Property code: OC-50562
Escape with your friends and family to this fabulous, converted barn, nestled in a magical and leafy setting, close to the border between England and Wales. Set on a 60-acre farm, deep within the beautiful Forest of Dean, the inviting, two-bedroom abode, which dates back to the 1600s, welcomes up to four guests. One of several, individual holiday homes on the unique site, which includes gardens and woods, plus fields, where you can see rescued wild animals, the property offers use of the shared outdoor pool during the spring and summer months which is solar heated during July and August The holiday cottage income directly funds the Owner's Exotic Rescue centre.
Enter this delightful country retreat and find yourselves in a homely, open-plan, farmhouse-style kitchen/diner, with painted stone walls. Here you can whip up tasty meals for your party then dine together at the wooden table. Wander on through the ground floor to discover a king-size bedroom, with an en-suite with shower room. Climb the stairs to emerge in a stylish lounge up on the mezzanine level. Watch TV or a DVD up here or simply gaze out at the view through the picture window. A super-king-size bedroom is also situated on the first floor: this also benefits from an en-suite bathroom. Wander the exquisite farm grounds to your heart’s content and have a dip in the pool from the end of April to the end of September. Find parking for two cars with the barn.
Head out for long walks through the valley in which the farm is situated. Explore the Forest of Dean, where you can go cycling, mountain biking and kayaking or canoeing. Also make the most of your proximity to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which begins less than 1 mile away. See famous historic sites, such as Tintern Abbey, 20 miles away, and closer to home, Goodrich Castle, 4 miles away.
Code: OC-50562