Stable Apartment

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Pyatt
January 2020

“We really enjoyed our relaxing short break in this comfortable and well equipped apartment.”

It is an ideal base for exploring the local area, has good facilities close by and stunning views from the lounge. The main road was busy in the day but our daughter slept well in the twin room at the front. It clearly states in the description that the stone steps to the apartment are steep, and they really are, but I do think the lighting is inadequate. The light was so dim we had to use the torches on our mobile phones. Overall, it is a lovely place to stay and I would recommend it.

It is an ideal base for exploring the local area, has good facilities close by and stunning views from the lounge. The main road was busy in the day but our daughter slept well in the twin room at the front. It clearly states in the description that the stone steps to the apartment are steep, and they really are, but I do think the lighting is inadequate. The light was so dim we had to use the torches on our mobile phones. Overall, it is a lovely place to stay and I would recommend it.
Mrs Parsons October 2019

“Greeted by the own, made to feel very welcome, always available if needed.”

Didn't want to come home.
Mr Doe September 2019

“Lovely property and well maintained gardens.”

Nice welcome and very accommodating to allow us to enter earlier at 130 pm Nice place. Road noise not an issue ( all relative to what your used to). Only thing o would improve is a better outside light when walking up and down those steep steps in the dark. The present light is just too dim.
Mr Alder September 2019

“The apartment was clean, comfortable and fairly well-equipped although the frying pan was far too small and no longer non-stick because all the cooking utensils were metal ones.”

A sieve would be useful (for cooking rice). It was good to have a full-size Fridge-freezer. Although dogs are allowed in the garden it is really only suitable for very small dogs (we have a Labrador & a Springer). We were also disappointed that we could not walk the dogs anywhere directly from the house and had to drive to the park for their early morning walks. The road is far busier than we had been expecting, with speeding traffic day and night.
Mr Pinner July 2019

“Lovely view from the rear of the property but very noisy road at the front.”

it mentioned in the write up for the property that it had steep steps,. the steps were realy steep,i had trouble with them and i am quite fit.
Mr Shugrue June 2019

“The steps up to the appartment were extremely steep and likely to be a little slippery when wet.”

This wasn't made clear in the description , my wife has only one eye and found them challenging . Overall an enjoyable break.
Mrs Hall May 2019

“We were surprised how busy/noisy the main road was.”

The twin room was uncomfortable and rather tight for space. Suffered from road traffic noise. It was difficult carrying suitcases up the steep stone external staircase; we are very able bodied. The hob needs an extractor to prevent the living area steaming up, and to remove cooking smells. There was a general feel that there was a lack of attention to detail for example: missing light bulbs, clock was not working. Whilst there was hanging room in the wardrobes there was no drawer space; the wardrobe in the twin room is very dark. On the positive side it was great to have off road car parking, and the place is good for visiting the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley. Also good supermarket shopping facilities nearby.
Mrs Thomas May 2019

“Friendly hosts.”

Well equipped and comfortable apartment in convenient location.Easy to find and good facilities close by.
Mrs Frost April 2019

“The stable apartment was lovely with everything we needed for a relaxing short break and great views from the lounge area and bedroom.”

The apartment is in an ideal location to enjoy the many activities and tourist attractions in the area. The only minor draw back is as it is a first floor apartment, the steps up to the front door are very steep and though not a problem for us, it may be for someone less able or who has mobility difficulties. Overall a great place to stay and would definately recommend.
Mrs Greenwood October 2018

“Lovely location.”

Cottage lovely . Will revisit in warmer times
Mr Still August 2018

“The holiday was fantastic, all local amenities are within 10 mins drive.”

Had some fabulous walks in the Forest of Dean with our dog, the views at Symonds yak rock were stunning. The ride on the Forest of Dean railway was brilliant as with the boat tour at Gloucester docks. The apartment was brilliant has everything in there, the dog loved the walks in the back garden every morning and evening, just like home from home. Met Michael the owner who is very friendly and willing to help with any problems.
Mr Watkins August 2018

“This was our first holiday with our grandchildren so it was fraught with potential problems.”

The enormous garden proved popular with our two and with two children in the apartment below. The views were excellent (watching a pair of buzzards throughout the day was the highlight) with the Dean Forest Railway just below the far edge of the field. When we thought we had left some of our possessions, the owner immediately checked, and rang us back. Thankfully they turned up among the packaging! And he was equally pleased that we had our possessions intact.
AnitaJ1903 November 2015

“Lovely place, fantastic views,”

Stayed as a family with our dog in the summer holidays, the apartment is well equipped and feels very airy whilst being homely. It made a great base to explore the forest of Dean and surrounding areas. Lydney town is a short walk down the hill whilst the harbour is a short drive (or catch the steam train). Michael was very helpful and made us feel at home.
RJILmitch August 2015

“Beautiful home from home.”

Our stay at The Stable Apartment in Highbury House has been wonderful. Michael, the owner, has been really helpful when we've needed him. The place is beautifully furnished, very homely with nice decorative touches here and there. It was spotlessly clean and tidy when we arrived, and has been a comfortable base for our family holiday. There is plenty of storage space, a fully equipped kitchen, and the beds are extremely comfortable, with very good quality linen. The location itself is wonderful, far enough away from the main town to feel quite secluded but with a tesco located conveniently close. It's also very close to lots of family attractions, which have made this holiday very special. My only worry was the lack of pavement on the main road outside the property, which made it difficult to walk from Highbury House to the town centre with a pushchair. Overall we're very happy with our stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends, and if we ever come to the Forest of Dean again, this would be our first choice.
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The property

Stable Apartment is a splendid first floor conversion in a Grade II listed coach house perched on a hill, just 0.7 miles from Lydney and can sleep four people.

Set all on the first floor there is a king-size double bedroom, a twin bedroom, and a bathroom, plus an open plan living area.

Outside there is off road parking for two cars, shared gardens featuring four unfenced ponds, and a private outdoor sitting area with furniture.

Stable Apartment is a lovely holiday base.

Summary

All first floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire.
Electric storage heaters with gas fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Secure bike storage
Shared gardens with four ponds, and private seating area with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Note: Property accessed by external stone staircase and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
Note: Steep bank leads to heathland at back of gardens, and ponds are unfenced
Children to be supervised

About the location

LYDNEY

Chepstow 9 miles, Monmouth 12 miles; Gloucester 20 miles; Chelttenham 27 miles; Bristol; Cardiff 41 miles

The small, thriving town of Lydney is situated between the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean and the River Severn in Gloucestershire. Lydney has a very good range of shops, a leisure centre and sports facilities, as well as pubs, cafes and restaurants serving a wide variety of meals. The magnificent Royal Forest of Dean, England's largest oak forest and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, boasts numerous trails that can be explored on foot, by bike or on horseback. Caving, abseiling and a high wire rope course are for the more adventurous, whilst fishing, golf, kayaking and canoeing are other popular activities in this unspoilt area. The ancient caves of Clearwell are nearby, as are the Gloucestershire Way and Offa's Dyke Path. Symonds Yat boasts natural scenery and straddles the beautiful River Wye with its magnificent limestone outcrop, popular with climbers, and well-known for its viewpoint. Visit the nearby historic walled town of Chepstow with its impressive Norman Castle and the celebrated racecourse, whilst the pretty market town of Monmouth, with its mixture of elegant Georgian mansions and Victorian courtyards, or the lovely town of Ross-on-Wye with its timbered Tudor houses and delightful riverside walks, both offer excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. The unspoilt Brecon Beacons National Park and Black Mountains, as well as lovely Cotswold towns and villages are just a little further afield as are the cities of Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cardiff, Newport, and just across the Severn Bridge, Bristol and Bath. Lydney is ideally placed for enjoying the delights of Gloucestershire at any time of the year.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
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Last minute
Christmas

Stable Apartment

Lydney, Gloucestershire (Ref. 924553)

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Features

“We really enjoyed our relaxing short break in this comfortable and well equipped apartment.”

“Greeted by the own, made to feel very welcome, always available if needed.”

“Lovely property and well maintained gardens.”

“The apartment was clean, comfortable and fairly well-equipped although the frying pan was far too small and no longer non-stick because all the cooking utensils were metal ones.”

“Lovely view from the rear of the property but very noisy road at the front.”

“The steps up to the appartment were extremely steep and likely to be a little slippery when wet.”

“We were surprised how busy/noisy the main road was.”

“Friendly hosts.”

“The stable apartment was lovely with everything we needed for a relaxing short break and great views from the lounge area and bedroom.”

“Lovely location.”

“The holiday was fantastic, all local amenities are within 10 mins drive.”

“This was our first holiday with our grandchildren so it was fraught with potential problems.”

“Lovely place, fantastic views,”

“Beautiful home from home.”

The property

Summary

About the location

LYDNEY