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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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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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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
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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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.
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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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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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
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
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
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.
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.
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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
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
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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Blakeney
Set on a hillside in the beautiful Forest of Dean you’ll find a unique and stylish holiday home with a wow factor. A luxurious 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 be set as a twin.
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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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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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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
Converted traditional barn with all of today's mod cons including private hot tub and log burner. Child/dog friendly. Walks from the door. 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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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
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