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Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms

Family-friendly holiday home in Lydney with a hot tub

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Dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub
TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Nestled on the edge of Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, Lodge Barn offers a serene retreat amidst natural beauty. Unwind in the expansive living room with exposed stone walls and a wood-burning stove, or enjoy alfresco meals on the patio overlooking unspoilt woodland views.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 184338 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms

Family-friendly holiday home in Lydney with a hot tub
This smoke-free holiday home features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 9 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,338 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Property is also known as

615168

About the area

Map
Forest of Dean

What's nearby

  • Lydney Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Puzzlewood - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Wye Valley - 17 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire - 17 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Tintern Abbey - 24 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Lydney Station - 5 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cross Keys Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Woolaston Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Postage Stamp Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Miners Arms - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Lydney holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Taurus Crafts and Lydney Harbour. Dean Forest Railway and Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Lodge Barn, Forest of Dean - sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Lovely place for a family reunion

Lovely accommodation with plenty of room for everyone to get together and relax. Tesco superstore just down the road and plenty of take aways, and lots of places nearby to visit.

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super property and location

Everything up to expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely Family Birthday Celebration

Everything was perfect. The location is beautiful. We were a group of 12 aged 21 up to 80 and it suited us all. The younger members had pool table,table tennis and hot tub and super walks.. Superb facilities. Tracey was so helpful..
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8/10 Good

Heena R.

Nice stay at Lodge Barn

Group of 15 adults and 3 children We had a nice stay at Lodge Barn which is a lovely, well equipped space. The games room is brilliant, we used it a lot. We loved that there was enpigh space for everyone to spread out and do their own thing. The ourdoors space is also fantastic. The kitchen was well equipped, although for a grouo our size who had all meals in the house, we could have done with an additional fridge. The beds were comfortable and bathrooms had everything we needed. Slightly earlier check in and later check out would have been ideal. We do a family break every year and this is the first one where we found the check in time a bit late and check out time a bit early for a group our size. Overall, we would recommend the house. It has everything you need for a lovely break.
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10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

A short break with friends

Beautiful property in a beautiful location. We had lovely weather which enhanced the stay although there was plenty to do inside as well. Had a slight issue with electric sockets in the kitchen but resolved quickly. Also struggled to get a signal on TV but weren’t watching much. We could access BBC I player. All in all a very pleasant stay. Would highly recommend the property and the area.
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10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

Fabulous stay!

The property is fabulous. As a group of 18 ladies, we had more than enough space to feel comfortable without tripping over each other. The accommodation is huge! Both living rooms are well furnished along with the kitchen being large enough for everyone to sit and eat meals together. All of the bedrooms were well decorated and the beds were extremely comfy. One of the best things was the garden. We played a lot of garden games so having a large space was brilliant for us. I would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Meryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend

A celebratory family occasion- eighteen of us ages ranging from 18mths to 70 and this was the perfect property and location. We were so lucky to have dry weather and spent the majority of our time outside with so much room, at one point there was badminton, mini football and paddling pool fun all happening at the same time. As a grandparent it was a joy just to sit and watch ( with a glass of wine).The BBQ worked well and lived the seating area.Everything you needed was available in the house , the kitchen was well stocked and the men were happy when they found the little chiller fridge for the beer in the utility room.Lots of bathrooms essential with five children under four.We all had a fabulous time , well worth the money, thank you .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark David Terry

Lodge Barn review

Lodge Barn is an excellent property for a large group with children. My only criticisms are that none of the courtyard outdoor lights were working which was not ideal when walking across to the hot tub. One of the dishwashers had a severe leak and was essential for a large group. This resulted in a lot of extra washing up. The snooker table was badly torn in several places and the games room was very cold and really only suitable for young children. Despite these issues we had a wonderful weekend.
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10/10 Excellent

MELANIE C.

Fantastic large family break

We loved Lodge Barn, so much space for everyone. Lovely big kitchen where we could all eat together, plenty of everything in the kitchen pots, pans, plates and cutlery. " dishwashers 2 double ovens and a very large fridge. The rooms were all spotlessly clean and the linen and towels fresh. The layout of the barn means that there is space to all be together but also separate areas for those that want a bit of peace. The hot tub was all ready for us and easy to operate. We had a minor plumbing issue quite late at night but this was sorted first thing the next morning with a visit from the plumber. Response from the host was very prompt and plenty of support on offer to sort any inconvenience. The WiFi worked very well in all areas of the property. We would definitely stay here again if in the area with a large group.
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8/10 Good

70th birthday party

We booked the barn through Bolthole Retreats for a 70th birthday party and it proved to be the perfect venue for a large family gathering of mixed ages. It has loads of living space, very comfortable bedrooms and plenty to amuse the younger ones. Unfortunately, the kitchen Aga wasn't working, which made it chilly in the mornings. When we rang to enquire, we were told an engineer had been booked to fix it on the day we left. It's a shame we weren't told this before arrival. If you are going walking or running be prepared for some steep climbs.
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8/10 Good

Mrugesh C.

A decent stay at Lodge Barn

Overall, a decent stay at Lodge Farm. Great overall indoor and outdoor space and private enough for a small family gathering. Shower and bedroom availability were, overall, great. Beds were very soft and uncomfortable and the venue could do with an additional fridge and a deeper clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely property in lovely surroundings, perfect for large group

We had a fabulous 3 night stay, a family celebration for 14 adults and one child and one small dog (my parent's 60th Wedding Anniversary). Plenty of room to either spread out in different rooms or indeed sit together in one room without feeling cramped. The snooker table was well used by many members of the group. The kitchen was well equipped, lots of plates, cups, glasses and the 2 dishwashers was really useful. The fridge was ample big enough even though we had brought most of our food for the whole weekend with us. We loved that we could all sit around the kitchen table together. We were lucky with the weather for early March and was able to spend some time sat outside in the sunshine enjoying the surrounding countryside/woodland views. A lovely peaceful retreat. Bed were comfy and the bedrooms of a good size generally. Some of the outside of the building looked as if it needed a bit of attention - only a paint or good clean (really minor observation), but inside the property was in great condition.
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Half Term family holiday

We were all absolutely delighted with Lodge Barn and surrounding countryside. Plenty of space and ideal for all ages. Any queries we had were dealt with immediately. Our only negative. We felt for the size of the property and the extra charge incurred for 4 days the hot tub was very expensive.
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8/10 Good

Weekend Celebrations with Family & Friends

The house was beautiful with plenty of room for everyone, it was very warm & cosy except one bedroom at the end of the upper floor, there was a huge wood burner in the lounge & a decent sized table for us all to sit around for food, drinks or just a chat, a couple of the guests that had downstairs rooms mentioned they had an issue with their showers, they were unable to keep the shower head in it’s cradle on the wall, there were plenty of rooms for adults & kids to enjoy & the hot tub was a success with us all, we had three small dogs that were able to get out of the enclosed garden which was a shame, overall a lovely place just a few things that maybe need to be looked at.

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday long weekend

Brilliant property for 16 of us. Hot tub and pool table were great additions.We had a meal brought in (by Harts Barn Cookery School - I highly recommend them as well) on the Saturday night. The dining area easily accommodated all 16 of us (and three dogs and a baby).Great to have so many of the bedrooms en-suite. Lovely walks nearby from the Lodge.A great stay all round!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Very enjoyable repeat visit

We enjoy regular and enjoyable family gatherings at Lodge Barn. It is perfect in every way other than the single beds are not very comfortable, but we get round this by bringing our own mattress toppers.
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10/10 Excellent

Family celebration

We were celbrating our 50th wedding anniversay, with a total of 14 adults, 4 children and 2 small dogs. The family is scattered between Aberdeenshire, Singapore and the South of England. Barn Lodge was an ideal place for us all, the 2 large lounges meant we oldies could have a quiet area, while the children children could play noisily. Two dishwashers made clearing up easy and we made use of a recommended chef one evening (El Toro) and the Globe one lunchtime. Both were excellent. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed exploring locally.Barn Lodge was a perfect venue for us.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful barn in a great location

We stayed as a group of 18 and had the most fantastic time. The games room, large lounge and kitchen made for great entertainment areas, and the bedrooms most with en suites were well decorated. The barn was immaculate and so well located. Would definitely recommend a stay!
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10/10 Excellent

70th birthday party!

Very well stocked kitchen and comfortable rooms throughout. Overall, a very happy, enjoyable stay. Only suggestion would be to improve on arrangements for re-cycling. Being a large group we generated a sizeable amount of rubbish but the instructions in the guide were not very clear on what should go where -insufficient bags provided.
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10/10 Excellent

Another great holiday through bolthole retreats.

The booking was easy to make with excellent communication from Bolthole retreats. We were able to find the property easily and it met our needs perfectly. The property had lots of amenities that are family friendly; large enclosed garden, games room, hot tub. The amount of properties and range of sizes gave us lots of options to choose but all exceptional quality, and Lodge Barn is exceptional. We will definitely property/,company again. Arears to develop - bathroom fan in first ground floor bedroom needs servicing, could be useful to put flagstones across the whole of the patio rather than some stone chips, but these are tiny tweaks to a wonderful stay. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Hazel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb spacious property

Space for everyone to be together or apart, ideal for a very mixed age family gathering in a beautiful setting but close to amenities. Well equipped in all regards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Richard B.

Lovely place

Lodge Barn is a great place for a big bunch of friends to get together, it's plenty big enough and generally well furnished and equipped. There were a few small gripes, no sharp knives for example, but we'd happily use it again.
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8/10 Good

Adrian F.

Great whole Family weekend Celebration

Lodge Barn was absolutely ideal for our surprise Birthday weekend for the whole Family. There was plenty of space for everyone with 2 very large reception rooms and Huge kitchen diner. Very large secure garden for the 4 dogs to enjoy the weekend as well. The bedrooms in the barn area were to me very corporate like rooms The Master suite was lovely except the hinges on the ensuite would wake the dead when moved(now oiled and silent!) There were several cob webs in the ensuite roof window which were at an easily accessible height to be cleaned. I appreciate it an old building but in places needs some loving care and attention Would I stay again …yes. We had a wonderful weekend at Lodge Barn for my wife’s Birthday surprise

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Away as a netball team

The accommodation was amazing. Exactly as advertised and actually even better than we thought! Beds were extremely comfy, the accommodation was large and gave us so much space. The garden was brilliant to be able to use to play games during the day. Large kitchen table which meant we were all able to sit together during meal times. The location was good. It is off the road so quiet but also away from other houses. Overall a great stay, we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julianne L.

Lovely weekend away

We had a lovely stay at Lodge Barn with my extended family and in-laws. It was very clean on arrival and there was plenty of space for everyone. The beds were comfortable, good shower pressure and a really nice balance of modern and farmhouse. The location was perfect for walking our dogs and it was a good centre point for day trips out via the car. Some things I would note would be that the oven wasn't particularly strong or large so we didn't manage to get everything in the oven for dinner (just something to think about when cooking for so many people). Perhaps if you are familiar cooking with an Aga then there won't be a problem but this was new to us so we didn't use it. As well, the house felt quite cold in certain areas (upstairs bedrooms) although electric heaters were provided so this was easily rectified. Otherwise, good value for money and would recommend.