Danby Lodge in Gloucestershire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Danby Lodge

Danby Lodge is a beautiful property set deep within the Royal Forest of Dean. It is a Grade II listed, six-bedroom Lodge, originally built by order of Charles II, on the recommendation of Samuel Pepys.

There is a magnificent King Charles Oak within the extensive gardens, along with a swimming pool, making this pet-friendly property ideal for guests looking for a base near Yorkley, Gloucestershire. Park in the private grounds and unpack into this incredible, characterful abode, discovering a living/dining room with a Ingelnook open fireplace, hand carved Oak beams throughout, and tasteful furniture.

The property sports a contemporary kitchen housing a dining table for hearty meals, as well as a great selection of amenities. This leads into the dining hall and sitting area in front of the fire.

This stunning home offers several other spaces to relax, including an office for anyone who needs to work during their stay, a library, where the bookcase is a secret door to a further bedroom, a second-floor snug, and a cinema room where guests can enjoy a movie night. The bedrooms are each tasteful and teeming with character, many of which feature original Oak beams and views of the grounds beyond.

On the second floor guests can choose between two super-king beds, one with an en-suite bathroom, and one which can be set up as a twin on request. Four more beautiful bedrooms await on the first floor, including a super-king-size with en-suite shower room, a super king-size with en-suite bathroom and a further super-king (zip/link which can be twin on request), and a further double.

A family bathroom allows guests to enjoy a soak in the large tub or a refreshing shower. Outside, make the most of the incredible gardens, dine alfresco in the evening sunshine, or why not enjoy several lengths of the outdoor swimming pool.

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Danby Lodge Reviews

Sandra

The House itself is full of charm and very comfortable. We were a party of 7 adults and 6 children and there was plenty of space for all of us. As with all old houses the stairs were a bit narrow and steep and not for the faint hearted, but the bedrooms at the top of the climb are well worth the effort ! Each one was full of character and the ensuite bathrooms were very welcome. The house is extremely well equipped with everything you need to cater for a large party of guests. The grounds are amazing with a huge amount of well kept lawns and places for the kids to play ,or just sit quietly. The surrounding area is full of interesting walks which weren't too taxing for the less able and the house itself is quite isolated so there was no worry about noise the children might make while enjoying the pool. Norman ,who looks after the place ,was lovely and full of sage advice for us about the house and the surrounding area. All in all we would recommend to any large family wanting a restful few days. We would definitely visit again.

A Stunning location, historic property well presented and equipped. The swimming pool was very welcome and well used.

Sharon

This cottage was amazingbeautiful grounds and so many rooms in the cottage. The pool was lovely and our kids did not want to leave it. I personally fell in love with the kitchen especially the oven. We did not want to leave. Thank you.

Denise

Our time there as a group of 14 and 1 dog was glorious . We enjoyed the pool and the grounds . It was safe for us all ,we did woodland walks and enjoyed the facilities. Thankyou ,banged our heads a couple of times and more on low ceilings . A couple of things reported. The dishwasher second drawer never worked . There was a blockage and we triedto clear it . The top drawer worked. Also we asked for a bed to made up for a twin bed for our granddaughters and that did not happen . So fortunately we bought another inflatable bed in case . Also the leak from the first floor bathroom through the kitchen ceiling . Norman says it was an historic problem . There was a wasp nest and norman had tried to deal with it . He said he would try again .

I would start with, the property is set in amazing surroundings. The pool was enjoyed by the children. This property was listed as having a hot tub by Sykes. There was no hot tub. the owner had not decided whether to get one and in the end decided against it. As of 6th August 2025, the property is still showing a hot tub available. Had we have known there was not a hot tub we would not have booked this property. We have our annual family holiday every year where we all get together and we all pick what we would like at a property to rent. This really spoiled our holiday. We were only able to use one shower as the main bathroom shower leaked down to the kitchen. Luckily no one slipped on the shiny kitchen floor. Only half of the dishwasher worked and you couldnt put the big plates in the dishwasher so we purchased rubber gloves for the washing up. Overall, this property is in a wonderful location with a great pool, but it is in need of maintenance seriously impacted the enjoyment of our holiday.

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Attractions Near Danby Lodge

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at Danby Lodge 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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