Guests say
Guests appreciate the cottage's quiet location, comfortable furnishings, and thoughtful welcome packs, though some noted areas needing improvement. The garden is enjoyed by both children and pets, and the property serves as a good base for exploring the local area.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences with cleanliness. Some guests found the property clean and well-presented, while others reported issues with dirt, debris, and maintenance concerns, suggesting inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The location is frequently praised for its quietness and proximity to local attractions and amenities, making it a favourable base for exploring the Forest of Dean and surrounding areas.
Many guests found the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of the beds and the spaciousness of the property. However, some discomfort was noted due to maintenance issues.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a secure garden for dogs and a well-equipped kitchen. However, several reviews cite maintenance issues such as chipped tiles, a need for garden upkeep, and concerns with the decking, impacting the score.
Guests often mention and appreciate the welcome packs provided, which include items like milk, bread, and dog treats. While these gestures are well-received, it is important to note that such amenities may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
Tucked away in the bustling town of Lydney, Gloucestershire, is this lovely bungalow, 16 Dean Court. Enjoying a superb location along the River Severn within easy reach of the Forest of Dean, the Wye Valley AONB, the edge of Wales, Clearwell Caslte and Gloucester, 16 Dean Court is a fantastic pet-friendly choice for couples, friends and families. The property benefits from three off-road parking spaces and a large rear garden with lawn. Inside, you will find a well-equipped kitchen for rustling up your best dishes, ready to savour at the dining table for six over a celebratory bottle of fizz. Continue through to the sitting room, where you can unwind on the sumptuous sofas as your favourite show plays out on the TV. A well-appointed bathroom awaits you at the end of an adventure filled day, complete with bath and overhead shower, along with three tastefully decorated bedrooms, a super-king-size, a king-size and an adult sized bunk bedroom, ideal for catching up on some well-deserved rest. Wander through the town, where you can treat your loved ones to a meal out at The Swan and Bengal Balti, grab a light bite at Coco & Bliss and Hips Social, order in from the good selection of takeaways, stock up on essentials at the convenience store, picnic in Bathurst Park, or hop aboard the Dean Forest Railway for scenic rides through the countryside. Next stop is Chepstow, where you can visit the fascinating Chepstow Castle, tour the Chepstow Museum, attend annual events at Chepstow Racecourse, or dine at Mythos Meze Bar & Restaurant, Panevino Italian, and Lime Tree, or grab a glass of wine at The Riverside Wine Bar. Venture into the Wye Valley AONB, where you can explore the famous Forest of Dean, where you can try your hand at watersports, explore caves, gin tasting, cookery classes, hiking and biking, bushcraft and cider making. Further afield, you’ll find Gloucester, home to the National Waterways Museum, Gloucester Cathedral and the Gloucester Docks. Adventure awaits at 16 Dean Court.
The small, thriving town of Lydney is situated between the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean and the River Severn in Gloucestershire. Lydney has a very good range of shops, a leisure centre and sports facilities, as well as pubs, cafes and restaurants serving a wide variety of meals. The magnificent Royal Forest of Dean, England's largest oak forest and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, boasts numerous trails that can be explored on foot, by bike or on horseback. Caving, abseiling and a high wire rope course are for the more adventurous, whilst fishing, golf, kayaking and canoeing are other popular activities in this unspoilt area. The ancient caves of Clearwell are nearby, as are the Gloucestershire Way and Offa's Dyke Path. Symonds Yat boasts natural scenery and straddles the beautiful River Wye with its magnificent limestone outcrop, popular with climbers, and well-known for its viewpoint. Visit the nearby historic walled town of Chepstow with its impressive Norman Castle and the celebrated racecourse, whilst the pretty market town of Monmouth, with its mixture of elegant Georgian mansions and Victorian courtyards, or the lovely town of Ross-on-Wye with its timbered Tudor houses and delightful riverside walks, both offer excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. The unspoilt Brecon Beacons National Park and Black Mountains, as well as lovely Cotswold towns and villages are just a little further afield as are the cities of Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cardiff, Newport, and just across the Severn Bridge, Bristol and Bath. Lydney is ideally placed for enjoying the delights of Gloucestershire at any time of the year.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x king-size, 1 x adult single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Large rear garden with lawn.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.3 miles, pub 0.7 miles.
Note: This property does not accept stag, hen, or similar parties.
Note: This property only accepts bookings that end on a Friday, for alternative check-out please contact Sykes.
Reviews (20)
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Patrick
It had a full range of facilities for example in the kitchen. The garden was lovely and pleasant to sit in in the October sunshine. It had been thoroughly cleaned. The oven was the cleanest we have ever seen on a s/c break. Ample parking was available on the driveway.
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Des
Bath needed cleaning as when arrived had hair In it.no garden maintenance or upkeep grass not cut rotting apples all around,and part of garden fenced off with 2 road side cones and mesh??. The fire pit had been used as an ashtray not cleaned out.could benefit from a radio.no review book.driveway still not addressed as other reviews state.stll catches front of car and did reverse on my car is not low is only a fiesta.also no maintenance as in needs weeding and large bush needs trimming,did not state when booking that this was a work in progress,only found out when looked through the pack that was left for us.if I knew this before hand I would not of chosen this property.not many good points but the beds were comfortable,and was in a quiet area.i have stayed with Sykes many times,and never had any issues with thier propertys, sadly I was disappointed with this place and would not recommend it,the pictures that are on Sykes website are out of date (theses need updating).
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Kelly
Dirty bedding and towels, rubbish left, dirty dishes etc. Sykes arranged for a cleaner to attend but we had to find somewhere to go for four hours! The cleaning company paid for us to have dinner which was welcomed but we still had hours to wait to get into the accommodation. The accommodation needs a thorough deep clean. Behind the TV was lots of insects; underneath the sofas were really dirty; there was mould in the bathroom; the bottom of the bed was dirty; the outdoor wood burner was full of cigarette butts; some of the crockery in the cupboards was greasy and dirty; there was dirty underwear in one of one the drawers. Outside, the decking area (shown on the website pictures on the and booking details) had been removed and piled up in the garden; sharp metal fixings were left sticking out of the ground where it had been screwed down. This was dangerous for dogs and children. There were building materials in the garden and the garden gates are not secure for small dogs who can fit through the gaps - our dog escaped twice and we had to block the gate with bins and old bricks from the piles left in the garden.The front driveway is full of weeds and the plants are overgrown - one covers a front bedroom window. Many of these issues were mentioned in the purple breakage record, previous reviews and the guest book, but the problems remain. It seems to me that the owners don't really worry too much about the condition of the accommodation. I really did not want to stay and reported these problems, with photos, to Sykes on several occasions during the week; I received responses telling me that the problems had been passed to the property team or that the customer relations team would be in touch. No one contacted me. We vacuumed underneath the sofa and throughout the accommodation and cleaned all the crockery before we used them. This is not what we expected from Sykes.