I have stayed at Wye Rapids a few times now and every time is better than the last. Comfy, clean…read morewith all the amenities you can ask for (including an amazing wood burning stove to keep you warm). If you want a relaxing few days away from the hustle and bustle, this location is perfect. You can cycle, walk or hire a canoe to venture out onto the fierce rapids or just take the boat across the river and settle down in the Saracens Head Pub with a local brewed beer and a bag of crisps. Beautiful scenery and forest walks, great pubs nearby and lots of peace and quiet. Check the website for availability.

We have been staying hear for a few years now and it's a faboulos place. The surroundings are…read morebeautiful with a lot to do. I have young children and the was plenty to do with nature walks visiting the steam station and museum just up the road and seconds away from a pub. The is fishing and plenty off places to enjoy, all with transport close by, the is also a outdoor swimming pool at the local liabry within in 15 min walking distance. Can not wait to visit again a place we visit every year and never get board as I know a lot is to do with the welcome and treatment off des and Jill thanks for a brilliant time year after year satnam.

From the owner: Welcome to Shropshire Fishing Holidays. We offer beautiful scenic accommodation in rural…read moreShropshire; Perfect both countryside getaways as well as tranquil fishing trips.

Little hamlets and villages are scattered all around this lovely part of the English countryside…read more You can drive down narrow lanes and somehow keep coming back to where you started from or get completely lost and end up picking blackberries from roadside bushes, and bluebells in the verdant woods which some say are part of the great forest of Arden stretching all the way down in a swathe from Nottingham - perhaps you might get surprised by Robin Hood and his merry men! Be sure to pack a picnic hamper with your favourite foods so you can stop in some idyllic setting to enjoy the peace and quiet and beauty that this part of the world offers to those who are willing to explore and let their imaginations run wild. After all, this is Tolkien country where the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings were written, where JRR Tolkien himself lived and was inspired to write. Shakespeare spent the latter part of his life in London but much of his inspiration came from his early days in middle England. His mother, Mary Arden, had a little cottage in Wilmcote just 3 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon so the bard may have created many of his writings while walking the leafy lanes. Nowadays Pear Tree Cottage set in 3 acres of gardens is a lovely place to stay in the heart of Wilmcote. This once B&B, now offers 2 lovely furnished flats for stays of any period. The owners, Philip and his charming lady, Janice,take care of you and your needs in a most caring way, and you will arrive to find the kitchen stocked with cafetiere coffee, hovis bread, good english butter, fresh milk and other groceries. You can sit in the extensive garden and enjoy twilight glasses of wine and chat to your heart's content. Just down the road a bit, is the post office cum grocery where shelves are stocked with chocolate, biscuits, wine, bread, fresh meats delivered daily and all the wonderful country foods and fruit your heart can imagine. It is only a 3minute walk to the local station where you can hop on train for a 5 minute run to Stratford any time of day or night. You can actually walk along the barge paths straight into Stratford upon Avon to shop and eat and see live Shakespeare at its best. Nearby Birmingham is a must for serious shoppers. In this the second largest city in the UK, besides a tempting array of restaurants, museums and art galleries, you can certainly 'shop till you drop!' It is a most convenient place to travel to as there is an international airport and fast trains from London will get you there easily. It is all there for you to enjoy and as I have ended my ramblings many times before, "you just have to DO IT".

Splashland is an indoor swimming pool situated inside the Trecco Bay holiday park…read more This is a fun pool, with most of the features mainly suiting children and families. It is very busy during the school holidays and summer. The pool operates on a timed slot basis, and you are given a coloured band which indicates the start and end time of your session. The pool has a decent waterslide, a children's pirate ship play area and a separate toddlers area. There is a jacuzzi type bubble area where you can sit/lie which is joined to the main pool. There are two swimming lanes - sometimes roped off and sometimes not - which are fine for some relaxing swimming - but due to the size and temparature (Very warm) of the pool they are not really suited to serious swimmers. You can sit and watch the swimmers in a seated area, and there is a good size changing village, including family size changing rooms. There are aqua aerobic classes available during the week.

a fantastic place to take the children,very reasonably priced,well maintained,plenty of lifeguard…read moresupervision,a very comfortable changing village. Great water slide and fun pool that includes a toddler end including slides, a pirate ship area for babies and toddlers,set seperate from the main pool. Main pool includes two swimming lanes for those keeping fit. reccomend to all!

Chapel Cottage is a lovely little cottage in the middle of the Forest of Dean. We had the pleasure…read moreof staying here for five nights in December and it was certainly a cosy retreat from the rest of the world. It's a fairly small cottage (sleeps 3) but has everything you need for a self catering holiday. The decour is fresh and modern and the old fashioned touches, such as the fire place and the exposed brick, are delightful. The linen, towels and furnishings were new and clean, and the kitchen was fully equipped for home cooking. We certainly made full use of the fire, having it burning every night with the plentiful supply of logs that were available. Even without the fire, it's a warm cottage with central heating. The only area that was a bit chilly was the large conservatory, which unfortunately meant that we couldn't use the big dining table, although I imagine this would be a great space in the summer months. On arrival we found a freshly baked cake (which I have since obtained the recipe for!), eggs fresh from the owner's chickens, milk and wine. There was even a jar of dog biscuits for those who were bringing furry friends! It's touches like this that really make you fall in love with a place and want to return again and again. The location is perfect if you like walking as the Forrest of Dean is literally on your doorstep. Unfortunately, there is very little else in Ellwood so don't come here if you like the convenience of a local shop and pub. The rates are particularly pleasing in the winter, and you can often book for part of the week on request. Overall, a lovely stay, and we will definitely be back for another winter escape.

The pub has recently been taken over by a new landlord and lady, Cef and Sarah. The atmosphere is…read moregreat, beer fantastic and the food is all home made, and made from scratch for you. The breakfast is excellant, we had 2 sausage, 2 bacon, black pud, beans, mushrooms and tomato, toast and a mug of tea for a fiver - and whats more the meat and veg are all from local businesses so the quality is brilliant. I would recommend it to anyone seriously wanting a nice pint and a chat