Church Farm Cottage

Reference Number: H175
Location: St Briavels, Forest of Dean51.741300512652;-2.6426196098328
Sleeps: 4/6 + cot

Introduction
Accommodation
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Church Farm is situated in a quiet lane on the edge of St Briavels, perched high on a limestone plateau overlooking the River Wye in the heart of the ancient Forest of Dean. Skilfully and sensitively converted to a very high standard from a Grade II listed, 16th century barn, Church Farm Cottage stands opposite the main farmhouse and forms one side of the courtyard of this attractive and ancient smallholding. There are walks in all directions and visitors have direct access across the owners' land through woodland onto local bridlepaths. Alternatively you can enjoy a game of table tennis in the large barn adjacent to the cottage.

The local area offers a wide range of outdoor pursuits - cycling using the marked trails in the Forest, canoeing at Monmouth & Symonds Yat, fishing on the Wye - as well as an abundance of visitor attractions - Tintern Abbey, the Forest of Dean Steam Railway, Symonds Yat, Clearwell Caves, Puzzle Wood & Chepstow Castle. Within easy driving distance are Hereford and Gloucester cathedrals, Bristol, the Cotswolds and the Welsh Brecon Beacons.

St Briavels itself has an ancient history - once used as a centre for making cross-bows, it still boasts a Norman church and a moated castle (100 yards or so from Church Farm), whose grounds are open to the public. The village also has two pubs - "The George" is particularly recommended.

Comments from previous visitors

"What a beautiful cottage, set in the loveliest countryside.....thank you for the wonderful peaceful retreat." Mr & Mrs McKeagh, April, 2008

"A fabulous week staying at this lovely cottage." Mr & Mrs Johnston, July 2008

"The welcome ambience of this house made us feel at home immediately. We loved the area." Mr & Mrs Darby, September 2008

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Accommodation

The cottage combines the original character of an ancient building with excellent facilities to provide a spacious and very comfortable base from which to explore this area, designated of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Entrance into kitchen/dining area with solid pine table and seating for 6. Sitting room with original beams, baby grand piano and double sofa bed. Downstairs cloakroom with basin and wc. Oak stairs from sitting room to landing. 2 bedrooms - one very large double with 5ft bed, walk-in cupboard and dual-aspect windows. Second bedroom with zip & link bed providing a king size double or twin beds. Bathroom with independent shower over bath. Separate wc.

Cobbled & paved sitting-out area in front of the cottage and additional grassed area within the owners' garden. Barbecue. Adjacent barn with table tennis.