Forest House

Holiday cottage in the Wye Valley / Forest of Dean. Sleeps up to 24 people in 11 en suite bedrooms.

Forest House is an 18th century Grade 2 listed former ironmaster’s house in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

We are a house in the historic town of Coleford in the heart of the Forest of Dean. We are only three miles from the Wye Valley at Symonds Yat, an area of outstanding natural beauty. We are a short drive from Puzzlewood, used as a location in the new Star Wars movie! We are a short driv

How to spend a weekend in Forest of Dean, England 02/09/2024

2024 is now fully booked at Forest House, and 2025 is filling up fast.

Come and experience the Forest of Dean for yourself, with a group of up to 24 family and friends.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/discover-forest-of-dean-england?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2yISOE5du1nbZlP86iaH5gyC3p4sOUDcxd44yOTktSTW4L8r0tCbb3H9U_aem_3lR5cEHRRV3NKUo70CYFxQ

How to spend a weekend in Forest of Dean, England Woodland pursuits, riverside walks and local produce await in this overlooked nook on the southern Welsh border.

Photos from Forest House's post 18/07/2024

Thank you as always for the lovely reviews! There are now just three weekends available to book in 2024, and 2025 is filling up fast!

W/c 06th September
W/c 27th September
W/c 8th November

Please enquire via www.forest-house.co.uk

Forest of Dean Holiday Accommodation Sleeping 24 | Forest House 29/03/2024

UPDATED

Just a few available weekends remaining for 2024 now:

W/c 7th June
14th June
6th September
27th September
18th October

Please get in touch if you’re planning on visiting the Wye Valley this year. Perfect staycation location for up to 24 people.

Forest of Dean Holiday Accommodation Sleeping 24 | Forest House Chill out, catch up and connect in your very own Hotel in the centre of the Forest of Dean. Forest House was once the home of industrialist Robert Mushet, the inventor of Steel, and more recently has been run with love and care as a 4* Hotel by Barbara and Simon the owners who have now decided to of...

Photos from Forest House's post 01/02/2024

A quick update on 2024 availability:

February - fully booked
March - one weekend left
April - one weekend left
May - fully booked
June - two weekends left
July - two weekends left
August - fully booked

Midweek stays also available.

Please pm for availability and prices.

Photos from Forest House's post 29/12/2023

Hope all of our guests past, present and future are having a lovely time over Christmas.

2024 bookings are filling up fast:

January - one weekend left
February - fully booked
March - one weekend left
April - one weekend left
May - one weekend left

Midweek stays also available.

Please pm for availability and prices.

28/11/2023

A new addition to the games room, just in time for the run up to Christmas guests!

We have had a cancellation for the weekend of 8th December, if anyone fancies a last minute get-together with friends and family?

2024 availability:
January - 2 weekends available
February- fully booked
March - 1 weekend available
April - 2 weekends available
May - 1 weekend available

Please pm for details/prices

Forest of Dean Holiday Accommodation Sleeping 24 | Forest House 19/08/2023

We still have a few dates available for later this year. Staycations in the Wye Valley / Forest of Dean for up to 24 people. PM for more details.

W/c 15th September
W/c 3rd November
W/c 24th November
W/c 8th December

Forest of Dean Holiday Accommodation Sleeping 24 | Forest House Chill out, catch up and connect in your very own Hotel in the centre of the Forest of Dean. Forest House was once the home of industrialist Robert Mushet, the inventor of Steel, and more recently has been run with love and care as a 4* Hotel by Barbara and Simon the owners who have now decided to of...

Photos from Big House Holiday Lets's post 12/06/2023

There are a couple of weekend stays still available this Autumn, with the hot tub thrown in for free. W/c 15/09 and 22/09. A brilliant time of year to explore the Wye Valley / Forest of Dean.

Forest of Dean market town named the best place to visit for a spring staycation 24/03/2023

https://www.soglos.com/news/visit/forest-of-dean-market-town-named-the-best-place-to-visit-for-a-spring-staycation/21260/

Forest of Dean market town named the best place to visit for a spring staycation Applauded for its affordability and scenic surrounds, Coleford in the Forest of Dean has taken the top spot in a new list ranking the best UK market towns to visit for a staycation this spring.

Forest of Dean Holiday Accommodation Sleeping 24 | Forest House 04/10/2022

With 2023 bookings filling up fast, here are the available dates for the first half of the year:

W/c 06/01
03/03
10/03
05/05
16/06

Forest of Dean Holiday Accommodation Sleeping 24 | Forest House Chill out, catch up and connect in your very own Hotel in the centre of the Forest of Dean. Forest House was once the home of industrialist Robert Mushet, the inventor of Steel, and more recently has been run with love and care as a 4* Hotel by Barbara and Simon the owners who have now decided to of...

29/07/2022

Want something different to do on the Tuesdays in the summer holidays? Starting today and running every Tuesday until the end of August, visiting Diesel Railcar Iris will be out running half-line trips between Norchard and Parkend! Trains depart Norchard station on the hour between 10 and 3 and the tickets are half price: £7 per adult and £3.50 per child!

You can book now or just turn up, we're easy either way! 👇
https://deanforestrailway.co.uk/dmu-flyer-norchard-parkend-return/

📸 Courtesy of A. Pace

Photos from Forest House's post 29/07/2022

Some photos of last years refurbishment at Forest House.

It’s been a pleasure hosting the hundreds of people to have holidayed in Coleford since then.

28/07/2022

Another great review! Glad you all had a wonderful time, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

“So much space to spread out and even with 22 of us in the house we certainly weren't treading on each others toes. Garden was lovely to BBQ in, the hot tub worked really well, and the owner was very helpful with a query I had during the stay. We would definitely recommend to a large group looking to relax in a quality house that is very well appointed clean and tidy. And surprisingly cosy for such a big place. Lots to do in the area too”

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Forest House is an 18th century Grade 2 listed former ironmaster’s house in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

We are a self catering holiday house in the historic town of Coleford in the heart of the Forest of Dean sleeping up to 22 people. We are only three miles from the Wye Valley at Symonds Yat, an area of outstanding natural beauty. We are a short drive from Puzzlewood, used as a location in the new Star Wars movie! We are a short drive away from Clearwell Castle


Our four star accommodation is spacious and comfortable. We have ten rooms all with en-suite facilities, a mixture of double, twin, king-size and family rooms.

Enjoy relaxing in our three lounges and cooking in our commercial (ex-hotel) kitchen.

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Oh, and we have a train!

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Cinder Hill
Coleford
GL168HQ

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