The Cottage Soudley

Overview

The cottage is set in the backwaters of Upper Soudley, a quite village in the heart of The Royal Forest Of Dean. The village is surrounded by woodland and five minutes walk in any direction will take you into the forest. This offers ideal holiday accommodation for those who require a quite relaxing holiday.

Woodland walks and the local village pub the White Horse are less than a five minute walk away.

The nearest village shop is approximately 1 mile away at Ruspidge, while the nearest supermarket is 2 miles away at Cinderford.

Accommodation

The cottage sleeps 4-6 people and consists of:

Ground Floor

A large fully fitted kitchen equipped with electric cooker, microwave oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, automatic washing machine and a tumble dryer.

Ground floor W. C. and washbasin.

Lounge & Dining Room with woodland views, a double bed settee, colour TV and video. The cottage is also equipped with a pay phone.

First Floor

  • Bedroom 1 has a double bed with fitted wardrobes, this room has woodland views.
  • Bedroom 2 has twin beds a wardrobe, this room has farmland views .
  • All beds are supplied with duvets and sheets. Towel hire is available. (Details on Request)
  • Bathroom with bath, wash basin, toilet and separate shower.

Other

  • The cottage is heated by a gas fired central heating. Electricity is supplied by coin meter.
  • The cottage has an adjoining garage and drive with off road parking for two cars.
  • The front garden is tastefully paved and has a frog pond; the rear garden has a lawn with patio
  • Pets by arrangement.

Surrounding Area

In spring the bluebells cover the forest in a carpet of emerald green and sapphire blue, then followed by the dusky pink foxgloves.

In summer the variety of trees show their lush shades of green. Wildlife is active, wild deer roam the forest. Squirrels are busy collecting for there winter store and birds sing from dawn to dusk.

In Autumn, foliage with its glorious colours of copper and burnished gold, make this a really beautiful time of year.

Soudley Ponds, nearby, are very scenic with beautiful forest walks and an abundance of wildlife.

The Royal Forest Of Dean Heritage Centre is located opposite the ponds and is well worth a visit. The rich history of the Royal Forest Of Dean is recounted in various displays both indoors and outside, step back in time by visiting the Forest Miners Cottage. The Heritage Centre also has a craft shop, nature trails and cafe.

A scenic drive to the Wenchford Picnic Site is a must. On the way you will drive through woodland rich with beauty and colour and pass by the remains of the old roman road. The picnic site is set in beautiful oak woodlands with a stream meandering nearby. The site has barbecues and picnic tables.

THE ROYAL FOREST OF DEAN IS WELL WORTH
A VISIT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR

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