Guesthouse vacation rentals in Forest of Dean District

We spent several days at Julia’s Lodge and cannot speak highly enough of her delightful conversion. It was spacious and comfortable with beautiful decor and well chosen furniture. The kitchen was well equipped with added extras like tea/coffee/condiments/olive oil and lovely touches like a fresh posy of roses from the garden, dish of chocolates and a bottle of wine in the fridge! There were even some toiletries in the bathroom. Julia was a most helpful, accommodating host and fully deserves her ’Superhost’ title. Thank you so much for a lovely stay!

We had a wonderful stay at Ian and Christine’s self contained outhouse. The place was very easy to find and we were met upon arrival by both of them. They were warm and friendly from the get go. Their dog Danny was playful and adorable. The place had everything we needed and everything was spotlessly clean. It was incredibly quiet there, so we didn’t hear a peep. We went to Hay on Wye for the festivals which was only a 20mins drive and the Oxford street car park only cost £4 for the entire day. I’d highly recommend this place, especially if you’re visiting Hay or any of the surrounding areas.

David and Jacqui were very welcoming and friendly which was so lovely and unexpected. They clearly really enjoy meeting people. David was a great communicator and gave me excellent directions to find the property. It is in a beautiful peaceful location. I'm just sorry I couldn't stay longer to go on some of the local walks. Thank you for your warm welcome

The studio was the perfect little getaway place for me and my family. We immediately felt at home, the space was very peaceful, spotless, tidy and it had everything we needed to cook full meals and be cozy! Elaine and her family are lovely. They were friendly and welcoming of us and also respected our privacy while we enjoyed our holiday at their property. If you have a car, Bushley is the perfect starting point to explore the Cotswolds and Malvern Hills National Park. We highly recommend Elaine's Studio and if we have the chance we'll definitely be back. 😊 Extra points for the cute dogs and puppy!

Everything fully met my requirements and everything easy. Beautiful location. Definitely recommend.

Absolutely brilliant, above and beyond any other airbnb i have previously visited. Every small thing had been considered and we were never left needing anything. The location was a short walk to the town and the view from the house was stunning. Trudy was incredibly friendly and helpful and offered some great recommendations. We wish we could’ve stayed longer! We’d highly recommend here

Sara's place was cozy, roomy, and in a beautiful location. Sara was warm and helpful. She even offered to drive us to the local pub. We highly recommend this BnB.

We had a really nice stay at the loft ! Basic amenities to make your own meals . Beautiful surroundings & peaceful area. We loved the sunsets & walks ! Flexible check out hours was a bonus . 👌 Thank you so much x

Delightful little cottage close to town. Even has its own little patio in the back. Comfortable double bed with fluffy pillows. Natasha lives right next door so, if you need anything, she or Duncan are right there. We were welcomed with fresh sourdough bread, bread and a bottle of a sparkling elderflower beverage. Perfect after our train trip from Southampton. She even met our train! The cottage is beautifully decorated and has every amenity you could ask for. The icing on the cake (for me-a cat lover) was Monte, the Ragdoll cat who resides next door!

Excellent accommodation and location, we had a very pleasant stay. Hosts were very friendly and approachable, Chestnut Barn was very well layout, charming and homely. The bottle of wine, Bath Soft Cheese, and the breakfast Crossants were lovely and greatly appreciated. We visited Bath, Bristol and went to the Bath soft cheese farm for lunch. All very enjoyable, and well worth seeing, met up with family at local pub, and had an excellent stay. We look forward to visiting again. Many thanks Colin and Julie xx

we had a wonderful stay on aong journey south. the house was very clean and the garden was gorgeous even in the rain. We had a very restful stay and our toddler enjoyed the local farm shop. Messages were responded to very quickly.

We booked this for the day after our wedding for a little mini-moon and it was perfect… calm, peaceful and relaxing, all what you want after planning a wedding! The Annexe is beautiful with contemporary and stylish interior but feels very welcoming and homely. The view of the countryside outside the back door was lovely and we loved feeding the chickens and enjoyed saying hello to the cats! We absolutely loved staying here and will definitely be looking to revisit! Thank you again Sophie and Joe for providing such a beautiful place to stay!

Absolutely love this place 😆😍. Only issue I had was I was working, an couldn't enjoy it and the area enough 🤣. Jenny was responsive before and throughout and couldn't of been more helpful with parking for my big van. An was quick to answer and sort out 🙌🏼. The views, scenery and surrounding area is just amazing. The space itself is superb, well furnished and finished. Such a comfy bed and mattress, with great views from the kitchen. Bathroom and shower is spot on. Kitchen is great and has all utensils and anything required to cook, make coffee, etc. Cannot recommend it enough and will be back again with the wife and not working 😊😊.

Simon and Penny's cottage is great place to stay for exploring the surrounding areas and also within short driving distance to Worcester, Stratford upon Avon and many National trust properties. Driving is a must for eating out at any restaurants, although there is a pub within walking distance. If you prefer to eat in the kitchen is well equipped with necessary amenities. Simon is friendly and approachable and can advise about what is around the local areas, including directions and parking in Worcester and Stratford. Would highly recommend staying here at this cottage.

We had a fantastic stay at the Studio. Lou & Chris were very friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. The Studio was very well equipped, a beautiful modern design. Would definitely recommend the Studio to family and friends.

The property is located in a quiet, peaceful area. I arrived late at night and initially struggled to find the property, however Colin and his wife were on hand to direct me there. It had everything i needed for my stay and a particular highlight was opening the folding doors onto the patio when the weather was nice. I would definitely stay there again and highly recommend it to anyone considering it.

This place is really beautiful. It was clean, comfortable, plenty of space for one/two people, and has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. The garden area is beautiful. This place is like its own little nook and I felt very secure and safe here. I really appreciated the extra amenities — shampoo, conditioner, body wash, feminine toiletries, cotton pads, makeup remover, lotion, milk, cereals, jam, butter, etc. It really is the most perfect place to stay in Bradford on Avon. It’s only a short walk into town and Marsha & David provide tons of information about the town and surrounding area in a big binder. I would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat.

Fantastic place to stay. The house was clean and tidy, and so homely. The garden was lovely - very private and nice and quiet, and the hot tub was wonderful. The bed was one of the most comfortable I have ever been in and the linen was so soft and lovely. All our needs were catered for, from cooking utensils, toiletries, and a lovely welcome pack and milk in the fridge, which was very much welcomed, also including specific towels and robes for the hot tub (I do think the robes could have been a little larger, but that is definitely a me problem!!) Overall a fabulous place to spend some time.

Fabulous place to stay. Easy to reach by train and easy to reach wonderful walking - we had a lovely time, if exhausted by the hills! The place was just as described and very peaceful and relaxing - WiFi was fine for us but is still patchy if you need fast broadband.

We enjoyed a 3 night stay at The Stables. It was just as beautiful as the photos suggested and a perfect location for visiting Bath. It was a simple hop onto a bus at the end of the drive and be in the city centre within 15 mins. The quality of the furnishings in The Stables were clear to see & made our stay that much more luxe to help celebrate my 40th birthday. We had great weather and took full advantage of the hot tub to relax after a long day exploring Bath. We had a couple of queries for Nancy during our stay and Nancy was very quick to respond in a very polite & helpful manner. Thanks for a lovely stay Nancy!

Great communication beforehand so we knew exactly what to expect. Good directions on the listing so it was easy find. As we are new to staying at Airbnb’s we were unsure what to expect, so our questions were answered very promptly. We received a warm welcome upon arrival. The accommodation was clean and tidy, everything provided, so all we needed was our own clothes and food. On the whole we really enjoyed our stay there and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to stay in the Cotswolds.

Such a lovely, peaceful haven while I was on a course for a few days. Maggie sent such welcoming and helpful information and I was comfortable throughout my stay. Everything was easy the location was perfect for Clifton. Would definitely stay again

Located in a quiet village in the centre of the Cotswolds, very easy to access many visitor attractions and places of interest. Village is very quiet - one pub and a village shop. Pub less than 5 minutes away and serves very good food. Host was easy to communicate with and responsive. Instructions for access to property were clear and access was straightforward. Property was as described and is well thought out and nicely designed. Probably would benefit from having a small microwave. Property was quiet, has a nice deck outside and it is possible to use the house garden. Only drawback was that the bed was very uncomfortable.

Donna and Bump were lovely hosts, very helpful and chatty. The annexe is a great space with everything we needed and a fab supply for breakfast and even a bottle of wine! If we had to be really really picky, having the fridge downstairs was a bit of a pain but we managed. We used the lovely garden space for evening drinks and enjoyed the field view and chatting to the sheep! All in all a very enjoyable few days and we hope to return when next visiting our family.