A group of friends or multi-generations of family members get together for a memory making stay at our secluded English Country House style luxury self catering properties. .Set in an idyllic Forest of Dean wooded valley in Gloucestershire and on Cotswolds edge this estate hamlet sleeps 26 over 5 properties complete with a central function cottage with kitchen etc... The properties are all available individually or in combination for larger groups visit our website to select.

In these uncertain times, it is reassuring to know that if you are unable to travel to make your holiday because of a national or local lockdown, that we will guarantee you will get a full refund. For more about our COVID REFUND GUARANTEE please visit forestbarnholidays.co.uk/flexible-cancellations.

All hamlet properties offer comfort and attention to detail of a good hotel, combined with the privacy, independence and space of home amidst the ease and style of English Country Housing living. However, there are four things that really set this hamlet apart from other self catering holiday rentals:

It’s a paradise for children: for pre-schoolers a playground: swings and slide, woodland walk with swings on the trees, bantam chickens to feed and collect eggs and Carol our rabbit to feed and stroke. For teens a heated games room with pool table, table tennis, air hockey and table football. A woodland walk with a 6mtr swing over the sloping ground – thrill seeking.

There’s decor which is unashamedly English Country House style with natural limestone covering under-floor heating and wonderful fabrics – the atmosphere is elegant yet comfortable and all the properties have log fires some fabulous glass fronts which fold back to expose the ambiance of an open fire.

Some properties are pet friendly with safely secured gardens and the most wonderful walks. Your pet will be comfortable too with: ss bowls, warm pet shower, towels and pet bed.

Exclusive use of the Saw Barn a function barn is included (dines 30) for private dining where everyone can enjoy dining and relaxing together. Your seating requirements can be discussed. Saw Barn is a central location within the hamlet and benefits from its own kitchen and wc facilities and is all on one level.

The most stunning idyllic location. Stepping out into the tiny hamlet you find a completely peaceful private environment without traffic noise and with magnificent views in every direction. There is access to the woodland walks, a secret tree viewing platform: perfect hideaway, and take a stroll through our growing vines. Prosecco next year!

The restaurant can come to you by reserving your chef and enjoy private dining together in your holiday home.

This hamlet consists of a 17th Century Manor (sleeps 8) with its detached stone barns:

• The Stables (sleeps 6)
• Orchard Barn (sleeps 6)
• Meadow Byre (sleeps 4)
• Brambles: an upper floor loft conversion of a detached barn (sleeps 2 + infant)