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Enjoy relaxing in the light and sapcious lounge
Sit back and relax after a long day
The lounge opens into the kitchen/diner
Relax in style
Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea
A well-equipped kitchen with a contemporary style
Pop the kettle on
A dining space that is perfect for a hearty breakfast
Fresh croissants and village views
Splashes of colour throughout the property
A great double with access onto the garden
The double has been finished with vibrant colours
View down the hallway towards the bunk bedroom
Bright and spacious shower room
Fresh towels provided
The bunk bedroom is perfect for the children
Brightly coloured linen
Why not enjoy a day on the River Wye
Follow the cycle trail to Mallards Pike
A fun day out on the River Wye
There's fun for all ages
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2 / 23  Enjoy relaxing in the light and sapcious lounge
3 / 23  Sit back and relax after a long day
4 / 23  The lounge opens into the kitchen/diner
5 / 23  Relax in style
6 / 23  Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea
7 / 23  A well-equipped kitchen with a contemporary style
8 / 23  Pop the kettle on
9 / 23  A dining space that is perfect for a hearty breakfast
10 / 23  Fresh croissants and village views
11 / 23  Splashes of colour throughout the property
12 / 23  A great double with access onto the garden
13 / 23  The double has been finished with vibrant colours
14 / 23  View down the hallway towards the bunk bedroom
15 / 23  Bright and spacious shower room
16 / 23  Fresh towels provided
17 / 23  The bunk bedroom is perfect for the children
18 / 23  Brightly coloured linen
19 / 23  Why not enjoy a day on the River Wye
20 / 23  Follow the cycle trail to Mallards Pike
21 / 23  A fun day out on the River Wye
22 / 23  There's fun for all ages
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Boxbush Farm Cottage

Coleford (1.3mls N), Forest of Dean
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Situated in the heart of the Forest of Dean it is a great base for walkers and cyclists
  • Enjoy some alfresco dining in the private garden after a long day exploring
  • Within walking distance of Symonds Yat Rock and the River Wye for an exciting day out
  • Great for families with access to Puzzlewood, Perry grove and Clearwell caves
Property code: 77702

Set within the heart of this traditional village, this spacious single storey cottage is just perfect for explorers whatever the time of year, with so much to see and do within easy reach.

This single-storey cottage is set within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and forms the perfect base for walkers and cyclists looking for an active holiday in stunning surrounds. Your waggy-tailed friend can stay in the property with you and share charming country walks and Forest of Dean adventures.

This pretty annexe is set within the owner’s grounds where privacy is guaranteed. You will find all the facilities you need for a comfortable stay in the bright and airy open-plan space. The lounge gives you the perfect opportunity to kick back and relax after a long day exploring. You and your family can gather together on the comfortable sofas and watch a movie or prepare a hearty meal in the contemporary kitchen using locally sourced ingredients. When it’s time to rest, you can retire to one of the two bedrooms which are located off the hallway. A shower room with WC completes the space.

There won’t be a shortage of activities to keep your family and canine companion entertained during your stay. Situated less than half a mile from Christchurch, the quaint village provides a friendly pub and a shop where you can top up your supplies. Unforgettable woodland walks and beautiful country scenery are moments away from your doorstep. There are a plethora of walks for all abilities, so why not let Fido take the lead and see where it takes you! Symonds Yat Rock is located just over a mile away and a little further afield, around 2 miles from the cottage, you will find Puzzlewood and Clearwell with its not-to-be-missed ancient caves.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 bunk bedroom
  • 1 shower room
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Shops and pub within walking distance
  • Storage for bikes available
  • TV and DVD in lounge
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Jace Quick

This property is personally managed by Jace.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Bridget 30th March 2024

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A lovely cottage that was perfect for the three of us and one dog! Great location with everything you need for a very comfortable stay.

Reviewed by Marc 11th February 2024

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Would highly recommend this cottage. Very welcoming and has everything you need. Very clean and comfortable. My wife and I loved it! Local amenities within walking distance and plenty to do and see in the local area.

Reviewed by Andrea 4th November 2023

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Reviewed by Katie 24th October 2023

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Lovely cottage, perfect for us as a family of four. Great location for all the local attractions and shops. Comfortable with lovely touches such as coffee,milk etc provided. Great hosts and very clean. Would definitely recommend it to friends.

Reviewed by Mark 16th September 2023

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What a fantastic place this is. Spotlessly clean, and very well equipped..the kitchen especially. Great shower with lovely soft, fluffy white towels. Tv has freeview & YouTube, a DVD player comes with dvds for kids and adults. Also a good selection of board games.. very thoughtful owners leave books etc for kids, tray of shampoo/soaps etc, tray of Read moreteas/coffee/biscuits/chocolate drink, and a pint of milk in fridge. Wonderful owners who do not intrude, but there if needed. Definitely will return Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 2nd September 2023

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Great cottage that we would highly recommend. A fabulous location with forest walks from the doorstep. Everything was very clean and we received good communication from the owners. We would love to stay again.

Reviewed by Craig 26th August 2023

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Our family of 4 stayed for a week and found the cottage excellent for our needs. We had ample space for our 7 year old and 3 year old daughters and found it a convenient base to explore the many things to do and see in the Forest of Dean area. The cottage was very well appointed with modern kitchen, superbly clean and had a pleasant atmosphere. TheRead more owners seamed lovely people who greeted us on arrival and made sure we had all we needed. We will definitely be returning. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 12th August 2023

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Firstly the cottage. The cottage was clean and well-provisioned with equipment. The double bed in the main bedroom was comfortable and my children reported that the bunkbed in their room was too. The shower was wonderful - leaving me a little jealous when I'm back to my home. The owners are lovely people, very flexible and didn't blink at our need Read moreto shift our arrival time twice. The back garden was lovely to sit and relax in on sunny days. Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 15th July 2023

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Reviewed by Jim 22nd June 2023

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A brilliant, friendly and comfortable cottage.

Reviewed by Clive 13th May 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 6th May 2023

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Reviewed by Daniel 29th April 2023

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Great cottage for us and our dog. Secure back garden is ideal for dogs and the cottage was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Would recommend to friends and family. Owners were super friendly and just next door if anything is required (we didn't need anything). Great location for both the Wye Valley & Forest of Dean. Beautiful and lovely scenerRead morey and walks available a short walk from the cottage. Could spend hours and hours getting lost in the forest. Thanks for the stay Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 22nd April 2023

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A really comfortable, clean cottage with everything you could possibly need. Large field available for doggy runs and ball play. We could not fault it- very easy access to the forest and Symond's Yat. Lovely area and would thoroughly recommend. We had a fantastic time.

Reviewed by Craig 9th April 2023

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Great property, great location and lovely owners

Reviewed by Anne 4th March 2023

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Gets 5 gold stars from us. Really friendly hosts. Super clean property and very well equipped. Great location with pub and shop within walking distance. I had some fabulous walks with the dog through the woods.

Reviewed by Alice 30th December 2022

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 10th November 2022

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This well appointed dog-friendly cottage is bright & cheery, warm, spotlessly clean & in a great location. All interaction with Alec & Val was warm & helpful. A great welcome pack of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milk, biscuits and miniature toiletries were provided. Wifi was reliable. Well equipped kitchen has useful pantry. There is an entrance vesRead moretibule for coats, boots/outdoor shoes. Rally enjoyable and comfortable stay. I would not hesitate to recommend this lovely property to others. :) Hide

Reviewed by Joyce 15th October 2022

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Reviewed by Marion 8th October 2022

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We had a wonderful week at Boxbush Cottage. Alec & Val gave us a warm welcome & were very helpful without being intrusive. The cottage was spotless, comfortable & very well equipped. A lot of thought had gone into providing everything that you could need for your stay. The cottage is ideally situated for exploring local & places of interest furtherRead more afield. Local hostelries The New Inn & The Dog & Muffler Inn are both worth a visit. Look forward to visiting Boxbush Cottage again in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Lynda 24th September 2022

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Reviewed by Julie 3rd September 2022

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A lovely cottage which we found to be clean and comfortable with everything we needed. The owners were very friendly and communication prior to our visit was excellent. The cottage is situated in a great place to explore the forest and its trails plus it's a very short drive to Symonds Yat, Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye. Loved our stay in this beautifulRead more area. Hide

Reviewed by Rebecca 27th August 2022

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A cosy cottage located perfectly for exploring the Forest of Dean. Wonderful hosts who do their upmost to ensure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. We loved our time at Boxbush cottage, I travelled with my son and parents staying for a week. We received a warm welcome, enjoyed a music festival with the locals and visited some fab locations neaRead morerby. The perfect break away from city life! Hide

Reviewed by Ruth 7th August 2022

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The cottage was a perfect size for the 3 of us. Very clean, really well stocked with towels, coffee cleaning products etc. Fully stocked with utensils & pans. Lovely hosts, easy trips to all the places we wanted to visit. Ample parking, electric car charge point in nearby Coleford was very handy. We are very likely to be back as the area is packed Read morewith activities for kids. Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 9th July 2022

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A very clean and comfortable cottage in a superb location. A lovely base and from its doorstep we were able to explore an area of outstanding beauty ,either by walking or cycling.

Reviewed by Laura 2nd July 2022

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A very comfortable, clean and welcoming place to stay. The cottage was felt homely but was decorated to a high standard. The location is a good base for exploring the area and Coleford meets all food shopping needs. We would stay here again.

Reviewed by Deborah 28th June 2022

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Overall good accommodation. Could benefit from more comfortable furniture in the lounge and a couple of additions in the kitchen. We cooked a couple of days and used the oven but no oven gloves provided and only one tee towel. The bedrooms are small but adequate. Great location for Symonds Tat, Puzzlewood and lots of other attractions. We took our Read moredog, nice sized field attached to the property we were able to use which was useful. Hide

Reviewed by Denise 11th June 2022

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A clean and well equipped cottage set in a quiet village with convenience store pub and coffee shop within walking distance. Ideal for visiting Symonds Yat Monmouth , Chepstow and Ross on Wye. Would recommend for couples and families with two children dog friendly

Reviewed by Caroline 4th June 2022

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A fabulous find. A lovely cottage ideal for the two of us and the dog. The forest is literally 5 minutes walk away and so is the New Inn, a brilliant place to go to eat and rest after your walk. The cleanliness is A+++. Everything you need plus little extras. A field behind the cottage for dog to run around. Thank you for an excellent stay and we wRead moreill be back. Hide

Reviewed by Moira 28th May 2022

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We had a lovely week at Boxbush Farm Cottage. The owners were lovely and welcoming and were around if we needed anything. The property was immaculately clean with everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and having two bedrooms, there was enough room for the four of us to have our own space. The outside space was great to relax in after a buRead moresy day walking or cycling. Wed definitely recommend Boxbush Farm and hope to return one day. Thank you Alec and Val! Hide

Reviewed by Marcus 20th May 2022

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Reviewed by Kerry 23rd April 2022

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Had a lovely week. The cottage was in an ideal location for us. It was close to amenities and the forest for walking our dog. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Would certainly recommend.

Reviewed by Rachel 16th April 2022

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Lovely place, clean and tidy, and some thoughtful extras were added. Secure bike storage meant we didn't need to take the bikes out each day. Great location for exploring the Forest of Dean. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Noor 9th April 2022

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The house was very clean and the owners lovely helpfull people giving enough privacy. In the winter months or on rainy days (when you can't make use off the outside sitting facilities), the house can be small for four people. The only possibility to sit at a table (to work or eat) is in de kitchen. This is a somewhat cramped situation. The locationRead more was very good. Beautifull walks all around.... Hide

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Enjoy relaxing in the light and sapcious lounge
Sit back and relax after a long day
The lounge opens into the kitchen/diner
Relax in style
Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea
A well-equipped kitchen with a contemporary style
Pop the kettle on
A dining space that is perfect for a hearty breakfast
Fresh croissants and village views
Splashes of colour throughout the property
Show 11 moreA great double with access onto the garden

Location

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