Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Lydbrook

Lydbrook is a village in the Forest of Dean, in the county of Gloucestershire. It lies on the eastern edge of the  Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It includes the districts of Lower Lydbrook, Upper Lydbrook and Central Lydbrook, Joys Green and Worrall Hill. The village is light-heartedly referred to as "three miles long and three yards wide"; at a mile and a half, its main street is said to be the longest of any village in the UK. Lydbrook holiday cottages occupy a dramatic position on the steep side of the Great Hough Brook valley, a tributary of the River Wye. The village has a rich industrial heritage, and the valley was once bustling with collieries, tin plate works and forges. The forest is gradually reclaiming the valley, turning it into a paradise for walking and wildlife-watching, with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

Exterior of a large double-fronted Georgian House with bay windows and an adjoining wing.
Sleeps
24
Bedrooms
12

River Wye Lodge is a spacious holiday cottage in the Forest of Dean overlooking the picturesque River Wye. The cottage can accommodate up to 26 guests, and it is easily accessible. You can spend your days exploring the Forest and theWye Valley or enjoy a variety of activities on the river. Alternatively, you can relax in the cottage's hot tub, games room, or children's playground. Pets are welcome to join you on your holiday.

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Garden steps lead to the exterior of a classic 3-storey Georgian house with sash windows on all floors.
Sleeps
16
Bedrooms
8

Viaduct House is a large and well-equipped 8-bedroom waterside holiday home on the banks of the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. It is perfect for country walks, cycling, and fishing in this gloriously scenic corner of Gloucestershire. Pets are welcome!

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Sleeps
22
Bedrooms
8

Once a village pub, The Anchor has been tastefully converted to create a large Forest of Dean Holiday Cottage, complete with a hot tub and games room. This family-friendly holiday home in Gloucestershire lies in a magical rural location in the Wye Valley. Pets welcome.

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Take a wander into the village centre from holiday homes in Lydbrook. You will discover a traditional community with impressive historical architecture, such as the Victorian, stone-built Church of the Holy Jesus. Self-catering holidays in Lydbrook would be incomplete without a visit to the village's oldest building, the Priory, a 16th-century timber home which is said to be haunted. The main street is packed with family-run businesses, including several shops and an excellent fish and chip takeaway. Many of the pubs that once served the local mining communities remain open and are great places to meet the village's residents over a pint of ale or cider. The Jovial Colliers Inn and the Forge Hammer Inn in Lydbrook are good bets if you are unsure where to start.

Don't miss the Trump, on the banks of the River Wye, a lovely spot to launch a boat or enjoy a picnic overlooking the water. A 30-minute drive eastward from Lydbrook, Gloucester is a Medieval cathedral city with museums, galleries and great places to eat and drink. Ross-on-Wye, Monmouth, Coleford and Cinderford can all be reached in roughly 15 minutes.

Find more holiday cottages available to rent in these charming little Wye Valley towns and villages:

Chepstow

Hay-on-Wye

Howle

Llangovan

Monmouth

Penterry

Ross-on-Wye

Symonds Yat

Welsh Newton

Whitchurch (Herefordshire)