Anvil Cottage

I think people should be aware of how narrow the lanes are to get to the property particularly the entrance to the property.

A lovely cottage in a lovely setting in a very rural area.

There are wonderful areas nearby to explore and enjoy, the forest of Dean, the Wye valley etc. The nearby town of Lydney caters for most of the travellers needs. On site parking is challenging and in the week we stayed the main road through the forest and the main road along the Wye valley were closed, the primary tourist routes in the peak tourist season, I thought Essex county council were bad. The A40 between Oxford and Gloucester is the longest linear car park in the UK, avoid at all costs and take the M4. Despite the road problems Anvil cottage is a lovely place to stay. I recommended it.

We had a fabulous stay at Anvil Cottage over the May half-term week and we would absolutely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a cosy, comfortable and spacious place to stay.

It was within a short drive of everywhere we wanted to visit in the Forest of Dean and was such a lovely, tranquil and relaxing place to return to at the end of each day. Close proximity to lots of good restaurants and takeaways, should you wish to eat out, but the accommodation also has everything you need should you wish to cater for yourselves. The cottage comes with use of a price garden area with plenty of seating and we made use of this to eat outside on a number of occasions. Nigel and Marie were the perfect hosts - so friendly, generous with their time and more than happy to recommend local places to visit which we found very useful. We loved staying there and will definitely look to return in future. Highly recommended!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Anvil Cottage.

It is wonderfully peaceful and situated in a beautiful, tranquil location. The cottage is very well equipped and has everything needed for a comfortable stay. The owners are incredibly kind, welcoming, and always willing to help. There are plenty of lovely walking opportunities in the area, including beautiful woodland trails. Our dogs enjoyed the stay just as much as we did! Overall, it is a perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy nature. We would highly recommend it.

The property is situated in a quiet valley with a no through road so very quiet.

Anvil cottage is spacious and well equipped for two to four people. We stayed with our two dogs. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful without being intrusive during our stay. The property is very dog friendly and the garden area is large enough for ball games with your chums! There are numerous footpaths in the area to explore. I would certainly stay here again with such lovely people as hosts.

Very cosy comfortable.

Quiet area. Enjoyed visiting the forest of dean again.

A beautiful property in an idyllic setting.

the garden was very relaxing with nothing but the sound of the birds singing. The cottage was very comfortable & well equipped. Only about 15 minutes away from the beautiful forest of dean. If your after a truly relaxing holiday in a beautiful location, we would definitely recommend Anvil Cottage.

This was a beautifully quiet location and the owners of the cottage were very accomodating.

It was perfect for our short holiday stay and catered well for our needs.

Lovely, cosy house.

Had everything we needed. Dog friendly. Great garden. Neighbours/owners really great.

Nigel and Marie were very sweet and accommodating.

They gave us a present for New Year’s Eve, and we really appreciated it. The cottage was warm, homey, and comfortable for 4 people and 2 dogs. It was clean, and we liked that there were kitchen tools and crockery for us to prepare our NYE feast. The area was very quiet and isolated, just how we liked it, but Nigel and Marie live nearby, so they were easily able to help us with the check-in and with our other queries. We highly recommend this cottage, and we will definitely rebook when we are around the area in the future.

Anvil Cottage was beautifully presented and decorated perfectly for Christmas when we arrived.

Its such a cosy and fully functional cottage with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen is fully equipped (Christmas lunch was a Triumph!) and it was a bonus to see a washing machine available if required. There is a lovely feel to the lounge area, with a comfortable suite to relax on. With fully functional bathroom and the especially comfortable bed upstairs in the beautifully large bedroom it's a delight to stay here. A fabulous garden is outside the cottage with several areas to relax and enjoy the bird song - as it's so very quiet! Anvil Cottage is perfectly located to visit the surrounding areas with ease. The lovely hosts Nigel and Marie live next door and were very welcoming and extremely helpful if required, but not at all intrusive. A wonderful place to spend our Christmas break and we left feeling very relaxed.

We loved our stay.

Was so comfortable. Thankyou Beatiful area.

Lovely cottage in a very quiet secluded location!

Ample space in the mezzanine double bedroom and a comfortable living space. Good base to explore the Forest of Dean. Delightful couple that own the property and live next door! Thank you for the apples

Lovely cottage, warm, comfortable and relaxing.

Excellent base for exploring The Forest of Dean. Owners very helpful popped in and made sure everything was ok, and gave us good pointers on where to walk the dog, places to visit and eat, even thou there was a book made up with very helpful information in. We had an excellent time. Thank you.

It was clean comfortable and historically interesting.

Nigel was helpful and pleasant. There were plenty of interesting places to visit and walks for our dog

The drive to the cottage down the small country lane isn't great , but the cottage itself you cannot fault .

Every thing you needed was there . But sadly the next day hoping to walk by the river , we couldn't . We didn't know a railway line was there , so we was quite disappointed. And again sadly you have to get into your car every time you go out . ,as there isnt many places to walk to

Lovely place Lovely owners, so peaceful would definitely come back again

Great little family cottage in a fab location for exploring the Forest of Dean.

The house is clean, comfy, and has everything you need. The owners were really friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful week - thank you

A very lovely place to stay, owners were really nice.

Incredibly quiet location, with a secure garden for dogs. Highly recommend.

We loved our stay at Anvil cottage.

The house was comfortable ,quiet and it had everything you would need for your holiday. Marie and Nigel were lovely host.Our dog loved going to the secret garden:-) . Marie gave us home grown courgette from her neighbors garden which we have got home and we will cook it tonight.Most of the roads are quite narrow for a wider car to drive but we soon got used to it.We visited quiet a few places and it is a beautiful place to visit. Anvil cottage is beautifully decorated.Thank you.

Lovely cottage in totally secluded setting.

Host was very welcoming and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend it and hope to come back.

Had a very peaceful break in a beautiful cottage.

Owners were extremely helpful and friendly. We were able to explore lots of parts of the Forest of Dean. Would definitely recommend and will be back.

Nice little cottage in a quiet and peaceful location, very clean, only negatives would be - Fresh milk in the fridge Reference should have been made regarding the closed up access to walks, one of the main reasons for booking this particular cottage

What a little gem of a property in a tranquil setting.

The bird song was delightful and the outside area perfect for our needs. A stable door allowed the outside in all evening. Unfortunately, some of the local footpaths are currently closed by network rail, but the one that was open led us on a wonderful walk through woodland and back along country lanes with sheep, donkeys and horses to look at along the way. There are plenty more nearby footpaths to explore and, just a short drive away, wonderful forest. We stopped at the Spruce Ride carpark on the way to Goodrich Castle and Ross on Wye where we found a super secret courtyard with delicious food served by Truffles delicatessen. We also enjoyed a day at Lydney, firstly on the Dean Forest steam train and then took a scenic walk from the boating lake to hips habourside. There is also a lovely little farmshop and cafe nearby. Thank-you to the owners of the property and it was lovely to meet Marie, who ensured we had the perfect stay.

The cottage was lovely, very comfortable sofas and bed, very clean.

The garden areas were beautiful and fully secure for our dogs. The owners live behind the cottage but you are not overlooked. Nigel and Marie are the perfect hosts, 10/10, very friendly and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble, Marie was an absolute diamond. We would definitely recommend the cottage and would gladly return.

We had a lovely break at Anvil cottage.

The hosts were very friendly and welcoming. Always around if needed, but we had everything we needed in the cottage so did not need to trouble them. They have obviously done a lot of work to make this and the cottage next door very comfortable. Lots of room for 4 of us and 2 dogs. Lovely peaceful area right by the river, and nice to read the history of the cottages. Visited Symonds Yat, Mallards Pike and Gloucester, and were very lucky with the weather, warning up as the days went on. Would highly recommended the cottage, but be mindful of very narrow lanes leading down to it, and very steep slope up to the parking. A very pleasant stay, thank you.

Fantastic hosts and beautiful spacious cottage with 3 beautiful garden areas.

Wonderful quiet location with plenty locations nearby to visit. Highly recommend.

We had a lovey stay at Anvil cottage.

It is well kept and great to have a secure garden to let the dogs out. Mobile signal is non-existent, (apparently there is signal down by the river) but it was like this for most of the holiday wherever we went, so it is just the area and no reflection on the accomodation. Worth it for the wonderful walks and peacefulness! Beds very comfy and had everything we needed. Hosts very friendly and checked we were OK shortly after arrival. Would recommend for a peaceful break. The only slight issue we had was the WiFi was very temperamental and only in the sitting area.

Absolutely lovely.

I stayed here for a week with my dog. We got lovely weather and walked miles in the Forest and lovely little villages. The hosts are nearby helpfull and friendly should you need them . There are walks right on the door step and it's so peacefull. Comfy bed lovely new sofa couldn't ask for more. Definitely be back.

We had an enjoyable stay here in a lovely little hamlet tucked away by the side of the River Severn/estuary.

It’s an unusual style property full of history! The owners were delightful. Most days we were out an about walking locally, exploring Forest of Dean and near the River Wye.

The cottage was beautiful and so cosy.

We were welcomed with a card and chocolates left on the table. As we had a dog, they even had a fully equipped dog bag with blankets and bowls. Extremely clean and tidy. Owner, Nigel, introduced himself the next day, very friendly and welcoming. There was a book made up with guidance in case of problems, and it was also filled with sightseeing areas, pubs and restaurants locally, which we lovingly called ‘our bible’. Could not fault this break or property. One of the loveliest places we have ever stayed. Will definitely be booking again, although 6 days was not long enough, will definitely be booking for longer. Wanted to pick the cottage up and take it with us! 5 stars and 11/10 ☺️

We had a lovely stay in a gorgeous little cottage.

The only slight issue was that one of the sofas was missing its back cushions so wasn’t particularly comfortable or easy to get up from. Other than that it was brilliant.

The fact that I didn’t score top marks for each of the categories didn’t detract from our enjoyment.

The location of this cottage is amazing if you like peace and quiet . If you want a ‘quick pop to the shop ‘ maybe not as good although there are plenty of supermarkets about 20 minutes away ( by car). Being in the forest at this time of year was a joy . Lots of opportunities to park and walk for hour. The garden is on a couple of levels with some interesting nooks and crannies . It felt completely secure for our dog to investigate. Surrounding towns / villages are very dog friendly and we were made welcome everywhere. (Try Alex Gooch in Monmouth). The cottage itself had all that we needed but for me the sofas were a bit tired and didn’t offer my dodgy back enough support . I realise that is something personal to me and maybe other guests would be fine. At home we rarely get the opportunity to watch television so it was a bonus to have a television that worked as described in the holiday listing . Very often, listings say ‘smart tv’ but channels are very restricted . However this was not the case at Anvil Cottage.

We had a lovely stay at Anvil Cottage.

It’s in a great peaceful location down a leafy lane and very close to the Forrest of Dean AONB

We enjoyed a lovely comfortable and pleasant stay at Anvil Cottage which had all that we needed.

Made to feel very welcome by our host and a lovely quiet location to explore the local sights.

The property was well equipped and we had a lovely stay with our two dogs.

The property is in a good position for the forest of Dean with its splendid walks. Just across from Anvil the steep footpath will give you beautiful views but is unsuitable for dogs unless you can lift your dog over styles. We all had a great holiday.

We received a wonderful welcome from Marie and Nigel, they were lovely hosts.

The cottage had all we needed, and there was lots of information provided, and it is in an amazing part of the Forest of Dean. If you're looking for a quiet getaway I would certainly recommend Anvil Cottage.

Lovely owners.

Property very well equipped.Our dog loved it.only slight problem Finding it.Definitely needs a much bigger sign.Would definitely consider return visit. THANK YOU NOREEN AND PAT

The property was lovely and in a really peaceful area, perfect for unwinding in.

To improve it further, the bathroom needs a shelf. Also, the soft furnishings on the settees smelt stale. They either need replacing or refreshing a lot. A seating area/ small patio outside the front door would enhance the look of the property and allow people to still sit out in the sun when it was lost on the garden due to the trees.

Beautiful little cottage in a lovely secluded spot.

The cottage was just perfect for the two of us and our dog and the owners who live next door were lovely and welcoming upon our arrival.