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Woodside Cottage is a comfortable furnished cottage set in the beautiful Cannop Valley Nature reserve in the very heart of the Royal Forest Of Dean. Walk out of the garden gate into oak woodlands. Woodside Cottage has a large fenced garden complete with barbeque and garden furniture. Watch the birds feed at the bird feeders, woodpeckers and nuthatches are some of the regular visitors which can be seen feeding through the dining room window.

The cottage is 100 yards from the start of the cycle track and the cycle hire centre, there is a storage shed for those who wish to bring there own cycles. The start of the Sculpture Trail and the Beechenhurst picnic area is approximately 10 minutes walk through the woods.

A comfortable furnished lounge with colour television, satellite receiver and video recorder including a double bed settee. This room has woodland views.

The dining room has seating for 8, also overlooking beautiful oak woodlands. This room is also equipped with a television.

The large kitchen is fully fitted with modern units and work surfaces, and is fully equipped with an electric cooker, microwave oven and fridge freezer. Laundry facilities include automatic washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.

The ground floor also has a W. C. with wash basin, mirror and shaving socket.

The lounge has a double bed settee
Bedroom 1 has a full sized double bed.
Bedroom 2 has twin beds, wardrobe and dressing table.
Bedroom 3 has bunk beds suitable for children or adults.
All beds are supplied with duvets, sheets and covers. Towels can be hired (details on request)
The bathroom has a bath, toilet, shower and shaving socket.

Electricity is supplied by £1 slot meters. The cottage is fully heated by electric storage heaters.
Cot and baby equipment supplied.
Off road parking for 4 cars.
Cycle hire details available on request.
Nearest supermarkets are at Coleford.
Public transport (available on request).
Pets by arrangement.

Woodside Cottage is situated in an designated area of outstanding natural beauty, the Cannop Valley Nature Reserve, rich in woodlands and wildlife.

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.

There is something for everyone i the Royal Forest Of Dean, the river Wye meanders through the Wye valley on the edge of the forest and is excellent for canoeing and fishing. The Dean Forest Railway at Lydney is a must for steam enthusiasts.

Symonds Yat has spectacular views and is a haven for rock climbers, ramblers and bird watchers with regular sightings of Peregrine Falcons and Kites.

There are many local attractions to visit. Clearwell caves, which were created by man mining for ore when the Romans ruled ancient Britain. The Dean Heritage Centre at Soudley recounts the history of the Royal Forest Of Dean. Facilities include an adventure playground, a nature trail and a cafe.