We had never previously been to the Forest of Dean and from the first we were astonished at its beauty. The Old Chapel is an absolute gem and from the moment we arrived it felt as if we had stepped into the middle of an...More
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Overview
Converted chapel -
2 Bedrooms
, 1 Bathroom
, Sleeps 4
Yorkley, Lydney, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England
A Forest of Dean cottage, called The Old Chapel, is situated up a small lane, right next to woodland with wonderful walks right on the doorstep. As one of our guests succinctly put it 'we came away for a break and could not have found a nicer place'. The chapel has been sympathetically converted retaining much of its original character and charm. There is lots of pine cladding on both walls and ceilings which gives a wonderful feeling of warmth and relaxation. The floors are original oak. Candles in the evening and a beast of a wood burning fire make this an incredibly relaxing place to be. Bliss! Sitting on the sofa by the fire all you can see is a wonderful forest view... no houses!
Most of the accommodation is on the ground floor, including a large through lounge and dining room with 14 foot high ceilings giving a... Read more
Most of the accommodation is on the ground floor, including a large through lounge and dining room with 14 foot high ceilings giving a... Read more
Listing #HL73692
About the Owner
Doreen K
Languages spoken:English
Response Rate:95%
Response Time:Within a few hours
Interaction with guests:Â
I usually respond quickly to all enquiries. I hate being kept hanging around and don't expect others to have to.
We live in London so will not be there on arrival but there is a key safe at the back door so time of arrival is never an issue. I was brought up in the Forest of Dean until the age of 18 and we go back there regularly. We live near Heathrow so the quiet in the forest is very appealing!!!
My manager lives in the village should any help be needed when I am not able to access wi-fi (which I have to say is very rare).
I like to tie up all the booking formalities as soon as.
I am happy to give advice about the cottage or its environs at any time. I know them both well! I am a people person and am known to be very friendly
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We've just come back from a 3 night stay at the Old Chapel. A group of four in our twenties and loved the place the minute we walked in. The Chapel was so well equipped and stocked with teas and coffees, so much crockery, cutlery,...More
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Doreen K, VR Owner at The Old Chapel, responded to this reviewResponded July 17, 2017
Thank you James. What a lovely review! Yes the eateries finish serving food at 9pm. Maybe I should put that in with the arrival details. Four months ago you might have seen the wild boar chewing up the grass in front of the chapel. It's...More
2011
My friends and I spent the bank holiday weekend at this beautiful cottage. It has almost everything you would need together with a fully equipped kitchen perfect for those that like to cook. Lots of beautiful scenery a short drive from the cottage. It was...More
Thank xxxxx1983
Amenities
- Central Heating
- Dining Seats (6)
- Dishwasher
- Double Beds:(2)
- Dryer
- DVD Player
- Fireplace
- Freezer
- Full Baths (1)
- Grill
- Hairdryer
- Highchair
- Internet Access
- Iron
- Kettle
- Living Room Seats (6)
- Microwave
- Parking
- Private Yard
- Refrigerator
- Stereo System
- Stove
- Telephone
- Toaster
- TV
- Washer
- Wi-Fi
Additional amenities & feature info
The cottage has very high ceilings with lots of pine cladding and mainly original wooden floors. The lounge/diner measures approx 31feet x 18 feet and the high ceilings make it look spacious. There is a 42 inch flat screen TV in the lounge, plus a DVD player and about 40 DVDs (three-quarters of which are suitable for adults and one quarter for children). There are 2 bedrooms with a double bed in each; (one bedroom is on the ground floor and the other is a galleried bedroom with an apex ceiling and wooden beams). There is a fully equipped bathroom with walk-in shower enclosure, wash-hand basin, bath, toilet and bidet, plus a fully equipped kitchen and utility area.
Picnic chairs are kept in the understairs cupboard should you wish to take them out on day trips.
Picnic chairs are kept in the understairs cupboard should you wish to take them out on day trips.
House rules
- Kid-friendly
- Pets not allowed
- Smoking not allowed
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Check out: 10:00 AM
Bathrooms
- 1 Full bath
Bedrooms
- 2 Fulls
Map
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About the neighborhood
There are two local pubs in the village of Yorkley (approx 400 inhabitants), one within a 3 minute walk and the other within a 12 minute walk; both serve food. The village also has two convenience shops, a medical centre and a post-office.
The designated cycle paths in the Forest have recently been voted the best in Britain.
Local tourist attractions include Go-Ape, Puzzlewood, the international St Pierre golf course, Celtic Manor (the home of the 2011 Ryder cup), Offasdyke Walk, Clearwell Caves, the Shambles Victorian Village, the Dick Whittington Farm Park, Taurus Crafts, the Dean Heritage Centre, Symmonds Yat (seven counties and peregrins can be observed here); the Nagshead Nature Reserve and the National BIrds of Prey Centre. There is also the family cycle trail, Dean Forest railway... more
The designated cycle paths in the Forest have recently been voted the best in Britain.
Local tourist attractions include Go-Ape, Puzzlewood, the international St Pierre golf course, Celtic Manor (the home of the 2011 Ryder cup), Offasdyke Walk, Clearwell Caves, the Shambles Victorian Village, the Dick Whittington Farm Park, Taurus Crafts, the Dean Heritage Centre, Symmonds Yat (seven counties and peregrins can be observed here); the Nagshead Nature Reserve and the National BIrds of Prey Centre. There is also the family cycle trail, Dean Forest railway... more
Access
Car recommended
How to get there
Airport: Bristol: 22.4 mi
Railway: Lydney: 3.1 mi
The Old Chapel is situated between Chepstow and Gloucester off the A48. We are just half an hour away from the border of Wales. Our cottage is situated in the Royal Forest of Dean, a 15 minute drive from the beautiful Wye Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Our cottage It is easily accessible from the M4 and M5 motorways. It is just 12 miles from the OLD Severn Bridge (M4). Our cottage is easily accessible to both Bristol and Birmingham airports (1 hour's drive) We are a 45 min drive to Cardiff, 2.5 hours to London, a 1 hour drive to Bath and the Cotswolds and 1 hour from Cheltenham and Bristol, and 1.5 hours to Stratford upon Avon and Shakespeare.
Our cottage It is easily accessible from the M4 and M5 motorways. It is just 12 miles from the OLD Severn Bridge (M4). Our cottage is easily accessible to both Bristol and Birmingham airports (1 hour's drive) We are a 45 min drive to Cardiff, 2.5 hours to London, a 1 hour drive to Bath and the Cotswolds and 1 hour from Cheltenham and Bristol, and 1.5 hours to Stratford upon Avon and Shakespeare.
Activities nearby
Fishing Nearby, There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive, Horse Riding Nearby, Watersports Nearby, Nearest Beach: 55.9 mi.
Nearby cities
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