Dean Valley Panorama Holiday Home
Dean Valley Panorama has a contemporary but cosy ambiance. Detached and on a hillside, there are fantastic panoramic views over the woodland and quaint villages of the Forest of Dean, and stretch as far as the Black Mountains in Wales. Make the most of these by watching the ever changing spectacular sun sets, ideal for photographers or artists, on the west facing balcony. Chat about your day’s activities with family and friends around the large dining table, relax in the lounge or soak in the extra large bath for two. We are situated between Chepstow (races) and Gloucester, within easy reach of Cheltenham, Bristol, The Cotswolds, South Wales and the Wye Valley.
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The spacious entrance hallway, with piano for budding musicians, leads to a double bedroom and two twin bedrooms on the ground floor, with bathroom containing a huge bath for two adults that is larger than a double ended bath.
The layout is upside down with the light and airy living accommodation on the first floor. The stairs take you to the fully equipped kitchen ,with island providing extra workspace for catering for families, dining room and lounge, all open plan and ideal for family venues. Step out onto the balcony where you can relax and enjoy a drink and your evening meal al fresco. The outside light enables you to make the most of this space until late into the evening.
If you are looking for some ‘me’ time, sit on the landing area with comfy chair and take your pick of our small selection of books. This area could also be used as extra sleeping accommodation for a baby or small toddler as it leads directly up the stairs to the master loft bedroom with views to the east and west, a king size bed, en suite shower room with extra large shower and two matching sinks.
On the ground floor the games room leads out onto the private, secluded garden, laid to gravel, with garden table and chairs, two sun loungers and barbecue available.
Dean Valley Panorama is centrally heated and well insulated for those winter stays and there is an electric fire in the lounge for an extra boost if required. The loft bedroom has insulated blinds to keep the heat out on those sweltering summer days. There is a small selection of board games, DVDs and books for adults and children for those cosy evenings in.
A tray of tea things will be provided on arrival, along with small supplies of the essentials. We would be happy to do a small shop for you if you will be arriving late and/or are travelling a long distance. Linen , towels and tea towels are provided and a new supply will be available if you are staying for longer than one week.
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About the Gloucester and Forest of Dean area
The Forest of Dean, with its 100 square kilometres of woodland made up of both evergreen and deciduous trees, is ideally situated on the edge of the region, with wonderful landscapes and green hills, yet is close to the cosmopolitan centres of Bristol and regency Cheltenham and the cathedral city of Gloucester, which have both historic architecture and modern shopping centres. It is within easy driving distance of Georgian Bath, Stratford-On-Avon and South Wales. The River Severn, with its famous bridges, attracts surfers wishing to ride the Severn bore, and meanders through the region, as does the Wye, in a picturesque valley setting. It was England's first national forest park and is England's largest oak woodland. It is the perfect place to enjoy spectacular scenery and visit historic buildings, gardens and museums, craft centres and family attractions as well as taking part in a wide range of activities from walking to scuba diving. Take a walk through the forest in springtime to photograph the carpets of magical bluebells nestled beneath the trees and relax alongside one of the unspoilt lakes. This woodland is said to have inspired Dennis Potter, Wordsworth and Tolkien, not to mention J K Rowling, who grew up in the Forest.
The area is perfect for walking, bird and wildlife watching, horse riding, cycling and mountain biking, canoeing and rock climbing, abseiling, caving, off road driving, clay pigeon shooting, angling and golfing and much more... Yorkley village has two pubs, serving food, a medical centre, local shop and post office.
How to get there
Dean Valley Panorama is situated in the village of Yorkley, 5 minutes drive
from the town of Lydney. It has off road parking for 3 cars with further roadside parking. A train
service runs from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bristol and Cardiff to
Lydney.
It is easily accessible from the M4 and M5 motorways and is
11 miles/17 km from the Severn Bridge, providing easy access to Wales and
the Forest of Dean.
We are 1.25 hours from Birmingham, 1.5 hours
from Stratford-On-Avon, 2 hours from Oxford, 2.5 hours from London, 1 hour
from Bath and Cardiff, 45 minutes from Cheltenham and Bristol and 35
minutes from Gloucester.
Bristol airport is a one hour drive,
Birmingham airport is a 1.25 hour drive and Cardiff airport is a 1.5 hour
drive.
| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bristol: 66 km |
| Railway: | Lydney: 3.5 km |
Local Activities
• Go Ape is a ten minute drive away and is an award-winning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides... all set high up in the trees.
• Puzzlewood (used as a filming location for the BBC's production of Merlin)and said to have inspired JRR Tolkein’s middle earth.
• Learn to scuba dive at the National Diving and Activity Centre.
• Walk along the Offa’s Dyke path.
• Explore the many trails through this ancient forest on foot, by bike or on horseback; with bike hire available nearby and an equestrian centre in the village.
• Try your hand at pottery or glass painting at Taurus Crafts or just visit the garden centre and cafe.
• Learn how the forest past relates to today’s local area at The Dean Heritage Centre, Clearwell caves or Hopewell Colliery.
• Take part in kayaking or canoeing at the stunning Symonds Yat in the Wye Valley.
• Watch for wildlife at the Nagshead Nature reserve or the National Birds of Prey Centre where there are displays which show just what these wonderful creatures are capable of.
• Travel back to the past on the Dean Forest Steam or Perrygrove Railways or bring the children on a Thomas the Tank engine ride when he is in town.
• Discover what life was like at Littledean Jail in Newent.
• Visit the Cheltenham Race Festival or Chepstow race courses.
• Get fit with many activities including swimming and tennis in the nearby Leisure Centre at Lydney.
• There are thirteen golf courses in and around the Forest of Dean, for all skill levels. The St Pierre Golf and Country Club championship course at Chepstow is only a 20 minute drive.
Drive to the centre of cosmopolitan Bristol over the impressive Severn Suspension Bridge and visit the new Cabots Circus shopping centre for some retail therapy, or if driving to the centre is not your thing, visit the Cribbs Causeway out of town shopping centre and take in a film at the cinema or go bowling.
Gloucester town centre is a half hours drive, Cheltenham 45 minutes, Bristol and Bath 1 hour, Oxford 2 hours, Stratford 1 hour 45 minutes. All these centres provide fantastic shopping, night life, restaurants, theatres, cultural and architectural places to visit. The Cotswolds are also an hour’s drive away with its quaint, pretty villages and rolling hills. We are also within driving distance of Wales with its historic castles and imposing mountains.
Gloucester has a dry ski slope (where it is said Eddie the Eagle learned his skills). There are many mountain bike and walking routes plus fishing and relaxation lakes in the nearby forest, some just a ten minute walk away.
The beaches of the North Somerset coast including Weston-Super-Mare, Clevedon and Brean Down are within easy driving distance.
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player, piano, Playstation 2, wireless broadband Internet |
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| General: | Central heating, 40" LCD TV, Hi-Fi, Games room with football table, dartboard & many board games |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Double oven and hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | Bedrooms (4), Bathrooms (1 -large bath with shower over), Ensuite (1 -double shower and two sinks), WCs (2) |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), King size beds (1), double size beds(1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided. |
| Outdoors: | Balcony, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | 3 parking spacess on the drive with further roadside parking |
Further details
Sorry, no pets
Strictly no smoking except in the
garden.
Terms & Conditions
Cancellation policy:
• up to 49 days before the rental period - 10% of rental price
• up to 35 days before the rental period -30%
• up to 21 days before the rental period -60%
• up to 14 days before the rental period -90%
• less then 14 days before the rental period -100%
Rental rates
| Prices for group size 5 to 8 | ||||||
| Period | From |
To |
Weekly |
Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Winter | 3 Jan 10 | 13 Feb 10 | £ 445 | 75 | 100 | Flexible |
| Winter Half Term | 13 Feb 10 | 20 Feb 10 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 20 Feb 10 | 13 Mar 10 | £ 445 | 75 | 105 | Flexible |
| Cheltenham Race Festival | 13 Mar 10 | 21 Mar 10 | £ 855 | 170 | 170 | Flexible |
| Spring | 21 Mar 10 | 2 Apr 10 | £ 695 | 100 | 130 | 2 Nights |
| Easter Holiday | 2 Apr 10 | 17 Apr 10 | £ 755 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Spring | 17 Apr 10 | 1 May 10 | £ 695 | 100 | 130 | 2 Nights |
| May Day Holiday | 1 May 10 | 8 May 10 | £ 755 | 110 | 140 | Flexible |
| Early Summer | 8 May 10 | 29 May 10 | £ 695 | 100 | 130 | 2 Nights |
| May Bank Holiday | 29 May 10 | 5 Jun 10 | £ 755 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 5 Jun 10 | 24 Jul 10 | £ 695 | 100 | 130 | 2 Nights |
| Summer School Holidays | 24 Jul 10 | 4 Sep 10 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 4 Sep 10 | 23 Oct 10 | £ 695 | 100 | 130 | 2 Nights |
| Autumn Half Term | 23 Oct 10 | 30 Oct 10 | £ 795 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Autumn | 30 Oct 10 | 18 Dec 10 | £ 490 | 90 | 115 | Flexible |
| Xmas & New Year | 18 Dec 10 | 3 Jan 11 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 4 or less | ||||||
| Period | From |
To |
Weekly |
Nightly rate | Minimum stay |
|
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Winter | 3 Jan 10 | 13 Feb 10 | £ 356 | 60 | 80 | Flexible |
| Winter Half Term | 13 Feb 10 | 20 Feb 10 | £ 396 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 20 Feb 10 | 13 Mar 10 | £ 356 | 60 | 84 | Flexible |
| Cheltenham Race Festival | 13 Mar 10 | 21 Mar 10 | £ 684 | 136 | 136 | Flexible |
| Spring | 21 Mar 10 | 2 Apr 10 | £ 556 | 80 | 104 | 2 Nights |
| Easter Holiday | 2 Apr 10 | 17 Apr 10 | £ 604 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Spring | 17 Apr 10 | 1 May 10 | £ 556 | 80 | 104 | 2 Nights |
| May Day Holiday | 1 May 10 | 8 May 10 | £ 604 | 88 | 112 | Flexible |
| Early Summer | 8 May 10 | 29 May 10 | £ 556 | 80 | 104 | 2 Nights |
| May Bank Holiday | 29 May 10 | 5 Jun 10 | £ 604 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 5 Jun 10 | 24 Jul 10 | £ 556 | 80 | 104 | 2 Nights |
| Summer School Holidays | 24 Jul 10 | 4 Sep 10 | £ 680 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 4 Sep 10 | 23 Oct 10 | £ 556 | 80 | 104 | Flexible |
| Autumn Half Term | 23 Oct 10 | 30 Oct 10 | £ 655 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Autumn | 30 Oct 10 | 18 Dec 10 | £ 392 | 72 | 92 | Flexible |
| Xmas and New Year | 18 Dec 10 | 3 Jan 11 | £ 680 | - | - | 1 Week |
Weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's
discretion.
Prices shown are per week and are fully inclusive of service charges and utility bills. Bed linen and towels are supplied at no extra cost.
Cleaning costs are included in rent.
Hire of high chair and cot per week : £20.
We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros, and by credit card or debit card via Paypal secure email payments system (you do not need a Paypal account to do this).
Availability
| Key: | 11 | 12 | Booked | 11 | 12 | Available | 11 | 12 | Unknown | 11 | 12 | Arrival/Departure dates |
Contact details
Please contact Paula Hartley for booking and any enquiries. Please state the arrival and departure dates and the number of adults and children in your party.
Telephone: +44 (0) 07823 322292 or
+44 (0) 01594 564980
Alternatively, please use the form below to contact me:
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