Snaptrip says
Guests consistently praise Pippins cottage for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and comfortable furnishings. The location is appreciated for its tranquility and proximity to local attractions in the Forest of Dean. The thoughtful touches, such as a welcome tray and the provision of a travel cot and high chair, are frequently mentioned, contributing to the property's homely feel.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviewers frequently commend the property for its cleanliness, describing it as 'very clean' and 'well maintained'. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience of the guests.
The property's location is highly praised for its quietness and proximity to nature, with easy access to the Forest of Dean and local shops. The presence of free-roaming sheep adds to the rural charm, although one guest mentioned sheep mess as a concern.
Comfort is a highlight, with guests finding the beds very comfortable and the property spacious. The log burning stove is a cosy feature, although one review mentioned a preference for an additional upstairs bathroom.
Facilities are generally well-received, with the property being well-equipped for a family stay. However, some guests noted the lack of an upstairs communal bathroom and issues with heating due to high winds, which suggests room for improvement in maintenance.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident, with mentions of welcome gifts such as wine and biscuits. While these personal touches are greatly appreciated, it's important to note that such gestures are at the discretion of the hosts and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A charming, fresh cottage that sits wonderfully in the village of Bream in Gloucestershire. Pippins, originally built in 1814, is a traditionally built two up two down stone cottage that has been sensitively extended whilst preserving the best of the old world charm. Pippins is well-decorated and comes in a location with so much to do, it is perfect for a fun family holiday. You have a choice of sitting rooms with this property, both come with comfortable seating and are ideal spots to sit and relax when you're not out exploring what this thriving area has to offer. The fitted kitchen diner is spacious and tastefully decorated, providing all of the essential equipment along with a fantastic oil-fired Rayburn. The ground floor of Pippins also has a bright and fresh conservatory with seating, and a spacious shower room with a baby changing counter, perfect for families. The first floor is accessed via a staircase, typical for a stone cottage of this period, being a bit steeper and narrower than the more modern variety and boasts three pleasant bedrooms, all with delightful bed linen and one with a stylish en-suite shower room. The garden that comes with Pippins is an excellent spot to sit in the sun, you have the choice of the brilliant lawn brimming with fruit trees, or a patio area with a picnic bench where you can enjoy a refreshing drink or even alfresco dining.Pippins overlooks a pleasant grassy field right next to the Forest of Dean which was once a royal hunting ground. Sheep and wild boar roam free in the Forest so care should be taken when driving in the area. The village of Bream is the ideal place to have your holiday, it offers the usual shops, restaurants and cafés, as well as activities such as caving, abseiling and a high ropes course are available. Nearby there is the Wye Valley AONB, offering fantastic opportunities and natural beauty, the stunning River Severn is also nearby. Pippins is a fantastic cottage in a beautiful location.
The village of Bream offers views of the Royal Forest of Dean and the Cotswold Hills. Clearwell with its caves and caverns and the village of St Briavels with its castle are close by. The Royal Forest of Dean, England's largest oak forest, offers trails that can be explored on foot, bicycle or 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 the area. Just a short drive away is the town of Ross-on-Wye, with timbered Tudor houses, excellent shops, pubs and restaurants all in the heart of rural Herefordshire. This unspoilt area has something to offer all tastes at any time of the year.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x adult bunks.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with a woodburning stove.
Second sitting room with sofa bed.
Conservatory.
Oil central heating ( on from October until end of April ).
Woodburning stove.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, oil Rayburn, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Bike/canoe storage in lockable garage.
Enclosed south-facing lawned garden with terraced area with picnic bench.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Note: This property accepts a maximum of 6 adults, and 1 infant.
Note: As this property is a traditional cottage, the stairs are steeper than normal.
Nearby points of interest
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Reviews (40)
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Peter
Good setting on the edge of the forest even the sheep added to the country feel. Would definitely recommend.
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Brian
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.
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Philip
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.