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Keeper's Cottage

Keeper's Cottage

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 11 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.8
Location
4.9
Value
4.5
Customer
Service
4.9

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The Forest of Dean becomes your playground when you stay at Keeper's Cottage near Lydney. The treeline begins at your doorstep opening a world of possibilities from which to explore this mystical natural world. Keeper's Cottage provides a home from home during your time here where you can truly relax and have a proper break from the daily hubbub. Made for family holidays or groups of friends there are two sitting rooms, flexible bed arrangements and space to dine together indoors and out. In the flourishing garden discover the apple orchard where fruit was picked to make cider in days gone by. At any time of year this is a wonderful retreat with a woodburning stove and a conservatory that allows you to appreciate this location no matter the weather. An oasis for walkers, the dogs are more than welcome to join you on this adventure. Within a short drive you can enjoy the Dean Forest Railway, Dean Heritage Centre, the Clearwell Caves or head further to Tintern Abbey and Symonds Yat.

A great stay with family in a lovely cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 23 Feb 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful stay with family and dogs in the Keeper's Cottage on the edge of the Forest of Dean. The cottage was clean, well equipped, warm, and had plenty of space for all of us. We were welcomed with milk, bread, and treats for the dog. Highly recommend, we hope to return.

LISA from WHITTON, KNIGHTON stayed at Keeper's Cottage for 3 nights in February 2026


A weekend in the forest

Review submitted on Fri, 07 Nov 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great family weekend at Keepers Cottage.
Great walks and days out.
The cottage is perfect for family's wanting to get away in the countryside.

David from Carshalton stayed at Keeper's Cottage for 4 nights in October 2025


Enjoyable stay

Review submitted on Tue, 07 Oct 2025
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Keepers cottage was adequate for our family weekend away and allowed us to spend time together in an area we knew little about. Very pretty location on the edge of a wood, however we felt that the cottage would benefit from a little attention, especially the kitchen. The level if cleanness was adequate but could be better.

Sarah from Moreton in marsh stayed at Keeper's Cottage for 2 nights in September 2025


Good cosy stay in woods

Review submitted on Thu, 18 Sep 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very good cosy stay! We would love to visit again………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Guest from Peterborough stayed at Keeper's Cottage for 2 nights in September 2025


Week in the new forest

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Sep 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Really enjoyed our stay in Keeper’s cottage it had everything we needed. Lovely secure garden and it was great to walk straight out of the cottage into the forest, our dog loved this. We were a family of 4 adult and there was plenty of space for us to relax. We enjoyed sitting in the conservatory watching the birds.

Sue from London stayed at Keeper's Cottage for 7 nights in September 2025


Lovely holiday house in wonderful woodland location. Would visit again!

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Sep 2025
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Really relaxing holiday with varied local places of interest. Great place to stay for families. lots to do and see

Gill from Norwich stayed at Keeper's Cottage for 7 nights in August 2025


Fabulous location. Very peaceful

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Aug 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a very relaxing stay. The house is comfortable and the garden really lovely. We appreciated the welcome hamper items thank you. The location is incredible - so many walks right from the door and only a short drive to other interesting places. The dishwasher wasn't doing a great job of washing things so we cleaned out the filters and it seemed to work better. i'd very happily stay again.

Rachel from Huntingdon stayed at Keeper's Cottage for 7 nights in August 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied 209 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Keeper's Cottage . We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback regarding the dishwasher has been shared with the owners who have let us know that this is being looked at and will be fixed as soon as possible. We hope to see you in the Forest of Dean again soon.

Lovely stay on the edge of the forest

Review submitted on Tue, 01 Jul 2025
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Loved staying in this really nice house of the edge of the forest. Well equipped and comfortable. We were very lucky with the weather and ate outside for every meal. Our two dogs loved the walks in the forest where we saw deer but no wild boars. a peaceful break and we'd love to go back

Gill from Grimsby stayed at Keeper's Cottage for 7 nights in June 2025


lovely comfortable cottage in a beautiful, peaceful environment - idyllic

Review submitted on Tue, 01 Jul 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very comfortable place to stay, with a beautifully tranquil garden setting, right on the edge of the forest. We settled in very quickly as everything was perfect, the garden was a wonderfully restful place to sit and read and listen to the birdsong. The forest tracks are right outside the garden gate, a great place to walk the dog and do some bird spotting and our trip to Lydney Harbour and walk along the Severn estuary was lovely. We would love to come back.

Penny from Wantage stayed at Keeper's Cottage for 2 nights in June 2025


Lovely house in a beautiful location

Review submitted on Thu, 15 May 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful long weekend stay for our family of 6 adults. The house is set in a beautiful, rambling garden with the forest quite literally on its doorstep. We enjoyed local walks and relaxing in both the house and garden. The property had everything we needed with 3 lovely double size bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 cosy lounges, a conservatory and a well-equipped kitchen. It was comfy, clean and well appointed. We would definitely recommend and return again.

John from Burnley stayed at Keeper's Cottage for 3 nights in May 2025


Magical retreat

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Apr 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a fantastic place to get away from it all. The garden was wonderful, full of interest, large and completely secure for our dog. You could walk straight into the forest from your doorstep and see deer within a few steps. The cottage itself was very comfortable- plenty of space for everyone and very clean. We would go back in a heartbeat!

Claire from Rugby stayed at Keeper's Cottage for 3 nights in April 2025