Short Breaks in the Forest of Dean

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Stone building with blue door and wrought iron gate on pathway at Rainforest Chapel in Ruspidge
19
Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, GL14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A unique Grade II listed converted chapel resting in the village of Ruspidge, Gloucestershire. Original character features. Open-plan. Quirky interior. Historic. Cinderford 2.2 miles. (Ref. 938318)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights From £426

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A stone and plaster exterior of a house with a patio set and green umbrella at Rainforest Cottage in Ruspidge
27
Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, GL14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This beautiful, detached holiday cottage rests on the outskirts of Ruspidge in Gloucestershire. Two electric fires. Contemporary interior. Xbox. Amenities in walking distance. Cinderford 1.9 miles; Cheltenham 22.8 miles. (Ref. 1018978)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights From £428

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Stone building with large windows and a wooden gate in front at The Old School in Ruspidge
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Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, GL14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely, two-bedroom cottage resting in Ruspidge, Gloucestershire. Close to amenities. Near AONB. Pet-friendly. Contemporary. Open-plan. Private garden. Characterful. Ross-on-Wye 9.7 miles; Symonds Yat 11.2 miles; Gloucester 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1135174)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £432

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A stone house with a wooden table and chairs on a patio and a grassy lawn at 2 The Old School in Ruspidge
35
Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, GL14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful-renovated cottage resting on the outskirts of the Royal Forest of Dean and Ruspidge, Gloucestershire. Off-road parking. Garden. Close to a pub and a shop. Newnham 3.2 miles; Wye Valley AONB 6.8 miles; Gloucester 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1126759)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £460

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A living room with a sofa and stairs at Horse Gin in Lydney
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Parkend, Gloucestershire, GL15
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Horse Gin is a charming, pet-friendly cottage situated in Parkend, Gloucestershire, with a mezzanine bedroom, open-plan living, and an enclosed patio. Monmouth 10.8 miles; Ross-on-Wye 12.8 miles; Symonds Yat 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1195950)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £439

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An outdoor view of a stone cottage with a table and chairs at Castle Rag in Parkend
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Parkend, Gloucestershire, GL15
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Castle Rag is a charming, single-storey, pet-friendly cottage in Parkend, Gloucestershire, offering an open-plan living space and a secure patio. Monmouth 10.8 miles; Ross-on-Wye 12.8 miles; Symonds Yat 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1197901)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £439

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A stone house with white windows and door behind a stone wall and open gate at About Time Cottage in Parkend
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Parkend, Gloucestershire, GL15
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful detached cottage in village of Parkend, within the Royal Forest of Dean. Underfloor heating throughout. En-suite facilities. Pet-friendly. Games area. Cinderford 6.7 miles; Monmouth 9.8 miles; Ross-on-Wye 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1062726)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £924

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A garden area with a bench, small table and chairs, potted plant, and a tree at Church Road Annexe in Cinderford
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Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This superb ground-floor annexe apartment is situated in the town of Cinderford, Gloucestershire. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Gloucester 14.4 miles; Cheltenham 21.7 miles. (Ref. 1014199)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights From £322

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An outdoor tiled patio area with a black table and four chairs and a seating area near a white building at The Fountain Lodge in Parkend
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Parkend, Gloucestershire, GL15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Fountain Lodge is a delightful lodge in the village of Parkend in Gloucestershire. En-suite bedrooms. Near the Forest of Dean. Close to amenities. Monmouth 10.1 miles; Symonds Yat 11.1 miles; Ross-on-Wye 12.9 miles. (Ref. 1158591)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £366

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A stone house with multiple windows and chimneys surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway at Danby Lodge in Yorkley
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Yorkley, Gloucestershire, GL15
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.0★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Danby Lodge is a historic, Grade II listed property resting in the countryside outskirts of Yorkley, Gloucestershire, with a swimming pool and a hot tub. Pet-friendly accommodation. Lydney 3.7 miles; Wye Valley National Landscape 9.6 miles. (Ref. 1160802)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £2632

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An outdoor view of a brick house with stairs leading to a white door and a garden with plants and flowers at Corner House in Cinderford
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Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14
  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A fabulous five-bedroom holiday home resting in Cinderford, Gloucestershire. Views of the Forest of Dean. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Shared driveway with EV charging point. Ross-on-Wye 8.9 miles; Gloucester 15.4 miles; Cheltenham 21.9 miles. (Ref. 1084602)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £748

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A living room with a large grey sectional sofa with red cushions a wall-mounted television above a fireplace and a window with closed curtains at Colliers Cottage in Cinderford
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Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Colliers Cottage is a charming holiday cottage located in the lovely town of Cinderford in Gloucestershire set over three floors and welcoming one pet. Ross-on-Wye 8.9 miles; Gloucester 14.7 miles; Cheltenham 22 miles. (Ref. 1172449)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £339

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A blue front door with a wreath and stacked firewood outside next to a potted plant and a stone bench at Lilly Cottage in Whitecroft Royal Forest of Dean
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Whitecroft, Royal Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL15
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautifully presented romantic cottage in the heart of Whitcroft, Gloucestershire. Edge of forest. Hot tub. Woodburner. Monmouth 7 miles. (Ref. 991699)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights From £487

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A white two story house with a tiled roof and gated driveway beside a country road at Moors Farm in Littledean
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Littledean, Gloucestershire, GL14
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A large, detached, family-friendly property in the village of Littledean in the Forest of Dean. Hot tub. Gas fires. Original beams. Stunning views. Newnham-on-Severn 1.7 miles; Symonds Yat 12 miles; Gloucester 13.6 miles. (Ref. 933787)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £1057

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A garden with green grass and flowers in front of a white house with a glass conservatory at Pippins in Bream
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Bream, Gloucestershire, GL15
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stunning cottage placed on the outskirts of the lovely village of Bream in the Gloucestershire. Countryside views. Conservatory. Lydney 4 miles. (Ref. 966511)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £413

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A stone building with arched windows and a fenced front yard with an orange umbrella at The Old Sunday School in Bream
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Bream, Gloucestershire, GL15
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A special, converted old chapel resting in the village of Bream, close to the Forest of Dean. Open-plan living. Ideal for families. Garden patio. Coleford 4.2 miles; Lydney 3.4 miles. (Ref. 1071356)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £824

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A living room with two sofas a coffee table with wine and glasses and a kitchen area at Brewery Lodge in Blakeney near The Forest of Dean
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Blakeney, near The Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful cottage set close to Blakeney in Gloucestershire. Attached to pub. Open plan. Blakeney 1.4 miles. (Ref. 968804)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £345

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A paved driveway next to a two-story house with a garden and wooden trellis at The Annex in Drybrook
19
Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A gorgeous semi-detached annexe overlooking the stunning Gloucestershire countryside, in the delightful village of Drybrook. Smart TV. Pet friendly. Countryside views. Symonds Yat 7.8 miles; Ross-on-Wye 8.4 miles; Gloucester 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1055583)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £355

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An outdoor garden area with stone steps leading to a lawn and two houses in the background at Lynton House in Ruardean Hill near Drybrook
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Ruardean Hill near Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A spacious, semi-detached cottage located in the village of Drybrook in Gloucestershire. Exposed beams. Snug. Four bedrooms. Symonds Yat 8.5 miles; Gloucester 14.5 miles. (Ref. 15448)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £581

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Two modern houses with paved driveway and a stone wall at Aneths Annex in Harrow Hill Drybrook
18
Harrow Hill, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Annex at Meadowbank is a stylish, single-storey abode resting in Drybrook, Gloucestershire. Romantic. Near AONB. Close to amenities. Open-plan living. Symonds Yat 9 miles; Gloucester 15.6 miles. (Ref. 1144375)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights From £328

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If you’re looking for a retreat surrounded by nature, then the Forest of Dean is the perfect destination for a short break.

Nestled between the River Severn and the Wye Valley, this stunning woodland offers the opportunity for relaxation and adventure, whether you want to hike through enchanting forests or simply unwind in a cosy countryside retreat, a weekend break in the Forest of Dean has something for everyone.

Why Choose Forest of Dean Short Breaks?

If you are looking for the perfect place for a quick break away, then look no further than a short break in the Forest of Dean.

As one of England’s oldest woodlands, it allows you to relax and provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With a wide range of cosy countryside pubs dotted around the charming villages in this area, the Forest of Dean is the perfect setting for a romantic escape or a family adventure.

Short breaks in the Forest of Dean are a place where you can truly unwind and reconnect with nature.

Places to Visit during Forest of Dean Weekend Breaks

The Forest of Dean is filled with incredible places to explore, making it an ideal destination for a weekend break. If you’re into history and nature, then you will love a visit to the Dean Heritage Centre, which offers a fascinating insight into the forest’s history, from its industrial past to local folklore.

For a hiking adventure during your Forest of Dean short break, head to Symonds Yat Rock, with numerous walking trails to explore it also offers a famous viewpoint overlooking the River Wye. Once you have finished your trail, head to the rock cafe on-site and enjoy a selection of hot and cold food and drink options.

If you’re a history lover, don’t miss the ruins of Tintern Abbey, a breathtaking 12th-century monastery just a short drive away.

For a more leisurely experience, take a scenic ride on the Dean Forest Railway, winding through the woodland on a vintage steam train. At less than 5 miles long, it is a relatively short journey but certainly one to be enjoyed.

Whatever you are looking for, short breaks in the Forest of Dean have something special to offer for a memorable weekend escape.

Other Popular Destinations during Weekend Breaks in the Forest of Dean:

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Types of Forest of Dean Holidays

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