Property code: OC-50561
Enjoy a romantic retreat to this exotic hideaway in stunning Deepdean, 3 miles from Ross-on-Wye, in the magnificent Forest of Dean. This gorgeous, stone cottage for two guests, plus a pair of their four-legged friends, dates back to the 1600s and is one of several exquisite properties set within 60 acres of woodland and countryside. Bask in the sunshine in your own private, walled garden as you take in the views; enjoy a dip in the shared pool between April and September which is solar heated during July and August; and watch the zebras and other rare animals that have been rescued by the owners out in the fields. The holiday cottage income directly funds the Owner's Exotic Rescue centre.
Make your way into this inviting bolthole to find features such as painted stone walls and timber beams. Head into the welcoming lounge to watch your favourite programme on TV or a film on DVD perhaps. Prepare cosy dinners for two in the handmade kitchen, then dine together at the table. As night falls, make your way up the cottage-style stairs to the tranquil, king-size bedroom, which captures the valley vistas and has an en-suite bathroom. Savour the serenity of your personal outside space by dining and relaxing out in the fresh air. Swim in the pool during the spring and summer seasons; watch the animals out in the fields and wander the grounds as much as you like. Find parking for one car with the cottage.
Plan days out into your fantastic Forest of Dean surroundings: go walking, cycling or canoeing. Head to Beechenhurst, 9 miles away, to pick up trails and to see the sculptures. Explore the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which begins less than 1 mile away. Visit Goodrich Castle, 4 miles away, which overlooks the River Wye, and is widely considered to be one of the best standing examples of an English medieval castle.
Code: OC-50561