Holiday home Pippins is a cottage situated in the Gloucestershire village of Bream. There are three bedrooms including a super king-size double with an en-suite, a double and an adult bunks room, there is also a shower room, the cottage can sleep six people with the double sofabed in the sitting room adding extra flexibility. Also inside there is a kitchen diner, a sitting room with a woodburning stove, another sitting room and a conservatory. To the outside is ample off road parking and a rear lawn and courtyard with a picnic bench. Pippins is a stunning cottage in an excellent location.
Accomodation Details Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x adult bunks. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with a woodburning stove. Second sitting room with sofa bed. Conservatory.
Area The village of Bream offers views of the Royal Forest of Dean and the Cotswold Hills. Clearwell with its caves and caverns and the village of St Briavels with its castle are close by. The Royal Forest of Dean, England's largest oak forest, offers trails that can be explored on foot, bicycle or horseback. Caving, abseiling and a high wire rope course are for the more adventurous, whilst fishing, golf, kayaking and canoeing are other popular activities in the area. Just a short drive away is the town of Ross-on-Wye, with timbered Tudor houses, excellent shops, pubs and restaurants all in the heart of rural Herefordshire. This unspoilt area has something to offer all tastes at any time of the year.
Region Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.
Amenities Oil central heating ( on from October until end of April ). Woodburning stove. Electric oven, ceramic hob, oil Rayburn, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Off road parking for 2 cars. Bike/canoe storage in lockable garage. Enclosed south-facing lawned garden with terraced area with picnic bench. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Note: This property accepts a maximum of 6 adults, and 1 infant. Note: As this property is a traditional cottage, the stairs are steeper than normal.
The cottage is really comfortable and cosy.. We loved the kitchen and the decor in the bedrooms especially. The lack of upstairs communal bathroom is fine once you get used to going up and down the stairs at night. The location is lovely right opposite an enclosure with sheep and with walking access in to the Forest of Dean. We hired bikes from Parkend which is walking distance and our grandparents were able to explore the area using their bus passes! We had a really nice family gathering and the cottage was ideal for us. The extra living room/bedroom downstairs was great for my teenage son who didn't want to share with his mum! The people in Bream are very friendly too.
Mrs Croshaw
April 2019
There are plenty of things to do regardless of age.. Pippins itself has a lovely little garden where you can just chill if you don't feel like doing anything. You may need to get used to sheep though as they are everywhere including sat in the middle of the road or, looking expectantly for food at the garden gate.
Mrs Simpson
March 2019
Could not find an iron or ironing board ,but everything else was to hand
Mr Morris
December 2018
Holiday cottage was clean and comfortable and exactly as stated
Mrs Broom
November 2018
Pippins is a beautiful holiday let, very spacious, and had every facility we needed, and more.. The hosts left a lovely welcome tray to get us started which was just what we needed after such a long drive.
Lots of things to do in the area, just perfect for a break.
Mrs Gordon
August 2018
Great cottage.. Woodburner was essential on what was a very wet weekend at times. Beds comfortable and the area quiet. Well located for Forest of Dean activities.
Mrs Jones
July 2018
A lovely cottage, very well equipped and plenty of room for our family of 5.. Very clean and nicely decorated throughout. Ideally situated for exploring all the attractions the local area has to offer.
cynthiajones295
June 2018
We had a super holiday at Pippins in Bream.. It was such a hot week we didn't always fancy going out with our little grandson - he just wanted to stay and play in the lovely garden or playroom. Pippins was well equipped, comfortable and clean. The only inaccuracy about the info we we're given was that the local pub which we were led to believe normally did food, didn't, and hadn't for a while as they were awaiting the start of some renovations. There were good places a drive away but it would have been good not to have to drive as it was hot and we all like to have a glass of wine. But! No worries! Thank you Mr & Mrs Stone for a super holiday venue and thanks to Sykes for your outstanding service as usual.
Mrs Jones
June 2018
Pippins is a really lovely house in a fantastic location.. The cottage is very spacious and our bedroom was massive .It was very well equipped. The owners left us basics plus wine which was very well received after our long journey.As the weather was so lovely we spent lots of evenings in the enclosed garden.If we were going back to the area I would love to visit Pippins again.All in all a lovely holiday.
Mr Dean
May 2018
As reported direct to Mr and Mrs Stone, the cottage listing could do with a warning regarding the steep stairs..
Miss Ward
December 2017
Exactly what we were looking for.. Great cottage for children too. Clean and comfortable. Thanks for a great stay.
Mrs Wildgust
December 2017
Relaxing and inviting cottage with good facilities for families
Mr Stewart
October 2017
Pippins is a lovely cottage: clean, cosy and welcoming.. The owners are very helpful. We had a great time exploring the mountain bike trails at Cannop and in the local woods, and enjoyed a beautiful walk around Symonds Yat. The kids loved the play areas on the green across the (very quiet) road. Overall, a really great holiday. Thanks!
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