Broughtons is a Georgian country house (grade II) with one wing converted to an entirely self contained holiday cottage for 4. We are open all year and the cottage is truly a holiday home for all seasons. In the summer enjoy the long light filled days in the garden, taking in the glorious views over the River Severn and Vale of Gloucester, and in the winter curl up by the fire or wrap up warmly and explore & discover this peaceful part of Gloucestershire.
Broughtons Holiday Cottage is well placed to explore the Cathedral towns of Gloucester Hereford and Worcester or shop & enjoy one of the Festivals in the spa towns of Cheltenham, Malvern and Bath.
Discover the Royal Forest of Dean with its ancient woodland and excellent walking and cycling paths, or canoe down the picturesque River Wye.
Equally close are the Welsh borders and delightful towns such as Monmouth and Ross on Wye- well worth a visit.
Broughtons Cottage has a well-equipped modern kitchen and bathroom, pretty bedrooms and a cosy sitting room with log burner and colour TV/DVD, comfortable beds and sofas. Outside a private, walled courtyard offers somewhere to sit or even have a barbecue. Table, chairs and sun umbrella are all provided.
Freshly cut flowers and a welcome hamper will greet you on your arrival often including garden produce and eggs from our own flock of free range Buff Orpington hens. Beds will be made up with freshly laundered bed linen.
Locally the riverside village of Newnham offers shops, post office and a choice of 2 pubs. Supermarkets are within an easy 15 minute drive.
We offer a friendly and relaxed place to stay and look forward to welcoming you for what we hope will be the first of many visits.
The 2 bed roomed cottage is 4*, equipped and furnished to a high standard, and has all those things which will make your self catering holiday a relaxing and comfortable one including a dishwasher & washing machine. Beds are made up prior to your arrival with fresh crisply laundered bed linen, and fluffy white towels are provided. The sitting room has a flat screen TV and DVD player & a selection of games, books and puzzles are on the shelves for you to enjoy beside the fire.
Fresh garden flowers, a homemade cake, local butter, bread and milk complete the warm welcome you will receive at Broughtons Cottage.
Entirely private with its own entrance and parking we are on hand if you need us for help or ideas for exploring this quiet part of Gloucestershire.
Downstairs
The cottage front door leads directly into the well equipped modern kitchen. Electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave.
The sitting room is comfortable and cosy and looks directly over the garden. There are books, toys, puzzles & some family games for you to enjoy during your stay.
Separate utility room with coat hooks, space for wellies and washing machine and tumble drier. Stairs to the first floor.
Upstairs
1 double bedroom with king-size bed. Views across the garden.
1 twin bedded room. Views to both garden and across to Popes Hill.
High chair & travel cot on request – please bring your own bedding. Please let us know on booking.
The beds will be made up for your arrival with good quality freshly laundered bed linen.
Large airy bathroom with WC, wash basin & bath with shower over. Heated towel rail.
All rooms have oil fired central heating, with individually controllable radiators.
If you would like to order your food shopping online prior to your arrival I am happy to receive and unpack it for you. Please contact me to arrange this.
Sorry – We are strictly no-smoking in the cottage.
Sorry- no dogs or other pets. However we would welcome guide dogs or other assistance dogs by prior arrangement.
The cottage is over 200 years old and has some low ceilings and narrow doorways – if you have special access needs please do discuss this with us before booking.
If you would like to use the tennis court please bring suitable shoes and racquets.
We encourage our guests to use and enjoy the extensive gardens. There is a private, sunny courtyard just outside the kitchen for you to sit in and enjoy. Table and chairs and umbrella are provided. A BBQ is also available.
With easy links to the major motorways the Forest of Dean is perfect for either a weeks family holiday, or a short break just for 2, and at Broughtons Cottage you will find the perfect base for exploring and discovering this tranquil area, even on a wet day!
The Royal Forest of Dean is 110 km2 of mixed woodland and & one of the few remaining ancient woodlands in England. Tucked away between the River Wye and Severn there really is something for every one to do here. You can choose from activities such as canoeing and high wire assault courses, to walking or cycling through peaceful countryside. There are great places to eat & local foods to tempt you. A short drive away are wonderful towns such as Cheltenham, Gloucester and Hereford – ideal for browsing in the shops, or enjoying one of the festivals.
Within an hours drive are Bristol and Cardiff, or to the north Stratford on Avon, Malvern and Worcester are easily reached. To the west the Welsh Marches and market towns such as Ross on wye and Abergavenny are well worth a visit.
Broughtons self catering holiday cottage is in the Vale of Severn on the edge of the Royal Forest of Dean. There is lots to do in and around this quiet and peaceful part of Gloucestershire.
Here are just some of our favourites
Soudley Ponds and Dean Heritage Centre
A gentle walk- not too muddy with fairly flat well marked paths & it is possible to push buggies around the lakes. Take some bread to feed the ducks. 10 minutes drive from the cottage with plenty of parking either at the ponds or the museum itself. You can stop halfway way round at the Dean Heritage Centre and discover more about this fascinating area, its geology and history.
Drive via Littledean to collect the Sunday papers to read in the tea room or outside picnic area while the children explore.
Allow 1 hour – more if you plan to stop at the museum or take the nature trail which is more demanding.
1/2 Day Favourites
Ledbury
30 minutes drive away and just across the border into Herefordshire. Browse around the wonderful variety of shops; enjoy the black and white timbered architecture, nice shops with good places to eat. Take the direct route or follow the maps and take the scenic route cross country.
Monmouth
Also 30 minutes drive away through the Forest of Dean and across the border this time into Monmouthshire. Situated on the River Wye Monmouth has plenty to offer for a leisurely 1/2 day out. If you have time make your way to the Kymin for breathtaking views of the Welsh countryside and a woodland walk.
Ross on Wye
20 minutes drive away. A market town with Tugor timbered houses.
I love visiting the nearby butterfly zoo. It is so peaceful and magical, especially when a huge, gorgeously coloured butterfly decides you might be a source of nectar and chooses to perch briefly on your hand or head. It is also warm and dry on a cold wet day! The amazing hedge puzzle maze is next door if the weather is being kind, also crazy golf.
Family Days Out -Castles, Caves and
Cathedrals
Castles –we are surrounded by castles here, something to do with being very close to the Welsh Border! The closest is Goodrich Castle standing above the River Wye. Pack up a picnic or eat in the tearoom. Chepstow castle is another local castle, again standing over the River Wye.
Caves -Clearwell Caves. These are extensive natural caves, mined for iron ore and ochre pigments.
Cathedrals – we have three within easy reach – Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester. Why not stay with us during the Three Choirs Festival?
The Royal Forest of Dean
This is England’s largest oak forest and is a wonderful playground for old and young alike and there really is something for everyone to do. Be adventurous and brave the high ropes at Go Ape, or hire a bike from Pedalabikeway .
Or simply stroll through the woods following well marked paths as far as you want to go before picnicking in the trees.
For the very young – try Dick Whittington’s Farm – 15 minutes drive from Broughtons Cottage.
Our family always love a day at Puzzlewood it seems to appeal to all, from 5 years old upwards! It has the perfect combination of animals, cafe and crafts & extraordinary rock formations to explore within the forest. JRTolkein was a frequent visitor and Puzzlewood may well have been the inspiration for the fabled landscapes of ‘Middle Earth’ in Lord of the Rings.
Houses and Gardens
Westbury Court garden is 5 minutes away, and is a real gem –it is the only restored Dutch water garden in the country. Afterwards I recommend a visit to nearby Westbury church dating back to 1290. Look for the crusader marks in the main doorway. The detached tower was built in 1290 as a garrison and is 160ft high –constructed entirely of wood – even the roof tiles!
We are also less than 1 hour from Hidcote Manor Garden, one of England's greatest gardens.
Tel 01452 760293
www.broughtonscottage.co.uk