Title: The Funky Pigsty-An adventure pet friendly paradise, Situated in the Wye Valley! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Funky Pigsty-An adventure pet friendly paradise, Situated in the Wye Valley! Riverside apartment with kitchenette and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96766500/96766495/66817eef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96766500/96766495/9c54159e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96766500/96766495/7552a632.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96766500/96766495/2a525758.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96766500/96766495/b2672bc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Wye Valley, Funky Pigsty offers a peaceful retreat for families. This self-contained apartment features a fully-equipped kitchen with mod cons like an Airfryer and microwave, while the separate ensuite bathroom provides comfort and convenience. With high-speed fibre WiFi, smart TV, and Amazon Alexa Echo Dot on hand to enhance your stay. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi £125 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Funky Pigsty-An adventure pet friendly paradise, Situated in the Wye Valley! Relax with the family at this peaceful self contained funky pigsty. Set for 2 adults or 2 adults & 2 small kids!! Situated in the glorious Wye Valley within The Forest of Dean. The pigsty is within a private location over looking the rolling fields, situated on the top of the Wye Valley. A complete new build, which can happily accommodate from 1 to 4 persons. A five minute walk into the many Trails, Pubs, Local amenities and adventures that the Wye valley can offer by foot or bike!! The space A one bed self contained apartment which also includes a new Double bed & a Emma Mattress + a Double sofa bed ideal for kids & adults. The space suits 2 -3 adults or a small family of 2 adults & 2 young children best. A fully separate ensuite bathroom to include WC, Sink & power shower. A breakfast bar with two stools, kitchen area has all the mod cons to include Airfryer, microwave, G.Foreman grill, toaster/kettle and f.freezer. The breakfast bar can also double up as a work station Full high speed fibre wifi (Gigaclear) and flat screen smart tv & Amazon Alexa Echo Dot. EV car charging and gym access on site at an additional charge. A travel cot is also present and available at no charge. Self contained access to the apartment, plus a dedicated garden to the front of the Funky Pigsty. There is also dedicated secure storage for bikes, Kayaks etc Free parking on site for one car, a second car can park close by for free. EV car charging - AT A FEE Travel cot available. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Next to a golf course - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Electric car charging station - Garden - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90050000/90040900/90040810/54b0e3d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean Ruardean - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=90040810&PinnedHotelID=90040810&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37941100/37941089/92aef2ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Cottage With Truly Amazing Views Over The River Wye valley. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.81428%2C-2.61914&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0VV1pY0wJuNn5XiQRbq5cpKJACo=) Coleford, Glos #### What's nearby - Forest of Dean Adventure Ropes - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Wye Valley - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles - Puzzlewood - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles - Symonds Yat West Leisure Park - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles - Goodrich Castle - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles #### Getting around - Lydney Station - 23 min drive - Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 79 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ye Old Ferrie Inn - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Saracen's Head Inn - ‬10 min drive - ‪Beechenhurst Lodge - ‬7 min drive - ‪The New Inn - ‬6 min walk - ‪Gamekeeper's Inn - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Funky Pigsty-An adventure pet friendly paradise, Situated in the Wye Valley! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Funky Pigsty-An adventure pet friendly paradise, Situated in the Wye Valley!? > As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Funky Pigsty-An adventure pet friendly paradise, Situated in the Wye Valley! on 9 Nov 2025 start from £125.2, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coleford-Hotels-The-Funky-Pigsty-An-Adventure-Pet-Friendly-Paradise.h96766495.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Funky Pigsty-An adventure pet friendly paradise, Situated in the Wye Valley!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Funky Pigsty-An adventure pet friendly paradise, Situated in the Wye Valley!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Funky Pigsty-An adventure pet friendly paradise, Situated in the Wye Valley! located? > Located in Berry Hill, this golf apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Forest of Dean Adventure Ropes and Wye Valley. Forest Hills Golf Club and Symonds Yat West Leisure Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Funky Pigsty-An adventure pet friendly paradise, Situated in the Wye Valley! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### julie b. 6 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great find Would highly recommend a lovely peaceful stay ##### julie b. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Declan H. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Really nice and clean in a great location lots of nice walks around and only an hour from Cardiff as well , nice garden area for kids as well which made it even better definitely book again thank you ##### Declan H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great little gem of a property. Lovely views and accomodating hosts. Thank you for the advice on dining options. ##### Amanda Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elliot L. 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We had a lovely stop over in Paul’s studio. It was very clean and spacious. Lots of really beautiful spots very close by. ##### Elliot L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LG \*. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little break in a beautiful area! Nice clean property with excellent arrival instructions and directions! Everything we could have needed for a nice weekend away!We all had a lovely time.Thank you for organising the pre-arrival requests :) ##### LG \*. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dee B. 23 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Really cute little property with most things we needed , shower lovely and hot and powerful. Suggestions rather than improvements would be a little 2 ring hob put into kitchen . ##### Dee B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate T. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kate A lovely place to stay had a great weekend. Ideal place for dog walking. Paul was very welcoming and happy to help in anyway. Apartment has everything you could possibly need and very clean and comfortable Would definitely recommend for a relaxing weekend. ##### Kate T. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Matthew S. 11 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### MTB weekend in the Forest Nice secure spot up a lane away from the road so happy leaving mountain bikes overnight.Small but really nice layout with great shower and kitchenette area. Bed was too small in both directions (I'm 6ft tall) and sofa bed very uncomfortable for my son, so none of us slept very well.Nice garden and dog friendly.Would definitely book again but only if the bed situation is improved ##### Matthew S. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory M. 16 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just right for an overnight stay Just right for an overnight stay ##### Gregory M. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sevcan L. 17 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Clean, comfy and quiet and easy access. ##### Sevcan L. 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