2 The Old School

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
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

14 Customer Review(s)

Geoffrey
October 2024

“We feel we must compliment the owners on their attention to detail and for the excellent service which they provide in caring for their guests requirements.”

- Geoffrey, October 2024

Thank you for your compliments and feedback. We strive to do our best. Look forward to welcoming you back at the property soon. Property Owner
Martin September 2024

“A good location to explore the Forest of Dean and a comfortable place to come back to.”

- Martin, September 2024

Thank you so much for a lovely feedback. Look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Property Owner
Doreen August 2024

“I have already told the owner that it would be unfair to write a review.”

The cottage was lovely BUT they did not mention a building site at the back of the property!!! From 7.45 in the morning they were doing groundworks to the plot. There were Lorrie’s coming and going and lots of machinery. The sounds of them and when they were reversing was enough to put anybody off. It would have been impossible to sit out I had to keep the door closed. Machines (two cement mixers) were parked right up to the back garden wall right outside the property. I do not think it was right that building works were not mentioned in your advert as obviously I would not have booked. Mrs D Rawcliffe

- Doreen, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback. It really is unfair for the review to impact our rating so negatively for something that is well outside of our control. The construction work is on the other side of the road from the back garden of the property. We have been advised by the developer they do not have deliveries before 9am and keep all noise to minimum due to the school near by. Work in the surrounding area is outside of our control. Sorry to hear it was noisy for your stay. Hopefully we will see you back at the property in the future. Property Owner
Ashley May 2024

“Great property, no issues.”

Would use again.

- Ashley, May 2024

Thank you. Look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Property Owner
Owen May 2024

“The property was excellent!”

We stayed for four nights as a couple. First impression: easy to locate, generous parking spaces, very clean outside and inside and tastefully furnished. The "welcome pack" (bread and milk) was a nice touch. Downstairs WC was handy. The house has been very thoughtfully equipped. And we had a peaceful stay - neighbouring properties were quiet and although the house is next to a road, it didn't disturb us much at night. It was our first visit to the Forest of Dean area and we had a delightful time - saw deer a few times and wild boar! We are definitely coming back and hope to stay in this property if available. The only downside - which is really down to the area - is the poor mobile phone coverage; we used 02 and Vodafone but there was very poor or no mobile phone and mobile internet reception in the Forest of Dean area. Not really a problem for us really as we enjoyed the peace and quiet and could use WhatsApp or Wifi calling for anything urgent :)

- Owen, May 2024

Thank you for a lovely feedback. We haven't yet been able to see deer or wild boar. So glad you managed to see some. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Property Owner
Helen April 2024

“A lovely cottage giving easy access to the Forest of Dean.”

It has all you need for a comfortable stay and a suntrap garden. Contact with the hosts, when needed, was easy ( we had a visit from wild boar that they needed to know about). We'll certainly use it again when we visit family here

- Helen, April 2024

We really appreciate your message and thank you so much for all your help. So glad you enjoyed your stay and the Garden. South facing direction definitely provide plenty of sun rays. We look forward to see you again soon. Take care. Property Owner
Catherine April 2024

“We stayed at the house for 5 nights in early April.”

The positives: Great location for visiting the Wye Valley & Forest of Dean. Comfortable beds & nice shower (as you would expect in a new build property). Nice and warm. Good off street parking and a bike storage box. The not so positives: We had no idea that there would be planned construction work going on very close to the property, which started noisily at 7:30am (new houses being built). We would not have booked the property had we known, as we wanted a really relaxing time following a recent stressful event. I believe the listing has been updated now so that future guests are aware. Within the house, a few coat hooks downstairs and a proper wardrobe upstairs would be great.

- Catherine, April 2024

Thank you for the positive feedback Mrs Salter. The construction work is on the other side of the road from the back garden of the property and does not start until 8 am as per the permitted construction hours. Unfortunately we weren't aware of the plan for the noisy work around your stay to lay the pipes and new access road. This work has completed now. Work in the surrounding area is outside of our control and other guests have had no complains about the noise. Sorry to hear it was noisy for your stay. Hopefully we will see you back at the property in the future. Property Owner
Laura March 2024

“We had a wonderful time at ‘The Old School House’.”

The property is beautifully presented, spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for our long weekend break. The location is perfect, as it is central to the main points of interest in the Forest of Dean and easily accessible to towns such as Monmouth and Ross on Wye. The outdoor storage unit was really useful for storing our bikes. We had a fabulous time and felt very at home; we will definitely be back! Thank you so much.

- Laura, March 2024

So pleased to hear you had such a wonderful time. Thank you for a lovely feedback. See you again soon. Property Owner
Gayle March 2024

“Overall we had a great stay.”

The house was clean, warm and comfortable and a good base to explore the Forest of Dean. We did feel there a few basics that were missing in the kitchen e.g chopping board, extra saucepan (there were only 2), sieve. Also, there was nowhere to hang coats downstairs. Better information about rubbish/ recycling would have been welcomed as it was quite complicated with the various containers! However, these were small things and we would definitely return to this property.

- Gayle, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We have tried to provide all the basics including chopping board and sieve. We do hope you had looked in all the units. We will try and add more information about rubbish/recycling to help future guests. Look forward to having you back again soon. Property Owner
Keith February 2024

“We were pleased to find a very clean and modern home which was lovely and warm and inviting.”

We had a nice few days exploring the area as we have previously only passed through, we would be happy to stay again.

- Keith, February 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
Lynne September 2023

“A lovely cottage providing all you need to a short break or a longer stay.”

The property is immaculate and the furnishings and utilities have been chosen with care. During my recent stay following a bereavement, I found the property peaceful and private and I felt safe. This is especially important when staying somewhere on your own in unfamiliar surroundings. Lovely south facing garden to sunbathe in as well so I plan to be back before too long and recommend it to all whether alone or as a family as there is plenty to do around the area as well within a short distance.

- Lynne, September 2023

Thank you Lynne, we really appreciate your feedback. Our south facing garden is definitely well suited to grab some rays and your stay was perfectly timed. We look forward to having you back again soon. Property Owner
Caroline August 2023

“Initial instructions as to how to access the safe to extract the door key were clear.”

The house has a brand new kitchen, furniture and carpets with absolutely everything provided. It is warm, comfortable and very well located - about 15 minutes walk from Cinderford town. We had a lovely few days exploring the area and would highly recommend 2 The Old School.

- Caroline, August 2023

Thank you for a great feedback and so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. See you again soon. Property Owner
Magdalena August 2023

“We had a great stay at The 2 Old School.”

We are family of four so the whole property was all we needed (including garden). Everything looks like on the pictures. We felt very welcome since we opened the door. Although we brought our own gear it was nice to find bread, milk and pack of biscuits in the kitchen. We picked this property because of good location. It is a fab point to go cycling, walking and canoeing.Town centre is 10-15 min walk which we found convenient for shops and local butchers/produce. We will definitely come back one day because there is so much more to explore in the Forest of Dean.

- Magdalena, August 2023

We are so pleased to hear you had a great stay at 2 The Old School. Thank you so much for a lovely feedback and we look forward to having you back again soon. Property Owner
David August 2023

“Thank you, Our visit to our property, 1st guests, is excellent.”

We enjoyed the house, area, wildlife, local history, surrounding town’s restaurants. I’m an Aircraft Engineer, my Miss’s Pharmacist. We expect good, sort visits, which are comfortable and welcoming, which your premise is. We wish you the best, for your future endeavours. Kind regards David & Sue.

- David, August 2023

Thank you so much David & Sue. It gives us great pleasure to hear you really enjoyed and had a comfortable stay. We look forward to having you back again soon. Property Owner

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC and heated towel rail
Downstairs cloakroom with basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Central heating
Electric oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, high chair, washing machine, dishwasher, ironing board, kettle, toaster
TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent (EV charger excluded)
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
BBQ (charcoal required)
Private Off-road parking for 2 cars
Bicycle storage available
Rear secluded and enclosed south - facing garden with patio, lawn and furniture including sun loungers
This property provides a selection of books and games
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, river 3.5 miles
Note: There are 6 steps down to the property from the parking area; whilst there is a handrail, please take care
Note: Strictly no stag, hen, or similar parties

The property

Nestled into the town of Ruspidge, 2 The Old School is a beautiful renovated semi-detached cottage ideal for a family or group of friends looking to explore Gloucestershire and in prime location to explore The Royal Forest of Dean.

Renovated to a high standard, be welcomed into this delightful property, where you will first find a light and airy open-plan living space, boasting a well-fitted kitchen with contemporary furniture.

Here guests can cook together making the most of the ample amenities, and enjoy a hearty meal at the dining table, before settling down into the sitting area for a movie marathon.

From this delightful social hub, guests can head out into the garden, where there is a patio, lawn and furniture, ideal for alfresco dining or enjoying a glass of fizz in the evening sunshine.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a charming double and a twin room, as well as a contemporary bathroom with tasteful décor, where guests can indulge in a warm shower or a relaxing soak in the tub.

The town of Ruspidge is a lovely area, home to a selection of pubs, tasty eateries, convenience stores where guests can stock up on essentials and countryside walks including Woodlands Lake Nature Reserve and Woorgreens Nature Reserve.

Enjoy a hearty meal at The Mount Pleasant or a tipple at the Nags Head Inn, before heading over to the Forest of Dean.

Here, there is the Forest of Dean Sculpture Park, Forest of Dean Cycle Centre and many walks and wildlife watching opportunities.

The Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is threaded with lovely walks, including King Arthur’s Cave and Coppett Hill.

Visit the riverside town of Newnham and Westbury-on-Severn, where there are riverside walks and more eateries, or head over to Gloucester where guests can enjoy a shopping trip and a visit to the local museum.

There is something for everyone to enjoy with a stay at the delightful 2 The Old School.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

RUSPIDGE

10.4 miles Ross on Wye , 15 miles Gloucester, 13.2 miles Symonds Yat

Ruspidge is a lovely little village situated in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. The village offers its guests a wonderful selection of amenities, with local shops, pubs, and a children's play area, it offers everything you could need for a self-catered stay, while nearby Cinderford boasts a wider selection. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activity within the local area, with the Lightmoor Pool (Royal Forest of Dean Angling Club) being just a short trip from the village, as well as Soudley Ponds being home to a a raft of ducks, making a lovely spot for a morning stroll. Situated between the River Severn and the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you can expect to find a plethora of wonders just a stone's throw away; take a trip to the Clearwell Caves, a hidden world where you can learn of the iron ore mining, the main industry in the Forest of Dean, up close on a tour, or give beer pilates a go for an experience like no other! You will also find a good selection of sporting opportunities including archery, paddle boarding, scrambling and rock climbing just to name a few, or if you're seeking a more relaxed day out venture to the cathedral city of Gloucester; explore its history in the Blackfriars Priory site, Museum of Gloucester and the Jet Age Museum, or indulge in a day of retail therapy with plenty of shops to take your pick from. In easy reach, you can find Cheltenham too, home to Cheltenham Racecourse with its wonderful races and various events throughout the year, as well as the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty being just a scenic drive away too.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We feel we must compliment the owners on their attention to detail and for the excellent service which they provide in caring for their guests requirements.”

“A good location to explore the Forest of Dean and a comfortable place to come back to.”

“I have already told the owner that it would be unfair to write a review.”

“Great property, no issues.”

“The property was excellent!”

“A lovely cottage giving easy access to the Forest of Dean.”

“We stayed at the house for 5 nights in early April.”

“We had a wonderful time at ‘The Old School House’.”

“Overall we had a great stay.”

“We were pleased to find a very clean and modern home which was lovely and warm and inviting.”

“A lovely cottage providing all you need to a short break or a longer stay.”

“Initial instructions as to how to access the safe to extract the door key were clear.”

“We had a great stay at The 2 Old School.”

“Thank you, Our visit to our property, 1st guests, is excellent.”

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About the location

RUSPIDGE