The Stable

We had a lovely stay at The Stables.

The apartment was well equipped and ideally situated for visiting local beauty spots. We particularly enjoyed sitting in the lovely gardens and saw a couple of Greater Spotted Woodpeckers. We managed to visit Monmouth, Ross on Wye, Hereford, Raglan and Abergavenny - all recommended.

We had a lovely stay at the stables.

From 1st arriving and seeing the views we knew we had picked the perfect cottage for us. It was really clean and had everything we needed. Having a welcome box with treats for the kids and a bottle of milk in the fridge was a very nice touch and went down well. Waking up every morning to all the bird calls and laying in bed looking over the forest was amazing. Felt very relaxed. It’s in a great location. 15-20mins from most things. The only thing we struggled with was the tv we found it hard to use and struggled with live tv but got there in the end. (No had fire tv before).

Lovely accommodation, everything you could need.

Town a short walk away and lots of nearby walks in the Forest of Dean. Comfortable bed and heating that maintained the same temperature, which was great when we had a sudden drop in the days we were there. Would definitely recommend.

The accommodation was very well kept with all the amenities you need.

There was lots of little extras even a basket that contained treats. The bed was comfortable and the views from the windows outstanding. I would definitely book this accommodation again.

Very stylish and beautifully decorated apartment, whoever did the interior design: ten out of ten.

The owners have thought of everything from fans to use in hot weather to a heated airer to use to dry your clothes. We really enjoyed our stay here and found it a great base for looks of walks in the Forest of Dean. Would definitely recommend!

We waren voor de 2e keer in dit heerlijke huisje.

Was weer net zoals vorige keer alles op en top verzorgd. Het enige punt is dat er op de foto's en info nog staat dat er een bad was maar dat is een douche geworden. Voor ons geen probleem.

Tres agréable , si ce n’est la proximité de la route .

Une casserole pour cuire des pâtes serait la bienvenue venue . Sinon tout était impeccable.

Very enjoyable stay.

Well equipped apartment. Fans much appreciated during very hot weather. Meandering paths around gardens to rear, with extensive plant collections, ponds & seating.

We had a lovely week at The Stable in Lydney.

It was clean and well equipped with everything we could have needed for the week. It took us two nights to notice there were also roller blinds behind the curtains in the double room so we were woken by the sunshine for the first two mornings but that was on us, not noticing the blinds :) I would recommend to others, however, as per the description and photos, the steps to the property are steep as is the garden, however the garden is beautiful. If you book at stay at The Stable in Lydney, Enjoy! :)

Very nice stay at the stable.

Lovely location and a warm welcome from Elaine and doug. The property was equipped with everything required for your stay. Lovely gardens and well kept. Would definitely stay again.

Nice property, well equipped.

Great views, handy for the town and for exploring the Forest of Dean.

Beautiful property and gardens.

Lovely hosts. 10/10

We were made very welcome with an amazing gift basket.

It was lovely to have bike storage and the setting was great.

Loved our stay at the stable, only one tiny complaint….

the sofas are quite low and not that comfortable, everything else was superb

A beautiful property with stunning views.

It was very quiet and peaceful also very clean and had everything needed for a perfect stay. I would definitely recommend to friends and family.

Wonderful views over Lydney to the Severn and the Cotswolds.

A great base to explore the forest of Dean

Lovely place.

A nice homely feel, especially with the decor, comfortable beds. Beautiful gardens lots of detail and many places to sit and relax. Walking distance to the high street. The lady that owns the place is very nice and always available for anything you may need. I would definitely recommend and I would return.

Lovely, peaceful apartment with great views.

Ideal base for our walking holiday, with nearby supermarkets and some very nice local restaurants. And the welcome basket was much appreciated! Hope to revisit in the future.

Elaine was very welcoming and responsive to any queries and requests.

The milk and snacks on arrival were greatly appreciated, as were the stunning gardens with space to eat outside and enjoy the incredible views.

all as advertised , nice views, quiet area, welcome basket appreciated.

Extraction cooking fan/canopy would be a bonus if fitted !!! near the town and parking very easy for stores etc.; thoroughly enjoyed the down time away from London..

Very pleasant place to stay.

Really appreciated the very quick response from Elaine to any questions

There was an issue with the beds due to damage from previous occupants, but Elaine and Harry were very apologetic and quickly sorted it out.

Whilst close to pubs and shops, they are down a very steep hill, so not really walkable, but it does mean there are fantastic views across the valley from the lounge and main bedroom. Nicely located for exploring the Forest of Dean.

Lovely stay as described.

Fantastic position for walking in the Forest of Dean. The Proprietor Elaine was extremely helpful. You won't be dissapointed.

Excellent apartment in a handy location with everything we needed.

Lovely hostess on hand. The views from the back windows are superb. Only downside was the single glazed windows.

We had a fabulous week at the Stable.

The apartment is tastefully decorated and comfortable, and had all we needed. It was like a home from home. The garden is beautiful, and interesting to walk around. Our dog took a different route every time! The hosts were helpful, but discreet, and the area is lovely, with many interesting walks and activities.

We enjoyed our stay at the stable apartment which was perfect for our family of four and dog.

We especially enjoyed the garden with the fantastic views of the forest of Dean. Would definitely stay again.

A very enjoyable stay at The Stable.

Everything we needed was there to make it feel like home from home. Perfect location for site seeing and getting around.

We had a fantastic weekend stay at The Stables - we would not hesitate to come back again!

I booked The Stable for a family weekend break, 2 adults, 2 children under 12 and our dog.

I didn't have much in the way of expectation as we hadn't been to this part of the UK before but we had the most wonderful break. The photos of The Stable don't quite do it justice. It is beautifully decorated, thoughtfully equipped and comfortable. The views from the sitting room and main bedroom were breath taking. To add to this was the truly quaint surprise of the Steam Train coming along the bottom of the garden, some way away but visible and audible. It was the icing on the cake for us. The Stable and other apartments are on the main road, closer than we thought but the birds in the trees were more audible than traffic and so the road was of no real concern and caused no issues. Plenty of parking spaces for the 4 apartments too. Before we arrived we recieved a call from the owner to check estimated arrival times and to let us know we could be in the apartement an hour earlier than check in time of 3, which was lovely. A welcome basket with Easter goodies was warmly recieved and so thoughtful. The Stable is located 10 mins from Puzzlewood which we thoroughly recommend. 20 mins ish from Tintern where there is an Abbey we recommend seeing and 20 mins ish from Chepstow where we looked around the castle. The Stable is within walking distance of the High Street with a Tesco and petrol station and some lovely restaurants/take aways close by. The park and cafe set behind Lydney High Street were a lovely surprise, as was the public footpath opposite the house to which access is gained in the last road on the left as she come to The Stable, behind the houses to the right as you enter the road. We had breakfast in the garden overlooking the forest. The garden is beautiful and well kept and thoughtfully placed outdoor furniture is dotted around for sunbathing, eating and just watching the birds. Our children have told me they want to come back. We might just do that!

We had a very enjoyable stay at The Stable.

It is in a lovely setting with a great view over Lydney and the Forest of Dean Steam Railway. The accommodation is comfortable, and will be even more so when the windows are double glazed. The kitchen is pretty well equipped, though it would be benefit from the addition of a bread board, a chopping board and some saucers. The exterior stairs leading up to The Stable (which is on the first floor) are not the easiest to negotiate, having a narrow tread and a quite high step. Previous visitors have commented on the noise from the road. We didn't find this a problem, but lots of local drivers seem to ignore the speed limit and there is no pavement immediately outside the site, so setting out on foot to explore Lydney or walk the dog involves an initial element of peril.

Really enjoyed our stay there.

the cottage was clean and comfortable with nice views.all amenities provided I.e washing machine, dish washer etc.and Elaine was on hand if needed.would come back.

Great location to explore Lydney, the local area and the beautiful Forest of Dean.

Unfortunately that’s where the positive stuff ends. Property was not particularly clean, the shower was overly mouldy, the shower leaks via the screen, causing a puddle of water off the floor and the toilet leaks. The blind in the bathroom is very mouldy, condensation inside the windows was bad, lots of cobwebs on the windows, glass cracked in a couple of rooms. You also hear a lot of noise from the other guests by banging doors/cupboards which is a shame as it is a beautiful building.

Our week at The Stables was most enjoyable, in spite of a couple of minor niggles.

I was initially disappointed to find that the property was on a busy main road, having been given the impression from the photographs on the website that the property was in a more rural location. However, the road traffic noise was not as intrusive as feared, and the location made it well placed for getting into Lydney for shopping and for accessing the Forest of Dean. We can recommend a look at Lydney harbour, Tintern Abbey, a walk around Cannop Ponds and a ride on the Dean Forest steam railway (audible and just visible through the trees at the rear). After a long car journey to get there, the steps up to the property to carry luggage up to the apartment were a challenge, so the generous welcome gift of snacks and treats as well as provisions for a hot drink on arrival was much appreciated. Due to the single glazing, there was condensation inside the windows on colder mornings, but this will hopefully be resolved with the addition of secondary glazing, which is intended by the owners (subject to planning permission). The apartment was nevertheless very cosy and comfortable, clean, well equipped and attractively decorated, with a quirky, eclectic collection of artwork and ornaments. We can certainly recommend a stay at The Stables.

Lovely place, lovely setting, great views, beautiful garden to sit in, kind welcome pack= relaxing holiday.

Steep steps to the Stable apartment although two ground floor flats available with same owner. Very good first experience of Sykes Cottages. Near to Puzzlewood, Clearwater caves, Forest of Dean, Steam railway and Lydney harbour - all good to visit.

We had a great Holiday in de stable!

Beautiful accommodation, clean, fresh a sweet basket full of goodies and some milk I’m the fridge on arrival.

The stable has been Renovated to a high standard and all furnishings reflect this too. Everything tasteful and The decor was coordinated beautifully. We hope to stay again next year. Also Elaine was very helpful with info we asked her and very friendly.

It is a lovely apartment with fabulous views.

Very clean and spacious. Lovely garden to enjoy. Great facilities. Central to shops (Tesco with petrol just down the road). Easy access to the forest by car and access to very nice public footpaths from the house.

The Stable is a lovely comfortable flat with a great view out across the fields and forestry area.

Our hostess was friendly and helpful and we had a super week staying there and visiting the surrounding area of the Forest of Dean. The gardens of the property are beautiful and to sit out there with a drink and be able to see down into the valley of Lydney, watch the deer and rabbits in the field and the birds of prey circling overhead is just great. We'll go back again!

A well located and clean cottage with a pleasant outlook.

However it was marred by a "demon" horned animal head over the bedroom door used by the young children - we had to take this down otherwise they would not sleep in this room.. The angels wings in the main bedroom were out of character with the rest of the decoration. The cutlery was well beyond its "Sell by Date". The disposal of the rubbish was confusing to say the least. With a few tweeks this could be made into an excellent cottage.

We had a very pleasant stay at the Stables, we met with Elaine on arrival a warm welcome, the accommodation was well presented and homely.

A perfect location for exploring the forest of Dean, lots of places of interest to visit. We would like to return at some point in the future.

Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at the stable.

A very comfortable, and well equipped apartment. The weather was very kind to us, with some of the hottest days of the year, and there is a very pretty garden, with great views, to enjoy the good weather. The description of the property is very accurate, so do heed the warnings if you have mobility problems, but there is another apartment on the ground floor, which would suit fine. A great setting for exploring the Forest of Dean and the Wye valley.

We had a very enjoyable stay at the Stables.

The lounge and bedroom spaces were very comfortable and the property is positioned very conveniently for Lydney and many other places worth visiting. Also the holiday was very good value for money. Minor niggles were the boiler, which made a loud noise whenever the water was switched on and the lack of double glazing, which made the noise level higher. It bothered me a little, but not my husband. Worth mentioning that the steps up to the property are really quite steep, so no good if you have mobility issues, and as the garden wasn't immediately accessible, I found I didn't go in it, as difficult to take a drink out etc, having to manoeuvre the steep steps. On balance, however, we still enjoyed it and would consider re-visiting

We had a lovely time, the cottage was lovely & it was also nice receiving the welcome pack.

The cottage is handy to visit lots of places & was dog friendly with some nice walks around the area. Would definitely stay again if back in the area. Thank you

Great property and friendly owners No Issues at all during our stay thanks

We had a great experience staying in the stable.

Good location for exploring the region, clean and well presented, comfortable beds, very well equipped with fabulous little touches of thoughtfulness like a welcome pack with Milk and goodies. Most attractions in the area are dog friendly including the pubs but for a small fee if you’re with your fur baby Doug will happily look after them for a few hours if you want to go somewhere not dog friendly. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back.

What a fantastic place to stay!

We highly recommend and hope to visit again in the future. Comfortable, well equipped and clean accommodation. Lovely views and garden, great base for our stay. Thank you.

Lovely well equipped apartment.

Great access to walks and trails. Dog friendly. The biscuits milk and crisps were a nice surprise.

The cottage was very clean and communication with the owner very good.

We found the bed very comfortble. The shower was rather weak and a power shower would have been a nice addition. A smart television or DVD player would be good and a better internet connection advisable.

Had a lovely break At the stables lydney in Gloucestershire great location easy access to explore Bath and Bristol and the forest of Dean .

The accommodation was GREAT Value for money very well presented and clean , could not of asked for more for a holiday rental property credit to the people who own it .They obviously take great pride in their property and Business . Thanks Andy and Bev

Fantastic short break, great accommodation and hosts.

A great apartment- clean and tidy with beautiful views.

Decor had been really thought about, giving a lovely welcoming vibe as soon as you arrive. First time away since Covid and first time taking two dogs away with us - we took plenty of throws, although in the welcome pack it was mentioned they could provide throws. Good communication from the owners and some treats on arrival. Definitely would recommend and return on a later date

Lovely well appointed comfortable apartment very central to explore the area.

Return visit this year.

It was already great but new owners refurbishments much appreciated and noticed small touches eg night light in main room and black out blinds in childrens or twin room. Such a beautiful part of the world and so much to do. We will be back in 2022 .

With in easy driving distance to many lovely places.

The Stables is a lovely comfortable holiday home in a beautiful place.

Recommended.

We had a lovely welcome with milk and goodies Thankyou very much.

The property was beautifully clean with lovely views of the forest with the little steam train just chugging through. It's the ideal base to explore Chepstow with its castle, Monmouth and lots of the forest with beautiful pools to explore. We treated ourselves to a pizza from rominoes in Lydney which they delivered and it was delicious

Elain and Doug are superb hosts who did everything for us and made sure we had a lovely time.

We stayed there for 6 nights and had a great family time there and explored surrounding areas. Accommodation there offers superb view to the forest of Dean. I would recommend this place to fellow holiday makers. you just won't go wrong with Elain and Doug.