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St Michaels Church

Soudley, near Cinderford, Gloucestershire
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • A beautifully converted church set in the heart of the Forest of Dean
  • Fabulous open-plan living space perfect for families and small groups
  • Woodland trails and forest cycle paths accessed within the village
Property code: OC-94433

This sumptuous converted church is surrounded by ancient woodland that your furry friend won’t be able to resist. A unique choice for groups of friends or large families, it’s the perfect base for outdoor adventures and offers a host of luxurious amenities for a relaxing and restorative break.

Renovated in 2024, the property has impressive stained-glass windows, latched wooden doors and parquet flooring. Original features mingle with modern conveniences throughout – in the open-plan living area, for example, you’ll find an inviting lounge with a wood burner and Smart TV, a snug (two steps up), perfect for relaxation or playing games, and a large dining table for celebratory meals. The shaker-style kitchen includes a convenient island unit and wine storage, and is complemented by a utility with a washing machine (a great place to store and serve your pup’s food). Also on the ground floor is a bunk bedroom, ideal for children, and a shower room. Say goodnight to your pet and head up to the first floor to find the other three bedrooms: two king-size, one of which has an en-suite, and a twin, plus the family bathroom, which boasts a beautiful free-standing bath. Outside, a hard-standing area is the perfect place to clean a muddy dog, and there’s also secure bike storage and a secluded dining area with a BBQ.

Lead the way to adventure in forest trails that start right from your front door. The property is located in the heart of the village of Soudley, surrounded by the Forest of Dean with its abundance of walks. Within 0.5 miles you can explore the beautiful Soudley Ponds, with its range of pond-side paths, or head into the Wye Valley National Landscape, 9 miles, for yet more spectacular scenery.

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin and 1 bunk bedroom suitable for children
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with roll-top bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC, 1 ground-floor shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner in the lounge (logs included)
  • Air source heat pump heating system
  • TV in lounge and master bedroom
  • Enclosed garden with table and chairs and BBQ to the rear
  • Utility area with patio to the side – great for cleaning bikes and dogs
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Secure storage for bikes
  • Pub, café and museum within 500 metres, shop 3 miles
  • Ring doorbell and CCTV security cameras in use at the property, facing the road above front garden and patio area by side door
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs 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 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nicholas 4th June 2026

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Fantastic Unique Property! Very tastefully converted from original use as church/chapel in excellent location. Would happily return and thoroughly recommend without hesitation.

Reviewed by Jennifer 30th May 2026

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Beautiful property, very well converted, in an excellent location for walks from the property, which is well furnished and equipped.

Reviewed by Claire 27th December 2025

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This church is an amazing place and we had the best stay. We celebrated 2 big birthdays and new year and the house and place is beautiful!

Reviewed by Theresa 24th December 2025

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Beautiful comfortable accommodation with plenty of room for our family gathering in a lovely spot with access to lots of walks

Reviewed by Laura 21st November 2025

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A fantastic church renovation in a brilliant location! Highly recommend the nearby walk to Soudley Ponds and Mallards Pike. We visited during a cold spell and appreciated the log burner! The kitchen is well equipped, and the lounge is spacious with beautiful stain glass windows. We had the wrong lockbox code on arrival, and struggled with the heatiRead moreng but the owners responded immediately and were so helpful. A great staywed highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Julia 29th October 2025

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Our stay at St Michaels was the perfect way to wind down after a busy period in our lives. The hosts were welcoming and have created the most stunning home, perfect for walks in the countryside or simply staying in by the fire. Plenty of space for the 8 of us with everything you need for the perfect home away from home.

Reviewed by Kim 28th July 2025

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Reviewed by Sandra 4th July 2025

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Simply stunning property. Every member of our group said it was the best property weve stayed in during our yearly family vacation. The building was amazing. The location was perfect. The owners were some of the best weve ever had the privilege to communicate with. This property has my strongest recommendation and we will be back.

Reviewed by Julie 6th June 2025

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St Michaels was a very stylish and comfortable property, everything was lovely and clean. Location was great, lots of good ideas and places to visit were noted by owners. Excellent walk around lake right on doorstep and great cafe at the Dean Heritage Centre

Reviewed by Rebecca 2nd May 2025

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Reviewed by Jon 12th April 2025

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Outstanding property in an area of outstanding beauty. Well appointed and thought out. Delightful stay.

Reviewed by Corrynne 4th April 2025

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This is a lovely quirky place to stay, very spacious, comfortable and well-equipped, with lots of extras like toys and games for the children to play with. We also appreciated the welcome goodies. The decor is fun, furnished with all kinds of interesting old furniture which has been repurposed. As the owners use it themselves, it felt personal and Read morehomely, with books and pictures. Hide

Reviewed by Katie 19th February 2025

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The love, workmanship and attention to detail that has clearly been put into St Michael's made us feel 'at home' from the minute we walked through the door. From the gorgeous hamper of goodies in the kitchen to the log burner keeping us all cosy in the evenings, we loved every single minute of our stay. Without a shadow of a doubt we will be retuniRead moreng in the summer and can't wait to recommend this little gem of a property to all of our family & friends. Thank you SO much for letting us stay x Hide

Reviewed by Geoff 15th February 2025

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Stunning. Lots of attention to detail. Great value. There's a level of care here that's evidently superior to many other places in this price range.

Reviewed by William 23rd December 2024

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Beautifully renovated church . We stayed at christmas and was wowed upon arrival.by the most beautiful tree . Owners left the most thoughtful welcome gifts. Clean,spacious , peaceful and we'll equipment we would definitely stay again . The chance to stay in such a beautiful building is a real treat .

Reviewed by Anna 25th October 2024

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We had a lovely stay at St Michaels - it's a really unique property. It was spotlessly clean and comfortable and in a great location for exploring the Forest of Dean.

Reviewed by Roger 29th August 2024

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Very imaginative conversion and quality facilities

Reviewed by Jaclyn 23rd August 2024

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This place is great! Newly refurbished, very big and clean and packed with everything you could need. We were two families and a dog and this house was perfect for all our needs. They even provided toys and games for the kids. The location is great as its a short drive from all the Forest of Dean attractions and the Gruffalo Trail is right outside Read morethe door! Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 16th August 2024

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It was a privilege to stay in this stunning conversion of a beautiful chapel. So lovely that the church lives on as a place for happy holidays. Everything had been thought of & the owners were so keen to be helpful, responding promptly to a query. Walks from the door particularly delighted our dog & we thoroughly enjoyed all the Forest of Dean had Read moreto offer. Hide

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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.