Title: Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=90040810&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean Cottage in Ruardean with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean ![Outdoor dining - Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean (Ruardean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90050000/90040900/90040810/54b0e3d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean (Ruardean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90050000/90040900/90040810/9521d44c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean (Ruardean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90050000/90040900/90040810/35880ae1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean (Ruardean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90050000/90040900/90040810/5d802043.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean (Ruardean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90050000/90040900/90040810/9540aead.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Immerse yourself in the charm of our 300-year-old cottage in Ruardean village. Enjoy a crackling log burner, bright living room, and smart TV with access to Netflix and Amazon Prime. The well-equipped kitchen leads to a secure walled garden perfect for bikes. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean Our cosy cottage is over 300 years old and located in the small village of Ruardean. The cottage is in the beautiful Forest of Dean however is also extremely near to the Wye Valley and so you will have easy access to both stunning areas. The space You enter the cottage through a small porch and in to the cosy but bright living room. The living room has a log burner for those colder winter evenings. There is a smart TV at the property which has access to Netflix and Amazon Prime however you will need to use your own account to access these services. Off the living room is a well equipped kitchen which has a kettle, toaster, microwave, oven and hob, fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine and and iron. From the kitchen you can access the garden. The garden is walled and has a lockable gate and so is perfectly secure should you wish to bring bikes along for your stay to enjoy the great cycling in the area. Upstairs there is a bathroom with shower and bath and two bedrooms which sleep 3 people. The main bedroom having a king-size bed and great views. A travel cot is also available at the property. The second bedroom is the smaller of the two and has a single bed. There are black out blinds in both bedrooms. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Streaming services - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114110000/114105600/114105573/e46f811f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Granary Studio Gloucester - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=114105573&PinnedHotelID=114105573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78370000/78360800/78360763/5c293d6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Market Lodge - Boutique Cottage Stroud - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=78360763&PinnedHotelID=78360763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19070000/19069600/19069514/c4baa47c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home from Home for 1 or 2 Adults Stroud - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=19069514&PinnedHotelID=19069514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101450000/101441700/101441671/e5801d66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romantic Cottage for Two in the Heart of Historic Tetbury Tetbury - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=101441671&PinnedHotelID=101441671&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106660000/106650900/106650864/40f586dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious 2-Bed Flat /Home Away From Home Horfield - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=106650864&PinnedHotelID=106650864&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82970000/82962000/82961979/074cd3d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect Accommodation for professionals! 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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 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 fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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¢er=51.85343,-2.554807&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_oo%7BHp%7EqN%3FY%3FY%3FW%3FY%40Y%40W%40Y%40Y%40W%40YBW%40YBWBWBYBWBWBWDWDWBWDWDWDUDWFUDWFUFUDUHUFUFUFSHUFSHSFSHSHSJSHQHSHQJQHQJQJOJQJOJOJOJOLMJOJMLMLMJKLMLKLKLKLILKLILINILILGLGNGNGLGNELENELENENCNCLCNCNANANALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBNBLDNDNDLDNDLFNFLFNFLFLHLHNHLHLJLHLJLJLJJLLLLJJLLNJLJNLLJNJNJNJPJNHPJPHPJPHRHPHRHRHRHRFRHRHTFRFTFTFTFTFTDTFVDTFVDTDVBVDVDVDVBVBVBVBXBVBV%40X%40VBX%40V%40X%40X%40V%3FX%40X%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FXAV%3FXAXAVAXAXCVAXAVCVCXCVCVCVCXEVEVETCVEVEVGTEVGTETGTGVGRGTGTGTIRIRGTIRIRIPIRIRIPKPIPKPIPKNKPKNKNKNMNKLKNMLKLMLMJKLMJMJMJMJMHMHOJMFMHMHOFMFOFMDOFMDODODMBOBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOCOAOCMCOCOCOCMEOEMEOGMEOGOGMGMIMIOGMIMKMIMKMKMKMKMKKMMMMMKMKOMMKOKOKOKOKOKQKQIQKQIQIQISKQISISGSIUGSISGUGUGSIUEUGWGUEUGWEUEWEWEUCWEWEWCYCWCWCWCYCWAWCYAWAYAYAWAYAY%3FW%3FY%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UsaYtI0UIXQcHBx0zEUQ50N7oNk=) Ruardean #### What's nearby - Wye Valley \- 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Gloucester Docks \- 27 min drive \- 19.1 miles - Gloucester Cathedral \- 27 min drive \- 19.1 miles - Gloucester Quays \- 27 min drive \- 19.3 miles - Cheltenham Racecourse \- 45 min drive \- 30.1 miles #### Getting around - Gloucester Station - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Golden Lion - ‬6 min drive - ‪Cinderford Rugby Club - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Hearts Of Oak - ‬4 min drive - ‪Beechenhurst Lodge - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Nags Head - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean? ### What time is check-in at Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean? ### What time is check-out at Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean? ### Where is Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cheerful two bedroom cottage in the Forest of Dean Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### alicia g. 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely cosy cottage. ##### alicia g. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl C. 16 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay.. proper home from home We really loved our stay. We wanted for nothing and so peaceful. Thank you we will look to stay again 😊 ##### Carl C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ahmad P. 18 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in Ruardean Thank you for a great stay in your cottage.The property is easy to find and we found a parking space each day along School Road.The cottage is cosy and has everything you need (inc. extras).Great spot for exploring the forest and Cindeford!Would recommend and stay again (if/when in the area)! ##### Ahmad P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane T. 19 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tip Top Lovely cosy home from home in a great location. Spotless and well equipped. We would definitely visit again. ##### Jane T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth H. 25 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great shirt break. The property was well equiped. Perfect for our needs. ##### Elizabeth H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma S. 16 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at the Forest of Dean Really comfortable stay at Well house cottage. Cottage was very clean, had everything you needed. Attention to detail was amazing! Very close to the Forest of Dean. Quiet, sleepy village. One of our favourite cottages we’ve stayed at! ##### Emma S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Colin 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication It was central to other towns and places to visit. The single bed and the sliding doors we noisy to get in and out of. The kitchen equipment was very good . ##### Colin Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah T. 5 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy weekend Myself, partner and 8yr old are just back from 2 nights in the cottage. We didn’t do much locally, but it was perfect for a cosy weekend in with lots of relaxation, board games and nice food. The cottage is even lovelier than the online listing with cute decor throughout and everything you would need in terms of kitchen utensils, bedding, towels etc. My daughter would like to live there! Would definitely go back at a sunnier time of year to make the most of the attractions nearby. ##### Sarah T. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna K., Solihull 27 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our family of 3 We had a lovely stay here (2 adults and a 4 year old). Plenty of space to relax and everything you could possibly need - even OS maps which is so useful! Beds were comfy and we pleased to have blackout curtains which so many holiday homes don't! Warm and cosy and very clean throughout. Fantastic view from the front bedroom (it would be good to switch the bed around to make the most of it while sipping a morning cuppa). Great location for exploring FoD. We didn't explore the village but it is in a lovely rural setting. Would love o stay here again, very good value foe money. ##### Anna K. 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