Court House Cottage

Our stay at Court House Cottage was excellent.

Nigel and Marie were fantastic hosts and introduced themselves when we arrived. The neighbours were very friendly too. They were extremely informative and gave us great recommendations on places to visit and eat in the local area. The cottage has two bedrooms: one double room and one twin room, with the single beds able to be pushed together to make another double if needed. There were toys for younger children, games to play, and a good selection of books available if you don't bring your own. The enclosed garden was perfect for our dogs, giving us peace of mind that they couldn't escape. Nigel informed us in advance about a planned power cut by the electricity company on the Monday after our arrival and kindly provided ice packs to help keep the fridge and freezer cold while the power was off. Marie also gave us two pairs of solar eclipse glasses, which was a thoughtful touch. During our stay, we were lucky enough to see some shooting stars as well. We took the dogs on several walks in the Forest of Dean, where there are plenty of beautiful routes and places to explore. We also spent a day in Monmouth, Wales, which is less than an hour's drive away. We enjoyed several lovely meals out during our stay too. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would not hesitate to stay here again. Highly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We had a lovely weeks stay with our dog Maisie.

The cottage is so clean and cosy. A wonderful location and very peaceful. The Forest of Dean is a beautiful part of the country. Hosts Nigel and Marie are lovely and introduced themselves. They live next door and nothing was too much trouble, you do have to drive everywhere and not a pub in walking distance but everything is only a short drive away. Gloucester Docks worth a visit which is about a 40 min drive and recommend Mallards pike which we visited twice. Lovely and shaded for dogs and has a dog swimming area which our Staffie loved. Would visit again. Also recommend the White Hart pub. Lovely food. This holiday was booked by my father and mother in law as a 25th wedding anniversary present and couldn’t have wished for better. A perfect stay

I was reluctant to give a review as I don’t want people to know about this hidden gem.

Great location - It is in a small hamlet so the quiet environment is just what we like, easy drive to things you need and the Forest of Dean has great walking. Great cottage - fully equipped with everything you need and beautifully and usefully done, absolutely loved the place. Great host - Marie and Nigel were fabulous hosts and it was always a pleasure to talk to them, they were always willing to help. Jane & I loved the place and Odie our dog was in a seventh heaven

This was our first time at court house cottage, we had the best time and the hosts were amazing.

The cottage was beautifully equipped and comfortable, the surroundings were peaceful and tranquil. Absolutely recommended

Lovely and peaceful, cottage was quite cold and central heating not available.

Well equipped cottage, very nice owners more than happy to help. A little too isolated.

No real extra touches.

Only 1 loo roll! Maybe a welcome basket milk cake etc or fresh flowers.

Court House Cottage has an atmosphere of tranquility.

A place to set aside mobile phones and the pressures of daily routines to reconnect to yourself to the natural world. We felt the echo of history and lives lived in the hamlet. This is a comfortable cottage, especially the beds and our hosts were very obliging. Thank you. Mark and Christine

Beautiful peaceful cottage, good location and extremely friendly and helpful hosts.

Highly recommended.

We were 2 couples and 2 dogs, and our stay at Court House Cottage was lovely!

We spent our Easter holiday here, and it was a peaceful and wonderful stay. We arrived quite late on the Thursday night, and got a little lost finding the cottage, but a quick phone call to Nigel sorted that out! The cottage itself was really clean and spacious. We needed the twin room beds to be changed into a superking via ziplink (at an additional cost) and we couldn't feel the ziplink at all! The beds were incredibly comfortable - it gave us all the restful break we needed. The kitchen, bathroom, and living area were appropriately stocked, with clear instructions on how to use everything. Be wary of the active train tracks with passing trains nearby, however they didn't bother us at all, even during the night as we couldnt hear or feel them. The lovely garden is enclosed (as long as your dogs dont jump the walls!) and full of wonderful plants to enjoy. Nigel and Marie popped their heads over to say hello, as they live next door and it was a pleasure to meet them. They gave us lots of great reccomendations for walks, resturants, pubs, and dog friendly things to do nearby, all within a short drive away. Thanks again to Nigel and Marie, we had a wonderfully peaceful stay and will be back!

The cottage is situated in a beautiful area with plenty of birds and wildlife.

It is very peaceful with magnificent views from the top of a woodland walk accessed opposite the property. Speaking as former self-catering owners we were very impressed with the high standard of furnishings and fittings. We would just say that a few minor additions would make the cottage even better, such as the inclusion of kitchen roll, foil and a hand-towel in the kitchen and a shaver point in the bathroom would be an advantage. We also noticed a pungent smell of drains whilst having our coffee outside, presumably from the septic tank, but these are minor details which did not really detract from the enjoyment of our break.

The cottage was very comfortable, spotlessly clean and perfect for a relaxing week away in a great location.

We recently spent a wonderful few days at Court Cottage, which caters to discerning guests with its tasteful decor, comfortable beds, spacious bathroom, and charming living area.

If you seek the soothing touch of nature to calm your mind, this is the perfect retreat. The cottage is also an ideal starting point for discovering the untouched beauty of Gloucestershire and Wales. It’s at the top of our list for future visits. Nigel and Marie were quietly attentive hosts, ensuring our stay was enjoyable. There’s truly nothing to dislike.

Lovely cottage.

Well equipped. Very comfortable.

A great place to just wind down.

Beautiful location and perfect for going off and exploring the forest of Dean and Welsh borders.

We were extremely happy with the standard of the accommodation when we arrived at the cottage.

The owner lives adjacent to the cottage and came and greeted us with some very helpful advice about the area. The cottage is truly a home away from home with everything you need for your stay. The cleanliness was faultless. We would highly recommend a visit to Gatcombe and a stay in Court House Cottage.

A very clean and well presented holiday property with everything we needed, the owners are very friendly.

A nice quiet location to unwind and relax. The information book was very helpful and in depth. A very good location to explore the forest of dean and surrounding areas. Thank you.

A lovely little cottage in a tiny hamlet very close to the estuary but not too far from local shop by car.

Great location for exploring the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean areas and the Cotswolds. Note - there is a train line that runs close to the cottage and trains do pass fairly regularly and into the night. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and well equipped, comfy cosy lounge with woodburner and a great smart TV. The cottage could do with a few extra basic items - a cafetière or coffee machine, small water/juice glasses, larger wine glasses. The beds and bathroom were very comfortable (bath towels were rather small - bath sheets would be better). All in all a great place to stay for a weekend break.

What a fantastic place to stay, the cottage facilities are above and beyond , stayed here twice and will definitely stay again, everything you could wish for and more, a fantastic place to stay if you have dogs, beautiful and quiet area but everything you want around you, plenty of Information provided for places to visit etc, beautiful part of the country, can't praise it enough, the only downside is when you have to go home , a definate 5 star stay x

The best cottage we’ve ever stayed in.

Beautifully appointed, with quality and style. The cottage and the area is steeped in history which is well documented in the cottages information booklet. We, a couple with two cockapoos really enjoyed our stay. There were a few walks directly from the cottage, unfortunately due to work on the paths which were in full swing so unfortunately they were closed for us. But the cottage is well placed to reach all the walks in the Forest, only about 15 minutes away. The harbour at Lidney is another place full of history and well worth a visit and a walk. Would highly recommend.

Clean and comfortable cottage with well equipped kitchen and nice bathroom.

Sofa space was a bit tight for 4 adults and the noise of the water tank/boiler in the twin bedroom was a little intrusive at night

Our hosts were lovely and extremely friendly and welcoming.

The cottage was well equipped and very comfortable. It was a shame that local footpaths were overgrown or closed for maintenance work. We still had a lovely time and visited many local places where we had great fun.

Warm welcome from hosts on arrival, lovely clean cottage, comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen , would recommend and will return again in the future.

Beautiful location.

Very peaceful. Kitchen adequately equipped. Living room & beds v comfortable. Only minor niggle was poor selection of glasses. Small tumblers for spirit drinkers would be appreciated. Much enjoyed our stay and would definitely return .

We received a very warm welcome on arrival, Nigel and Maria had worked hard to make the cottage as comfortable as possible.

The super king size bed and the shower were a big plus.many thanks for are super holiday.Pete and Diana

What a week.

A very comfortable and homely stay. Greeted by the owner was lovely. The cottage was clean, and attention to detail was made on all aspects. The kitchen was kitted out with everything you could think of. Nothing negative to say about this place. Definitely come back. Our dog had a lovely time too. Safe enclosed front garden. Thank you for a relaxing weeks holiday

Court house cottage is a very well presented holiday venue.

We found it to be very comfortable and well equipped and suited our every need. As we were well prepared to self cater (we had two dogs with us, and find it easier to eat at our venues) the kitchen was a pleasure to use and we didn't seek out local pubs or restaurants but we did pass quite a few within a 10- 20 minute drive. The garden area is secure if you have dogs or children, and the weather was very hot during our stay but we had shade during the afternoon. Be prepared for some passing trains about 300m away and apart from that we had a very peaceful a relaxing break. Nigel, the owner, introduced himself on arrival and pointed out a few things locally and was a pleasure to chat to. All in all we found Court House cottage to be excellent !

Lovely property sympathetically restored and furnished, very isolated and peaceful.

Very friendly owners living next door who were extremely helpful. Directions to it need correcting and the owners are aware of this and are acting upon it. Highly recommended.

The cottage was beautiful and in a wonderful location, not more than 30 minutes from any of the local attractions We only met Marie, the owner, who was very friendly and most helpful.

We would definitely book here again when visiting The Forest of Dean

Lovely cottage.

Great location for a relaxing break. Walks from the doorstep. Garden secure for dogs as long as they don’t jump walls. Welcoming hosts. All in all had a lovely stay

We had a lovely time in this property, Nigel and his neighbours were very helpful with directions, about the area, and where to go for days out.

It is in a quiet area and you do need the car to get out and about, not far from the forest of Dean. The cottage is beautifully maintained, the beds are very comfortable, everything that you need for a great holiday. If you want peace and tranquility, this is the place. We will definitely be booking again.

Lovely cottage and very accommodating and attentive host.

My family and I had a lovely stay and we used as our base to traverse and explore the Forest of Dean which is close by.