Moors Farm

ID: S268318

  • Bedrooms 5
  • ・ Sleeps 10
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

Guests consistently praise Moors Farm for its cleanliness, stunning views, and spaciousness, ideal for family gatherings. The property's hot tub, games room, and welcoming hosts are frequently highlighted, alongside the added charm of a working farm setting. The house's comfort and well-equipped facilities contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Reviews frequently commend the property's cleanliness, with guests noting it as 'spotless' and 'very clean'. One minor comment about a fridge cleanliness issue prevents a perfect score.

The location is highly praised for its beautiful views and peaceful setting. It is noted as idyllic, though one review mentioned practicality for walking to the village as a minor drawback.

Comfort is a strong point with guests finding the property spacious and well-furnished. The presence of multiple living spaces and a well-fitted kitchen adds to the overall comfort.

Facilities like the hot tub, games room, and play area are popular among guests. A few minor maintenance issues, such as a lack of a pizza cutter and a suggestion for a tumble dryer, slightly affect the score.

The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through their warm welcomes and helpfulness. While some guests mentioned added touches, it should be noted that such personal touches, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.

About this property

Situated in an elevated position, overlooking countryside and the River Severn, in the forest of Dean village of Littledean, is Moors Farm. this large, family-friendly property offers spacious accommodation for 10 and is ideal for a family get together to explore the wonderful Forest of Dean and nearby Wye Valley AONB on foot or bicycle, with many excellent trails close by. The property has two sitting rooms with gas fires and ample seating, so you can choose where to cosy up with a good book or your favourite TV show, while one of the rooms has a stunning fireplace and original beams, giving it added character. There are two dining rooms, so you have a choice as to where to enjoy family meals, lovingly prepared in the large kitchen, with quarry-tiled floor and a newly fitted Range gas cooker, as well as plenty of worktop space to prepare ingredients and a utility room with additional storage and a washing machine should you require it. Downstairs is a lower-ground-floor play room/sitting room divided into two parts; at one end is a TV with a selection of games and DVDs as well as a pool table, ideal for keeping children entertained, and at the other end is additional seating next to a charming water feature, where you can enjoy a quiet moment, looking out onto the wonderful garden. Head out of the patio doors into the rear, enclosed garden, which has a large lawn and a patio with seating and your own private hot tub, where you can admire the far-reaching countryside and river views, while up a set of steps to the ground floor level brings you to an additional patio area with another seating area,w here you can enjoy a spot of alfresco dining. Back inside the property, head up to the first floor to find five bedrooms; a large master king-size double bedroom with a dressing room and en-suite shower room, along with two double bedrooms, a twin room and a single with pull out bed, all with plenty of storage for your belongings and offering lovely views. There are two bathrooms to choose from, one has a shower over bath and one is a walk-in shower, as well as a ground-floor cloakroom for added convenience and to prevent any queues in the mornings. Stepping outside takes you to a public footpath taking to plenty of walking opportunities without needing to use the car. Littledean is a short walk away, offering two pubs and a shop, as well as many stunning ancient buildings to admire. Close by, the picturesque village of Newham-on-Severn offers a wider selection of shops and pubs, as well as lovely walks along the Severn. Explore your fantastic surrounding by venturing into the Forest of Dean, the largest oak forest in England, and enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities; walk the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, a tranquil art trail inspired by nature, visit Clearwell Caves underground museum that depicts miner's former working conditions, head to Puzzlewood for family-friendly fun and woodland trails and enjoy a challenging tree top adventure at Go Ape, as well as many opportunities for walking, cycling, horse riding, canoeing, and more. The market town of Ross-on-Wye overlooks a large loop in the River Wye and is home to King Arthur's Cave, White Rocks Nature Reserve, Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo and Symonds Yat Rock, a fantastic viewpoint that is also one of the best places to watch Peregrine Falcons in England. The waterfront city of Gloucester is a short drive away, with a stunning Norman cathedral, Victorian docklands and Roman foundations. There is plenty of opportunity to discover the great outdoors from your doorstep with a stay at this fantastic Forest of Dean property.

Littledean is a historic Forest of Dean village with many ancient buildings and Roman fortifications evident on the hillside east of the village. It has a shop, Post Office and two pubs, while nearby Newnham-on-Severn offers picturesque riverside walks, a good selection of shops and traditional inns within well-preserved Georgian buildings. The Royal Forest of Dean, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and England's largest oak forest, offers cycling, horse riding and numerous lovely walks, as well as caving, abseiling and a high wire rope course for the adventurous. Victorian docklands, Roman foundations and a Norman Cathedral can be found at the riverfront city of Gloucester, while the market town of Ross-on-Wye has excellent shops, pubs and restaurants, plus many black and white timbered buildings, and is close by as is the River Severn Estuary, known for it's abundance of wildlife.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with dressing room and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single with pull out bed.

Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Cloakroom.

Kitchen.

Utility.

2 x dining room.

2 x sitting room with gas fire.

Lower-ground-floor sitting room/play room with pool table.

If you're looking to charge your electric car at the property, there will be a small fee.
Gas central heating with 2 x gas fire.

Range cooker with gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TV, WiFi, selection of books and games.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot, highchair and stairgate available.

Ample off-road parking.

Rear lawned garden with lower-ground-floor patio with seating and a hot tub, plus ground-floor patio and bench seating.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 1.7 miles, pub 0.6 miles.

Note: No stag/ hen or similar.

Note: Pets must be booked into the kennels down the road from the property, No Pets in the property.

Please note: The owners live next door to the property.

Reviews (46)

  • Denise

    The facilities provided were great hot tub , games room and the play area were a great addition and my family really enjoyed them thank you I would thoroughly recommend Moors Farm

  • Linda

    Stunning views, lovely spacious family house, spotlessly clean &very well equipped.It had something for everyone in our group of 9, ages from 2yrs - 81. Very friendly and helpful owners. A brilliant holiday. Thanks.

  • Jill

    The views are just incredible. We went for a reunion, but It would be perfect for a family get together. The garden is huge and has a lovely play area for children. The owners have thought of everything.

Become a Big Cottages member for free and enjoy exclusive pricing and discounts on thousands of large properties.

Login to see

  • Discounts exclusive to members
  • Save & share your favourite properties
  • See your previously viewed properties

Sign up to see

Login to see

  • Discounts exclusive to members
  • Save & share your favourite properties
  • See your previously viewed properties

Did you mean {{ suggestedEmail }}?

or

Already a member login here

Not a member?

By entering my email address, I agree to Big Cottage's Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and to receive email updates, news, & offers from Big Cottages.

Thank you for joining, member discounts are now available.

Your browser is out of date and we can't guarantee a consistent experience when using our site. Please consider updating or switching. More info on browser support