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Two charming foresters’ cottages set in the Royal Forest of Dean, offered for the first time for rental in 2009. The perfect retreat from which to discover the secrets of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.  (You can read more about their restoration here (PDF)).

Set on beautiful Shapridge Hill, at the end of a quiet track, Robin and Wren cottages are a haven of peace and tranquillity. Footpaths lead from your door onto a vast network of forest paths.
 
Perfect for the keen birdwatcher, as an abundance of birdlife can be observed from our hide; from nuthatch to green woodpecker and if you are lucky, even red kite! So don’t forget your binoculars
There are also many other outdoor activities available in the Forest, including horseriding, fishing, canoeing and mountain biking. For those interested in history, there are the Dean Heritage Museum and the border castles of Chepstow and Goodrich to name but a few.

The cathedral towns of Gloucester, Tewksbury and Hereford are easily accessible, and the local town of Mitcheldean (3miles) provides good local amenities, including pubs, Co-op. greengrocer, butcher, Post Office, library with drop-in internet access, and a number of take-aways.
Getting there
By Road
 From the South West
 M5
 From the Midlands and the North    
 M5/M50 
 From  London / Bristol            
 M4/M48
 Wales                   
 M4
 By Rail
 
 Nearest station                   
 Gloucester (approx 12 miles)
 By air
 
 Nearest airports   
 Bristol International    (42 miles)
 
 Cardiff International    (55 miles)