The Carriage

Great little apartment in a stunning location.

Loved the gardens and the proximity to the town.

Well presented and equipped property with a lovely garden.

Easy to find and access. Super friendly and helpful hosts especially as we required a second week at short notice! The shower is also a highlight!

We had a lovely stay, the accommodation was clean and comfortable with everything we needed and lovely views and we would stay again.

However, the listing wasn't completely accurate as it refers to a private outside seating area as well as shared gardens but there was no private seating area. Also, the information pack was out of date as it referred to the local minor injuries unit which appears to have been closed for sometime! The accommodation could do with a lick of paint, the mould removed from the bathroom ceiling and the cords on the blinds having the child safety connectors attached.

Nicely located, tastefully furnished appartment with all necessary tools & equipments.

Because of the age of the building the floors are a bit wobbly. And it's on the first floor. And then there's the staircase. Let's say it's doable, but a bit of a challenge for people with movement challenges. If next time we visit we'll make sure to get a ground floor appt. Altogether very recommendable.

Ten out of ten for everything!

Great location, great views, fantastic apartment - and wonderful hosts - thank you, Elaine and Doug! Loved the area - trip on the steam train and visits to Monmouth - will definitely return!

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay.

Lovely property, very comfortable & well equipped. The steps up to the accommodation are very steep though & anyone with mobility issues would have some difficulty. The terraced gardens were lovely to wander around too. Would highly recommend.

We absolutely loved our stay in The Carriage!

The apartment has everything you might need for exploring the area and as a bonus you even get a prime view of the sunrise each morning. We couldn't quite find our way to the entrance when we arrived but help from Elaine was just a quick phonecall away, her welcome immediately helped us feel at home! I almost wish we had more time to stay but I am quite sure we'll be back!

The apt was very nice (needs a little touching up on the paint work) and the gardens were beautiful, very varied and interesting.

Although warned about the steep stairs, we should have thought about the logistics of letting our 2 dogs out. We had to harness and put leads on and even had to carry one dog down as the steps were too steep and scared him, every time they needed to go out. I would not recommend the upstairs apt with dogs, a ground floor is much easier. Having to travel by car to get anywhere was a bit of a bind but doable. We found on touring around that many places closed on 1 September, which was very early in the season and limiting to holiday makers. It was a very pleasant stay but sadly one I wouldn't repeat due to the above mentioned.

We had a wonderful week staying at The Carriage - it is extremely stylish and comfortable and an utter home from home to holiday in - we settled right in and were sad to leave.

The view was also captivating and we were excited to see a wild boar family on a couple of occasions - we will miss the view and the sight and sound of the cows in the field. The Carriage was a lovely base from which to explore the many attractions in the area, we spent quite a lot of time in Wales with it being so close. Thanks to Elaine and Doug for providing such a very nice base for our week - we plan to return!

Just back home after a wonderful stay at The Carriage.

The apartment is just as the photos show, a real home from home. The gardens are beautiful and we spent time in our favourite spot at the white table with our late afternoon drink after a busy day exploring the area. We arrived on the Sunday afternoon just as summer was beginning to show its face and it stayed with us until we left on the Friday. We visited Puzzlewood which was just lovely; quite humid when in there but just beautiful with little sculptures dotted around. Understood why it was called Puzzelwood as if you're not careful you can end up going round, and round, and round in circles LOL! We also visited Bath and did the TootBus trip which is so worthwhile and a fantastic way to see this beautiful city. Recommend purchasing tickets online as for us they proved slightly cheaper. Next we took a trip on the Steam Railway in Lydney (where we were staying and in fact could see the train passing by the bottom of the garden on Sunday when we arrived). A real throw back to the good old days that those of a certain age will remember!! Finally we went to Clearwell Caves which was incredible and so well presented. Definitely worth a visit. A Tesco was close by so we could get provisions for suppers at the apartment and we visited The Globe at Alvington which was great for our last night. We met Elaine the owner who was just lovely, but sadly we didn't get to meet Doug. Nothing is too much trouble and honestly we would thoroughly recommend this wonderful slice of peacefulness next to the Forest of Dean; just stunning.

Couldn't recommend it enough.

Extremely well maintained and stocked, comfortable, high-quality bed linen etc. Host very communicative and understanding. Beautiful garden - wish we'd have had more time to enjoy it. Thank you so much.

Very enjoyable stay, accommodation exactly as advertised.

Will be back.

A gorgeous property and beautiful garden.

Property was well equipped with lovely, tasteful decor. We loved everything about it, will definitely be returning.

Our stay was perfect, lots of nice walking / hiking routes right on the door step which were not busy routes.

Very spacious for two adults and two labradors. The garden is beautiful, lots of spaces and levels and even though it’s shared & was sunny we didn’t bump into anyone in the garden. The carriage was very clean & tidy, loved the vibe of the apartment. Doug (the owner) we met him on the day we arrived in the garden & was lovely, made us and our dogs feel very welcomed. We can’t wait to revisit. 5 star stay :)

Nice little property and looks just as the photos on the website.

We didn't get much use out of the outside area as it was a cold February week, but it looked nice enough! Pleased to find a selection of biscuits when we arrived, and the owners were very pleasant and easy to deal with.

We had a fantastic time during our holiday break.

The property is very spacious, everything is new and works well. Would definitely recommend.

Wonderful apartment.

It was clean, beautifully decorated and furnished, with all the facilities you could need. The owner had thoughtfully provided a pint of milk and some, naughty but nice, chocolate biscuits, caramel wafers and (my favourite, how did they know) milk chocolate teacakes. These were very much appreciated, thank you! The quirky garden is delightful and my dog loved having a sniff and mooch around the different areas, the ponds were very tempting though! The views from the apartment are stunning, we could see the steam, and hear, the trains going past the at the bottom of the hill. The stairs leading to the apartment are very steep but the work-out meant the biscuits were well-earned! Might be a nice idea to provide a dog water bowl in the kitchen as there is a mat there anyway, and maybe one less human treat and a dog biccy instead? I'd recommend checking out the steam train timetable and make a day of it. We stopped off at Parkend and enjoyed lunch at the cafe. We didn't have time, but were told The Fountain Inn is a great dog friendly pub, There are plenty of take-aways and supermarkets in Lydney, if you want to stay in. We took a short car journey to Clearwell, we couldn't visit the caves as we had a dog and they seemed to be closed on a Monday, but the village is lovely and we had a delicious afternoon tea at Tudor Farmhouse, a bit pricey but worth it! Note that the castle is a wedding venue so visitors aren't able to go in, but there are some lovely walks around the village.

We really enjoyed our stay in The Carriage for the week.

It is beautifully decorated and furnished and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay, with the added bonus of beautiful views.

We spent a week in Carriages and it couldn't have been better.

Everything was so clean and the apartment had absolutely everything we could have needed. Elaine and Doug were the perfect hosts, always with a smile on their faces, a friendly greeting and offered some advice on places to go. Half way through the week we needed a change of sheets which Elaine provided within 5 minutes. Our girls (ages 9 & 12) absolutely adored the beautiful gardens. We also enjoyed spotting deer, fox, rabbits and the cows in the field beyond. Thank you, we will be back!

First impressions were excellent.

Location, ease of access, views, facilities and cleanliness all good. Sadly there is a BUT, my wife has allergies and her sister is petrified of spiders so finding we were sharing with very many of them was disappointing. Under the twin beds and behind the double headboard and all wardrobes the spiders and cobwebs have made their home and I seriously doubt these areas have been cleaned for months. Therefore instead of scoring a 10 out of 10 and making a repeat visit, we all agreed we could only score a 6. Sorry to say a potentially fantastic break spoiled for the sake of 10 to 20 minutes of extra cleaning.

Exactly as described, owners very helpfull.

Good value.

Very nice cottage with a great host.

It had everything that was needed and had a beautiful garden for guests to use. The location was perfect as it was very close the Puzzlewood, steam train and the caves. Oh and Tesco is 2 minutes away!

We spent a long weekend, the accommodation was excellent all the amenities were of quality, the beds were comfortable, the apartment is very well laid out, although it wasn’t the height of summer the garden layout has been thoughtfully done and would be very pleasant to sit out there.

This is a beautiful place to stay with lots to do nearby.

Hosts were very helpful and there if you needed anything. Will definitely be recommending this place to friends and family as we holiday in this area frequently.

Great space and exactly what we were after for a calm family break.

Thank you Elaine!

This was so cosy and warmed up very quick with the heating on which was perfect, it was clean but maybe the bathroom could’ve done with a deeper clean around the toilet and floor near shower.

There was also a few cobwebs and spiders around the place and a very strange smell in the double bedroom but I could put all that aside as the good outweighed the bad :) x

Excellent property.

Very clean,comfortable and very well equipped. Owners really friendly. What a gem of a holiday destination.

We had a lovely 4 days break in The Carriage.

Warm, clean and cosy, with beautiful views from Kitchen and bedroom windows. We saw the steam from the steam train wafting through the trees below. Perfect. Hope to be back next summer.

It was a great stay and you can visit a lot from there.

Especially for dogs it is a dream. I visited Tintern Abbey and Goodrich Castle from there. The accommodation has everything you need. However, it is right on a busy road which you have to cross to get to the footpath.

Enjoyed our 7 day stay at the carriage, it was well worth the climb up the outside steps.

The view was lovely, on the first morning we seen a family of two adult and five young wild boar running right to left up the field, on the second day two muntjac deer and every day there was an abundance of birds. Would love to visit again in the future. David Garratt

Fantastic hosts, very attentive and lovely people to chat with.

Lovely basket to arrive to and got all the bits you need when away! Loved the views from the kitchen sink of all places! Definitely would go back again but book the room downstairs as steps were steep for some of our party. (The dog didn’t mind the being carried like a baby up them!!) can’t wait to book again with more of the family to enjoy!! Thank you for a fabulous stay!!

Beautiful property.

Lovely hosts who left lovely welcome gifts and left us to it. Garden access was brilliant particularly as such hot weather!

The hosts were incredibly welcoming and the views from The Carriages were stunning.

The apartment was modern, clean and well appointed. The garden provided the perfect place for a wander or to sit out and relax, a very special place.

Love coming back to Lydney, it's a beautiful place that has lots to offer.

This time our family had a pleasure to stay at The Carriage for a week, the apartment has been freshly done up to a very high standard, very clean and cozy, lovely garden and walking distance to the town centre. Would definitely return.

Fantastic holiday cottage with a really well equipped kitchen, lovely powerful shower, well maintained and we really appreciated the little homely touches like there being washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs, soap, tea towels, towels etc all provided meaning no faffing about having to bring your own.

Really enjoyed our stay, comfortable and spacious, with lovely views from the cottage. Also a lovely touch with the welcome hamper full of goodies!

Everything that we needed during our stay was in the carriage.

Views from the back of the property are great with lovely sun rises and the garden is so lovely, lots of places to sit and admire the view. Steam train passes along the field next to the garden which we really enjoyed seeing. Definitely recommend this accommodation and would return there. A lovely touch a welcome pack which we weren’t expecting.

We had a fabulous week at the Carriage.

The apartment is really comfortable and equipped with everything we needed for a much needed break. Because of its elevated position the views from the property are amazing and a real highlight of our stay. Elaine made us very welcome and, after a long journey, we really appreciated the treats she had left for us to enjoy. Despite visiting in March we had a week of glorious sunshine and the Carriage was a great base for exploring the forest and the Wye Valley. We would definitely love to return again some time in the future.

The Carriage provided an extremely comfortable backdrop to a lovely week exploring this beautiful part of the country.

The interior is tastefully decorated and orderly with every mod con to make the stay comfortable and convenient. Our dog enjoyed the comfort and loved the local walks. The owners were very congenial and helpful. I am sure we will return soon.

Really lovely flat with a beautiful view!

Comfy beds, well stocked kitchen, waterfall shower and everything clean and lovely. Really enjoyed our stay :)

Wonderfully appointed property with all mod.

Cons.’ Powerful shower, very modern fully equipped kitchen and a superb bed with good mattress and fresh linen and proper white fluffy towels in plentiful supply. Excellent welcome pack and every possible cleaning product available, so no excuse not to take care of this lovely property. The hosts are available when needed and friendly and helpful. Beautiful walks nearby for the dog. No complaints- I will come back!

The property is very well situated for visits to the forest of Dean with most places being within a 20 minute radius.

The property has a lovely outlook, ample room for 4 people, but needs some modernisation as it is a bit tired. General cleanliness was ok but some areas needed cleaning as finger marks, the odd hair and some dirt were noticeable. On one inside door it looked like a dog had flicked watery mud over the bottom of the door which I washed down. This said it is a comfortable apartment and we enjoyed our stay very much.

Loved everything.

The carriage was perfect for us. Great size for 3 of us & 1 dog. Warm, welcoming and had everything we needed. Great location to explore from but also close enough to the town to walk in to. Cannot fault anything & host was lovely. We had an amazing holiday.

Beautiful area and amazing views from our flat

Size wise was good but in very much need refurbishment the owner were very nice and friendly however the apartment was not up to the expectations of the advertised info explained by Sykes which was disappointing to ourselves

The owners could not have been more helpful.

We had a bad start to the holiday due to a major mistake by Sykes but the owners Elaine and Douglas could not have been kinder or more thoughtful and really thought on their feet to help us out and give us a fantastic holiday to celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary. The apartment was spotlessly clean, well equipped and lovely and warm with a beautiful view of a well kept and interesting garden. We would well recommend staying with these hosts - everything may not always go to plan in life but Elaine and Douglas were incredibly helpful. Very interesting area to visit , beautiful and varied walks in the area and good local food shopping facilities for a small town

Unfortunately I had to move from this beautiful property because the steps were far steeper than I had imagined when I booked it.

I luckily found another property in the area and moved to that after three days as I nearly took a tumble down the steps. This property for people who are fit and able to climb steps is amazing. The views are fabulous and it is a real home from home with everything to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. The owners can't do enough for you. They help with baggage and leave a nice welcome pack for their guests.