Mallard Gloucestershire

Mallard is a wonderful, well equipped cottage.. It is a lovely place to explore the surrounding area. This is our second stay there and once again we were not disappointed. We will be back.

Very nice cottage in lovely setting

Good location for exploring, cottage had everything we needed

Lovely cottage & location Very friendly owner and locals Would love to return one day

Very cosy cottage and very well equipped.. Very good base to access the forest and Wales. Steve was a lovely owner. Great seeing all the varied wildlife on the small holding and countryside. Good walks along Severn and forest of Dean. Photos of cottage are good but they do not do the cottage justice- much better in real life. Had a lovely chilled out relaxing one week stay. Well done.

Beautiful cottage set in an ideal location.. Owner of the cottage could not have been more helpful if he tried, have already recommended to friends and will be returning in future.

Really lovely cottage.. Very well appointed and extremely comfortable. It is ideally placed for visiting the Forest of Dean. Mallard is also very dog friendly.

We had a fantastic time - really peaceful location.. A perfect setting to recharge the batteries and get away from it all.

The peace and quiet.. We weren't disturbed constantly but at the same time assured of any needs who to contact.... nice owners and wonderful setting

Beautiful place.. Beautiful views. Lots of birdlife to watch , really lovely owners x will definitely be back.

Lovely spot in a very nice area .. The cottage is ideal for dogs, no close neighbours and with a private garden area. Bed very comfy. A few more kitchen utensils and more glasses might be useful, but we had most of what we needed.

Beautiful place to stay.. Quiet and away from it all. Steve friendly, unobtrusive host. All the amenities you could need. The only minor negative, and it didn’t affect our stay, is that a bit of TLC is due. Would definitely come again.

Lovely place..

The cottage was comfortable in a very peaceful location, the location also made exploring the local area easy Hope to visit again in the near future..

A lovely cottage, welcoming hosts and a safe garden for our dogs.. This was our second visit and we loved it. Thank you

We had a lovely stay at mallard cottage all we could ask for we would go again thanks Lorraine and rob

Nice quiet cosy cottage..

Ideal base for watching the Severn bore and visiting the Forest of Dean..

Crockery & cutlery tins & saucepans where dirty we had to wash them before we .... Crockery & cutlery tins & saucepans where dirty we had to wash them before we used them, skirting boards where dusty,but we really enjoyed it and would certainly go again

Mallard was a perfect little cottage for two people & their dogs.. The location was great and easy to find, access to the cottage was very accessable. The surrounding area was very scenic and you could get to towns and villiages very easy, Local pubs were very dog friendly and the local residents also very friendly and chatty. The owner of Mallard Steve was a lovely man and so helpful, he provided us with all the logs etc; for the wood burner without charge and altough we did not need the wood burner every day it did create a cosy atmosphere. We stayed at Mallard over the Christmas period, including Christmas Day and it was brilliant, the owner even supplied a little Christmas tree. I would reccomend this cottage to anyone. The only slight improvement I would make is to provide more kitchen items like a chopping board and more utilities.

Beautiful little place to stay.. Really helpful owner. Peace and quiet!

A lovely, snug little cottage but just needs a few more finishing touches as well as a few extras in the kitchen.. Well located and the owners were very friendly and welcoming. Newnham is a lovely village and is a very short walk away

Perfect cottage for 2 people and a dog, very comfortable with everything you could need for a relaxing stay.. The setting is beautiful and quiet but is close to local amenities and lots of nice places to eat.

Beautiful barn conversion.. Ideal size for two people. Everything we needed was there. Pub was 10 mins walk away (albeit up a steep slope through the cemetery).

Second time we booked this cottage, as we loved it so much last time, and there were still many things we hadn't done.. Steve and Sonia very friendly and helpful, but we didn't need to disturb them much as everything was fine. Peaceful cottage, with lots of birds and wildlife, and easy access to the river Severn. Steve happy to let us wander around his land. Great position for visiting all sorts of attractions and countryside, both in England and Wales. Cream teas on the Dean Forest Railway are a must!

Lovely cottage, comfortable and clean.. Garden especially appreciated for our dog. Peaceful surroundings and not overlooked anywhere.

Received a warm welcome from owner Steven.. Mallard stands on its own in a field without close neighbours, so is a very peaceful and relaxing place to say. The cottage is very well appointed everything is to a high standard and works well. The Wi-Fi didn't fail once all week. The log burner makes it nice and cosy with more free wood then you can use. Very dog friendly told us to let our dog run free. Just needs a hot tub private patio is ideal for one.

A lovely cosy cottage with superb view of the fields and wonderful wood burner.. A few quirks but these only made it more enjoyable! We hope to return.

Stayed at Mallard, it was beautiful, quiet location and lovely views. Loved waking up to the sheep every day Stayed here with my husband, dog and 5 month old baby. Was perfect break for my 30th My husband really enjoyed the log burner

When we arrived at the given time the Hoover had been left by the sofa and it was obvious that the cleaner had been disturbed during cleaning.. We tidied up and finished the job and put the cleaner away. To add to this the toilet was dirty and no cleaning materials to use. All in all it was quite bad. I didn't make a fuss at the time as I was already quite stressed and exhausted and was there to relax. My husband is a keen cook and to keep our costs down we are more than happy to cater for ourselves, that's why we like using cottages. Therefore I was also disappointed as to the condition of the oven. The switch was broken and it was temperamental, sometimes it would work and sometimes it wouldn't. I totally understand that this wasnt one of your finer properties but expected this to be better. On a positive note the log burner was very good and the owner was generous with the log supply. However I won't be returning to Mallards.

This is the second time we have stayed at the Mallard. Perfect for couples, with or without a dog. Very clean and tidy. A warm welcome from Steve the owner, always there if you need him. Cosy and romantic cottage, and love the woodburner! We will be coming back again and again Plenty to see and do,

Everything is perfect at the Mallard we will be coming back! It is so cosy, perfect for dogs. Lots of wildlife to see. Lovely walks near by.

Lovely home from home.. Great location for visiting the whole area. The owners are really nice and welcoming . Great for our dogs to welcomed too.

Excellent holiday cottage.. . We loved it..!!! It had absolutely everything that we needed and location was perfect.. We re-booked within 3 days of arriving..!!! :-) x x

Lovely cottage nice area had a great time only problem bedroom very hot due to good weather! !

Friendly owner .... Friendly owner Helpful and welcoming Brilliant place with our two dogs I would highly recommend this cottage Thanks for a brilliant week

Great place to stay lots of wildlife on the doorstep ducks swans and a heron all seen on the ponds in the garden.. The owner was very friendly and helpful.

We have stayed at this property before and it is such a perfect getaway for two so we had to come back.. It's a really cute, comfortable and cosy cottage and close to countryside and towns to suit everyone's needs. We will definitely be back again.

Excellent cottage in an ideal location.. The cottage was very well appointed and clean, it was both comfortable and warm and really cosy to settle down in at night, the bedroom was light and airy and the bed I found very comfortable . The owners were pleasant and helpful but did not intrude on your break. We are already planning next years visit to this cottage . A1 rated

Excellent. The facilities and the accommodation were excellent and we were made very welcome by the owner.. The cottage provided us with a home from home experience, just what we wanted, whilst the area provided us with lovely walks for our dogs. The location was ideal for visiting the numerous towns and villages nearby. A truly memorable holiday.

I stayed at Mallard with my partner and dog in May 2015. We absolutely loved everything about it! The views around the property, the wildlife on the pond and the swan family with their 8 babies! The tidy enclosed garden, the comfy patio furniture, the French doors and open aspect of the downstairs living area. The property is very bright, cosy and comfortable and provides a perfect base to explore the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean and Wales! We loved it so much we rebooked the day after we returned and I'm counting the days down before we go back at the end of August 2016!!

Such a lovely place to stay, the setting is beautiful and there is so much to do close-by.. The cottage overlooked a pond and we often saw herons - just fantastic, we would recommend it to anyone.

It was peaceful with wildlife from the garden and overlooking a pond with heron, ducks and a pheasant etc. It was relaxing after lovely walks and central for exploring the area. This is one excellent cottage and the owners were extremely friendly and helpful. One to definitely revisit.

Such a lovely place to stay, the setting is beautiful and there is so much to do close-by. The cottage overlooked a pond and we often saw herons - just fantastic, we would recommend it to anyone.

It was peaceful with wildlife from the garden and overlooking a pond with heron, ducks and a pheasant etc.. It was relaxing after lovely walks and central for exploring the area. This is one excellent cottage and the owners were extremely friendly and helpful. One to definitely revisit.

Mallard is a great place, lots of wildlife, great owner.

Mallard is a great place, lots of wildlife, great owner..

Loved the secure garden from the French doors, it was perfect to keep an eye on the dog. The vista from cottage was beautiful and we had a wonderful time in the surrounding forests with help from the dog walking guide in the cottage. The local pub and people were so friendly and accommodating. We will be back for sure.

Loved the secure garden from the French doors, it was perfect to keep an eye on the dog.. The vista from cottage was beautiful and we had a wonderful time in the surrounding forests with help from the dog walking guide in the cottage. The local pub and people were so friendly and accommodating. We will be back for sure.

A cosy cottage just perfect for a romantic break. Quiet but not to far to explore the Forest of Dean, Ross on Wye, Monmouth, Evesham and many other places. We would definitely would like to return. A big thank you to the owners

This cottage is set in lovely surroundings. We took our dog and there were so many woodland walks to explore. We sat in the cottage and looked out to a pond and fields (heaven). Geese, swans, Bluetits, ducks and so much more wildlife. We felt so relaxed after a week at this cottage. Would recommend to anyone

A cosy cottage just perfect for a romantic break.. Quiet but not to far to explore the Forest of Dean, Ross on Wye, Monmouth, Evesham and many other places. We would definitely would like to return. A big thank you to the owners

The cottage was perfectly sized for us and our puppy. Everything was in great condition and we had absolutely everything we needed for the week we were there. We were given great help by the owner when needed but they did not intrude - it was just the right amount of communication.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were looking for relaxation and beautiful walks and we found them both. The cottage was so warm and cosy, a pleasure to stay in. Our hosts were great, really welcoming and helpful. We are looking forward to a return visit.

This place is great. Really cosy and perfect size for two. It was really well designed and laid out so that it felt cosy but never felt that we were lacking space. Nice decor and furnishings and well finished. Everything we needed was there and the owner was very friendly and helpful, providing additional logs and kindling on request. Brilliant base point location for walks in the Forest of Dean and close to Gloucester / Cheltenham / Ross if you prefer the town shopping experience. The dog loved sitting in the garden and watching the geese and sheep. This location is idyllic. We strongly recommend this as a getaway for two and will definitely return.

The cottage was perfectly sized for us and our puppy.. Everything was in great condition and we had absolutely everything we needed for the week we were there. We were given great help by the owner when needed but they did not intrude - it was just the right amount of communication.

The location of the cottage is perfect for a relaxing break and lots of walks. When sat in the garden it's so peaceful. Having the resident swans visit your garden every day was lovely and the enclosed garden is perfect for your dog. The cottage itself has everything you need and it's a real home from home retreat. We will be back!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.. We were looking for relaxation and beautiful walks and we found them both. The cottage was so warm and cosy, a pleasure to stay in. Our hosts were great, really welcoming and helpful. We are looking forward to a return visit.

The location of the cottage is perfect for a relaxing break and lots of walks.. When sat in the garden it's so peaceful. Having the resident swans visit your garden every day was lovely and the enclosed garden is perfect for your dog. The cottage itself has everything you need and it's a real home from home retreat. We will be back!

The enclosed garden was excellent because we took our pet dog. There is a wonderful view from the cottage and lovely walks locally and a few minutes by car. The owners made sure that the cottage is very cosy and comfortable and left plenty of logs for the wood burning fire. We will book another stay next year.

The enclosed garden was excellent because we took our pet dog.. There is a wonderful view from the cottage and lovely walks locally and a few minutes by car. The owners made sure that the cottage is very cosy and comfortable and left plenty of logs for the wood burning fire. We will book another stay next year.

A stunning place with welcoming people, would recommend to family friends and would go back myself.

This place is fantastic. It is small but perfectly formed, and despite its cosiness, it lacks nothing. It is surrounded by beautiful fields which are home to swans and sheep.. both of which come right up to your fence to say hello. The owner is the ideal blend of always being available, but never in the way. We will certainly be back, and certainly recommending to friends.

A stunning place with welcoming people, would recommend to family & friends and would go back myself..

We stayed at this property last week and cannot wait to go back again. Do not be fooled by the exterior view as it is quite spacious inside.

A cosy, clean, well maintained cottage in peaceful surroundings.. It was well located for access to the Forest of Dean and other tourist attractions. Had friendly hosts.

A cosy, clean, well maintained cottage in peaceful surroundings. It was well located for access to the Forest of Dean and other tourist attractions. Had friendly hosts.

Very nice cottage in a fantastic setting. You could get to the Forest of Dean directly from the doorstep. The River Severn is within walking distance and you can see the Severn Bore. There are plenty of places of interest within easy driving distance. An ideal location in a beautiful part of the country. The owner is very friendly and keen for you to enjoy yourself.

Mallard is a cosy, relaxing property with an amazing view over fields and a duck pond that makes you feel you are truly in the countryside and 'getting away from it all'. The wood burning stove is a real plus that added to our experience. We enjoyed being able to go for beautiful walks in the Forest of Dean but come back to enjoy relaxing in pleasant accommodation.

Very nice cottage in a fantastic setting.. You could get to the Forest of Dean directly from the doorstep. The River Severn is within walking distance and you can see the Severn Bore. There are plenty of places of interest within easy driving distance. An ideal location in a beautiful part of the country. The owner is very friendly and keen for you to enjoy yourself.

Loved this holiday accommodation. The views were beautiful and seeing the Severn Bore was amazing. The lounge was very spacious and seeing the stars from in bed was lovely. An ideal garden for our dog and we braved the cold to sit out a few times.

The location was perfect for both the forest and also for getting into the local towns. Our evening's were spent cosy and warm in front of the log burner. Will hopefully manage to get back in the warmer months.

Mallard is a cosy, relaxing property with an amazing view over fields and a duck pond that makes you feel you are truly in the countryside and 'getting away from it all'.. The wood burning stove is a real plus that added to our experience. We enjoyed being able to go for beautiful walks in the Forest of Dean but come back to enjoy relaxing in pleasant accommodation.

Loved this holiday accommodation.. The views were beautiful and seeing the Severn Bore was amazing. The lounge was very spacious and seeing the stars from in bed was lovely. An ideal garden for our dog and we braved the cold to sit out a few times.

A beautiful cosy little cottage, very relaxing and warm. Lovely surrounds, especially the duck pond and the wildlife around it. Couldn't fault it and we didn't want to leave!

Cottage was beautiful, cosy and in gorgeous surroundings. The location was great for lovely towns villages as well as walking the countryside.

The location was perfect for both the forest and also for getting into the local towns.. Our evening's were spent cosy and warm in front of the log burner. Will hopefully manage to get back in the warmer months.

A beautiful cosy little cottage, very relaxing and warm.. Lovely surrounds, especially the duck pond and the wildlife around it. Couldn't fault it and we didn't want to leave!

Cottage was beautiful, cosy and in gorgeous surroundings.. The location was great for lovely towns & villages as well as walking the countryside.

The location both geographically and physically. A very light airy property and well suited to having a pet with us. Generally very comfortable and also warm when the temperature dropped.

Very clean and comfortable with plenty of space. An ideal location overlooking fields and pond.

Very clean and comfortable with plenty of space.. An ideal location overlooking fields and pond.

The location both geographically and physically.. A very light airy property and well suited to having a pet with us. Generally very comfortable and also warm when the temperature dropped.

I am very happy to say this property was exactly as described both verbally and photographically by the rental company. The cottage is situated a little way up a lane to the side of the owners home and another cottage they also rent out so you are literally in the middle of all the open greenery and truly away from it all and everyone, but still just minutes away from the not too busy main road. The actual location of the area where it is also very good for visiting other places of interest within a 10-15 mile radius. The furthest we travelled one day was to Cardiff which is a distance of approximately 40 miles. The decor, furniture and fittings were all excellent, clean and in good order. Despite the cottage being for just two people there was a three seater sofa with a separate matching chair which gave a variety of seating/lounging opportunities. It was a very pleasant change from the majority of properties which provide either just a two seater sofa or two high backed wing chairs which are not conducive to relaxation at all. There were several lamps dotted about in addition to the bright ceiling lights so you were able to light the lounge in a variety of ways as you would at home. Plug sockets were plentiful which are essential in today's age of technology with the inclusive availability of a superfast and reliable wifi connection. The property is deceptively spacious once inside and although an open layout on the ground floor each area didn't impact on the others. The lounge is thoughtfully laid out to feel as if it was actually a separate room from the dining area and kitchen. The log burning stove was easy to use (yes it was a beautiful week with warm evenings but we had to try it out at least once) and the free supply of quality dried logs ensured it lit easily and burnt steadily. Upstairs there was a bathroom with a wonderful shower over the bath. The temperature remained constant and the water pressure was very good ensuring a decent shower every time. The bath was quite deep and water flow from the taps a little slow so it did take a while to fill the bath. There is a large landing which contained a single wardrobe. The bedroom was a reasonable size with a centrally located king size bed with decent room to get dressed at either side, but the sloping ceiling/roof meant there wasn't room for a wardrobe hence why it was on the landing. I feel there is room to provide a dressing table in addition to the triple chest of drawers but there wasn't one. There was a mirror on the wall above the waist high drawer unit which means you have to stand to dry your hair and put your face on. The windows are in the roof and have good blinds that keep the light out but when it is warm and the windows are open the room is well lit from sunrise ie 5am ish. The owners have thoughtfully provided two cooling fans but its either the noise of the fans versus the early light. For most people this wont be an issue but for me not only do I like a cool, quiet room to sleep in I also like a pitch black one as well. I am looking forward to staying again during the winter months when the warmth wont be an issue, but then this will mean that I wont be able to take advantage of the amazing outdoor space with the comfortable chairs and barbecue set up that is also provided. Outside there is a lawned area as well as the flagged area which is just outside the patio doors and a small shed to store the chairs in when not in use. The whole area is fenced off to ensure you don't receive visits from any stray sheep, not that there were any when we were there, or the resident swans and their babies don't get too near as they liked to come right up to the fence each evening but the mother would hiss to warn you not to get too close! I was glad of that fence then I can tell you. We had such a relaxing time here and were able to visit so many places of interest I cant wait to stay again as there are still so many more places that we would like to see that are only a short distance away from the cottage and also to enjoy the ambience of the building and its surroundings.