The Old Mill

This is a super property along with great grounds and location.

Perfect if you have dogs/young children (or not!), as the grounds are fully fenced and the electric gates remain closed. The wider land/small lake area is also fenced and very attractive...a bit too attractive for our dogs as they hunted out the duck p*o as usual. The property is lovely and warm (I would recommend for a winter break), comfortable and fully equipped. We wanted a big table as local family were visiting us, and this was absolutely spot on. Owners were helpful and accommodating.

Perfect .

:. Great house relaxing calm we all loved it . Plenty of space , happy dogs excellent ground and location. The house had everything and more. Definitely recommend this place

We loved our stay.

We would return, and absolutely recommend it to others. We only had a couple of points to feedback. The BBQ needed a clean inside and out before we used it. There were a lot of fallen leaves down the side of the property. Not a major issue for us, but it did draw your attention. I think it would only take a few minutes to clear. On the whole the facilities were great. We are keen cooks, and found the kitchen a bit lacking in the quality of some of its utensils. If you aren’t bothered about that kind of thing then I can’t imagine it would be a problem. We had a lovely family holiday. Thank you :)

We have just come back from a wonderful long weekend at The Old Mill with our 2 girls.

The property and its surroundings are beautiful and perfectly equipped with everything you need (a walk around the lake is a must!) and Ben couldn’t do enough for us.

We had such a lovely break at The Old Mill - the setting was beautiful - really peaceful and picturesque; the conversion itself was gorgeous and the house was so comfortable; and there was also lots to do nearby.

The holiday property is really comfortable.

It was lovely and warm Access to walks around the grounds and lake were ideal for taking the dog. Well equipped- everything we needed for our weekend away, including a travel cot and stair gates for the baby. There was an issue with the boiler, but the owner came and sorted it the same day- thank you!

Great stay at The Old Mill, hope to come back soon!

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We had a wonderful 5 nights at the Old Mill.

Beautiful accommodation with a lovely garden. Lots of great walks nearby and I can’t wait to return.

This is the second time we’ve stayed at the Mill.

The first being Christmas and NY 2019/2020 before Covid . We had both the Mill and the Dairy for our family Christmas , absolutely amazing. I can 100% say it’s one of our best Sykes stays . We had it just for the Easter Wknd and the following week . What an absolutely fantastic week we had , the weather wasn’t the best but we still had an amazing time . Plenty of adventures local and went as far as Hay on Wye and Breacon . The land that comes with the cottage is fantastic and we would walk the legs off our dogs ( Vizsla & GSP ) every morning and then clean them off in the lake on the way back . I can not fault the Mill in any way considering we had two teenagers with us and not once did we hear the dreaded “ I’m board “ . That makes a massive difference to our sanity. We will definitely be back sooner next time Matt , Sam , Kids & hounds

I was told by owner we only needed to adjust the heat on the radiators.

, No other information On Christmas night the radiators starting making a very loud rattling noise Which woke us all up , my son made a video of the noise and sent to the owner. We spoke to him the following morning and he told us what we had to do to stop it happening which were not aware of in the original instructions given verbally by the owner We did not get an apology for a very disturbing night which I felt considering the cost of the rental was the least that could have happened , no one came around to make sure all was now well It’s rather frightening to suddenly be woken up in the middle of the night with a noise which initially we didn’t know where it was coming from It occurred in all the bedrooms

We had a wonderful week at the Old Mill.

It was very clean and well equipped (although no potato peeler!

Stunning property with beautiful surroundings and excellently cleaned and presented.

Loved the personal touches added to the house and the homely feel given to it. Excellent communication with the owner and all information given to us added to our stay. Made many treasured memories as a family and would highly recommend this property to anyone and would definitely be looking at going back.

Amazing view, next to a small lake with 3 beautiful swans and dozens ducks.

Very neat and clean house with full equipments. We enjoyed a peaceful and quiet stay there!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this well appointed, comfortable property.

The owners were very pleasant and helpful.

Lovely location - however would benefit from better out door seating- as not very comfortable!

Absolutely loved our family stay at The Old Mill.

Brilliant location and surrounds. Lovely property and the hosts Ben & Kelly were amazing. Will definitely return

Absolutely fantastic.

A wonderful holiday home in a fabulous location delivered everything we needed and more to a very high standard. Perfect, we will be back.

A great place, very spacious, has everything you need and ideally located for exploring the Forest of Dean area.

Just back after a 3 day weekend break.

So many beautiful country walks right in your doorstep and only a drive to the Forest of Dean. Excellent accommodation in safe enclosed property grounds suitable for both kids and furry friends. All needs catered for in such a well equipped property. A little gem in the heart of the Gloucestershire hills. Hope to return in the future.

Our second stay at this lovely property.

Nothing disappoints. Very well equipped and in a beautiful area. Lots of garden space for games and good walks from the property. I recommend a visit to Westbury Court Gardens, Gloucester Cathedral and Symonds Yat but there is so much more. We will definitely come again!

Our stay at the Old Mill was fantastic.

A beautifully converted property with an amazingly stocked kitchen and dining area. Great television facilities and the bathrooms are fabulous. The location is second to none - peaceful and tranquil with a beautiful lake to walk around and plenty of wildlife to see. Normally we like to eat out on holiday but we enjoyed days out and then dinner/evenings in. Highly recommend.

This was an absolutely beautiful spacious property, perfect for our little dog Pedro to potter about!

Lots of outdoor space to play games and nice walks around the property. Forest of Dean, Mallards Pike close by and we visited the Cotswolds, Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham.Loved watching the sheep dog guiding the sheep over a little bridge across the stream! Sitting on the balcony reading a book or having a nice cup of tea in the morning with lovely views was an added bonus! Thank you so so much for a fantastic holiday, we did not want to leave! We will definitely be returning

The old mill was lovely.

It was a special anniversary so our children and Our dog came along.everything spotless and well equipped.the garden was safe for poppy to roam and a stream to keep cool.iIt was the weekend of the Record breaking temps but was cool and lovely in the barn even in the very glass kitchen.the owner opened the windows for us before arrival.thank you. A beautiful lake at bottom of the garden which was perfect with swans ducks herons. Nice pub/and food a short walk away.We were lucky no one staying in the smaller barn alongside. I think it would have totally altered our experience having non family so close to us and keeping poppy away from Their area. All in all good perfect for us all to be together in countryside thank you.

The Old Mill could not have been better for our family gathering.

The house was very clean, very well equipped and the owners were very helpful and friendly. The location could not be better. We had 2 dogs with us who also loved every minute with the secure open space, stream and lake. We would have no hesitation in recommending this lovely place and will be returning. Natalie and family.

Stayed in many holiday homes from log cabins to cottages but have never had the pleasure to have so much enclosed land available for the dogs, almost everything you could think of in the kitchen and a beautiful property and location.

The Old Mill was just perfect.

The views from the property with the lake in the distance are stunning, especially the sunrises. The accommodation was spotlessly clean with everything you might need, tea, coffee, sugar and toiletries, supplied. Lovely walks from the property and just the sound of the birds to wake up to in the morning. We would love to come back.

Absolutely lovely property, everything we needed for our week stay.

Lovely grounds , perfect location can’t wait to return with our family

We loved the Old Mill.

It was wonderfully warm and comfortable even though the weather was very cold. It was really well equipped with everything we might need, even tea and coffee in the kitchen, some toiletries in the bathrooms and a bottle of wine in the fridge. It was also spotlessly clean. Kelly and Ben have done a great job on the conversion. The place is spacious and full of light. The sun streams in. We enjoyed the setting too, with the lake and waterfalls. We would like to go back.

Outstanding .

.. very clean, great location and owner extremely helpful

We had the most amazing Christmas at The Old Mill.

The cottage was absolutely stunningly beautiful, and I couldn’t believe how well equipped it was - the kitchen was better equipped than my own! The owner was so kind and responsive too. Beautiful grounds, lovely walks. It was perfect. We can’t wait to go back.”.

This property is wonderful - the setting instantly puts you in ‘relax’ mode.

It’s very well equipped and super clean. I can’t think of anything else we’d want from a holiday cottage. It’s perfectly placed for so many activities, which for us included a Forest Segway ride, a great family friendly mountain biking route, a canoe down the River Wye, a steam train ride, archery, tree climbing, zip wiring...we were certainly not bored! The grounds of the accommodation allowed us to play rounders and boules with plenty of space to share with the neighbours. We also did some great nature walks around the lake - beautiful! Oh, and how’s this for service - I enquired with the owners about EV charging and they very promptly fitted an 11kw tethered charger ahead of our stay - no range anxiety for us!! We’d stay here again in a flash. Clean, beautiful, well equipped and perfectly placed.

The cottage was extremely spacious and well equipped for a family.

We had a lovely stay here and the grounds and lake were peaceful and beautiful to walk around. There was lots to do in the surrounding area, all around a 30 minutes drive. Ben and Kelly were attentive hosts who did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable.

The Old Mill is a wonderful, relaxing place, comes with everything you need and more.

The surrounding gardens and fields make it magical, lovely views of the lake from the lounge. Spacious for a family of six with two bathrooms. Great location if you fancy visiting nearby villages like Ross on Wye and Ledbury.

The Old Mill was lovely, we found it very well equipped and really enjoyed our stay.

The hosts were really helpful and being able to walk the dogs without leaving the farm was a real bonus. Would recommend this property and a visit to this area.

We booked two weeks at the Old Mill in Flaxley for our Family Christmas and New Year break .

Other members of our family booked the Dairy which is situated opposite the Mill . The Old Mill was amazing and fully equipped to cope with all of our family from both dwellings for the Christmas dinner . The location was perfect with loads of places to explore right on the doorstep . The kids loved exploring and finding places to play . We also have two very active dogs ( Vizsla & GSP ) and they absolutely loved it down there . With it only being 68 miles from where we live we had plenty of visits from our families throughout our stay . The owners were really friendly and helpful if we needed anything . I would highly recommend it to anyone and we will be staying there again .

Lovely cottage, comfortable and spacious, peaceful location, good area for days out.

On site lake to watch the swans and ducks. Excellent welcome pack.

We had an excellent holiday the welcome could not have been more helpful, the cottage was really comfortable and welcoming plenty of good off road walking the weather was a little damp but didn't stop trips out one piece of advice don't go to Littledean Jail poor value for money not really a tourist attraction

Brilliant to be able to book with The Old Dairy for families.

Having the outdoor space to play was great, we played rounders and badminton almost every evening! Lovely clean cottages with the owners just a phone call away.

The accommodation is beautiful and clean the owners could not have been more helpful, we were also lucky enough to be there in a heat wave.

A very relaxing place the owners also allowed us to walk through his farm land. We did take our own coffee machine and sun lounger, word of warning there was ants on our lawn that bit the dog and would have been nice to see the drive lights and fairy lights on the outside of the house lit but never found the switch for them.

We meet Kelly and Ben and gave them our comments which are as follows.

We feel it would greatly benefit the overall experience if there were some comfortable outside seating and a cover and cleaning materials for the BBQ. We also feel that at this price level clingfilm, tinfoil and kitten towel should be provided we went and bought our own. Our friends and my wife and I do at least one cottage holiday each year at similar price ranges and this is the first time these have not been provided. We were told that the Lake had not been stocked for 6 or 7 years but it is set in a very peaceful setting and for us fished well. Overall we would consider another visit but after the Lake is dredged.

We very much enjoyed our 3 night stay with our 2 children and 2 dogs over the May bank holiday weekend.

We will most def. be back as the barn, grounds and surrounding areas are the perfect recipe for relaxation. The local pub in Blaisden called the 'Red Hart Inn' offer very tasty food including good gluten free and vegan options... we highly recommend a visit there too. A beautiful weekend away... thank you!

Beautiful accommodation, lovely setting.

The outside space made it for us- huge enclosed safe space for the children to play. The kitchen/living space downstairs is all windows so the garden feels like an extension to the house which is lovely, and means you can keep an eye on the kids. Fabulous views, enjoyed my morning cuppa on the balcony! One of the best places we have stayed as a family.

Fabulous venue, generous welcome pack, helpful accommodating owners, gorgeous area, great pub a couple of miles away (The Red Hart)

(I didn’t book with Sykes, hence the neutral feedback ) We had a fabulous stay at The Old Mill, it is a very well equipped and luxurious holiday cottage.

Very peaceful surroundings and our 3 year old loved going to see the swans every morning!

I booked the Old Mill for the first bank holiday weekend in May.

It seemed the perfect place to take my wife and son, sister-in-law and her family, and my father-in-law to celebrate my wife's 30th birthday. The Old Mill sits in an enclosed compound which sits on a very large acreage in a hamlet named Flaxley. Given my sister-in-law has a two-year-old daughter, it was a perfect place for her to run about without us having to worry about what she was up to. When she fell backwards off a picnic bench and smacked her head off the stone pavement the owner, Ben, brought a small child's bench for her to use. We also arrived back from a few long walks to find extra toys awaiting us, which I believe is conduct above and beyond. Ben and Kelly were the most accommodating and inviting hosts and I can't say enough about them. I suppose mentioning that we will be making the Old Mill an annual weekend away should suffice. If you have a family and want a safe, beautiful place to get away I can't recommend it highly enough.

We stayed for a week with our 5 month old baby and had a wonderfully relaxing stay.

The cottage has a fantastic kitchen diner, incredibly well equipped. Gorgeous setting with nice walks very close by. Owners very helpful. Highly recommend, couldn't fault the cottage.

The Old Mill is just perfect.

We have just returned from a week's stay and we are so pleased we found this place. You really won't be disappointed if you stay here! The owners Ben & Kelly were great, so helpful and accommodating. We had contacted with them a couple of times before our holiday and nothing was too much trouble. We were met by Ben on arrival and his introduction to the property was great. The welcome pack was just so kind & thoughtful, we really appreciated it. The property is well equipped and perfectly caters for children. This is a beautiful, peaceful, safe location. It's a perfect location for visiting so many places. We went to Gloucester, Cotswolds- Bibury (beautiful!!), Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-World, all worth a visit - can't beat the Cotswolds. We also went to to Cotswold Park Farm, great day out for the kiddies, highly recommended! We also went on the GWR steam train trip too, again definitely recommended. To eat out locally, we can certainly say both The Red Hart in Blaisdon and The White Hart in Newnham were super! Good food, very friendly and accommodating. Make sure you are hungry though! Ben and Kelly, thank you again and hopefully we'll be back one day!

The place was perfect in every way; the owners left us everything to make a perfect break.

We will definitely go again. Highly recommend a visit.

The standard of the property was outstanding.

The Old Mill had been refurbished to a very high level with excellent workmanship throughout. On arrival we were met by Ben who showed us round and how everything worked. A comprehensive welcome pack was provided. The surrounding area is beautiful with lots of things to do and see. Facilities are suitable for all ages. We visited the Cotswolds, Bath and Gloucester Docks and Cathedral being our favourites. Altogether a memorable holiday. Added bonus the weather was good.

Excellent facilities in spotless condition, it certainly has a wow factor!

! The layout of the building works really well for groups and families having a get together. The kitchen is well equipped and the grounds and walks available from the Mill were an added bonus. There is so much to see and do in the area to keep everybody happy. Can not praise it enough, just go and try it yourself!

We can't recommend this cottage highly enough.

The Old Mill was beautifully designed, spotlessly clean, and ideal for our needs. We were a group of 6 adults, a 2 year old and a 7 month old. The owners were extremely helpful and accommodating and we were delighted with the equipment provided for the children (2 cots, 2 high chairs and a chest full of toys). Each room was beautifully decorated and finished to a high standard. The bedrooms were all on the ground floor. The bathrooms we again spotlessly clean, and extra toiletries (shampoo, conditioner etc) were also provided. The main downstairs living area was more than big enough for all of us, and we were able to spill out outside onto the benches and grass. The large table would easily seat 10, and creates a really sociable area. Upstairs is a lovely sofa area with large TV and little balcony. We enjoyed spending the evenings chatting upstairs (without disturbing the children sleeping downstairs). We walked over to the large lake and enjoyed watching the swans. Thank you for a lovely weekend!

A lovely relaxing week in a stunning property and location, very comfortable and well equipped.

Appreciated the welcome pack and didn't want for anything. A great place to stay, thank you.

We had a beautiful stay here for our yearly reunion, such lovely buildings and so pretty in the snow!

The kitchen is perfect for a big group dinner and we all LOVE the lights above the table! Thanks.

What a beautiful well equipped cottage!

As the first guest "guinea pigs", would it live up to the lovely pictures on the website? It certainly did, we felt at home immediately and loved the lake and stream to splash about in.

From the moment we steeped in the door we knew that we had found a gem!

! A fantastic barn in a beautiful location only made better, by what can best be described as good old English hospitality from Ben and Kelly, who own the barn. The barn was keep impeccably clean throughout our 5 week stay and information on what was on offer in the local area was all on hand. We just had the best time ever!!! Dear Ben and Kelly thanks you so much and we hope to see you guys next summer!! We better book early!!

We stayed at the Old Mill for a week and had a fabulous time.

The property is gorgeous, beautifully decorated and very well equipped. Sort of place you wouldn't mind having a rainy day in - it's so cosy, immaculate and beautiful. Ben and Kelly left a fab welcome pack (which included cake and wine, best welcome pack we've ever had at a holiday rental place) and were very helpful and welcoming. Well kitted out for kids too, with toys, books, plastic plates, cups etc. Ben made my son's day by giving him a ride in the tractor and he was able to watch them making bales. All in all, highly recommend this place - best holiday place we've ever rented and we've been to quite a few. Would definitely go back.

We celebrated my mums 50th here and it was such a great weekend.

Ben and Kelly were the perfect hosts, so helpful and even showed us around their farm. The cottage is absolutely perfect for a group of 6. Plenty of cutlery, lovely white towels and modern decor. Its all very well thought out. We used the BBQ 2 nights in a row as we were very lucky with the weather and it was great. Would highly recommend, especially if its for a special Occasion. We loved it and would certainly return.

Spent a long weekend here to celebrate a 50th birthday, the place is amazing very well lit in every room and decorated to a very high standard.

Highly recommended go ape and canoeing down the river Severn (both about 30 min drive). Tips: its very bright in the morning in the 2 front rooms as the sun rises directly in front, I couldn't sleep past about 6am but a coffee on the balcony in silence watching the sun rise is great. 2.bring bbq utensils.

What an amazing cottage!

We have just got back from a fantastic family holiday in The Old Mill. The cottage is perfect, a real home from home, it's well equipped and extremely comfortable. Our dog loved roaming the grounds and watching the cows and swans. We will definitely be back. Ben and Kelly were so welcoming and thank you for the lovely welcome pack.

the property was spacious and well equipped and a very pleasant place to stay for the new year.

Ben showed us around then left us to enjoy the property

The cottage was fabulous.

Very spacious and clean

Just come back from spending a week at the Old Mill.

We usually stay in the Old Dairy but needed more space this year. The layout of the accommodation is first class. All three bedrooms are in the downstairs area. One bedroom has its own en-suite. The upstairs lounge area overlooks the fantastic kitchen which is well equipped. Off the lounge area is a small balcony with seating. From this balcony there are lovely views towards the fields and the lake. A lovely place to sit and read whilst enjoying the peace and quiet. There is the use of a BBQ which we took advantage of using in the sunny weather. A very good welcome pack was left for us by Ben and Kelly the owners. A variety of toys for my grandson to use during our stay was also greatly appreciated. The two dogs Ruby and Buster enjoyed many walks around the fields and lake every day.

Great welcome from the owner Ben.

The pictures do not do this place justice. The attention to detail is very impressive. An old building fabulously restored and finished to such a high standard giving a great feeling of luxury. Opening the fridge to find bread, eggs, milk, butter and orange juice and even a bottle of wine to welcome us was terrific. And as for the huge coffee cake....delicious. So many thoughtful touches such as the toiletries, boxes of tissues etc. From the moment we drove through the electric gates and down the driveway to the house we just knew this was something special.