The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(106 Ratings)

Cottage in Forest of Dean

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cottage rental

The Apple Store is a self contained annexe to 'Old Kiln House', which is an 18th century farmhouse and cider orchard. Situated on 'Great Doward, a hill of mixed farm and woodland set in the lower Wye Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property has extensive views across the Wye Valley. Numerous excellent walks begin right from the doorstep and King Arthur's Cave can be seen and easily visited from the Apple Store. The old barn and outbuilding have recently been restored to provide comfort and modern convenience in an idyllic rural setting.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Forest of Dean

Nearby attractions

Roath Park

51.5 mi

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

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The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley

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4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(106 Ratings)

Cottage in Forest of Dean

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Forest of Dean

Nearby attractions

Roath Park

51.5 mi

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

Ratings and reviews

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(106 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Guests loved the tranquil location, friendly hosts, cozy cottage, beautiful views, and opportunities for walks and exploring the area. They had a peaceful and relaxing stay, enjoying the company of sheep and wildlife.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Lovely out of the way location close by woodland walks. Very friendly and accommodating owners live closer by. Very clean and well skinned. Surprisingly decent wi-fi.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Really lovely place. Traditional and thoughtful conversion but with all amenities. Stunning location. Easy to access all the activities we hoped to do as a family with young children.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

A beautiful setting in the Wye Valley. The property is perfect for a family. We loved the views from the garden. The sheep were entertaining. Buzzards constantly calling from the trees.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

We stayed here as part of our holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it. The location is perfect for exploring the area. The accommodation itself is fabulous and as described. If ever we're back in the area, we'll stay here again. Bonus was the fact that my son learned to ride his bike here and he loved the neighbours ie the two sheep... Thank you to the hosts for adding to our amazing summer holiday experience. J,J & D

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Stunning location, comfortable and clean cottage. Just what we needed for a break from everything. Thank you. Would definitely recommend and hope to return. Could not wish for more.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Absolutely lovely in a rural setting. A well equipped and comfortable place to stay. Hosts were friendly and offered ideas for places to visit and enjoy. If you like wildlife and bird watching ideal place too!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

A lovely property located in a tranquil rural location. Ideal for relaxing and touring

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Very quaint little cottage. Nice and peaceful surroundings. Was nice to sit out in the back garden with a drink taking in the surroundings and watching the sheep and birds of prey. Nice walks in the vicinity too. Enjoyed our stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Absolutely loved The Apple Store! Lovely scenic spot and very accommodating hosts. Great location from which to tour the countryside and a charming cottage to come back to at night. I would enjoy another stay here.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

We truly had the best time and enjoyed every minute of our stay. The location was perfect and the peace and tranquillity were just what was needed. Many thanks.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Fantastic place to stay, unwind and be at one with nature! Not quite in the middle of nowhere but close enough. There are shops locally but we took what we needed for our stay so we could get away from everything. We ditched the car and walked everywhere. The forest is on your doorstep and a nature reserve just over the road.. Ideal place if you have dogs, enjoy walking and want to get away from daily life, just be aware of the hills. The house was cosy. A peaceful haven where you can sit outside and listen to the birds singing. My only criticism is the vrbo site, I went through the booking process at least four times and didn’t see where to add in dogs! The hosts were amazing though so we were able to pay on arrival for our four legged friends. This place is a definite must for those wanting to ditch the car!

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

It's a charming place hidden away in beautiful surroundings. Sheep grazing around are a nice feature!

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

I took my aunt away for a week to the Apple Store and we really enjoyed the peace and quiet. Sarah and Dom are great hosts. The cottage is warm and very comfortable. The local area is beautiful. We went to Monmouth, Abergavenny, symonds Yat and the sculpture Trail in The Forest of Dean and I walked down to Biblins and crossed the fabulous rope bridge. If you like walking there are loads of great walks locally and further a field. The only very small downside for us was my aunt not being able to use the shower due to the high step in and out with no handle to aid balance so after the first day she didn’t use it again. It didn’t spoil our enjoyment though and we would happily go there again.

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

It was good.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

We were after some peace and quiet, time for family catch up and time outdoors with the dog. The location couldn't have been better, close to local nature reserves and places to wander. There was a lot of rain and flooding so we stuck to the bigger roads and more accessible areas but still had a fab time. The cottage is clean, comfortable and has all the basic stuff you need for a trip away. The floorboards creek, the decor is a little old fashioned but it's an old barn, so that's part of the charm! The views from outside are lovely. The hosts were friendly and helpful. We will go back again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

What a trip! The property was the perfect place for friend, son and I. It has such a homely feel, the travel cot was set up in advance and Christmas lights still on. The area is stunning and the sheep had a few friendly chats with my baby boy who loved that they would come to the fence to see him!

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Cosy cottage in a beautiful rural location.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

In amazing location overlooking the valley Wright between ross and Monmouth host was very welcoming

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Great for a nice quiet relaxing break - lovely cozy cottage and wonderful scenery.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

We enjoyed are stay even though the cottage was a little remote. There was a few areas where the property could have been cleaner. Kitchen floor Cupboards and cutlery trays in particular. Hosts lovely

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

The old Apple Store has been tastefully renovated. Hosts very friendly and helpful Countryside is beautiful- did many local walks plus the canoe day trip.. much enjoyed our 2 weeks in the Wye Valley

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

The three of us found this the perfect place to relax and recharge. The cottage is well equipped! The neighboring sheep delightful. Walks galore in the area as well as charming villages and good restaurants. The Apple Store won’t disappoint!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Quiet countryside location with lovely views from the garden. The house is compact but cosy and private, despite being close to the owner’s home. Really well equipped and loved the little touches such as posy of fresh flowers, hand wash at every sink, washing line in the garden and bins in every room. These are small things but we’ve been to much larger, ‘luxury’ properties that have lacked these. Because the property is renovated around the original Apple store most of the rooms have small, slit windows which makes some of the rooms dark, but this didn’t spoil our stay. We also enjoyed meeting the friendly sheep. Left feeling wonderfully relaxed and hope to return in the future.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

We were warmly welcomed by our hosts. The Apple store is cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed the beautiful outlook and watching the sheep in the valley and feeding the pet sheep. Fox cubs, a deer and many different birds kept us watching the wildlife. We were perfectly placed to visit local attractions as well as further afield.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Lovely place, very clean, wonderful views from the garden, beautiful walks in the woods and by the river, great hosts on hand if you should need them Thank you

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

the perfect place to explore the Wye Valley and Symonds Yat. Lovely hosts and beautiful rural setting.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Great venue Lovely clean place Great hosts Couldn’t want more!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Myself and my family absolutely loved this place. The hosts were lovely, discrete but always available if we had needed them (which we didn't as the property was very well prepared). Communication was also super easy. The property itself was immaculate with the garden views being the highlight, with the sun out and just the sheep to keep you company, it was the perfect setting. The local area is absolutely stunning and everything we needed was just a short drive. The walks from the property were also lovely, especially through the woods down to the river. Great time here.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

The property is a little dark inside but very comfortable. My favourite part of the holiday was eating a beautiful lasagne outside, it was magical. The pastoral scene was bucolic.

4.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Quiet location with sheep for company reached by narrow road. Great scenery and lots to do in the area.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

We stayed in the cottage for 2 1/2 weeks and this became a real home-from-home for us. The cottage is warm and inviting, with everything we needed to live comfortably. The location suited us perfectly - remote countryside setting yet only 10 minutes from the center of Monmouth. Sarah and Dom were great hosts: close at hand were there to have been any problems, but affording us complete privacy. Sarah was marvelous at communicating with us from the very start of the reservation process through check-out. We look forward to returning in the not too distant future.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Short work trip to do some writing and this location was wonderful.

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Lovely break with only the sheep for company which was just perfect. Lots of fabulous walks in and around the area and cottage was so cozy .

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

A great restoration of an old apple store into a holiday cottage in a lovely rural setting. It was the perfect location to explore the Wye Valley and wider border area. The hosts were very helpful and welcoming.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Comfortable little barn, ideal for walks from the doorstep.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

The apple store is in a beautiful location,nice seating area looking over the fields,up to the iron age hill fort,watching the sheep and various birds of prey was very relaxing.The cottage itself was immaculate! Very warm ,clean and welcoming.also met the owner ,she was very friendly and helpful,would highly recommend and definitely would stay again .Thank you.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

The Apple Store is ideally situated to visit the Wye Valley area. The property was well equipped and clean. The owners, Dom and Sarah could not have been more helpful and friendly and without being intrusive. Thank you very much for a perfect week!!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Lovely secluded spot overlooking fields of sheep and swallows. Beautiful area to explore, plenty to see and eat then home, to sit in the dappled sun, drifting off to the gentle 'plop' of apples falling at our feet.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Excellent property in very rural and peaceful location.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

This was the third time we had stayed at the property. Clean and tidy and well equipped as usual. Good communication by owner.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Forest of Dean?

The average price for a rental in Forest of Dean is $155 per night. This rental is $8 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley ?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley

Cottage in Forest of Dean

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Forest of Dean

Nearby attractions

The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley

Cottage in Forest of Dean

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Forest of Dean

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Forest of Dean?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Apple Store, Great Doward In The Wye Valley ?

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