Clean room, polite staff, and quirky local golf loving characters in the bar that are a blast to…read morelisten too. (If you can understand them) Especially enjoyed their rant on "yanks". Haha, all harmless banter which made me smile. Enjoyable experience and I will most likely stay here again next time I'm in the forest.

We stayed at The White House the night before a large walk. This is a family run B&B which sleeps…read moreabout 8 people. The owners were really friendly and helpful. The rooms were en suite and they were exceptionally clean. There was standard tea and coffee making facilities available! The breakfast in the morning was fantastic. A good selection of available choices with extras such as fruit salad, cereal etc. thrown in at no extra cost. Overall, I thought this place was great. If i was going back to this area, I would definitely consider staying here again.

Really lovely food at a great price, lots to choose from…read more They do a fantastic Sunday lunch that we would recommend to anyone. Staff are great and pub looks really nice.

Based outside of Coleford it is not accesible with public transport…read more Great pub for family days out, nice retaurant and great food. Staff are friendly and pub kept clean. Only problem was last time i vistied for a meal we were a party of 10 and all our food was cooked seperatly some were cooked in 20mins others had to wait over an hour.

Excellent Sunday roast. Mushroom soup was fantastic. Traditional roast pork and roast beef with…read moreperfectly roasted potatoes. Outstanding desert.

Booked this place after looking online ad came across the website. First time I've ever been on a…read moreforest holidays site. On first impressions i was very impressed. We didn't arrive till evening but the reception was open till 8pm so luckily someone was there to give us key. The reception is called the forest retreat which is also a small cafe, and shop. Which supply local produce and the essentials. We never ate in the cafe but the menu looks basic such as pizzas etc but useful if you have no food in your cabin. Also free wifi there. We drove round in the dark to find our cabin, which was quite hard as no lights on site but it was sign posted by numbers. We were on the new site, not realising that it was brand new. Apparently the new cabins have only been there a few months or so. You could still see the newly plants trees around each cabin area. Our cabin wasn't in the forest at all but it was close the forest retreat which only took a minute to walk to. But i would have liked to have been more hidden away. But i could see those cabins hidden more in the forest were the older ones, and ours was defiantly at lot more modern and new. Once the newly planted trees have grown around the new cabins I'm sure this would help solve this issue. The cabin was top standard, wooden floors, brand new furniture, under floor heating, log fire, hot tub on the decking. Modern electrics and fully fitted kitchen, we cooked in all weekend and had all amenities to do this. Kitchen fitted with fridge freezer, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher. Only thing is it doesn't provide dish cloth and washing up liquid but they give you a couple of dish washer tablets. So would advise to bring your own cleaning equip if you want to keep on top of the cleaning on your stay. The pillows were too big and gave you a bad neck so a couple of types of pillows would be better. Also the fans in the bathrooms were rattling all night due to the wind, but these are minor issues. Bath robes and towels are supplied, but no hair dryer. We had the dogs too and they loved it. the decking area is all fenced off so they can't get out which was so helpful. They have loads of walking area in the woodlands behind the site for the dogs which you can let them off. You have to keep them on lead in the site for obvious reasons. The forest retreat they can go inside and pick up a free dog treat. The dogs loved coming back to sit in front the log fire in the cabin. We managed to pick up wifi in the room swell. Unfortunately due to the bad weather it went down the first night. As you get no signal at all in the area until you drive up the road the wifi is a must ! There is onsite actives mainly for children, such as climbing and archery. Along with a childs playground and you can hire bikes for around £15 per day for adult. There is lots of pubs in the area. And symonds yat isn't far at all. The only thing it was out of season for the area as we wanted to go to Go Ape but is closed Nov - Feb. Along with other activity companies we checked out. We stayed 3 nights Fri - Mon in the golden oak cabin. Paid around £450 which is ok if you had another couple but for just us two was quite a lot. So i will defiantly return but next time sharing the cost, and when in season too. Overall had a very lovely stay - thanks forest holidays :)

From the owner: At Forest Holidays, we offer nature-filled escapes that tick all the boxes—naturally. In the heart…read moreof the Forest of Dean, our spacious cabins sit beneath a canopy of ancient oaks, surrounded by woodland trails and open meadows. It’s a natural sanctuary where you can truly unwind. Whether you're planning a romantic retreat or a group getaway, there’s a cabin just right for you—complete with your own private hot tub and stunning forest views. Enjoy delicious food, spot wildlife among the trees, and take part in Forest Ranger experiences and outdoor activities that make every stay unforgettable. We’re pet-friendly too, so your dog can join the adventure. By taking a Forest Holiday, you help create a brighter future for Britain's woodlands by supporting local rural economies, people and wildlife.

Such a wonderful experience!…read more Although the food and setting was gorgeous, service felt unpretentious and wonderfully paced. The soundtrack for the afternoon was likewise; I think I expected some form of ambient trance and, this is not a joke, "Down in New Orleans" from Disney's "Princess and the Frog" played during our appetizer course (we thought this was hilarious and awesome). With regard to drinks, the seasonal Sorrel Daiquiri was my friend's favorite and the wine selection was very interesting with lots of English and Welsh options. I ordered off of the vegetarian menu and I didn't miss meat for a heartbeat--and, as a bonus, they grow, harvest, and serve a number of vegetables from their own property. It can feel like a financial investment, and it's certainly out of the way, but well worth it.

Stayed here in October 2015 with my husband as a special treat. He grew up in the area and had…read morewanted to return to try it - glad we did! A very warm welcome awaited us, and we were shown to our room where freshly-baked warm Welshcakes awaited us. I took a leisurely bath and got ready for our tasting menu dinner. The food was phenomenal - having eaten shortly beforehand at Tom Kitchin's in Edinburgh, aspects of this meal were even better. The canapes, the cocktails, the bread, the nice touch of the nettle macaron to send you off to bed - all amazing. The service was really exceptional, really fantastic. They were also happy to accommodate my dietary requirements and substitute dishes, which was great. The only downside to dinner was that the chef patron walked out of the kitchen and straight past us (and then back to kitchen) without greeting any of the diners - seemed a bit odd when he wasn't really that busy and there were only 4 of us. It didn't mar our enjoyment of the meal, but would have been an "icing on the cake" touch. The chap who was in charge of service was really brilliant - his recommendations were spot-on. The dining room is very small, only one other couple were dining at the same time of us - the atmosphere was a little weird as they appeared to have fallen out before dinner! But we had a great time, despite my partner having a terrible cold. We had a great night's sleep in the comfortable bed, and then breakfast next morning was another culinary triumph. I can't wait to go back soon!

We were delighted with our stay at the Lambsquay. The owner was positively charming. Eating at the…read morehotel was a pleasure (some of the food is grown in their own garden). Service by the staff was spot-on. The owner even gave us a ride in his car to the train station when we left. There is parking on the premises, and it is a short walk to Puzzlewood. The bad? Wi-Fi service was a bit touch-and-go, and the layout of the building is a bit awkward. Also, I am 188cm (6 feet, 2 inches) tall and had to watch my head at one of the interior doorways. The four of us agree that we'd love to stay here again when in the area. The what3words location of Lambsquay's front door is: crunching.busy.gripes https://map.what3words.com/crunching.busy.gripes

We came here on Tuesday as Gaz was getting married at Clearwell Castle. The hotel is a very old…read morebuilding and the character of the building filters through into everything - it was very old fashioned. The service was really good - the manager was friendly and helpful at all times, in the face of occasionally extreme provocation (like when Andy and Paddy turned up back at the hotel with me at 2am but having left their room keys in their car back at the wedding venue). He also lent Chewy some cuff links without even blinking. My fried breakfast was on the greasy side but I wasn't really ready for eating at that time the next day anyway. Chewy says there is a ghost of an old fashioned lady in room 11 who he spoke to for a few hours on Tuesday night

Loved this place. The people taking care of it are very friendly. Breakfast was a treat. And a…read morenice location for a hike up the mountain just outside the door.