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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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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
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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4-6 persons per
MARCH: Bracelands – 3 nights for the price of 2.
bell tent discount BELL342
Booking window 14/03/25 – closes 30/04/25
Stay 14/04/25 – 28/09/25
Bracelands Campsite
3 night minimum stay
Excludes Bank Holidays
Book online via campsite website only
Bell tents only – subject to availability
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Parkend
Our Glamping Pods are luxury furnished MegaPod timber lodges which are great for couples and families with young children. Situated on a fantastic hillside location stunning views of the park.
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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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Lydney
Lydney Park Estate has five wonderful holiday homes available to rent in a beautiful location in the Forest of Dean close to numerous activities that the local area has to offer.
Lodge Barn - sleeps 18
Old Pumphouse - sleeps 6
Quarry Lodge - sleeps 6
Bertha - sleeps 2
Betty - sleeps 2
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2-18 persons per
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
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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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!
Clearwell
16th Century Boutique Farmhouse Hotel with 20 en-suite bedrooms and AA 2 Rosette Restaurant.
20
2-4 persons per
Parkend
A fantastic range of self-catering accommodation with a large restaurant on site. We have 56 self-catering rooms ranging from log cabins to apartments and bungalows. Many have hot tubs, all are dog-friendly. We also have a large camping and caravan site alongside. The perfect location for a self-catering holiday. On-site facilities include a pool, play area, salon and shop. Forest walks all around. Entertainment on site.
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4-6 persons per
Coleford
‘Treehouse Zero Zero’ is designed with Wellness in mind, and has its own little private spa.
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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.
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
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.
5
4
Littledean
3-Bed, 3-Bath Converted Barn. Stunning barn with private hot tub and log burner. Child and dog-friendly, featuring a secure garden with outdoor seating. Walks from the door, cycle storage, kids' play area, and Games Room. Suitable for reduced mobility. Includes a luxury welcome hamper with sparkling wine from our vineyard. Free EV charging. Short breaks available year-round.
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Coleford
A spacious campsite and caravan park with glamping pods nestled among majestic oaks, stunning copper beech and tall pine trees. Located on the edge of the Forest of Dean, Bracelands offers panoramic views of the countryside. Walking paths to Symonds Yat, archery and high ropes nearby.
400
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.
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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Blakeney
Set on a hillside in the beautiful Forest of Dean you’ll find a unique and stylish holiday home of laidback luxury. A relaxing self-catering experience in an architect-designed single-storey cedar-clad eco retreat for couples, solo travellers and families with up to 2 children. The master bedroom can also be set as a twin.
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4
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, shop.
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