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Lilly Cottage

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4.8
out of 5
Gloucestershire » Whitecroft, Royal Forest Of Dean
Sleeps up to 2
Hot Tub
A beautifully presented cottage located next to the owners property on the edge of the Royal Forest of Dean, on the outskirts of the thriving village of Whitecroft.Thoughtfully refurbished, this charming holiday cottage offers a cosy bedroom with views to the forest, a very well-equipped kitchen and a delightful sitting room with dining area, woodburning stove and doors onto the rear patio with furniture and hot tub.This cottage is a great place to relax, unwind and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this unspoilt area.Whitecroft offers many lovely walks into the forest, access to cycle routes and two traditional village pubs.The Royal Forest of Dean and nearby River Wye offer guests the chance to try many outdoor activities.
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About Lilly Cottage

A beautifully presented cottage located next to the owners property on the edge of the Royal Forest of Dean, on the outskirts of the thriving village of Whitecroft. Thoughtfully refurbished, this charming holiday cottage offers a cosy bedroom with views to the forest, a very well-equipped kitchen and a delightful sitting room with dining area, woodburning stove and doors onto the rear patio with furniture and hot tub.

This cottage is a great place to relax, unwind and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this unspoilt area. Whitecroft offers many lovely walks into the forest, access to cycle routes and two traditional village pubs.

The Royal Forest of Dean and nearby River Wye offer guests the chance to try many outdoor activities. Just a short drive away are the ancient caves of Clearwell, the riverside town of Ross-on-Wye and the Severn Estuary, famous for its tidal bore, and a delight for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

A great holiday cottage, at any time of year.

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Lilly Cottage Reviews

Second visit as last year's stay was excellent. Well maintained, clean and comfortable.
Beautiful little cottage. Absolutely perfect for a weekend getaway. We both loved it and would definitely stay again!
What a wonderful winter break. Spent a week in the cottage and really relaxed doing.... nothing. The cottage is as described. Cozy and has great attention to detail. The hot tub was very special as was the wood burner. Loved the thoughtful chocolate gift on arrival. The kitchen really has every comfortable and is fully equipped. The only negative was a slightly bigger bed would have been great... but that's just us as we are used to a super king! All in all, really highly recommended.
We had the most wonderful time at Lilly cottage! The hot tub was excellent and being able to get cosy by the fire at night was a really nice touch. We will definitely be back.
A cosy little cottage in a quiet location. Wood burner and hot tub made our stay.
Lorraine
What a beautiful cottage. We had a very relaxing week . The cottage has everything you need, extremely comfy bed and the hot tub was lush . Lovely welcome package and flowers so thoughtful. We lit the burner as well which was super cozy . Just a wonderful place to stay .
Shirley
A lovely cottage a really treasure of a find and added bonus a Hot Tub
Russell
Perfect getaway. The property was clean and tidy, and was a lovely place to get away from the world. Plenty of walks locally for hikers. Couch was comfy and the bed was fantastic, had the best nights sleep I've had in years. It had everything you needed for a break. Used the hot tub six out of seven nights, was wonderful. Would we stay again, most definitely. We hope to be back next year.
Patricia
Already mentioned in the guest book. A lovely cottage to relax in, but there were a few issues that needed to be addressed. The bottom shelf of the fridge door was cracked, so no heavy items could be placed on it., i.e pints of milk. Also the fridge freezer required defrosting thick ice ran down the back of fridge, and freezer boxes were difficult to manage. We found someone sock inside the washing machine, and the cooker grill pan had not been cleaned. There were no fire lighters in the jar by the fire, as stated there would be some in their information pack about the cottage. The fire tools handles were loose, and required tightening. We did not meet the Hosts, and lastly there was no welcome pack for us, not even a pint of milk for a cup of tea on arrival. which other guests have mentioned they had winechocolates in the Guest Book the hot tub was great.
Stewart
Lovely area, for walks, hot tub great. log fire at night on low. cottage was lovely.
Clean comfortable well maintained would gladly book again
Deborah
We had a wonderful stay at Lilly Cottage. Everything was just perfect. The welcome pack was very well received! Matt and Claire were close by if we needed them but gave us the space to enjoy our break. Furnishings were of a high quality. The bed was especially comfortable. The hot tub was a lovely finishing touch! Will be going back at some point!
Louise
Loved Lilly Cottage Stunning setting Cosy, comfortable, great bed , fabulous towels etc Hot tub wasnt working but the owner apologised and we are due to receive some back real shame but these things happen. Hosts welcoming and just next door if anything was needed. Would recommend to friends !
Beautiful maintained cottage with everything you need The hot tub was perfect ... Beautiful maintained cottage with everything you need The hot tub was perfect to end your day The welcome pack was the best we have ever had Thank you
Comfortable, warm, well equipped, well maintained cottage. Very convenient location for forest walks. Lovely hot tub.
Fantastic little cottage! Very comfortable bedsofa and extremely clean. The hot tub was an added bonus for us and for the price paid. Would love to return again.
Absolutely amazing stay in this little gem will definitely return so much to do ... Absolutely amazing stay in this little gem will definitely return so much to do nothing to much trouble for Matt and Chloe the private hot tub was a bonus
Cute little place could have moved in. Loved it
We had a lovely stay at Lilly Cottage. The standard of everything is excellent, warm, comfortable and relaxing. We will definitely recommend to family and friends.
Nicola
Just wanted to make a complaint about the hot tub. When we booked the cottage, we booked for the usage of the hot tub and we were under the impression that we would have unlimited use of the hot tub. When we arrived we were then informed by a rule book that stated 30minutes usage per day day and this would be monitored. When we arrived we found that there was a window that overlooked the garden and as we were in it there was a person watching. I'm sorry but to me this isn't private or relaxing.
Jessica
Brilliant location, cosy cottage and kind owners. We really enjoyed our stay and will recommend to our friends and family.
We've just enjoyed a week's holiday at Lilly Cottage in the Forest of Dean. We arrived at 9.30pm and it was pitch black. We struggled to find the cottage in the dark but after asking a neighbour they directed us. We were over the moon with the cosy cottage. The kitchen was well equipped and the cottage was spotlessly clean. The hot tub and log burner were great additions. The only slight downsides we found were the small sofa and the toilet being downstairs. The guest book helped give us advice on where to eat locally and days out. It was a great relaxing break away which is exactly what we wanted. We would highly recommend.
Very nice cottage on the edge of the Forest of Dean. Rooms are very comfortable and clean, everything we needed except for a pen to write in the guest book! Hot tub excellent, very private and a good size. The downside was the nearest pub, The Miners which wasnt doing food, but we drove a short way to The Fountain, Parkend, and the other Miners in Sling. Both are highly recommended. Great walks through the Forest. We will definitely return!
We wish wed seen the small steps between rooms in the photos
Claire
Beautiful property with lots of forest walks right on the doorstep. Great location so peaceful, but things to see and do close by. Would highly recommend!
Lovely cosy cottage for a relaxing stay in a quiet area of the village , plenty of walks from the doorstep and a pub within walking distance. Plenty of things to do in the area by car ,the owners Matt and Chloe are very friendly and welcoming
Had a wonderful time, couldn't fault it, will definitely stay again at Lillys Cottage
Lily cottage was simply put just delightful, superbly well equipped really comfortable and a great location with thoughtful little touches like a choccie bar left for us on arrival. Loved th cottage and would be happy to stay again
Barbara
A lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. We enjoyed a very restful and peaceful break.
Angela
Very wonderful location. Property ideally located for array of local days out walking, cycling, kayaking. High standard of accommodation. Hot tub wonderful addition.
Raymond
The cottage was perfect for our first visit to the Forest of Dean. Lots to do without having to travel more than 30 minutes from the cottage. We will be returning to explore more of the area in the near future.
A lovely, reasonably wellequipped cottage in a beautiful location. Quiet with good views of the forest and lovely walks offroad from the door.
A great little cottage with everything you need and more hot tub ! ! Definatley look at revisiting
Lovely cosy place had all we needed for a cosy relaxing place to stay. Ideally situated for some smashing walks in Forest of Dean jacuzzi at the end of a long walk was a nice tonic and sitting in front of a log burning fire in the evening was grand highly recommended place to stay.
The cottage is very clean and cosy. We enjoyed my husbands birthday and Valentines Day. Enjoyed the walks and shopping in Gloucestershire.
Lilly Cottage surpassed our expectations. A beautifully quaint interior with far reaching views. The icing on the cake being the 6 seater hot tub provided with total privacy. A truly magical get away.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lily Cottage. It is located in a really pretty setting ideally suited for travelling around the area. The hot tub was an added bonus and it looked really magical with the fairy lights. The cottage was spotlessly clean and well stocked with everything you could want. If we were to visit the area again, we would definitely book another stay at Lily Cottage and would thoroughly recommend for a romantic break. Thank you.
Daniel
Absolutely amazing property. Its in a lovely area which is quiet,perfect and beautiful. The property so well equipped, beautiful and clean. Lovely having a log fire and the hot tub tops it all off. Just the most amazing place and had a fantastic holiday! Plus Loads to do in the area.
Sylvia
Had the most wonderful stay in this delightful cottage, best hot tub ever and we have tried a good many! Good walks almost from doorstep, pubs aplenty with good food, cottage was clean and comfy, a cosy spot for two! Forest of Dean heritage centre and Puzzlewood are our favourite places to visit.
We loved our stay at this gorgeous cottage which was so cosy. There was a confusion with the check in out time so beware emails from Sykes cottages as the check out time is 10am not 11am. The hot tub is not able to be used on the first nights stay due to cleaning, so is only available for 1 day out of a 2 night stay despite arrival at 1530 this is due to changing the water for every guest to ensure cleanliness however this should be advertised on booking. We were also fire novices so this could be just us, but I didnt feel like there was enough kindling fire lighters for two nights worth of fires Im sure we could have asked for more but didnt want to bother the owners.
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Attractions Near Lilly Cottage

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Lilly Cottage itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Gloucestershire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Puzzlewood - GL16 8QB
about 3 Miles
Puzzlewood is a somewhat unique attraction within the beautiful Forest of Dean. Visitors can explore the mile of pathways passing over wooden bridges and through some stunning tree and rock formations. The maze of pathways are quite enchanting and the site has recently been used as a location for the BBC1 production of Merlin. While enjoying the splendour of nature there are many types of wildlife to meet along the way including Shetland ponies, Donkeys and Highland Cattle. A Hocus Pokus Halloween event takes place from the 24th to the 31st of October.
Lama Trekking at Old king Street Farm - NP16 6AA
about 20 Miles
Lamas are gentle, affectionate and unique animals and Lama Trekking is fast becoming a popular family attraction. At Old king Street Farm you can spend the day with the charming creatures and enjoy feeding them, grooming them and having a stroll through the woodland. Lamas are not ridden but they can carry all the picnic essentials including tables and chairs! Lama Treks around the stunning Black Mountains are also available. 
Bristol Aquarium - BS1 5TT
about 21 Miles
The Blue Reef Aquarium and IMAX 3D Cinema is located in Bristol and makes a great fun family day out.  The newest attraction in the region it's an experience not to be missed.  More than 7000 animals are resident in naturally themed habitats and you can enjoy wandering around looking at the 40 displays. Highlights include the giant octopus and the cute seahorses. The IMAX 3D cinema system is fantastic - you will feel like you are swimming along with the animals.
Horseworld - BS37 8QZ
about 24 Miles
This wonderful attraction in Gloucestershire will appeal to animal lovers as you will have the chance to see the fantastic work going on and meet the rescued horses, ponies and donkeys.  This place is funded entirely through public donations and they rely on these vital funds.  Kids will love the play barn and straw den where they can run off some energy.  New for 2010 is the Aerial Runway with Jungle Climber.
Queenswood Country Park - HR6 0PY
about 28 Miles
Queenswood Country Park has a stunning location offering panoramic views of the countryside. The area is abundant with wildlife and you can see how many species you can spot while enjoying the nature trails. The park also has a large children play area and a licensed café. Seasonal activities can be enjoyed during school holidays and at peak times of the year including Halloween events and crafting sessions as well as ranger led walks.