About Time Cottage

4.7★

10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

58 Customer Review(s)

Adrian
December 2024

“This is a superb house and so much bigger than the photos would suggest.”

The living area is huge and all the bedrooms are very large too. It has all the equipment you would need and everything worked faultlessly, aside from the odd light bulb, but nobody minds that. It is a fabulous house with loads of parking (we had 4 cars parked), pet friendly, lovely personal touches and high quality - already planning a return visit.

The living area is huge and all the bedrooms are very large too. It has all the equipment you would need and everything worked faultlessly, aside from the odd light bulb, but nobody minds that. It is a fabulous house with loads of parking (we had 4 cars parked), pet friendly, lovely personal touches and high quality - already planning a return visit.

- Adrian, December 2024

Thank you for your kind words- look forward to welcoming you back soon! Property Owner
Michael December 2024

“The house itself is very nice and as described, the issue with the house is the burglar alarm.”

We experienced approximately 10 power cuts through the night in the storm, after the power came back, the burglar alarm sounded every time. There are two burglar alarms, one in the hallway downstairs and one in the master bedroom where we had a 4 month old baby sleeping. We felt we had to leave a day early after getting no sleep. The burglar alarm needs either a battery back up or to be disabled for guests as a neighbour told us when we were leaving on the Sunday that the alarm sounding is not uncommon and that he often hears it sounding.

- Michael, December 2024

Thank you for your feedback regarding the alarm. Unfortunately the weekend of your stay the area was hit hard by the storm and there was multiple power cuts.. Following on from your feedback, I have had electricians visit the cottage to work on the alarm. Property Owner
Kerry November 2024

“What a beautiful house.”

Very clean and had everything available that we could possibly need, even milk and a few other bits available for our arrival. Lovely experience to see the steam trains pass through the train station, just up the street. We would definitely recommend a stay here. Thank you

- Kerry, November 2024

Thank you for your feedback - we look forward to welcoming you back again! Property Owner
Lyndsay October 2024

“Great cottage.”

Pictures don't do it justice. Really spacious and comfortable. Well equipped with all you need to cook. Two fridges and separate freezer. Ample cleaning products. We arrived when it was dark and the cottage being lit and warm was very welcoming. Amie contacted me on the day to check how we wanted the beds made up. Handy convenience store a few mins away for forgotten essentials! We had a lovely 3 night stay with friends. The Woodman pub serves great food. Lots of lovely walks nearby.

- Lyndsay, October 2024

Thank you for your feedback.. will definitely take your comments on board and maybe get some new photos done. Property Owner
David October 2024

“This was an excellent stay.”

We loved the house, and especially the pool table. It was great for our dog too, with a safe enclosed garden.

- David, October 2024

Thank you for your visit to us! Property Owner
Graham October 2024

“Loved the property and we had a great weekend.”

The only small niggle / strange thing was that all the wine glasses were made of plastic. It was out of sorts with the otherwise top end nature of the property.

- Graham, October 2024

Thank you for your feedback.. we moved to plastic as we’re having a lot of breakages, but understand glass is much nicer to drink from.. therefore, we have added more glass wine glasses!! Property Owner
Matthew September 2024

“Excellent cottage, situated in a lovely, countryside location and close to a lot of great activities.”

Cottage was welcoming, and nicely laid out in terms of the rooms, lounge and upper en suite. Lovely pubs within walking distance. Would highly recommend for family holidays and friendship groups. Couldn’t find a fault!

- Matthew, September 2024

Thank you for your feedback! We are so glad you had a lovely break in our cottage. Property Owner
Jan August 2024

“About Time Cottage is a real gem of a place to stay.”

It is in such a lovely village, the cafe next door is great and the small village shop is well supplied. The house has everything you could possibly need, it's comfortable, well arranged and great for families. The spiral stair case was not an issue for the little ones in our party. We'd highly recommend a stay here.

- Jan, August 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback- the cottage really is in such a lovely village. Property Owner
Neil July 2024

“Lovely family holiday at this superb cottage, there was nine of us and we were very comfortable, large rooms, well equipped, Such good communication from owner and her deputy.”

One tiny tiny point , a couple of more board games would have been the icing on the cake, I would have taken some had I have known . Eg, connect 4 , frustration, battleships.etc

- Neil, July 2024

Thank you for your feedback - I can certainly add more board games!! Property Owner
Janet July 2024

“Fantastic accommodation for our family group celebrating grandparents special anniversary.”

Such for kids to do indoors as well as out. Beautifully designed interior. Felt really special. Everything you might need.

- Janet, July 2024

Thank you for the feedback.Glad you had a great stay! Property Owner
Alison May 2024

“This is a beautiful property set in a lovely area with so much to see and do.”

As an extended family of 10 it was perfect to have so much space to be together and yet not feel crowded. We enjoyed the pool and football tables. The beds were very comfy. All just perfect and we really hope we can all return again very soon.

- Alison, May 2024

Thank you for feedback. We will hope to see you again soon! Property Owner
June May 2024

“A lovely position for a well designed house that comfortably sleeps 10.”

Plenty of room and well furnished. Delightful village with loads to do for adults and children either from the village or within a short drive.

- June, May 2024

Thank you for the feedback Property Owner
Jennifer April 2024

“Just celebrated my 50th birthday weekend here & the cottage was perfect for what we wanted!”

The house was even better than the pictures & provided all that we needed, plenty of space for us all & the games room & living area was great and fun for all! We had 2 dogs with us and the garden was secure & great for them. A lovely weekend to remember & would definitely recommend the cottage.

- Jennifer, April 2024

Thank you for the feedback! Property Owner
Lewis March 2024

“Our group of 10 friends rented this property for a week away over Easter and we all had the best time.”

Lovely property in a quaint village nice and secluded but still close enough to the bustle of Gloucester for a day trip. Walks around the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley were aplenty and the open common area on the 1st floor was ideal for a hangout area. Would definitely recommend, likely to think about coming back!

- Lewis, March 2024

Thank you for the feedback.. hope to see you again soon! Property Owner
Sarah March 2024

“Great house for our family gathering.”

There were quite a few lightbulbs not working ; especially the top bathroom The downstairs bedrooms were cold, we were in the top one which was hot & we couldn’t seem to adjust the temperature. Thank you for the welcome goodies!

- Sarah, March 2024

Thank you for feedback.. we have now checked all the light bulbs and the heating. Property Owner
Geraint February 2024

“Thank you for a lovely stay.”

My mother really enjoyed her 70th birthday there and the kids loved having a new place for hide and seek!

- Geraint, February 2024

So glad you had a lovely stay Property Owner
Michele February 2024

“Fantastic house, lovely welcome pack.”

Very clean. Great location for walks. The bath upstairs was a hit with our group of weary mums. We will be booking again .

- Michele, February 2024

so glad you had a lovely stay. We look forward to welcoming you back next year! Property Owner
Emma January 2024

“What a wonderful stay we had the best time ever.”

The cottage was homely , clean had everything we needed for a weekend of home comforts and staying in. It was our sister's 70th birthday and we wanted a place we could all get together and eat lavish breakfasts and dinners and play games. It was perfect. On the last day we went up to the top bedroom onto the balcony and got a glimpse of two deers in the trees. A magical moment for a magical stay.

- Emma, January 2024

So glad you had a lovely break! Property Owner
Sharon December 2023

“The property was bigger and better than we expected.”

The kitchen was fantastic with everything necessary to cook for a large family. We all had a great stay over Christmas

- Sharon, December 2023

Thank you for the feedback! Property Owner
Paul October 2023

“This property was perfect for our family celebration and fulfilled the advertisement listing.”

The owner has taken care with the property to ensure it has the appropriate facilities for 10 people throughout. The welcome pack was a pleasant surprise.

- Paul, October 2023

Thank you for the feedback! Property Owner
Deborah October 2023

“This a wonderful cottage with versatile accommodation.”

Our party started with eight people for a long weekend after which remained two couples for the remaining part of the week. Even when half of the party left, the cottage didn't feel empty, it was really cosy and warm. It's ideally positioned in the village with two pubs both within easy walking distance. Which both served lovely food. And with a pretty shop come post office and cafe next door it was ideal for newspapers and they were even able to order me gluten free bread from the local baker, absolutely delicious if I may add. Everything you could want was provided by the cottage and the table pool and table football were a big hit with everyone. We had a fantastic holiday and loved every minute of our stay

- Deborah, October 2023

Thank you for the feedback! Property Owner
Ian October 2023

“The cottage was fabulous, perfect for our four night stay.”

Located in a small friendly village with two pubs ,shop, cafe, great access to the forest walks and the steam railway. The layout and room sizes at the cottage are perfect and the facilities are perfect. Can’t say we had any issues during our stay but Amie the Host ensured good communication and if there had been a problem resolution would be quick. Thank You Amie. Can’t wait to return.

- Ian, October 2023

Thank you for the feedback! We look forward to welcoming you back Mr I! Property Owner
Lynne October 2023

“Lovely place to stay, the cottage was excellent and ideal for a group.”

Dog friendly with a secure outside area. Great facilities, bread milk and biscuits on arrival. Good pubs within walking distance, The Woodmans best for food, The Rising Sun gorgeous location and also fine for food. Would highly recommend.

- Lynne, October 2023

Thank you for the feedback! Property Owner
Sarah September 2023

“We had a lovely stay at the house.”

However, as mentioned by others, the ground floor en-suite bathroom had a leak, which had been patched up with bubble wrap, but wasn’t working. The floor was constantly wet. I mentioned this, and was advised it was being mended next week. The house was nice in general, and had everything we needed, but did need some TLC as mentioned by others. The kitchen in particular was looking tired, with the laminate coming off of the cupboards. The house was in a great location. We enjoyed a trip on the steam railway, a walk around Nagshead RSPB reserve, and the sculpture trail. We also had a lovely meal at the Fountain Inn.

- Sarah, September 2023

Hi, thanks for the feedback. Yes, we did have an issue with the bathroom en-suite. Thankfully, after numerous efforts, this has now been resolved. Property Owner
Rosie September 2023

“The ensuite in the double bedroom downstairs at the rear of the staircase was unusable as there was a leak either from the shower or the toilet.”

It looked as if there was bubble wrap stuffed behind the toilet and inbetween the toilet and the shower to attempt to stop the leak. It didnt work. The house had the accomodation we needed for 10 people (apart from that one bathroom).. it was comfortable and plenty of cooking pots and crockery. the plates could do with replacing as tired and some cracks. good washing and drying facilities. internet not good .. but we are used to that as we live rurally!!! this could annoy others .We couldnt get the dvd player to work. We had two small children with us aged 2 and 3 and the concrete stairs were a constant worry to us. the provision of a stair gates or advice that these stairs wernt suitable for toddlers and small children would be helpful . Also please for future occupants update the recyclling folder. There was no blue bag for cardboard and it didnt make sense. Also it would be useful to state which day you need to put the recycling/rubbish out. However we had a wonderful holiday in a perfect location for our family.

- Rosie, September 2023

Hi, thank you for your feedback. The toilet has now finally been repaired and bubble wrap removed! Concerned about the internet issues and dvd player, so thank you for raising it and i will look into it further. Property Owner
Marina September 2023

“About Time Cottage is in a fantastic location for exploring the Forest of Dean.”

There were so many things to do and we managed to fit in the Dean Forest Steam Railway, hiking to Mallard's Pike, the Sculpture Walk, Chepstow Castle, Tintern Abbey, Hopewell Colliery and Westbury Court Garden plus we saw wild boar and deer at the nature reserve. We had a couple of good meals at the Woodman Inn too. If you visit outside the school holidays make sure to check which days attractions are open as some are not open every day. About Time Cottage is a great house with large rooms (good sized bedrooms and a massive lounge/dining area and a great laundry/drying room) and many good facilities including fast wifi enough for all of us (which you need because there's no 'phone signal at all). The hosue does need a bit of TLC. Much could do with a refresh or a bit more attention paid to making sure that everything is right for each set of new visitors. I'm not sure how often (or if) the owners visit as they would see what could be improved but just a bit of time and money. For example, there is a lovely decking area but we couldn't use it because the plums from the tree in the garden had ripened and fallen all over the ground which attracted loads of wasps (this was mentioned in the visitors' book a month ago but nothing had been done). Ideally the plums should be picked up on a regular basis to stop this happening. Some of the kitchen equipment was low quality - plastic glasses for champagne, cheap cutlery. No cleaning stuff provided, not even in the kitchen or bathrooms - we even had to ask for a mop. Quite a few light bulbs not working (also mentioned by previous visitors). No details on when to put the bins out. There is a folder with what you can recycle but why not put labels or pictures on the 4 bins provided in the kitchen, it would be so much easier? Also the recycling and food bins were practically full when we arrived, not great for a house of 10 people and a dog, especially the food bins when it was so hot. It was very hot but the house didn't have any fans (we did ask but none were provided). The upstairs loft room was particularly hot because the blinds don't keep out any light at all (bring an eye mask if you sleep in that room). Would be great to replace them or add blackout blinds and it would help to keep the room cool. Bathroom showers were a bit mouldy, we have cleaned off as much as we could for you! This mjight seem like a long list but we did have a lovely time and would definitely come back if the house is updated. Thanks

- Marina, September 2023

Thank you for the feedback. We are trying to keep on top of maintenance and do as much as we can at changeovers. We are actually shutting the cottage down in November to do bigger jobs, and add/replace bits as required. Property Owner
Carol June 2023

“Property is in a lovely area and was all we could wish for, the dog enjoyed the garden!”

- Carol, June 2023

Glad you had a lovely holiday. Property Owner
Chris May 2023

“Very good accomodation and plenty of room.”

Generally everything was available and comfortable for our stay. It wouldn't hurt for a maintenance person to pop in and just check things over - eg the showers, the light bulbs and there was no potato peeler which we would have found useful - curtain/blind over the twin room door next to the main bathroom would be good

- Chris, May 2023

Thank you for your comments, our maintenance team have been in already! Property Owner
John May 2023

“About Time.”

This is a great spacious property in the forest of Dean with lovely easy walks within 5 minutes drive and the 2 pubs on your door step are throughly recommended. The design of the house with its 1st floor "living area is brilliant". The steam railway almost next door is also worth a trip. There is currently no mobile signal in Parkend which may or may not be a blessing. That said wifi was perfect and we used WhatsApp for calls no problem. The whole area is very beautiful. Many thanks to Amie for providing us with a great holiday. We'd stay again.

- John, May 2023

Thank you for your comments. We look forward to welcoming you back! Property Owner
Howard April 2023

“We had a fantastic family gathering weekend over Easter.”

The house was great, had everything we needed- and in a good location. The spiral staircase was an impressive aspect and somewhat unusual! The village was pleasant with 2 pubs in easy walking distance and very welcoming with decent beer. All in all the house comes highly recommended by us

- Howard, April 2023
Mark February 2023

“About Time cottage has the potential to be an excellent house for 10 people.”

We were very unlucky as the heating had broken down and it was very chilly, especially for my elderly Mother. A plumber did come out but even on our last day it hadn’t warmed up mainly due to the huge nature of the open plan living area. Read the other reviews as they are true. Noise levels within the house are extremely high across all three floors. Beware when using the shower on the top floor as the water struggles to drain away. Without a real focus on maintenance this is not a property I would return to.

- Mark, February 2023

Thank you for your comments, yes it was very unfortunate that the oil ran out on your stay, but more was delivered the next day.. thank you for making me aware of the drain in top shower, we will look into it.. Property Owner
Barry January 2023

“Although we only had a weekend break we found the cottage very well equipped and had everything you needed also very clean and well presented throughout.”

We all enjoyed the pool and football tables, we also enjoyed the amount of space available to relax. The welcome pack was very much appreciated and helpful. The cottage is in a beautiful area and gives a great opportunity to explore. We would like to return for a longer stay in the summer months.

- Barry, January 2023

Look forward to welcoming you back again Mr P! Property Owner
David December 2022

“Lovely spacious, clean, comfortable cottage; it was ideal for our 50th anniversary celebration with family and friends.”

We would love to come back again - perhaps when the weather's likely to be a bit warmer.

- David, December 2022

Would love to welcome you back Mr P! Property Owner
Marie December 2022

“Great weekend with friends.”

Perfect location for walks and pubs. The Fountain , 5 minute walk served us a fab meal. Communication was also great.

- Marie, December 2022

Great to hear Mrs G! Property Owner
Nicola November 2022

“We had a great stay at about time!”

The middle floor with the open plan living area and games was a great feature and the beds were comfy too. The property would be even better in the warmer months when you could make use of the great balcony! Would have been 10/10 apart from the pipes that were noisy when turning on the hot tap in the kitchen. Not a big deal for our group, but could be more annoying for others. Overall had a great time and would return, also loved the goodies provided on arrival. Lovely touch! Thanks

- Nicola, November 2022

Would love to welcome you back again Miss S! Property Owner
Amanda November 2022

“Fabulous house in great location.”

We were 5 sisters on a weekend away and this house was perfect. The only thing we would say is that we would have liked more glass wine glasses instead of plastic!!

- Amanda, November 2022

Thanks for the comments Mrs T.. Unfortunately so many glasses broke during the summer i bought plastic ones, maybe i should add a few proper glasses back in?! Property Owner
Charlotte October 2022

“We had a great time at Aboutime Cottage.”

It is spacious, well laid out and generally a fab place for a large group. It was clean and comfortable. I loved the open plan design as we could all be together. Unfortunately it does not seem to be particularly well cared for. It has so much potential to be amazing but it didn't quite do it for us. One of the bedroom doors is glass so no privacy for one member of the family! There were lots of blown lightbulbs. Some of the plugs in the sinks and bath didn't go down properly or were not connected to the mechanism so couldn't come out again. The water system in the house is very noisy, all through the night - when we weren't using any! And, as another customer has mentioned it is noisy. Some soft furnishings would make all the difference. At the moment when kids are playing the games it is very hard to hear conversations as the noise just echoes around. These are all little things and we still had a great time. But if these were fixed the house would truly be a haven to keep coming back to.

- Charlotte, October 2022

Thanks for the feedback Mrs H. We removed so much of the soft furnishings during covid, and only put a few bits back in, but maybe we could do some more now.. We have already addressed the lightbulbs and plugs... and are investigating the noisy pipe work. It would be lovely to welcome you back to our cottage. Property Owner
Jackie September 2022

“We had a great stay!”

! The only thing was the security lights at the rear - they constantly lit up and due to that the top bedroom had this light shining through at night which did disturb sleep. That’s the only problem we encountered.

- Jackie, September 2022

Thank you for making us aware - i haven't stayed in the cottage for a while so was not aware. Will get the electrician to have a look soon. Property Owner
Valerie May 2022

“Its a shame that the property details do not let you know that there are real problems with mobile phone coverage in the area.”

Whilst people with smart phones can use wifi anyone with an older / more basic phone will not be able to make / receive calls or texts. We could not contact one member of our party who arrived separately and spent ages trying to find the cottage.

- Valerie, May 2022
John April 2022

“We had a very enjoyable family weekend get-together for my 70th at the cottage.”

Our only observation is that due to the open spiral staircase, and exposed wooden floors, noise travelled up to the second floor, and down to the ground floor from the sitting room on the first floor. Perhaps some rugs/floor coverings would reduce the noise?

- John, April 2022
Phily April 2022

“Really great stay here - plenty of social space for everyone to get together.”

Would be happy to recommend About Time Cottage to anyone looking to stay in the area

- Phily, April 2022
Saskia March 2022

“Beautiful house, well kept and spotlessly clean.”

Comfortable, warm and a generous welcome package was a lovely surprise. Friendly and helpful owners, thank you.

- Saskia, March 2022
Sally February 2022

“Everything was great.”

Very spacious and well equipped. One minor thing the dishwasher door is not easy to open and very slow. Would definitely recommend to friends.

- Sally, February 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We have now repaired the dishwasher door. Property Owner
Ruth February 2022

“Great location, comfy, cosy house.”

Very caring owners and the welcome treats were greatly appreciated. Well equipped bedrooms and lovely towels! The pool table was a big hit in the lounge but could be a bigger size. Just a couple of things let the property down. The TV in the lounge could definitely do with updating to a Smart TV and the kitchen needs some attention. The smaller half of the oven doesn’t work and the dishwasher is tricky to open, getting wedged on the plinth. Well equipped though with great amount of fridge space. All aspects of the property were clean except for the wooden floor which could do with a deep clean. Instructions for the bins outside would be useful as all counties/areas are different. Overall we had a lovely holiday and would recommend this cottage.

- Ruth, February 2022

Thank you for the feedback.. It is great to hear comments on how we can help you out further with your stay, so we will definitely discuss and update where possible. Property Owner
Karen February 2022

“This is a beautiful immaculate cottage ideal for group to have a holiday together.”

They have thought of everything from extremely comfortable beds, beautiful bedding - we all had the best nights sleeps ! fluffy towels ,lovely high spec bathrooms, to a kitchen with every utensil and dish you could need to cater for a large group.The huge living space with games, table footy, pool table ,TV all perfect for lovely evenings together - even a hostess trolley ! .Also the underfloor heating meant the cottage was always warm and cosy despite its size.The spiral stair case is beautiful but also substantial so no worries there.The village is right in the forest with cycle hire and forest walks just a few minutes from the door.Also a shop next door and 2 pubs withing a 10 minute walk - what more could you want for a perfect weekend !

- Karen, February 2022

Thank you for your lovely words - so glad you had a lovely break! Property Owner
Silvia December 2021

“We had the most amazing time at this lovely cottage.”

It has everything, great location, very spacious, great location. Lisa the host is extremely nice fantastic communication and always ready to help with anything you might need. We cant wait to hopefuly go back in spring time.

- Silvia, December 2021

Thank You for the lovely feedback, I will pass on your comments to Lisa who really does do a sterling service. Look forward to seeing you again soon! Property Owner
Howard December 2021

“One of our best ever holiday houses.”

Ideal for our large family group, plenty of room for all, each couple with its own space. Comfortable throughout, excellent facilities, good location.

- Howard, December 2021

Thank you for the feedback - we do try and think of everything for you! Property Owner
Sian December 2021

“My family of 8 adults, 1 child and 1 dog had a lovely early-Christmas at Aboutime Cottage.”

The house was very clean and well equipped and there is tons of space. Each couple having their own bathroom was a real luxury. The house was beautifully decorated for Christmas, which we really appreciated, and was very warm considering the large living space. Parking for 4 cars was also great. The location is excellent with so many walks and interesting places on the doorstep and two good pubs within 5 minutes walk. The owner is super helpful and responsive. The only thing I would improve would be the one sofa that has seen better days and was moulting leather flakes everywhere, but that is a very small point. Thank you for hosting a wonderful ‘Christmas’.

- Sian, December 2021
Peter December 2021

“Perfect property for a family birthday but if you have small children you will need a gate across the spiral staircase as non is provided.”

Excellent location for walking in the forests.

- Peter, December 2021
Sarah November 2021

“Wonderful house, fantastic living space, great for socialising with your travel companions.”

(We had a group of 10 adults.) Clean & comfortable. Location perfect for exploring the stunningly beautiful Forest of Dean. Prior to our visit the owner was great with communicating & general friendly advise. We ate at the local pub a couple of times which is in easy walking distance of the cottage! I wouldn’t recommend this property if you were unsteady on your feet, only due to the amazing spiral staircase! Other than that.. what are you waiting for

- Sarah, November 2021
Cathie November 2021

“Fabulous comfortable house.”

With copious space, games area, well equipped kitchen and a great living area. All bedrooms spacious , especially the upper suite. The veranda was pretty and although it was a cold weekend we managed to sit outside for breakfast/coffee. Great location for exploring the Wye valley. Had a lovely welcome of cake, biscuits bread and tea and coffee already in the pots. Tesco delivery was also prompt. Thanks so much for a warm and lovely stay, We would come again, all 9 of us.

- Cathie, November 2021
Liz November 2021

“Excellent place to stay.”

Only issues were .. .. .. 1. Cooker hob cracked 2. No plug in hand sink in wet room 3. No dustpan & brush or spare rubbish bags in kitchen 4. One couch in lounge shedding its plastic coating

- Liz, November 2021
Holly October 2021

“We had a fantastic trip, loved the house.”

The only thing we would recommend is a pull across stair gate as the little ones were fascinated with the stairs when we spent time in the living room area. Brilliant stay, will be booking again :)

- Holly, October 2021
Jane September 2021

“Excellent accommodation everything you needed at hand.”

Would certainly recommend it for a family gathering.

- Jane, September 2021
Polly September 2021

“The house was perfect for our family party of eight (and dog), very spacious and comfortable.”

The weather was fabulous and the sunny decking area with outdoor dining was wonderful. Made good use of the well equipped kitchen - dishwasher was much appreciated! Great location with walks from the village straight into the forest. Overall an excellent holiday - would definitely book again.

- Polly, September 2021
Jill August 2021

“A beautiful house made very homely with the addition of pictures, ornaments, accessories.”

All bedrooms nicely furnished. We asked for one of the double rooms to be split into two singles - no problem. Large spacious accommodation with pool table and table football to keep our 10 & 13 year old grandchildren amused. Clean, tidy, so much provided - bedding, two towels each, bathroom hand towels, tea towels, oven gloves, washing up liquid, kitchen roll. Also toilet rolls in each bathroom and dishwasher tablets to start your holiday. Lots of utensils too which you don't always get - ice cream scoop, pizza cutter, bottle openers, cheese graters. Plenty of glasses, crockery, cutlery, knives, pots and pans, salad bowl all included and extremely clean. Lovely 'welcome' pack including, cake, cookies, milk, bread, butter, cookies, cake, marmalade, teabags, instant coffee. This is just a super house to rent enjoyed by three generations to celebrate a 70th birthday. Garden was bigger than expected - nice garden furniture with cushions provided. Football field up the road. Great places to visit and activities nearby. Fountain pub in the village and Miners Arms at Whitecroft were great places to eat. Ate in both twice. Booked and ordered in advance as there were quite a few of us and meals were great. We would certainly recommend this house to any groups of 10 although because of the beautiful spiral staircase it wouldn't be suitable for anyone with mobility problems or toddlers. just one small thing - could the recycling folder explain what to do with food waste. Coming from an area where food waste is not collected we were not sure weather it was put in the outside food bin bagged or loose so ended up putting it our ordinary rubbish. Thank you so much.

- Jill, August 2021
Stephen August 2021

“The holiday cottage was clean and very well presented, there was even a cake and a assortment of biscuits waiting for us when we arrived.”

I would fully recommend the cottage and the service provided thank you.

- Stephen, August 2021
Frances May 2021

“Aboutime is well set up and equipped for a get together.”

Lovely bathrooms and lots of space. Lovely local shop just a few doors away and lots of walking in the area.

- Frances, May 2021

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Summary

Over three floors
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double with balcony and seating, 1 x ground-floor twin
Second-floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
First-floor kitchen with breakfast area
First-floor living/dining room with games area
External utility
Electric underfloor heating
Rangemaster electric cooker with double oven and 5-ring hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, pool table, football table and a selection of games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and 2 highchairs available
Off-road parking for three cars
Lockable bike storage
Enclosed lawned garden with decked area and furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop next door and pub 0.1 miles
Note: Spiral staircase with open steps, care to be taken
Note: Check-in is from 5pm

The property

A stunning detached cottage located in the thriving village of Parkend in the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean.

About Time Cottage offers very comfortable accommodation, with the luxury of underfloor heating throughout, individually styled and furnished, this delightful cottage is ideal for a get together with extended family and friends looking to discover this beautiful area of Gloucestershire.

Offering bright and airy rooms, there are four charming ground-floor bedrooms, two with the added benefit of en-suite facilities, whilst other rooms can access a lavish ground-floor bathroom.

The fifth bedroom is located on the second floor, accompanied by its very own private balcony, perfect for a couple wanting some privacy during an evening tipple in a peaceful setting, along with a separate bathroom on this floor.

The living accommodation covers the whole of the first floor with leather seating located around a wall-mounted flat screen TV and a dining area where all guests can gather around the table comfortably together, and discuss the events of the day over a bottle of wine and good company.

Also in the living area is a fantastic games space, great for a weekend of celebration over drinks whilst you attempt to win a game of table football or pool, whilst doors lead you out to the rear garden.

The separate kitchen has everything the chef in your party could wish for, boasting state-of-the-art amenities and utensils, as well as a small breakfast bar for the early birds.

Spend an afternoon relaxing in the private rear garden, a fully enclosed space offering a decked area with seating, ideal for alfresco dining whilst your pets run free after enjoying the many outdoor activities on offer in the area.

Local amenities can be found right on your doorstep, where a stroll takes you to the village shop and a welcoming local pub, ideal for stocking up on essentials and enjoying a refreshing pint alongside tasty pub grub, the village of Parkend offers many lovely walks and cycle routes, along with a RSPB wildlife reserve, home to countless rare birds.

Visit the outstanding Forest of Dean National Park, home to adventure-filled attractions including the thrilling Go Ape Adventure Course, the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, or a choice of Forest Segway Tours to name a few!

Just short drives away are the eerie caves of Clearwell, the riverside towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, as well as the Severn Estuary, famous for its tidal bore, whilst day trips to Cheltenham, Gloucester and Symonds Yat are all available.

About Time Cottage is a superb base that's ideal for a memorable holiday at any time of year.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £600.

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About the location

PARKEND

Monmouth 11 miles; Ross-on-Wye 12.3 miles; Symonds Yat 12.7 miles.

The thriving village of Parkend, at the foot of the Cannop Valley, lies at the southern end of the Royal Forest of Dean and offers two lovely pubs, a store, Post Office and a 19th century railway station, part of the Dean Forest Railway. The RSPB Nagshead Reserve is home to many rare woodland birds and offers interesting events for all ages throughout the year. The magnificent Royal Forest of Dean, England's largest oak forest and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, boasts numerous trails that can be explored on foot, by bike or on 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 this unspoilt area. The eerie caverns and ancient caves of Clearwell are close by, as are the Gloucestershire Way and Offa's Dyke Path. Close by, Symonds Yat boasts natural scenery and straddles the beautiful River Wye with its magnificent limestone 'rock', popular with climbers, and well-known for its viewpoint. Visit the historic town of Monmouth with its mixture of elegant Georgian mansions and Victorian courtyards, or the lovely town of Ross-on-Wye with its timbered Tudor houses and delightful riverside walks, both offering excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. The unspoilt Malvern Hills, Brecon Beacon National Park and Black Mountains, as well as lovely Cotswold towns and villages are just a little further afield.

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“This is a superb house and so much bigger than the photos would suggest.”

“The house itself is very nice and as described, the issue with the house is the burglar alarm.”

“What a beautiful house.”

“Great cottage.”

“This was an excellent stay.”

“Loved the property and we had a great weekend.”

“Excellent cottage, situated in a lovely, countryside location and close to a lot of great activities.”