Guidebook for the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean
Parks & Nature
Forest of Dean
High StreetThe most spectacular views of the River Wye from a high point in the Forest of Dean
8 locals recommend
Yat Rock
The most spectacular views of the River Wye from a high point in the Forest of Dean
Food Scene
Great food, lovely atmosphere, dog friendly and only 5 minutes drive....
36 locals recommend
The Moody Cow
Great food, lovely atmosphere, dog friendly and only 5 minutes drive....
Friendly pub with good beers and food. Dog friendly and only 5 minutes drive
8 locals recommend
The Alma Inn
Friendly pub with good beers and food. Dog friendly and only 5 minutes drive
No3 Restaurant
3 Gloucester RdGreat food, buzzy atmosphere and serves lunch and dinner
Bakery with delicious cakes and pastries. Coffee, cake and breakfast served Wednesday to Saturday inclusive
8 locals recommend
The Forest Bakehouse
Church RoadBakery with delicious cakes and pastries. Coffee, cake and breakfast served Wednesday to Saturday inclusive
Delicious Indian food available in the pub or as take-away. Great reputation and deservedly so... 3 minutes from the cottage
Lea Spice Within the Crown Inn
Ross RoadDelicious Indian food available in the pub or as take-away. Great reputation and deservedly so... 3 minutes from the cottage
Pub and restaurant serving locally sourced food, well worth a visit and only 15 minutes from the cottage
13 locals recommend
The Mill Race
Pub and restaurant serving locally sourced food, well worth a visit and only 15 minutes from the cottage
Pub and restaurant in a pretty setting. Beer garden and character rooms, serving good quality food and great beer. A must following a walk up May Hill
8 locals recommend
The Glass House Inn
Glasshouse HillPub and restaurant in a pretty setting. Beer garden and character rooms, serving good quality food and great beer. A must following a walk up May Hill
Drinks & Nightlife
Leonards at 39
39 High StCocktails and excellent food and atmosphere, 10 minutes away
Great local vineyard with shop and serving good food
39 locals recommend
Three Choirs Vineyards Gloucestershire
Great local vineyard with shop and serving good food
Sightseeing
Fabulous Cathedral, poppies - weeping window, mappa mundi and the chained library.
Three Choirs Festival in August
147 locals recommend
Hereford Cathedral
Cathedral CloseFabulous Cathedral, poppies - weeping window, mappa mundi and the chained library.
Three Choirs Festival in August
Gloucester Cathedral
12 College GrnAmazing cathedral and cloisters
Beautiful, unspoiled river offer picturesque walks, canoeing, kayaking and the opportunity to sit and enjoy
35 locals recommend
River Wye
Beautiful, unspoiled river offer picturesque walks, canoeing, kayaking and the opportunity to sit and enjoy
Symonds Yat
Leaf Peepers paradise. Great walks, view points and tour
Arts & Culture
A one-off venue with art, sculpture and an 'Artist in Residence' only 20 minutes away
11 locals recommend
Nature in Art
A one-off venue with art, sculpture and an 'Artist in Residence' only 20 minutes away
Shopping
Ross-on-Wye
Choice of shops and independently run stalls
The book buyers paradise and of course the famous Hay Festival at the end of May annually
286 locals recommend
Hay-on-Wye
The book buyers paradise and of course the famous Hay Festival at the end of May annually
Essentials
Lea Stores
Just a mile from the cottage, well equipped and open every day