As a picturesque and charming market town with a long and rich history, Coleford is compact and walkable with all the amenities and family-friendly attractions to make the town worth a visit in its own right. Only 10 minutes by foot from your lodge, why not walk down and visit the local market stalls, shops, bakeries and supermarkets.
Coleford
Symonds Yat is one of the most iconic and beautiful locations in the Dean Wye. There are three distinct parts: Yat Rock, a viewpoint with incredible views over the River Wye; and the villages of Symonds Yat East and Symonds Yat West on either side of the river. The only way from one side to the other is a long drive or a passenger ferry.
Symonds Yat
Dappled wooded glades, eye-stretching views, ancient ruins, towering cliffs and gentle river meadows all hold the key to the lure of the uniquely special Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Wye Valley is rewarding at any time of year with many miles of footpaths and bridleways that give you the chance to discover the beauty of this special place.
River Wye
This ancient forest has changed many times over the centuries. In medieval times it was a royal hunting forest, before becoming a source of timber for the navy's Tudor warships. By Victorian times it was a major site of industry, with coal mining and tramways punctuating the landscape. There are many places to explore and things to do when visiting the Forest of Dean.
Forest of Dean
In Monmouth, the 13th century Monnow Bridge is the only gated bridge of its type in Britain and Monmouth Castle, now a regimental museum, was the birthplace of Henry V. There are events throughout the year including the Monmouth Festival, one of Europe's largest free music festivals, and the Monmouthshire Show, the largest one-day agricultural show in Wales.
Monmouthshire
