Nestled on an organic farm between Gloucester and the Forest of Dean, this cozy cottage offers a peaceful retreat. Unwind in front of the woodburner or explore the surrounding countryside with golfing, fishing, riding and cycling nearby. Enjoy al fresco dining on your private patio with garden furniture and gas barbecue.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Orchard Bank Cottage
With walking, cycling, and horse riding available locally, this is a great base from which to explore the surrounding area.. All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, CD Player, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Logs for wood burner £5 per basket. Enclosed patio with garden furniture and gas barbecue. Hot tub (private, at cost and by prior arrangement with the owners). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Organic farm. This cottage is situated on an organic farm, in the grounds of the owner’s home, midway between Gloucester and the Forest of Dean on the A4136 giving access by car to the main tourist attractions. This single storey detached cottage offers a great base to explore the delights of the surrounding areas. In front of the cottage is a small well-protected patio and beyond that the farmland extends up towards Huntley Hill. There are sheep and cattle quietly grazing and footpaths in several directions.
Golfing, fishing, riding and cycle hire can all be found within the Forest of Dean. Gloucester Docks and the Waterways Museum are within easy driving, as well as Cheltenham with its variety of shopping, bars and restaurants and, of course, the famous Cheltenham races. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 8 miles.
The cottage backs on to a busy main road, traffic can be noisy especially during rush hours. The hot tub can be used at cost and by prior arrangement with the owner.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Single level property
Smoking not allowed
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 neighborhood
Longhope is home to this cottage. Gloucester Folk Museum and Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include BattleSports Glos and Freedom Leisure Newent. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Kingsholm Stadium, or consider a night out at Elmore Court. Visit our Longhope travel guide
Situated in Longhope, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from BattleSports Glos and within 6 mi (10 km) of Littledean Jail and Freedom Leisure Newent. Lea Bailey Light Railway and Freedom Leisure Cinderford are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Orchard Bank Cottage Reviews
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Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Stephen King
6 May 2025
Excellent comfortable bed.
Excellent comfortable bed. Good heating, shower, near to bus stop, with regular bus service to gloucester. Well equipped kitchen, including dishwasher.
Stephen King
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lesley Buchanan
6 October 2025
We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful character cottage.
We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful character cottage. We had everything that we could have asked for supplied and it was great that we could take our dog. It is a bit close to the road but after a while we didn't hear the traffic all that much. We are planning another trip to The Cotswolds and if this little cottage is available we will definitely be booking out again
Lesley Buchanan
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lenka Shields
10 April 2025
Orchard cottage is just what we as couple need- extremely private and accommodating of anything and
Orchard cottage is just what we as couple need- extremely private and accommodating of anything and everything we needed. It is extremely dog friendly and nothing is too much trouble- thank you for having us and we look forward to revisit in the near future.
Lenka Shields
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lewis
5 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay! The hosts are lovely. Great place to stay.