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 BethBerrie94 
 
 
 
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We Loved Butty Barn
I can’t actually get over how much we loved Butty Barn! We had the bestest weekend staying there and obviously the Forest of Dean was magical, but Butty Barn was so special and perfect. Lindsey and her husband were so helpful throughout the whole booking process and just so lovely when we were there. We wanted to go back the minute we left and cannot wait to return. Oh and not forgetting the hot tub, it was actually snowing when we were there and the hot tub was an added treat. Thank you so much! X
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 stevo1964 
 
 
 
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Wonderful weekend break
What a beautiful place to stay. Great location. Accommodation was neat, clean and well equipped. Lynsey is a lovely host giving us lots of help with recommendations of places to eat and visit. Would highly recommend staying here. Will definitely return. Wish we could have stayed longer.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 sian 
 
 
 
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Perfect place to stay
Just returned from a 2 night break at Butty Barn, 2 adults and our dog. This place is perfect for a getaway where you can take fabulous walks in the surrounding area. The property was amazing, spotlessly clean and had everything you needed. If I could live there I would! Can’t recommend this place enough, if you like good walks and lovely pub food on your doorstep then this is the place to go to. Lindsey and Steve are lovely people who are happy to chat with you and offer advice on where to go but they give you all the privacy you need.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Roseanne K 
 
 
 
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Perfect for individuals, couples or groups.
We had a large group of us book all the cottages here for a weekend. The cottages are so lovely, well-appointed and so clean. The owners are such gracious hosts, even taking us on a lovely hike in the trails to see the beautiful area. I would definitely stay here again!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Walkingape 
 
 
 
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Excellent family break
Great location for walks and forest of Dean attractions. Very clean and cosy, with working log burner and good cooking facilities. Nice touch to have a welcome cake, with orange juice and milk in the fridge. Internet fast enough for us to all stream and smart TV with which we could log in to Netflix. Very friendly owners too. Highly recommended for a family break.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 GemGrum 
 
 
 
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Wonderful Break At Home Cottage
We have had a wonderful stay at Home Cottage, house is beautifully presented and spotlessly clean, the beds are comfortable and the hot tub is a great addition. The surrounding area is fabulous and the walk from Christchurch to Symonds Yat is breathtakingly beautiful. There is a lovely pub just minutes walk and lots of others just a short drive away. Monmouth and Ross-On-Wye are also a short drive and are pretty little areas to visit.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 MayzieY 
 
 
 
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Superb cottage, excellent rural location, thoroughly recommend
We stayed in the Old Bakery in June 2023 and were highly delighted with the accommodation and with our hosts, Lindsey and Steve. The cottage was superbly decorated and kitted out, and was spotless. The small secluded paved patio area was perfect for sitting out at any time of day. We would certainly return and recommend it to anyone wishing to visit the area. Having a tawny owl briefly sitting and calling on top of the telegraph pole outside the bedroom window (like a carved figure on a totem pole against the clear night sky) was fantastic. There was lots of info on local places to shop, eat and visit, also on the very accessible website. Steve was very helpful in advising the best routes to cycle and walk. The other House of Bread cottages were laid out in old re-purposed stone buildings around the gravelled car park and looked just as good as the Old Bakery. We chose the Old Bakery as it had a downstairs cloakroom as well as a huge upstairs bathroom. On one of our cycle forays (on an extremely hot day) we were lucky to call in at the Coleford Tourist Info office when the local CAMRA branch chairman was on duty, and he gave us the lowdown on the best places for real ale. The Dog House micro pub nearby was very welcoming, as were the ales. There were several pubs within reasonable walking distance of the cottage itself, our best one was the White Horse Inn at Staunton, where both the ale and the food were excellent, as was the welcome from the staff. The walk over on the warm summer’s evening was very pleasant and (mostly) easy to find. The walk back after an excellent supper wasn’t bad either. The route to walk to Symonds Yat as advised by Steve was lovely, we saw baby swallows sitting on a tree stump on the western bank, calling to and being fed by their parents. We can heartily recommend the walk on to the Old Ferry Inn on the west side, where both the grub and the ale were excellent. We sat watching the boats, paddle-boarders and swans passing by on the river. Although, after the hand-pulled ferry back across, the climb out of Symonds Yat East up to the viewpoint certainly tested our legs and lungs! The cafe at the lookout was a very welcome sight, as were the ice creams, and made up for not spotting the peregrine falcons. We took a drive over to Ross-on-Wye and had a saunter around. Although it has some lovely small independent shops I was a little underwhelmed by the town overall. So we thoroughly enjoyed our weeklong break at the Old Bakery, and would absolutely recommend it to anyone wanting to stay in the area.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jackie C 
 
 
 
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Very satisfied overseas guests.
On behalf of our daughters who were visiting from SA and NZ, I would like to thank Lindsey for the fantastic accomodation at her establishment. They absolutely loved everything about the place including the comfort and homely feel and of course the setting opposite Symonds Yat is the best. Lindsey goes the extra mile with her welcome goodies left in the fridge and just cant do enough to ensure a memorable stay. We have already recommended you to other visitors to the forest and will continue to do so.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Kathy A 
 
 
 
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Home from Home
Our first stay back in March after the current owners, Lyndsey and Steve, took over, and we were their first guests. Having stayed numerous times before, it was home from home for us, and this time was no different. Added to which, we were very gratful to Lyndsey and Steve for bringing forward their opening date to accommodate us, as we had to bring forward our trip south at short notice - a big shout out to them for this! A beautiful part of the world and the cottages are excellently located with the forest, pubs and shops all within easy walking distance.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Stuart L 
 
 
 
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Wonderful time in a wonderful location
What can I say. We arrived and we’re made to feel extremely welcome by the hosts who handed over the keys and let us crack on as needed. The cottages were beautiful with nice little touches throughout. The location is perfect for hikes (to the local pubs) and biking and also a great location for days out into Cardiff, Bristol, Bath and beyond. We can’t wait to come back
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
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 Eifion 
 
 
 
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Lindsey was very welcomIng and extremely helpful
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Rebecca 
 
 
 
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Great location to explore Forest of Dean, well laid out property. Very attentive hosts and nice touches/recommendations on arrival. Plenty of private parking. Good local pubs nearby. Hot tub is a great shared optional extra with other properties on site.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Millie 
 
 
 
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We had an amazing stay - a really lovely cottage and nice touches that made the stay extra special ! Would highly recommend to anyone - it’s in a beautiful area and the hot tub is a great addition ! Will definitely be back :)
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Becca 
 
 
 
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A huge thank you Lindsey and Steve. You made us feel very welcome and we loved our stay very much 😊👌
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Amelia 
 
 
 
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A lovely 2 nights here for a short Forest of Dean stay, perfect location within a short drive of the main forests we wanted to visit. Lindsey and Steve were really friendly and proactive with communication and recommendations. Thanks for a lovely stay
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Stephanie 
 
 
 
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We had a lovely two night stay at House of Bread cottage. The cottage itself was situated in beautiful and peaceful surroundings, and within walking distance to a few lovely pubs. Great base to explore the Forest of Dean and Symonds Yat. We loved how cosy the cottage was and that it was well equipped with everything we needed! Hosts were really welcoming and friendly! Would highly recommend! Thanks for a lovely stay :)
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Veronica 
 
 
 
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Lovely place. Thanks for having us
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Chantelle 
 
 
 
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we had an amazing girls retreat staying here, the house was in a great location, it had enough space for the 3 of us to be able to relax and truly enjoy our weekend. We will likely be back as we had such a lovely time. Lindsey and her partner were very welcoming and gave great advice on where to go and what to see. would highly recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Thomas 
 
 
 
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Had a lovely weekend stay at Lindsey's place. Home was spotlessly clean and they were very friendly and helpful hosts. Location was beautiful and there's some great pubs very nearby. Beds were also comfy which isn't always the case. Chargeable shared hot tub was a nice additional touch. Would happily stay again.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Charlotte 
 
 
 
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Would absolutely recommend booking to stay here. It is a great location, was so clean and the hot tub was lovely. Very dog friendly as well. Lindsey and her family went above and beyond to help us and we had a lovely few days away. Thanks so much.
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
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 Ray Wynne 
 
 
 
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Really lovely cottage. Seems to have been recently refurbished to a very high standard. Would fully recommend to anyone. Plus, there is a nice little pub a five minute walk away 😀
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Alan Culbert 
 
 
 
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A fantastic place in a fantastic location....the owners are so friendly and helpful...do not miss this one....hot tub is a must.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tracy Calvert 
 
 
 
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Perfect place to stay while exploring the spectacular Forest of Dean area.  Beautiful,  well appointed cottages with everything you need and lots of thoughtful extras like fresh milk and  orange juice
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Emma Smithers 
 
 
 
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I have just spent the weekend in The Old Bakery cottage and I loved it! The cottage itself is beautiful and with everything you need, I especially lived the extra details in the bathroom. It's spacious, clean, has a great little sun trap on the patio and is enclosed for dogs. There's so many things to see and do all on the doorstep.
Our hosts were great at communicating right from the booking being confirmed and gave us lots of tips and recommendations whilst we were there too. I would happily stay again!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Kathy Ader 
 
 
 
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Home from home for us, on to our fifth visit, we always stay here when visiting relatives in Gloucestershire, can't fault it. Comfortable, cosy and well furnished, lovely location, great walks and pub grub from the door.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lily Lee 
 
 
 
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I highly recommend staying at the house of bread. Communication was brilliant right from the start. Check in process is contactless and easy. First impressions were great. I couldn’t believe how clean the place was. My partner and I stayed at home cottage with our 2 dogs and we were all well catered for. The cottage has everything you would need for your stay. Katie and Charles have thought of everything, right down to little temporary dog tags in case your dogs get lost while walking. We also got the chance to book a beginners pottery course which was brilliant. Katie is a super chilled but very knowledgeable teacher. We would love to go back.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Owen Bailey 
 
 
 
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We loved our time at the House Of Bread. The hosts were friendly and easygoing, with excellent beagles, and our cottage had everything we needed for our stay. The local area is beautiful, with river and forest walks and plenty of pubs and restaurants. Thoroughly recommended.