East View Cottage
ABOUT
East View is a peaceful 2 bedroomed cottage located in the tranquil Forest Of Dean
bordering Wales, only a 5 minute walk from the forest it is a great place to unwind.
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OUR SERVICES
Garden
The private wrap around garden is yours to enjoy.
Bedding and towels are provided for your stay.
Location
A great location to explore the Wye Valley and Forest Of Dean.
Pets are also welcome to enjoy the forest with you.
Free Wifi
We offer WiFi during your stay free of charge.
Logs are provided for the wood burning stove.
THINGS TO DO
Cannop cycle centre
Within a 15 minute bike ride there is a cycle hub. The hub offers trails for beginners/family trails up to advanced downhill riders.
Puzzle Wood
A unique site with spectacular mossy boulders making it ideal for photographers and adventurous families. Part of the Star Wars Film 'The Force Awakens' was filmed in this woodland.
Symonds Yat Rock
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With a stunning view and a lovely cafe the viewing point overlooks the River Wye and surrounding valleys.
Clearwell Caves
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With nice walks over the surrounding common land and a natural cave system mined for ochre pigments and iron ore for over 4,500 years.
Beechenhurst
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Beechenhurst is the starting point for the famous Sculpture Trail, there are additional waymarked walks of varying lengths beginning from the site, and for visitors bringing their own bikes to the forest, Beechenhurst is an ideal start point for the Family Cycle Trail. There is a good cafe and large play area with direct access to the cycle centre you can't go wrong.
Perrygrove Railway and treetop adventure
A steam railway, with treasure trail, adventure playground, woodland walks, den building, miniature village and café
Forest of Dean Sculpture trail
The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is a unique outdoor collection of 17 sculptures. Open all year round, dawn til dusk, and entry is free of charge.
Mallards Pike Lake
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A beautiful setting with easy walking all around the lake - and designated dog paddling area
Clearwell caves
Tintern Abbey
A magnificent ruined gothic abbey in a beautiful setting on the banks of the River Wye. Several good cafés nearby.
Puzzle wood
Forest of dean sculpture trail
Contact
A great location to explore the Wye valley and Forest of Dean
Eat and drink
The new Inn
A good local pub with open fire and reasonably priced menu, and it's only a 5 minute walk away.
Shortstanding, GL16 7NT
01594 836857
The Dog and Muffler
A popular local pub with a good menu and garden. 15 minute drive away.
Joyford Hill, GL16 7A5,
01594 832444
The Saracens Head
Set in a lovely location by the River Wye at the foot of Symonds Yat Rock, this is a lovely pub, with a innorative and more expensive menu
HR9 6JL, 01600 890435
Bracelands Forest Holidays Café
10 minute walk through the forest, a good place for pizza and other light meals, with indoor and outdoor seating. Cooked food is also available if you want to eat indoors
GL16 7NN
Hvang's Chinese Takeaway
Good standard Chinese food
GL16 7BA, 01594 835250