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.
Cosy country pub just a twenty minute walk from the cottage. It has good food, a beer garden and a stand selling delicious ice cream and milkshakes made with local Chase Farm milk!
8 locals recommend
The Rising Sun
Woolaston CommonCosy country pub just a twenty minute walk from the cottage. It has good food, a beer garden and a stand selling delicious ice cream and milkshakes made with local Chase Farm milk!
Just a 5 minute walk 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 walk 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.
Sightseeing
Historic town on the Weslh border packed with character: independent shops, riverside pubs, historic castle and a stunning Wye valley location make this a great spot to explore.
40 locals recommend
Chepstow
Historic town on the Weslh border packed with character: independent shops, riverside pubs, historic castle and a stunning Wye valley location make this a great spot to explore.
A 30 minute walk from the cottage are Clanna Ponds, there are walking trails around the ponds, or sit and watch the fly fishermen in fishing season, bring binoculars if you are a keen bird watcher. You pass two great pubs on the walk so it's perfect for an evening stroll.
Clanna Wood
A 30 minute walk from the cottage are Clanna Ponds, there are walking trails around the ponds, or sit and watch the fly fishermen in fishing season, bring binoculars if you are a keen bird watcher. You pass two great pubs on the walk so it's perfect for an evening stroll.
Explore enchanting Puzzlewood, the site of lots of filming recently, it featured in Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Merlin among others. The ancient trees growing over moss clad rocks have a unique atmosphere.
159 locals recommend
Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadExplore enchanting Puzzlewood, the site of lots of filming recently, it featured in Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Merlin among others. The ancient trees growing over moss clad rocks have a unique atmosphere.
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 the famous view from 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 the famous view from Devils Pulpit on the way.
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.
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.
Shopping
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 and 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.