The Old Bakery
- Reference Number
- H170
- Location
- Clearwell, Forest of Dean
- Sleeps
- 4/6 + cot
The Old Bakery has 17th century origins and has been carefully refurbished with further enhancements by its new local owners. The cottage retains much of its original character whilst providing very comfortable and attractive accommodation. Situated in the main street of the small, attractive village of Clearwell, it is a short walk from pubs/restaurants and is also very well-positioned for the many and varied attractions The Forest Of Dean and Wye Valley have to offer, including the historic iron mines at Clearwell Caves, just up the road, and a mile away, Puzzlewood (featured in "Dr Who" and "Merlin").
This part of the Forest has some of its most attractive woodland areas with superb walking, cycling and riding; detailed maps & guides are provided by the owners. For railway enthusiasts the steam train from Lydney to Parkend is a `must`: there is fishing and canoeing on the Wye not far away, and a wide range of places of interest to visit within easy driving distance, including the Welsh border castles, Offa's Dyke path, Tintern Abbey, Symonds Yat, "Go Ape", Gloucester Cathedral and Chepstow (castle and racecourse). The Dean Heritage Centre is also well worth a visit.
Comments from previous visitors
"This is our second visit to The Old Bakery and we found this time to be even better than the first time! The cottage is so practical and convenient, particulary as we have a small baby." McAllister family, December 2011.
"Thank you for a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage. Great to see in 2012 in such a lovely setting. Huge thanks for the cake." Steward party, New Year 2011/12.
“We have stayed at a number of cottages over the past few years, this undoubtedly rates as one of the best. Top marks for presentation and décor and delicious welcoming gifts to boot…..What more can we ask for?!” Mr & Mrs Cullen – January 2012
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The cottage has a very welcoming feel from the moment you enter the attractive sitting room with its huge fireplace (now occupied by an efficient woodburner) and on into the bright and well-equipped kitchen. The garden at the rear of the property is private and surprisingly spacious with some lovely trees and the hillside rising behind. There is a sheltered sitting-out area perfect for summer evenings.
The Old Bakery is graded 4 stars by Visit Britain.
Entrance into small lobby and thence into sitting room with oak floor, woodburner in large inglenook and double sofa bed. Door to bright kitchen with extending dining table for up to 6. Further door to garden. Upstairs: two bedrooms, one double with kingsize bed at front of house and one twin. Modern bathroom/wc with electric shower over bath and heated towel rail.
Small but colourful enclosed area at front of cottage and attractive rear garden with patio, steps up to lawn and decked area with table and chairs.
Services
- Woodburner (first basket of logs included in rent, thereafter £2,50 per basket)
- Oil fired central heating
- Oil, electricity, bed linen, towels and a welcome tray with home made cake included in rent
- Cot
- Booster high chair
- Colour TV (freeview)
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- WiFi broadband internet access
- AEG electric cooker with halogen hob
- Auto washing machine
- Tumble drier (in external cupboard)
- Bosch dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Microwave
- Telephone (honesty box)
- On-street parking outside cottage
- Shop/PO 2 miles
- 3 pubs & restaurant a few minutes' walk
- One well behaved dog welcome
- Non-smokers only
- *Short Breaks*
