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Families love getting back to nature and exploring our ancient forest and wild river valley so it’s no surprise that we’re a popular holiday choice for families. The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers a huge range of family friendly accommodation of all types.
From a family holiday cottage to glamping in a yurt or safari tent, family campsites to hostels there is something for every budget and taste.
Many have on site facilities for kids such as play areas or outdoor space for games. There are often footpaths nearby and of course we have a wide range of attractions and activities especially suited to families too.
Bringing teenagers? See our guide to holidaying with teens for inspiration including things to do for mixed age groups so that you can make sure that the whole family has a great time in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
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Littledean
3 bed / 3 bath. Stunning converted barn with private hot tub and log burner. Child/dog friendly – secure garden with outdoor seating. Walks from the door. Cycle store, kids play area/Games Room. Suit reduced mobility. Luxury Welcome Hamper with sparkling wine from our vineyard. Free EV charging. Short breaks all year.
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Coleford
Located on the edge of the Forest of Dean, Bracelands campsite is open all year, allowing you to embrace nature’s best surroundings whenever you like. As soon as you enter the grounds of Bracelands campsite, you’ll be immediately impressed with its size and ability to encompass you in the wonderful landscapes of the forest of Dean.
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Coleford
Stay on site at the popular attraction Puzzlewood and enjoy unlimited access to the woods outside of normal hours with direct access from the cottages. Kids love getting involved with feeding our animals and photographers love having the woods to themselves.
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4-8 persons per
Parkend
A fantastic range of pet-friendly accommodation, with many camping and caravan pitches, perfect for a self-catering family holiday. On-site facilities include an indoor pool, play area, salon and shop.
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Coleford
The Lodge Rooms is our super cosy sustainable B&B with 6 guest bedrooms five of which are inside the main lodge at the Dome Garden Glamping site
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Littledean
A private hamlet - 3 or 5 self-catering cottages: sleep 16 or 26. All luxuriously equipped with private hot tubs. Separate Function Barn with bar area and wood fired pizza oven. Child/dog friendly. Large gardens with seating. Kids play area. Civil Ceremony Licence – small weddings, vow renewals and celebrations. Catering and spa treatments available.
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Westbury-on-Severn
A fabulous Grade II listed barn with many original features, set within a private walled garden, Holly Barn in Westbury-on-Severn sleeps up to fifteen people and provides an ideal location to explore the Forest of Dean, the Wye Valley and the surrounding region of South Gloucestershire. Nearby you’ll find Symonds Yat, the River Severn and Gloucester, all of which are perfect for a day out.
Coleford
Bells Hotel and Country Club is based on the outskirts of Coleford Town Centre. With a 53 bedroom hotel, 18 hole golf course, bar, restaurant and beauty salon on site we offer a range of options to make your break with us enjoyable. We have a range of family, double, twin and single rooms all of which are en suite and well equipped. Families and dogs are more than welcome.
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Coleford
Dome Garden is a magical eco-encampment with a mix of geodesic domes, inspiring hotel rooms and now a transformational contemporary treehouse in the heart of the Forest of Dean, just north of Bristol.
Westbury-on-Severn
Located on the edge of Westbury-on-Severn is Ardens Farm, a three storey Grade II listed farmhouse, complete with everything you need to explore the Forest of Dean. This spacious house is set within a working farm and provides plenty of room for families and large groups and is pet friendly, so your four legged friends can join you too!
Lydney
Woodsman cabin is one of two gorgeous, sustainably-built log cabins at Resilient Woodlands Retreat. Each cabin is nestled in its own private piece of woodland, and features a wood-fired hot tub and stunning panoramic views over the Severn estuary.
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Coleford
The Speech House is a former historic hunting lodge located in the centre of the Royal Forest of Dean. With 35 en-suite bedrooms, a cosy bar, pretty garden with heated dining dens, and two restaurants serving morning coffee, lunches, afternoon tea, bar meals and fine-dining. Car park with EV charging points. Dog friendly.
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2-4 persons per
Littledean
2 hours from the M25, 40 mins Bristol, 20minutes from the Welsh border and just 30 minutes from Cheltenham. An idyllic location to relax with family or explore the Forest of Dean.
Littledean
Spacious detached holiday house sleeps up to 8 with character features. Private hot tub and log burner. Child/dog friendly. Walks from the door. Large secure garden with outdoor seating and BBQ/pizza oven. Cycle store, kids play area/games room. Luxury Welcome Hamper with sparkling wine from our vineyard. Free EV charging.
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Coleford
Greenacres is a family run campsite situated just outside Coleford. Caravans and tents. Ideal for all facilities in the Forest and Wye Valley.
Littledean
Pretty character cottage with private hot tub and log burner on a quiet rural edge of forest location. Child/dog friendly. Walks from the door. Courtyard garden with seating. Cycle store, kids play area/games room. Suit reduced mobility. Free EV charging. Luxury Welcome Hamper with sparkling wine from our vineyard. Short breaks all year.
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Coleford
Set in lovely gardens, with use of tennis court and swimming pool, this beautifully furnished cottage has two double bedrooms and bathrooms. You will have wonderful walks from your doorstep.
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Mitcheldean
Mill End is a large medieval country house, in a village location, fab for hen parties, big family events, milestone birthdays, corporate team building & retreats with in-house catering, hospitality & entertainment. Combining the cottage next door and a coach house up the lane belonging to our neighbour, we can sleep 40 and seat up to 40 comfortably for dinner.
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Coleford
‘Treehouse Zero Zero’ is designed with Wellness in mind, and has its own little private spa.
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Lydney
Coppice cabin is one of two gorgeous, sustainably-built log cabins at Resilient Woodlands Retreat. Each cabin is nestled in its own private piece of woodland, and features a wood-fired hot tub and stunning panoramic views over the Severn estuary.
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