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River View Retreat

Littledean, near Cinderford, Gloucestershire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
EV Charging
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Beautiful detached single story property with breathtaking views across the River Severn
  • A great location with easy access into the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley and Welsh Borders
  • An area steeped in history and natural outstanding beauty, a haven for walkers with direct access to the surrounding countryside
Property code: OC-65670

This stylish bungalow sleeping four guests and one dog, offers fantastic views out to the River Severn from the comfort of the lounge area, as well as from its well-kept garden. The split-level, spacious garden with patio area is a great place to unwind and take in the fresh air. With the heart of the Forest of Dean just 4.5 miles away, outdoor activities are easy to come by. Take on an assault course, try your hand at archery, or head out on one of the many walking trails and let your pooch sniff out the area.

The neutral walls and use of lighting have made the open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner area the hub of this property. Along with its large window bringing in natural light and providing a stunning view, the space offers a great social environment to cook and dine in. The whole property has a contemporary style to it and has been tastefully decorated with a subtle nature theme in keeping with its location. Settle in for the evening on the comfortable sofa and enjoy a family movie. Make the most of the warm summer evenings by firing up the BBQ and dining alfresco, whilst letting your four-legged friend roam freely.

You’ll find a range of shops and local amenities in Cinderford, just 2 miles away, as well as a cinema and an Artspace. A short walk from the property (0.5 miles) is the Littledean Jail Museum. Not for the faint-hearted it states that children under 16 must be accompanied by adults, and solely at the parent's discretion. The quaint village of Newnham on Severn is a short 1.5 miles away and has a charming clock tower, independent shops and scenic walks along the River Severn.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin both with TV
  • 1 shower room
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
  • Cellar room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Linen for the travel cot is not provided
  • Under cover off-road car port parking for 2 cars (car port height is 2.2m) also additional parking alongside property for 2 cars
  • Alexa system in lounge
  • Pub and shop within walking distance
  • Secure bicycle storage
  • TV in lounge and both bedrooms
  • Summer house
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Harriet Devonald

This property is personally managed by Harriet.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Veronica 6th June 2026

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Fantastic little cottage with amazing views. We spent an enjoyable week at this cottage, it has everything you need and more. Natalie and Mark keep the cottage and garden well maintained and exceptional clean.

Reviewed by Cherry 29th May 2026

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Excellent property with outstanding views of the River Severn. Hosts Natalie and Mark were so welcoming. Thank you for all the care and attention to detail to make this a wonderful place to stay.

Reviewed by Wendy 27th May 2026

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Fabulous cottage all on one level, so suited my diasabled husband. It was well equipped a true home from home The weather could have been better, so we didnt manage to make full use of the garden and have a BBQ, but we did enjoy relaxing in the summer house enjoying the fabulous views There are so many places to visit within a 20-30 minute drive.Read more We enjoyed the Dean Heritage centre, Symonds Yat and Chepstow Castle Would definitely recommend this cottage Hide

Reviewed by Jan 2nd May 2026

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This is the perfect spot for visiting counties in the West of England and for Wales. The Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley are on the doorstep, with amazing walks right from the house. Photos of holiday cottages usually contain a bit of poetic license. Not River View. The view from the picture window is absolutely accurate to the photo. If anythinRead moreg, it is more spectacular. The house is really well equipped, comfortable and spotless. The garden was bigger than I expected, with a lovely summer house that also has views across the valley. Natalie was so wecoming. There is an excellent information pack for local amenities and a thoughtful collection of arrival 'must haves'. We had a great week with gorgeous weather. We would love to come again. Can't recommend highly enough. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 25th April 2026

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Reviewed by Martin 5th April 2026

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This is a fabulous cottage with amazing views of the Severn estuary. Everything was well thought out and very clean. Lovely hosts. Would highly recommend without hesitation.

Reviewed by Chris 20th March 2026

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Excellent location with local walks in a beautiful area, lovely views. The property is very comfortable, well thought out and everything you need is provided. Friendly and thoughtful hosts. We'd happily stay again. Lovely villages nearby and of course the Forest. We enjoyed the walk down to the Soudley Ponds. Excellent Sunday roast at the Lyon Inn Read morein Westbury, next door to NT Westbury gardens. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 13th October 2025

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Properties usually use a bit of 'poetic license' in their descriptions, but River View was as good as described. Lovely location, great hosts, comfortable and clean, and contained everything you could need. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by David 3rd October 2025

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Cottage exceptional in all respects and the owners very welcoming. A very relaxed atmosphere, one which we would like to return.

Reviewed by Karen 5th September 2025

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Wow, what views! Absolutely stunning views and everything was spotlessly clean on arrival. Easy parking and under cover so we could avoid getting wet going to and from the car. We didn't use the washing machine etc as the steps were a little steep for our arthritic bones. The owners were lovely and littledean itself is steeped in history (have a goRead moreogle read). This really is a special place to stay, on so many fronts. Great access roads too, no tiny tracks to reach River View. A wonderful place Hide

Reviewed by Henry 8th August 2025

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Fantastic holiday home with great hosts and a great location. Really enjoyed our stay with the forest 5 minutes away for cracking walks. We would highly recommend this holiday home to explore the area from. Very comfortable and brilliant views of the Severn Valley. Enjoy!! Henry and family

Reviewed by Holly 3rd August 2025

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We made a last minute booking for riverview retreat and we weren't disappointed with our stay. The view from the house is spectacular even on a rainy day. There are beautiful forest walks straight from the house and the house is in a great location for exploring the Wye valley/Wales/Bristol. Natalie was a lovely host and welcomed us on arrival to cRead moreheck we were happy with everything. The house was extremely clean and even the summer house in the garden was completely free of cobwebs! Hide

Reviewed by Carol 22nd June 2025

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The holiday home was absolutely perfect. The views were stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. Perfectly placed for everything interesting to visit, like Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves, The sculpture wood, Steam train railway, and the lovely Kingfisher Cruise along the river Wye. And to top it all, we had great weather. Best holiday we've Read morehad for years. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 16th May 2025

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Fabulous cottage with everything we needed for our weeks stay, in an excellent location with superb views.

Reviewed by Hans 2nd May 2025

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Reviewed by Derek 25th April 2025

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Beautiful, clean and comfortable and very well equipped. Amazing location.

Reviewed by Niki 18th April 2025

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This cottage is fabulous!. It is very clean and has everything need. The hosts have thought of everything! The cottage feels warm and cosy and the views are stunning. It was perfect for our family break. I would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Pamela 1st November 2024

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Reviewed by Les 18th October 2024

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This property is fantastic and the view is amazing. A really well thought out place, well equipped and comfortable. The owner is Supper nice and helpful, this is one of if not the best place we have ever stayed in Thank you

Reviewed by Marian 4th October 2024

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Had a fantastic week at River View. The cottage was clean, comfy and very well equipped and the view from the property across the Severn Valley is stunning. The carport was a real bonus for taking things to and from the car in the dry. Natalie & Mark were perfect hosts - welcoming and helpful without being intrusive. Thank you.

Reviewed by Barbara 27th September 2024

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River View Retreat has everything for an enjoyable holiday with the most beautiful view.

Reviewed by Sam 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by Anne 13th September 2024

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We have stayed before and the standard of this little house remains excellent. It is a comfortable, well equiped property, which has everything you need for a full week or more. I would say that no other property could match this view of the River Severn. We could see the bore from the window. It has easy access and good parking with walks from theRead more door into the forest or a short drive out to other parts of the forest. Highly reccommended. Hide

Reviewed by Will 2nd September 2024

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Reviewed by Maxine 18th August 2024

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Lovely cottage, location good for exploring the area. Nice garden to sit in overlooking the view of the river.

Reviewed by M 12th July 2024

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A very cosy, clean cottage with an amazing view. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We spent a perfect week there.

Reviewed by Norma 5th July 2024

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Lovely cottage in the perfect location with great views.

Reviewed by Terrina 28th June 2024

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Absolutely lovely place! Amazing view, clean and comfortable

Reviewed by Shirley 21st June 2024

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Cottage very good. Garden and views exceptional.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.