Dean Hall

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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

36 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“A very characterful stay in a historic house which has been updated with all mod cons.”

- which all work perfectly! This is a very peaceful retreat with beautiful gardens to wander in and views over the River Severn. Well situated for exploring the Forest of Dean and beyond. The owners gave us a warm welcome with scones and cream and a bottle of wine to help us settle in!

- which all work perfectly! This is a very peaceful retreat with beautiful gardens to wander in and views over the River Severn. Well situated for exploring the Forest of Dean and beyond. The owners gave us a warm welcome with scones and cream and a bottle of wine to help us settle in!

- Mrs Coath, May 2019
“We sought a peaceful and quiet holiday.”

This accommodation easily met that. It was secluded with wonderful wildlife very close by including bats, owls, squirrels, pheasants and much more. It was warm, cosy and of course a very historic building. Pauline met us on arrival and had stocked the fridge with local eggs, milk and scones with jam and cream. After a tiring journey, that was very welcome and a nice touch. The owners were always available but ever discreet so we felt totally independent and in touch should we have any questions or issues. Furnishings were traditional and fascinating including interesting paintings and furniture - including a huge comfortable bed. Perfect after a long day. The local town was very near and the surrounding scenery was like going back to England as it used to be - lush fields replete with livestock and lots of birdlife overhead. If you crave seclusion from a bustling world, with nature and fresh air on your doorstep this is the place to stay. I have no hesitation in giving it full marks - a rare event for me as I have always been a tough marker! Well done Pauline, Dean Hall and Hideaways. We got great value for our money and will definitely return.

- Mr Portman, May 2019
“Very quiet and comfortable with lovely gardens to sit in.”

- Mrs Pooley, May 2019
“The cottage, grounds and hosts were amazing and beautiful.”

We had a lovely holiday. A comment for 'Manor cottages' I am Mrs Cox, NOT Mrs Blaney!!!!

- Mrs Blaney, April 2019
“On our arrival we were met by the friendly owners, the apartment is very well equipped and clean I would definitely recommend Dean Hall and look forward to visiting again.”

- Mr Turner, March 2019
“Dean Hall is a very unique venue and was a really fantastic place to start the New Year.”

The apartment is spacious and very well equipped and the hosts were very hospitable.

- Miss Chatterjee, December 2018
“To sum up Dean Hall in one word would be "Unique" Staying in the South Wing apartment is akin to having your own country house.”

It is very warm and comfortable and the hosts Pauline and James make you feel genuinely welcome to share their home with absolutely nothing being too much trouble - we mentioned that there was no potato masher and hey presto, a new one appeared the following day, so now Dean Hall has everything that you need for a self catering holiday!! It was nice to be invited to enjoy the grounds and if it had been summer, we would have taken a lot more advantage of this. We enjoyed learning about the history of the property and it was interesting to also read about it and see photos in the local heritage centre. An ideal base to explore the Forest of Dean and exceptionally good value for money. Definitely the best self catering property we have had the pleasure to stay at. So thank you Pauline and James.

- Mrs Banks, November 2018
“Lovely tranquil location with many visitor attractions within a short distance and lovely countryside nearby for walks and cycling.”

Very well equipped and spacious apartment including use of the owners' beautiful garden.

- Mrs Webb, October 2018
“The accommodation is first class, gardens are lovely and peaceful.”

The area is beautiful for visitors and there is so much to do. The owners Pauline and James have made this holiday home perfect in every way possible. Flowers, wine, cake, preserves and fresh eggs were there for us to enjoy on arrival and we were told to help ourselves to produce from the garden during our stay. We would definitely recommend this property let to anyone.

- Mrs Glover, September 2018
“Thank you Pauline and James for your warm hospitality.”

We particularly appreciated your welcome with cheese, olives and chocolate! We hope to return, especially to explore the gardens and the forest tracks. We arrived for a secluded rest and relaxation and this we achieved at Dean Hall - a place of quality. Thank you.

- Mr and Mrs Rae,
“What a piece of history!”

Thank you for sharing it with us. We love the house and the grounds. We were very happy to stay there some days. Drinking white wine in the Lollipop at lunchtime and BBQ in the evening - a real holiday. We enjoyed the tennis very much too, and picking fruit & veg. from the garden - my dream. Great recommendations for eating out - The Red Hart at Blaisdon, Saracens Head, Symonds Yat and great curry at Odisha. Thank you Pauline and James for such wonderful hospitality

- Mrs Barker,
“I just wanted to say what a lovely time we had at Dean Hall Apartment between 1st - 8th August 2015.”

Pauline and James were the perfect hosts and nothing was too much trouble for them. The apartment was very comfortable and so clean; we were really happy.

- Mr & Mrs Everett,
“Thank you for such a wonderful welcome!”

Thoroughly enjoyed the fabulous apartment and grounds. This place has such character! Magnificent trees, seen the bats and met David who has been "bat counting" for years. Lots of walking, Symonds Yat, Soundley Ponds. All in all a wonderful time. Thank you for your hospitality, Pauline and James. (p.s. wine, cheese and scones also fabulous!)

- The Owen family,
“Dean Hall is exactly the right place to be for visiting historic houses and trips to The Forest of Dean.”

We really appreciated to stay in one of the oldest houses in England. I loved the outstanding sight directly from my bed to the old chestnut trees...

- Krefeld family,
“An amazing, comfortable apartment that the four of us have so enjoyed staying in.”

The weather has been superb and allowed us to explore and appreciate this area, also cider in the garden of the Black Pig, Newnham, not to mention lunches by The Wye. Thank you James and Pauline.

- Mr & Mrs Peachey,
“Our second visit to this beautiful apartment - very comfortable and a relaxing get away for us.”

Thank you.

- Mrs Henning,
“Thank you for a wonderful week.”

Excellent property with loads of space, very comfortable. Thank you for all the extra surprises from the garden.

- Mr & Mrs Hartley,
“Just a short break, but what a wonderful experience to stay as part of one of the oldest buildings, a lovely base for visiting all attractions around, enjoyed The Little Dean trail!”

didn't expect it to be so interesting, had a lovely last meal in The White Hart in Newnham..

- Mr & Mrs Buck,
“Dean Hall is one of the most interesting places we have stayed in, full of charm & character.”

Pauline & James, who own the property made us so welcome, inviting us to make full use of the lovely 4 acre garden & tennis court. The accommodation was really first class, very clean, everything you needed for a self catering holiday with all the comforts of home. There is so much history attached to this lovely building it was so interesting to have a snapshot of times gone by.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
“We have had a marvellous holiday here at Little Dean.”

What you have to offer here is quite unique: breathtaking gardens, very comfortable and attractive facilities and the beautiful Forest of Dean.

- Waring family,
“We absolutely fell in love with this wonderful house and its beautiful gardens.”

Perfect location for walks and cycling in the forest. Thank you so much for the welcome gifts of wine, cheese and scones. It was a lovely surprise

- The Gautier family,
“We stayed at Dean Hall, South East Wing for 5 days in March 2017.”

The accommodation was excellent with everything that you could possibly need. The grounds are beautiful and Pauline and James are very good hosts. You arrive with a bottle of wine and milk in the fridge, home made cake, jams, marmalade which was great after a long journey. There are plenty of things to do in the area, local walks. You do need a car to go out and about. For us this was a great find.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
“We have just had a fabulous week at Dean Hall in Littledean.”

It was lovely to share in the history of this fantastic place. The accommodation was great - such spacious rooms - and the welcome from the hosts second to none. Homemade scones and a bottle of local wine to welcome us, then there was the huge garden for our use, with a lawn tennis court and BBQ. A real home from home with everything you need to properly cook if you want to - with the added bonus of fruit and vegetable to pick and use all week. We had to force ourselves to go out and visit the area as we could happily have spent the whole week at Dean Hall!

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
“Thanks so much for a fabulous 10 days in this amazing house full of history!”

We loved touring this beautiful part of England. It was wonderful to meet Pauline and James who were so hospitable, warm and helpful. The freshly baked scones and local wine made us feel very welcome. It truly feels like "home away from home"

- Shelley Gordon and Gordon Swan,
“We spent a fantastic week here in August 2016.”

The apartment is a great size and very well equipped. There is loads to do locally and we really enjoyed spending time in the extensive grounds of this ancient and beautiful house.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
“Thank you for helping make our stay so wonderful: splendid, venerable house, with every comfort, stunning grounds, croquet, home-made scones with local wine and jams; convenient location to explore the wonders of the area.”

Thank you for your kind hospitality and for letting us share your jewel of The Dean.

- Heather & Paul,
“It has been a lovely week at Dean Hall, with the spring sunshine streaming through the bedroom windows.”

The house has fascinated me since the days of childhood - walks down to Newnham which always involved passing the gates and peering in. The accommodation created here is excellent - cosy, clean and warm. The garden is a delight, with the mix of garden and wild flowers and colourful displays of bluebells. The floral displays in the apartment were much appreciated, as were the home-made scones and jam and the freshly laid eggs. Thank you both, James and Pauline, for a lovely break in The Forest.

- Mr & Mrs Howes,
“The accommodation is charming, comfortable, well equipped and practical - once you get used to the low doorways!”

The eclectic art collection is interesting and the wildlike (especially the bats) is delightful. The lovely 'work in progess' garden has provided lots of ideas to take home. Littledean, on the edge of the forest, must have some of the most spectacular views in the country. We have had a wonderful relaxing stay. Thank you...

- Mr & Mrs Adams,
“This is a charming apartment in a Wing of historic Dean Hall.”

It sounds grand and it is grand! The grounds are tastefully planted with interesting flowers and shrubs, making them a haven for wildlife. The house is very historic and we were interested to read the material about its history in the folder. James and Pauline will be happy to enlarge on this if you ask. There are lots of interesting places to visit, either walking or by car. A must is Gloucester Cathedral and Bourton on the Water - the most celebrated Cotswold village - it is busy but worth a visit. We will return!

- Mr & Mrs Whiteley,
“A wonderful base for exploring The Forest of Dean and charming villages and towns.”

But this estate ranks above everything for its gardens history and comfort. The gardens and wildlife including cats, Billy and Sam, are enough to prevent you from straying from the front gate. Further afield, Sunday roast lunch at the Saracens Head pub, Symonds Yat East is a must do. A morning in beautiful Ledbury and lunch at the Talbot Inn is another must. Many thanks to our hosts and we can only admire you for your passion and for your gardens and historic manor.

- Mr Nachef,
“Spacious, Clean, light and airy.”

Tucked away from the main house, but with lovely views.

- Banks,
“What can I say?”

The welcome, quality of the accommodation, spotlessly clean, stunning garden, the welcome pack, information provided, fantastic hosts, I can't praise it enough.

- Miss Williams,
“Exceptional property made all the better by the hosts Pauline and James”

- Haines,
“Very spcious and comfortable apartment.”

A great base for exploring the forest and also the Wye Valley. We can recommend Monmouth and Bistro Prego for food, Ross-on-Wye and Wilton court, Gloucester Cathedral and Docks and of course, the amazing Symonds Yat for unrivaled views. So much to see and do - we shall have to come back! Thank you.

- Mr and Mrs Street,
“As we wanted to revisit the Forest of Dean after spending many years caravaning there, we wanted to stay somewhere quiet and peaceful.”

This fits the bill perfectly. The apartment is spacious and well stocked with everything we wanted. It is within walking distance of the village with its convenience store and two pubs. The gardens are lovely and guests are welcome to wander ,and even have a barbq! One thing to look out for is the daily emergence of bats from the barn outside the front door. A delight every evening at dusk. One drawback is the short steep stairs from the front door to the rest of the apartment, everything else is on one floor. The owners live in another part of the large mansion sized house and made us very welcome.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
“What a wonderful place to stay!”

...We enjoyed the rooms, the amenities, the views throughout the windows and from the garden places, the quietness - and owls - at night... and last but not least, it's a very good place to start day-trips! We enjoyed cycling and rambling in The Forest of Dean and The Feast of St Mary's in Gloucester Catheral.

- Schwartz family,
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The property

This is a wonderful property, steeped in history.

Occupying the entire first floor of the South East wing of an ancient and historic grade II* listed country house, Dean Hall Apartment provides very spacious and well appointed accommodation.

It has deservedly been awarded 4 stars Gold by Visit England.

Guests have the shared use of the beautiful and extensive grounds surrounding the house, including a grass tennis court and croquet lawn.

There is a sheltered, cobbled courtyard just outside the apartment - a real sun-trap and perfect for taking it easy on a sunny day.

Light and extremely spacious, the interior of the apartment has been refurbished to an exceptionally high standard and provides a comfortable and relaxing base for a holiday in this unspoilt and interesting part of Gloucestershire.

Accommodation

All first floor: 1 x double bed plus ensuite shower room with Matki shower and WC, 1 x superking size double bedroom (zip/link can be 2 x singles on request) plus ensuite WC and basin. Family bathroom with shower attachment to bath and underfloor heating. Cloakroom with WC. Living room. Kitchen.

Amenities

Central heating
Double oven, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave
TV, DVD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cobbled courtyard with garden table, and BBQ
Shared use of owners' extensive grounds with lawn tennis court and croquet lawn
Off road parking
Sorry, no smoking and no pets
Shop and pub 1.25 miles
Note: No children under the age of six, babies under 6 months old are welcome.

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About the location

LITTLEDEAN

Newnham-on-Severn 2 miles; Gloucester centre 14 miles.

Littledean is a village in the Forest of Dean, containing many ancient buildings, and with Roman fortifications evident on the hillside east of the village. It provides a shop, Post Office and two pubs. The nearby picturesque village of Newnham-on-Severn offers riverside walks, a wide range of individual shops, and traditional inns within well preserved Georgian buildings. The Royal Forest of Dean, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and England's largest oak forest, offers many activities including cycling, horse riding and numerous lovely walks. Caving, abseiling and a high wire rope course are on offer for the more adventurous while other activities include fishing, golf, kayaking and canoeing. Victorian docklands, Roman foundations and a Norman Cathedral can be found at the riverfront city of Gloucester. The market town of Ross-on-Wye, overlooking a large loop in the River Wye, has excellent shops, pubs and restaurants to suit every taste plus many black and white timbered buildings, and is close by as is the River Severn Estuary, famous for it's tidal bore, bird watching and abundance of wildlife. View the area from a river cruise or hot air balloon or enjoy trips to Symonds Yat, the Black Mountains, Hereford and Monmouth.

Note: No children under the age of six, babies under 6 months old are welcome.

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Reviews

“A very characterful stay in a historic house which has been updated with all mod cons.”

“We sought a peaceful and quiet holiday.”

“Very quiet and comfortable with lovely gardens to sit in.”

“The cottage, grounds and hosts were amazing and beautiful.”

“On our arrival we were met by the friendly owners, the apartment is very well equipped and clean I would definitely recommend Dean Hall and look forward to visiting again.”

“Dean Hall is a very unique venue and was a really fantastic place to start the New Year.”

“To sum up Dean Hall in one word would be "Unique" Staying in the South Wing apartment is akin to having your own country house.”

“Lovely tranquil location with many visitor attractions within a short distance and lovely countryside nearby for walks and cycling.”

“The accommodation is first class, gardens are lovely and peaceful.”

“Thank you Pauline and James for your warm hospitality.”

“What a piece of history!”

“I just wanted to say what a lovely time we had at Dean Hall Apartment between 1st - 8th August 2015.”

“Thank you for such a wonderful welcome!”

“Dean Hall is exactly the right place to be for visiting historic houses and trips to The Forest of Dean.”

“An amazing, comfortable apartment that the four of us have so enjoyed staying in.”

“Our second visit to this beautiful apartment - very comfortable and a relaxing get away for us.”

“Thank you for a wonderful week.”

“Just a short break, but what a wonderful experience to stay as part of one of the oldest buildings, a lovely base for visiting all attractions around, enjoyed The Little Dean trail!”

“Dean Hall is one of the most interesting places we have stayed in, full of charm & character.”

“We have had a marvellous holiday here at Little Dean.”

“We absolutely fell in love with this wonderful house and its beautiful gardens.”

“We stayed at Dean Hall, South East Wing for 5 days in March 2017.”

“We have just had a fabulous week at Dean Hall in Littledean.”

“Thanks so much for a fabulous 10 days in this amazing house full of history!”

“We spent a fantastic week here in August 2016.”

“Thank you for helping make our stay so wonderful: splendid, venerable house, with every comfort, stunning grounds, croquet, home-made scones with local wine and jams; convenient location to explore the wonders of the area.”

“It has been a lovely week at Dean Hall, with the spring sunshine streaming through the bedroom windows.”

“The accommodation is charming, comfortable, well equipped and practical - once you get used to the low doorways!”

“This is a charming apartment in a Wing of historic Dean Hall.”

“A wonderful base for exploring The Forest of Dean and charming villages and towns.”

“Spacious, Clean, light and airy.”

“What can I say?”

“Exceptional property made all the better by the hosts Pauline and James”

“Very spcious and comfortable apartment.”