Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 33 reviews.
Abigail
United Kingdom · Solo · September 2026
+The house was clean and visually pretty. The bed were comfortable. The folder with activities and useful information was appreciated. We loved staying here.
−N/A
Zena
United Kingdom · Family · August 2026
“Comfy beds, well equipped, great location and the best company.”
+Very central to everything we wanted to do and woods all around, lovely
−The lighting! We are very keen table lamp people, gives warm and cosy ambience. You could do with a fridge freezer of size, with the number of people your lovely home can accommodate. Just a thought
Charlotte
United Kingdom · Family · August 2026
“Brilliant home from home with everything we needed and more”
+The entire property was lovely and it really felt like a home from home. The kids loved the bunk beds and all of the rooms were very cosy while still being spacious. Location was great for exploring the forest and there were some lovely local pubs within 15-20 minutes drive away as well as a supermarket. Great selection of games too, suitable for all ages!
−We would’ve liked to use the fire pit and/or have a BBQ but couldn’t for obvious reasons at the moment due to risk of wild fire - but these things happen so nothing anyone could do.
Kenneth
United Kingdom · Family · July 2026
“For those who like woods and walking (or cycling) and wildlife, this is a great place to stay.”
+Splendid location - many walks from the door in lovely, shaded woods (important with the outside temperature hitting 30C!). We didn't need to drive more than 5 miles from the location on any day, and several days not at all. Houses of that period do not have large windows letting in too much sun, so it was easy to keep cool inside - very necessary during heatwaves! Equally, I can imagine it is cosy in the winter, with wood-burning stove. We went for a sight of wild boar and were not disappointed. Though they are incredibly secretive, nocturnal animals we did manage a good sight of a sow and piglets and a lone male over the week, in the late evening and early morning, within a few hundred yards of the property.
−Wrong to say that we didn't like it, because we knew, of course, that the cottage only has one bathroom (shower). For a dwelling that sleeps 6 we usually like to book somewhere with an additional en suite. But that is reflected in the very reasonable rental price and, something I did not pick up from the information, there was a second toilet in the garden bike shed. For people of a certain age (shall we say!), that is a definite bonus.
Marina
United Kingdom · Couple · June 2026
“Great visit M”
+Location good. Facilities good. Lovely outside space.
−Road very noisy. Stairs steep had to take care.
Dan
United Kingdom · Group of friends · February 2026
“Cosy cottage in a great location for cycling and exploring the forest”
+Very close to bike rental and cafe. Cosy with two log burners, well equipped. Good secure bike storage.
−Theres only one bathroom and toilet, but its clean and well appointed with ample hot water so didnt cause any problems
Ricki Pet
United Kingdom · Family · January 2026
“Stunning cottage”
+The kitchen,the log burners,the bathroom,the garden ,the loan of bikes,and the location are all stunning,and the host are so helpful
−No snow,only joking,there is nothing we didn't like,that is why it's the 2nd time we have stayed here
Emma
United Kingdom · Couple · November 2025
“Perfect for Forest of Dean cycling, warm and cozy!”
+Location was perfect, off road parking and it was warm and cozy!
−X
Eran
United Kingdom · Family · November 2025
+cosy, comfortable, wood burners, games
Gary
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2025
“Great stay at Willow cottage.”
+As we were cycling, it was ideally located close to the FOD cycling centre. The added facility of a bike shed with power for charging the wife’s e bike was an added bonus. It was very cosy inside some nice touches like logs and well kept.. the host communication was excellent.
−Nothing to say we didn’t like it but, if being picky, Our bed was quite firm (should have tried the other room!) and sometimes the traffic noise was noticeable.