About this property
Danby Lodge is a beautiful property set deep within the Royal Forest of Dean. It is a Grade II listed, six-bedroom Lodge, originally built by order of Charles II, on the recommendation of Samuel Pepys. There is a magnificent King Charles Oak within the extensive gardens, along with a swimming pool, making this pet-friendly property ideal for guests looking for a base near Yorkley, Gloucestershire.
Park in the private grounds and unpack into this incredible, characterful abode, discovering a living/dining room with a Ingelnook open fireplace, hand carved Oak beams throughout, and tasteful furniture.
The property sports a contemporary kitchen housing a dining table for hearty meals, as well as a great selection of amenities. This leads into the dining hall and sitting area in front of the fire.
This stunning home offers several other spaces to relax, including an office for anyone who needs to work during their stay, a library, where the bookcase is a secret door to a further bedroom, a second-floor snug, and a cinema room where guests can enjoy a movie night.
The bedrooms are each tasteful and teeming with character, many of which feature original Oak beams and views of the grounds beyond.
On the second floor guests can choose between two super-king beds, one with an en-suite bathroom, and one which can be set up as a twin on request.
Four more beautiful bedrooms await on the first floor, including a super-king-size with en-suite shower room, a super king-size with en-suite bathroom and a further super-king (zip/link which can be twin on request), and a further double.
A family bathroom allows guests to enjoy a soak in the large tub or a refreshing shower.
Outside, make the most of the incredible gardens, dine alfresco in the evening sunshine, or why not enjoy several lengths of the outdoor swimming pool, a real opulent edition, followed by a soak in the Hot Tub?
Yorkley is a charming village offering a selection of pubs, eateries, and a convenience store for all your essentials.
Settled into the stunning Forest of Dean, there is an abundance of walks and wildlife watching opportunities close by, as well as the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre where you can hire bikes and enjoy the trails, the Go Ape treetop rope course, Puzzle Wood, which was used for Harry Potter filming and the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail.
Close by, enjoy the scenery of the Wye Valley National Landscape, and the many attractions throughout. The impressive views of Symonds Yat are a short drive away, with the house used in the Netflix ‘Sex Education’ series located nearby. In Newland, All Saints Church can be found, known as the 'Cathedral of the Forest', dating back to the early 1200’s.
Guests can check out the impressive St Briavels Castle, Goodrich Castle, Castell Cas-gwent (Chepstow Castle), and check out the historic Abaty Tyndyrn (Tintern Abbey) or explore Gloucester Cathedral, built in 1482 but dating back to 689 – the impressive cloisters were also used in the Harry Potter Films.
Offa's Dyke National Trail - Southern Terminus offers walks along the River Severn.
There is so much to be explored with a stay at the incredible Danby Lodge.
A thriving village on the southern edge of the wonderful Forest of Dean with an excellent pub and village shop offering many lovely walks and cycle routes in all directions. The rspb Nagshead Reserve is home to many rare woodland birds and offers interesting events for all ages throughout the year. 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 eerie caverns and ancient caves of Clearwell are close by, as are the Gloucestershire Way and Offa's Dyke Path. Close by, Symonds Yat boasts natural scenery and straddles the beautiful River Wye with its magnificent limestone 'rock', popular with climbers, and well-known for its viewpoint. Visit the historic 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 offering excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. The unspoilt Malvern Hills, Brecon Beacons National Park and Black Mountains, as well as lovely Cotswold towns and villages are just a little further afield.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Six bedrooms: 1 x second-floor double with en-suite bath, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x second-floor twin (zip/link can be set up as a double on request), 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, and WC, 1 x double (zip/link can be twin on request), 1 x double.
Sofa bed available.
Stunning views over the Royal Forest of Dean down to the River Severn and the Cotswolds Escarpment.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Living/dining room with open fire.
Second-floor snug.
Office with electric fire.
Cinema room with Hi-Fi Surround Sound System.
Library
Central heating.
SMEG range cooker with electric ovens and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, dual drawer dishwasher.
TV, WiFi, selection of books, games, and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
2 x highchair and 2 x travel cot available.
Off-road parking for 6 cars.
Large, enclosed gardens with furniture.
Outdoor swimming pool and Hot Tub.
Well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.9 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 11am.
Note: Steep stairs and limited head room on third floor.
Note: Bookcase in library is a door leading to another bedroom