on a farm we were surrounded by wildlife. Many birds came to visit including a pair of Pheasants. We were able to walk the footpaths through the property leading eventually to the village of nearby Newnham. Would readily stay again.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2022

• "The cottage was brilliant, it felt like home Steve as always was brilliant, we will return."

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Apr 2022

• "A really lovely cottage, very snug, quiet and comfortable."

  Great location near the Forest of Dean, and our dog loved the fields and the little yard. The owners were friendly and helpful. We had a wonderfully relaxing time.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Mar 2022

• "The cottage was really lovely."

  Spotless and comfortable. The owner was really helpful and friendly. The garden is fully fenced and we were allowed to walk the fields with our dog. WiFi strong. It was half and hour from Gloucester quays, Monmouth and Ross on Wye. I would highly recommend this cottage and we can’t wait to go back again. Thank you to the owners. Perfect get away. X

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Mar 2022

• "Lovely little cottage in quiet setting."

  Steve, the owner, was very attentive and helpful, letting us know about all the walks we could go on, on his land. We enjoyed the log burner and watching the birds feed just outside the window. Great place to get away from it all, but village within walking distance.

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Jan 2022

• "This was a lovely place to stay and we plan to return!"

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Jan 2022

• "Enjoyable break, ideal for the two of us and the dog, great to have the logs provided, great stay."

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Dec 2021

• "A lovely little cottage, very cosy and warm with an easy to use wood burner."

  Very well equipped & clean. The owner, Steve, was very welcoming and provided us with local knowledge. I was lovely to watch the pheasants and other birds taking advantage of the bird feeder directly outside the window. The only downside we found was the creaky floors upstairs, a bit annoying but didn't detract from our enjoyment.

  Reviewed by Carol4.7★Nov 2021

• "Wonderful little cabin, great location to the Forest of Dean."

  Cabin felt safe as it was on farmland with other holiday let's . Cabin was comfortable and had great amenities. Had a fan and heating available.

  Reviewed by Chloe4.4★Nov 2021

• "Perfect for the get away break and great for the pooch if she enjoys the country life, mine had a culture shock lol but still had a great time."

  location was great for a quiet get away and accommodation was lovely :)

  Reviewed by Annette5.0★Nov 2021

• "Beautiful little escape."

  The accommodation has everything you need for a cosy break excellent birdwatching from your own fully enclosed garden.Steve the host was very helpful .Will look forward to another visit.

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Oct 2021

• "Steve was a great bloke."

  Very helpful. A lovely place to stay. Very warm and welcoming. Great got our dog who loved the garden. Will be back.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Oct 2021

• "Owner friendly and helpful."

  Lovely relaxing stay, great for dogs, lovely cottage, everything you need, would definitely stay again

  Reviewed by Fiona4.7★Sep 2021

• "Our second visit and we loved it even more."

  Great place to relax and know that the dogs are safe and secure too. Steve, the owner is fantastic and nothing is too much trouble. We have booked another two visits. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Aug 2021

• "This truly is a piece of paradise."

  So peaceful and relaxing. The barn was beautiful and the outdoor space perfect for our two dogs. We enjoyed the wildlife and animals in the surrounding area and had the opportunity for a bit of bird watching too. Just a perfect location for a few days away.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★May 2021

• "Mallard is a charming cottage."

  The surroundings, wildlife and birdsong make it delightful. the lack of a coffee machine, cafetiere or suitable jug meant we could not make fresh coffee.

  Reviewed by Brian4.4★Apr 2021

• "We found the cottage cozy, hygienic and well presented."

  The town was only 10mi minutes walk and the forest of Dean 15min drive. We will be back

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Oct 2020

• "Totally brilliant we will return."

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Oct 2020

• "Good location for exploring, cottage had everything we needed"

  Reviewed by Gillian4.4★Sep 2020

• "Mallard is a wonderful, well equipped cottage."

  It is a lovely place to explore the surrounding area. This is our second stay there and once again we were not disappointed. We will be back.

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Sep 2020

• "Very nice cottage in lovely setting"

  Reviewed by and Mrs5.0★Sep 2020

• "Very cosy cottage and very well equipped."

  Very good base to access the forest and Wales. Steve was a lovely owner. Great seeing all the varied wildlife on the small holding and countryside. Good walks along Severn and forest of Dean. Photos of cottage are good but they do not do the cottage justice- much better in real life. Had a lovely chilled out relaxing one week stay. Well done.

  Reviewed by Nigel4.4★Aug 2020

• "Lovely cottage & location Very friendly owner and locals Would love to return one day"

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Aug 2020

• "Beautiful cottage set in an ideal location."

  Owner of the cottage could not have been more helpful if he tried, have already recommended to friends and will be returning in future.

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Aug 2020

• "Really lovely cottage."

  Very well appointed and extremely comfortable. It is ideally placed for visiting the Forest of Dean. Mallard is also very dog friendly.

  Reviewed by Les5.0★Feb 2020

• "We had a fantastic time - really peaceful location."

  A perfect setting to recharge the batteries and get away from it all.

  Reviewed by Patrick5.0★Feb 2020

• "The peace and quiet."

  We weren't disturbed constantly but at the same time assured of any needs who to contact.... nice owners and wonderful setting

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Jan 2020

• "Beautiful place."

  Beautiful views. Lots of birdlife to watch , really lovely owners x will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Mandi5.0★Nov 2019

• "Lovely spot in a very nice area ."

  The cottage is ideal for dogs, no close neighbours and with a private garden area. Bed very comfy. A few more kitchen utensils and more glasses might be useful, but we had most of what we needed.

  Reviewed by Lynne3.4★Oct 2019

• "Beautiful place to stay."

  Quiet and away from it all. Steve friendly, unobtrusive host. All the amenities you could need. The only minor negative, and it didn’t affect our stay, is that a bit of TLC is due. Would definitely come again.

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Sep 2019

• "Lovely place."

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Sep 2019

• "The cottage was comfortable in a very peaceful location, the location also made exploring the local area easy Hope to visit again in the near future."

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Jul 2019

• "A lovely cottage, welcoming hosts and a safe garden for our dogs."

  This was our second visit and we loved it. Thank you

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★May 2019

• "We had a lovely stay at mallard cottage all we could ask for we would go again thanks Lorraine and rob"

  Reviewed by Lorraine3.8★May 2019

• "Ideal base for watching the Severn bore and visiting the Forest of Dean."

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Mar 2019

• "Nice quiet cosy cottage."

  Reviewed by Helen4.1★Mar 2019

• "Crockery & cutlery tins & saucepans where dirty we had to wash them before we ..."

  Crockery & cutlery tins & saucepans where dirty we had to wash them before we used them, skirting boards where dusty,but we really enjoyed it and would certainly go again

  Reviewed by Barrie3.8★Feb 2019

• "Mallard was a perfect little cottage for two people & their dogs."

  The location was great and easy to find, access to the cottage was very accessable. The surrounding area was very scenic and you could get to towns and villiages very easy, Local pubs were very dog friendly and the local residents also very friendly and chatty. The owner of Mallard Steve was a lovely man and so helpful, he provided us with all the logs etc; for the wood burner without charge and altough we did not need the wood burner every day it did create a cosy atmosphere. We stayed at Mallard over the Christmas period, including Christmas Day and it was brilliant, the owner even supplied a little Christmas tree. I would reccomend this cottage to anyone. The only slight improvement I would make is to provide more kitchen items like a chopping board and more utilities.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.4★Dec 2018

• "Beautiful little place to stay."

  Really helpful owner. Peace and quiet!

  Reviewed by Naomi4.7★Nov 2018

• "A lovely, snug little cottage but just needs a few more finishing touches as well as a few extras in the kitchen."

  Well located and the owners were very friendly and welcoming. Newnham is a lovely village and is a very short walk away

  Reviewed by Charlotte4.1★Oct 2018

• "Perfect cottage for 2 people and a dog, very comfortable with everything you could need for a relaxing stay."

  The setting is beautiful and quiet but is close to local amenities and lots of nice places to eat.

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Oct 2018

• "Beautiful barn conversion."

  Ideal size for two people. Everything we needed was there. Pub was 10 mins walk away (albeit up a steep slope through the cemetery).

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Sep 2018

• "Second time we booked this cottage, as we loved it so much last time, and there were still many things we hadn't done."

  Steve and Sonia very friendly and helpful, but we didn't need to disturb them much as everything was fine. Peaceful cottage, with lots of birds and wildlife, and easy access to the river Severn. Steve happy to let us wander around his land. Great position for visiting all sorts of attractions and countryside, both in England and Wales. Cream teas on the Dean Forest Railway are a must!

  Reviewed by Katharine4.4★Jul 2018

• "Lovely cottage, comfortable and clean."

  Garden especially appreciated for our dog. Peaceful surroundings and not overlooked anywhere.

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Jun 2018

• "Received a warm welcome from owner Steven."

  Mallard stands on its own in a field without close neighbours, so is a very peaceful and relaxing place to say. The cottage is very well appointed everything is to a high standard and works well. The Wi-Fi didn't fail once all week. The log burner makes it nice and cosy with more free wood then you can use. Very dog friendly told us to let our dog run free. Just needs a hot tub private patio is ideal for one.

  Reviewed by Alex4.7★Mar 2018

• "A lovely cosy cottage with superb view of the fields and wonderful wood burner."

  A few quirks but these only made it more enjoyable! We hope to return.

  Reviewed by Sisan4.6★Feb 2018

• "When we arrived at the given time the Hoover had been left by the sofa and it was obvious that the cleaner had been disturbed during cleaning."

  We tidied up and finished the job and put the cleaner away. To add to this the toilet was dirty and no cleaning materials to use. All in all it was quite bad. I didn't make a fuss at the time as I was already quite stressed and exhausted and was there to relax. My husband is a keen cook and to keep our costs down we are more than happy to cater for ourselves, that's why we like using cottages. Therefore I was also disappointed as to the condition of the oven. The switch was broken and it was temperamental, sometimes it would work and sometimes it wouldn't. I totally understand that this wasnt one of your finer properties but expected this to be better. On a positive note the log burner was very good and the owner was generous with the log supply. However I won't be returning to Mallards.

  Reviewed by Deborah2.5★Nov 2017

• "Everything is perfect at the Mallard we will be coming back!"

  It is so cosy, perfect for dogs. Lots of wildlife to see. Lovely walks near by.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2017

• "Lovely home from home."

  Great location for visiting the whole area. The owners are really nice and welcoming . Great for our dogs to welcomed too.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2017

• "Excellent holiday cottage."

  . We loved it..!!! It had absolutely everything that we needed and location was perfect.. We re-booked within 3 days of arriving..!!! :-) x x

  Reviewed by Le'arna5.0★Aug 2017

• "Lovely cottage nice area had a great time only problem bedroom very hot due to good weather!"

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  Reviewed by Jacky4.8★Jun 2017

• "Friendly owner Helpful and welcoming Brilliant place with our two dogs I ..."

  Friendly owner Helpful and welcoming Brilliant place with our two dogs I would highly recommend this cottage Thanks for a brilliant week

  Reviewed by Geoff5.0★Mar 2017

• "Great place to stay lots of wildlife on the doorstep ducks swans and a heron all seen on the ponds in the garden."

  The owner was very friendly and helpful.

  Reviewed by Paul4.8★Feb 2017

• "We have stayed at this property before and it is such a perfect getaway for two so we had to come back."

  It's a really cute, comfortable and cosy cottage and close to countryside and towns to suit everyone's needs. We will definitely be back again.

  Reviewed by Kathryn4.8★Nov 2016

• "Excellent cottage in an ideal location."

  The cottage was very well appointed and clean, it was both comfortable and warm and really cosy to settle down in at night, the bedroom was light and airy and the bed I found very comfortable . The owners were pleasant and helpful but did not intrude on your break. We are already planning next years visit to this cottage . A1 rated

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Sep 2016

• "Excellent. The facilities and the accommodation were excellent and we were made very welcome by the owner."

  The cottage provided us with a home from home experience, just what we wanted, whilst the area provided us with lovely walks for our dogs. The location was ideal for visiting the numerous towns and villages nearby. A truly memorable holiday.

  Reviewed by Jacinta5.0★Aug 2016

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