Guidebook for Woolaston, Nr Lydney
Food Scene
15 minute walk from the cottage, good food, occasional live music.
28 locals recommend
The Globe Inn, Alvington
Clanna Road15 minute walk from the cottage, good food, occasional live music.
A five minute drive away, award winning farm shop with butcher and deli counters and coffee shop
13 locals recommend
Hanley Farm Shop
Hanley CourtA five minute drive away, award winning farm shop with butcher and deli counters and coffee shop
Just a 5 minute from the cottage, treat yourselves to an afternoon tea or a morning coffee with a delicious homemade cake, or glass of wine with a light lunch.
Swan House Tea Room
Just a 5 minute from the cottage, treat yourselves to an afternoon tea or a morning coffee with a delicious homemade cake, or glass of wine with a light lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
20 minute walk from the cottage, friendly country pub, good pub food, good beer, gin shelf!
8 locals recommend
The Rising Sun
Woolaston Common20 minute walk from the cottage, friendly country pub, good pub food, good beer, gin shelf!
Sightseeing
Visit Symonds Yat Rock a famous view point overlooking the Wye Valley then take the trail down to the river and visit one of the lovely tea rooms or The Saracens Head for a spot of lunch.
191 locals recommend
Symonds Yat
Visit Symonds Yat Rock a famous view point overlooking the Wye Valley then take the trail down to the river and visit one of the lovely tea rooms or The Saracens Head for a spot of lunch.
The Cistercian abbey of Tintern is one of the greatest monastic ruins of Wales.
Keen walkers can walk directly from the cottage to Tintern taking in Devils Pulpit on the way.
167 locals recommend
Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
The Cistercian abbey of Tintern is one of the greatest monastic ruins of Wales.
Keen walkers can walk directly from the cottage to Tintern taking in Devils Pulpit on the way.
Chepstow Castle is the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. Located above cliffs on the River Wye, construction began in 1067.
112 locals recommend
Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Castle is the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. Located above cliffs on the River Wye, construction began in 1067.
Parks & Nature
Explore enchanting puzzle wood, the site of lots of filming recently, it featured in Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Merlin among others
159 locals recommend
Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadExplore enchanting puzzle wood, the site of lots of filming recently, it featured in Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Merlin among others
Shopping
Many big high street names but also lots of interesting independent shops especially on St Mary's Street
40 locals recommend
Chepstow
Many big high street names but also lots of interesting independent shops especially on St Mary's Street
An award winning arts and crafts visitor centre. A base for 15 artisan businesses, Gift Shop and Cafe.
46 locals recommend
Taurus Crafts
An award winning arts and crafts visitor centre. A base for 15 artisan businesses, Gift Shop and Cafe.
Entertainment & Activities
Chepstow Racecourse
Saint Lawrence RoadHave fun with a day at the races!
Hire a bike or bring your own and explore the cycling trails around the Forest of Dean, or if you're brave enough tackle the exciting mountain bike trails. Theres a great cafe as well for coffee and cake or lunch.
97 locals recommend
Pedalabikeaway
New RoadHire a bike or bring your own and explore the cycling trails around the Forest of Dean, or if you're brave enough tackle the exciting mountain bike trails. Theres a great cafe as well for coffee and cake or lunch.