A sculpture trail winds through mature woods in the Forest of Dean.

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The Forest of Dean covers 110 square kilometres of woodland, bordering England and South Wales. Little forest towns and villages such as Cinderford, Coleford, Lydney and the better-known Ross-on-Wye contain a desirable collection of beautifully appointed holiday cottages available throughout the year. Explore by foot or bike the deep forests that rise from the River Wye, or invest in a Forest of Dean canoe hire and try your skills at kayaking along the picturesque river, which is possibly the best way to enjoy this beautiful countryside. For the more adventurous, why not try the Go-Ape high-ropes course and see the forest from a birds-eye perspective? There is some serious cycling on offer for those daring cyclists who fancy taking on the more difficult downhill forest terrain, and for those who prefer their thrills on the water, you take a white-water rafting trip down the River Wye.

Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
6

Ingleside is a large Gloucestershire holiday cottage on the outskirts of the Forest of Dean near Westbury Ingleside sleeps 14 in 6 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms plus ample living space, including a sunroom and games room. The enclosed garden includes a bike store and BBQ facilities.

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Exterior of a large, 3-storey, brick-built Wye Valley cottage with a large lawn.
Sleeps
24
Bedrooms
11

Forest House is a spacious holiday cottage located in Coleford, situated in the heart of the picturesque Forest of Dean. This property was formerly a 4-star hotel but is now converted into a self-catering accommodation that is perfect for large groups of holidaymakers who wish to explore the surrounding area. With 11 bedrooms, it can comfortably accommodate up to 24 guests.

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The Forest of Dean comprises hundreds of charming villages, all steeped in the region’s history, from local mining at Littledean to iron works at Cinderford. The forest dominates the area and all life centres around it. In addition to exploring the Forest of Dean by car, it’s an excellent place for an activity holiday. Spend your days riding forest cycle tracks by mountain bike or segway, swinging along zip wires, or hiring a boat to drift down the idyllic River Wye. There are steam railways, adventure centres, craft shops, galleries, superb restaurants and tea rooms. Learn more about cream making at Rowlestone Court or birds of prey at The International Centre for Birds of Prey near Newent. For history lovers, there’s a fine choice of museums, including the Hopewell Colliery Museum, which reflects the lives and struggles of the Forest miners who worked its coal seams until recent times. For a complete contrast, The Butterfly Zoo, near Symonds Yat, offers some colourful photographic opportunities, and a tour (and tasting experience) at the Ancre Hill Vineyard near Monmouth is recommended.