Pippins

We totally enjoyed our time at Pippins.

The accommodation had everything we needed for our stay. Since I grew up in the village, I knew where the property was located and everything is in walking distance. We got to meet the property owner and he was extremely polite and helpful. We would stay at the property again.

Great cottage, kitchen & bedroom very spacious.

Beautiful sunrises. Perfect base for exploring Forest of Dean & surrounding areas.

This was our second family Christmas at Pippins.

The house in a beautiful location, always very clean, everything thought of and provided that we needed for a family Christmas, and very cosy. What we love most about Pippins is the homeliness and character of the property, perfect for a family gathering. Chris and Gale are excellent hosts and I'm sure we'll be back. The location is perfect for exploring the beautiful forest and Wye Valley as well as having plenty of shops and facilities neat by. Highly recommended.

We spent a week in this cottage and I've got to be honest.

We didn't feel the level of cleanliness was up to scratch. The kitchen particularly felt sticky, we washed the floor before putting our stuff down. There wasn't a 'clean and fresh' feeling at all throughout the cottage. Second point was the very weak WiFi signal. We went with older kids who had to work in the evenings, it was impossible. I think it should mention that in the description.

We really enjoyed our stay.

Excellent communication with Chris and Gale, the owners. Pippins is clean and private, and we enjoyed eating in the garden. Bream is an excellent place from which to explore the Forest of Dean, the Cotswolds and a bit of Wales. Make sure you do the Bream Heritage Walk! You will thank us later. Our only little suggestions for improvement: some extra garden furniture would be a bonus, and maybe a few more pots and pans. But again: we loved Pippins and were sad to leave. We would have loved to stay longer. One really lovely touch for me personally was the old radio in the kitchen. I set it to BBC Radio 3 and put it on first thing every morning. So would we recommend Pippins? Yes we would, unless you're a very picky person. Thanks again, Chris and Gale, for having us!

We thoroughly enjoyed our second stay at Pippins.

Lovely roomy house that feels like home from home. There's so much to do right on the doorstep and the village is great with a good range of small shops, a cafe and fish and chip shop. We made good use of the garden in the glorious weather. It was lovely sitting out with a cuppa listening to the birds or enjoying a sunny barbecue. A great house and location would recommend.

Fairly priced.

Main issue cleanliness of kitchen which was well equipped but some items in drawers were mucky and quite a lot of rubbish like old food in fridge and freezer. Oven needed cleaning, wall tiles dirty as were switches and surfaces were sticky as were cupboard doors. Tv connected to ariel with black tape and disconnected if moved Tv. Bedrooms were clean and comfortable. Overall the property felt a bit neglected including the garden.

A wonderful character cottage perfect for a gathering of family or friends.

The kitchen, garden and living area are perfect for socialising and the location is excellent with stunning forest walks from Pippins. The owners communicated promptly with us and ensured we had everything we could need, including decorating the cottage for Christmas.

A lovely, spacious, well equipped cottage that has plenty of plates, cups & glasses.

Ideally situated for walks with plenty to do in the surrounding area.

All great.

Just a personal preference that the bed was firm (I like a soft mattress). Everything else was great. Brilliant value considering it’s such a great location with so much to do close by.

Nice peaceful area, spacious cottage that had everything you needed

We would highly recommend Pippins it's the perfect base for exploring the area and is very well equipped.

The house was very spacious especially the master bedroom. We particularly liked having the warm conservatory to sit in when it was too chilly to enjoy the lovely garden. The town its self has a few shops and takeaways. We walked to the cafe for breakfast a few mornings as it was so good. You can drive to numerous attractions within 10mins or simply walk off into the forest from the doorstep. We are definitely hoping to make a return visit .

Very well equipped and spacious cottage.

Good setting on the edge of the forest even the sheep added to the country feel. Would definitely recommend.

A lovely cottage.

Facilities were very good, every thing you could want for a stay. Master bedroom is large and beds are very comfortable, plenty of extra bedding and towels. Kitchen is large and has everything you could need. There's 3 bedrooms, a sitting/games room, lounge, kitchen , laundry+ room and conservatory. Every thing was very clean. Lovely location for forest walks. I managed to blow a fuse by plugging in a faulty charger, the owner answered my call straight away and told me where the consumer unit was, so sorted. My one small comment would be there is only one en suite in the master bedroom, so other guest would have to go downstairs to use the toilet downstairs in the laundry/shower/toilet room or go into the master bedroom. Not a problem for us as only 2 of us stayed. Once again I have to say we loved your cottage and certainly recommend it thank you.

We had a great time.

Clean and with good quality furnishings. Lots of space. Ideally located for the Forest of Dean Mountain Bike centre which is a 4 mile cycle from pippins , mostly off road, and the cottage also has a garage for bike storage.

Cottage was very nice and authentic.

Lovely setting big rooms and comfy. Well thought out and all you need for a comfortable stay.

This is a cracking cottage.

Has 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 shower rooms and a large kitchen diner. Although there was only the 2 of us on this occasion, there is plenty of room for a family getaway. The facilities were spot on, everything you could ask for, like home from home. Log fire was a dream to ward off the chills of the evening, but to be fair we were lucky with the weather during the day for the week we were there. Although we didn't use the garden, it is very secluded and can see it being a lovely sun trap in summer - also enclosed so no issues with either little uns or dogs getting away from you. It's not detached, but we didn't have any issues with the neighbours or any noise when we were there - and lovely doris (sheep) and friends were there to greet us every time we came out of the cottage. There are many scenic walks from the doorstep, but it is a short walk to village pub and shops if you didn't want to venture far. Would I recommend this cottage? Yes indeed I would and if ever I want to return to the area, I know where I will look first.

Had a fantastic week at Pippins.

The cottage is spacious, comfortable and well kitted out to cover all of our needs. Nice little welcome pack of wine & shortbread from the owners. Decent Chinese & chip shops close by, shop in the village & supermarket only a few miles away. Great base for exploring the area, and loved the sheep right outside the gate

We thought the cottage was detached but was a semi.

The bathroom backed on to nextdoors small garden. The bathroom itself is very dated also a lot of the doubleglazing needs replacing as the seals have gone and are full of condensation. But the worst thing was all the sheep mess it was every where and you could not avoid treading in it. We sometimes had a dozen sheep sleeping right outside the front gate. There was no mention about the sheep mess in your information of course. We would not stay at Pippins again sorry!! David Basten

We had a Lovely stay in Pippins.

The cottage is comfortable and central to lots of attractions near by. Everything you need is provided and it's a nice touch having a welcome package and some log for the wood burner to get you started. Big garden for the kids to play in and some books and games to keep them occupied too. Beautiful area, we thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to the Wye valley and the Forest of Dean.

We had a fabulous time at pippins.

There was wine in the fridge, and biscuits left for our arrival with was a very nice touch. The property was large and comfortable the master bedroom has a large bed which was very comfy. Pippins is well situated for walks in the forest and only a short walk to the village shops.

A very well presented property.

Situated in a lovely quiet location. Spacious and comfortable rooms, warm and cozy and nicely furnished. Pippins was surely a "home away from home" experience. Chris even kindly provided us with a Christmas tree as our booking coincided with the festive season. Would definitely return to Pippins.

What a lovely cottage in a lovely location!

The location is set in beautiful countryside and in a very quiet location- we weren’t disturbed by anyone around and in the mornings you could hear owls and birds from the windows. Sheep also love to roam free nearby! The cottage itself is incredibly spacious- our family of 6 all had plenty of room to move freely. There is an added bonus of the children’s playroom for them to break off into as well. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and the added extra of a utility room and downstairs toilet is great. The log burning stove was so lovely to sit in front of and provided some nice extra warmth on the chillier nights. The owners have clearly taken the time to think of anything and everything that you could need in a home away from home and I can’t think of anything we wished we had with us. There’s a travel cot, baby bath and wooden highchair provided for babies which is much better than some other cottages we’ve been to. The downstairs toilet is the only toilet available for everyone to use as upstairs there’s an en suite- this was a bit tricky for our 3 year old to get to in the night so was a bit of a downside and the playroom doesn’t have a radiator so a bit cold- although the owners have got extra heaters that could have been used. Overall a great stay. Thank you

We REALLY enjoyed our stay at Pippins and I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay in the area.

The house was lovely, spacious, well equipped, and comfortable. Above all it was very clean and it's clear the owners put a great deal of personal effort in to maintaining the house and its presentation. We we very happy with our stay here and appreciate the personal touch this house shows. As for the area, again, very impressed. There were so many things to do in and around Bream that we could happily have spent another week there. Excellent all round - Thanks!

A lovely clean house with excellent communication pre arrival.

It was very spacious, warm and the furniture and fittings were of a high quality.

The house was very clean, comfortable and well-equipped.

It's a good base for exploring the Wye valley and the Forest of Dean. we had a lovely holiday.

This is a very comfortable cottage in a very peaceful location.

Everything was provided and some very nice extras as well. I think the property could be improved with some structural work upstairs to provide a separate bathroom if 4 adults are sharing. For just the two of us it was lovely.

Brilliant place to stay, great location, lovely house and gardens, fully equipped

Our stay was very comfortable and the views from our rooms were just stunning.

The property had all you needed to get a meal going as soon as you got in. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and had lots of fun things to do in the Forest of Dean.

A lovely place to stay.

Very clean, not cluttered - plenty of space for all our things, even with 4 adults a toddler and a baby! Having a travel cot, high chair and baby bath at the house meant we could travel lighter so greatly appreciated. Very useful info pack, map and leaflets. Short walk uphill to the village chippy, and near enough to Chepstow, Symonds yat, or over the bridge to bristol for lots of choice for day trips. Overall a great holiday facilitated by lovely accomodation! Thankyou

What a wonderful property, perfectly located to explore the Forest of Dean.

The photos of the property don’t quite do it justice to how spacious and comfortable it is! We were able to relax and unwind from the hustle and bustle of normal life. The beds were very comfortable and it was a wonderful experience to wake up open the curtains and watch the sunrise over the forest. Everything you could need from a holiday cottage, highly recommended.

We had a fantastic weekend stay at Pippins Cottage.

The cottage is bigger than it appears in the photos and it was very cosy and absolutely loved the wood burner. The only drawback for us was that the bed in the master bedroom was made up of two separate mattresses and kept falling into the middle. Other than that the cottage is in a lovely area and is very close to a selection of woods to walk through and explore. The sheep are free roaming in the area and are very friendly - they love a good carrot if you have any spare.

Everything possible done to make us comfortable and welcome - even a bottle of wine in the fridge and a log fire left ready for us to light.

Would highly recommend.

Lovely and comfortable cottage in a beautiful area with so much to do close by.

Lovely little cottage in a great area, lots to see and do all within easy reach.

Forrest of Dean Railway, Lydney Hasrbour, Raglan & Chepstow castles along with many more. the cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, the only problem might be the narrow staircase. Parking is on the grass outside the cottage, just watch out for the sheep poo it's everywhere as sheep roam freely in the village. The village has a chippy, coffee shop, and a good-sized Co-op, we tried all three. Overall we had a great week!!!

Fantastic location to visit all areas of Forest of Dean.

Pleasant, homely cottage.

The cottage was very comfortable and had all we needed.

A lovely place to stay, very well situated for visiting the area.

Pippins had everything we needed.

Pleasant little cottage - well equipped with comfortable bed and good ensuite.

Complimentary shortbread and wine was nice touch. Great conservatory and pleasant garden which we could not really use as the weather was poor.

We stayed over the wettest weekend in October but the cottage was so cosy we hardly noticed.

Everything very well set up, we had everything we needed. Very close to all the activities we had planned. We had a super weekend in Pippins

Such a wonderful property.

Boasting 3 good size bed rooms and benefitting from 2 lounges downstairs - one perfect for children - our 15 month old loved playing with his toys in his new play room. The kitchen was excellent and is well kitted out. There was an option of a high chair and travel cot, even a baby bath in the utility, which again shows that the owners have really thought about how to make the property feel like a home away from home. The location of the property is excellent, alot of trails are 15minutes away. Would definitely recommend a stay here.

A very well equipped holiday home , all very clean and cosy for our weeks stay at the end of February .

We would like to return here in the future , and will recommend to our family and friends.

Very relaxed feeling - granddaughter able to crawl about happily .

High chair good, but travel cot mattress v thin. No bath, but baby bath provided. Good bedrooms, comfy beds, good quality bedding and towels. Great kitchen - with large table. High winds blew Rayburn out on 2 of 3 nights so no radiators. Great wood burning stove! Chris very helpful and arranged for Rayburn to be relit (tricky job - needs an expert) Garden will be lovely in spring & summer. Would love to stay again, if only to have another attempt at the devilishly difficult jigsaw which I couldn’t manage to complete!!

the cottage was lovely and cosy lovely welcome of chilled wine in the fridge and well stocked log pile.

cottage was comfortable and met our needs.

Fantastic cottage in a lovely location.

So close to many great attractions for adults and children. The cottage itself was cosy and very inviting. It may have been November when we stayed but the fire was on and made our stay even better. The kitchen is a great set up and we had everything we needed and more for our family of 5. Thankyou, we would love to return!

The Forest of Dean area is brilliant for a holiday with a family.

Grandparents,parents and a 2/3 year old all had a great time.Lots of walking and exploring the Forest trails but also Chepstow Castle and of course the steam trains! Pippins is situated in a quiet village and is very close to all local attractions.It is comfortable and well equipped with a lovely garden.

Great location close to the Forest of Dean and many points of interest also numerous walks within a 10 mile radius and on the doorstep

The cottage is really comfortable and cosy.

We loved the kitchen and the decor in the bedrooms especially. The lack of upstairs communal bathroom is fine once you get used to going up and down the stairs at night. The location is lovely right opposite an enclosure with sheep and with walking access in to the Forest of Dean. We hired bikes from Parkend which is walking distance and our grandparents were able to explore the area using their bus passes! We had a really nice family gathering and the cottage was ideal for us. The extra living room/bedroom downstairs was great for my teenage son who didn't want to share with his mum! The people in Bream are very friendly too.

There are plenty of things to do regardless of age.

Pippins itself has a lovely little garden where you can just chill if you don't feel like doing anything. You may need to get used to sheep though as they are everywhere including sat in the middle of the road or, looking expectantly for food at the garden gate.

could not find an iron or ironing board ,but everything else was to hand

Holiday cottage was clean and comfortable and exactly as stated

Pippins is a beautiful holiday let, very spacious, and had every facility we needed, and more.

The hosts left a lovely welcome tray to get us started which was just what we needed after such a long drive. Lots of things to do in the area, just perfect for a break.

Great cottage.

Woodburner was essential on what was a very wet weekend at times. Beds comfortable and the area quiet. Well located for Forest of Dean activities.

A lovely cottage, very well equipped and plenty of room for our family of 5.

Very clean and nicely decorated throughout. Ideally situated for exploring all the attractions the local area has to offer.

We had a super holiday at Pippins in Bream.

It was such a hot week we didn't always fancy going out with our little grandson - he just wanted to stay and play in the lovely garden or playroom. Pippins was well equipped, comfortable and clean. The only inaccuracy about the info we we're given was that the local pub which we were led to believe normally did food, didn't, and hadn't for a while as they were awaiting the start of some renovations. There were good places a drive away but it would have been good not to have to drive as it was hot and we all like to have a glass of wine. But! No worries! Thank you Mr & Mrs Stone for a super holiday venue and thanks to Sykes for your outstanding service as usual.

Pippins is a really lovely house in a fantastic location.

The cottage is very spacious and our bedroom was massive .It was very well equipped. The owners left us basics plus wine which was very well received after our long journey.As the weather was so lovely we spent lots of evenings in the enclosed garden.If we were going back to the area I would love to visit Pippins again.All in all a lovely holiday.

As reported direct to Mr and Mrs Stone, the cottage listing could do with a warning regarding the steep stairs.

Exactly what we were looking for.

Great cottage for children too. Clean and comfortable. Thanks for a great stay.

Relaxing and inviting cottage with good facilities for families

Pippins is a lovely cottage: clean, cosy and welcoming.

The owners are very helpful. We had a great time exploring the mountain bike trails at Cannop and in the local woods, and enjoyed a beautiful walk around Symonds Yat. The kids loved the play areas on the green across the (very quiet) road. Overall, a really great holiday. Thanks!