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Rose Cottage
Newland, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
- Cottages
- More than one dog
- No dog charge
- Enclosed garden
- Walks from the door
3 bedrooms
6
A secure garden, a boot room for the muddy bits and a basket of treats waiting on arrival. Rose Cottage is a Grade II listed, dog-friendly cottage in the Forest of Dean, in the pretty village of Newland, Gloucestershire, with valley views, two woodburners and walks right from the door.
Pet Perks
- Dog towels, bowls and throws provided
- A secure, fully fenced two-tier garden
- A boot room for muddy boots and coats
- Tiled floors downstairs for easy paws
- Freezer space for your dog’s food
- Valley walks and woodland trails from the door
- The dog-friendly Ostrich Inn a five-minute stroll away
Facilities
For your dog
- Enclosed gardenFully fenced two-tier garden
- More than one dog welcomeCheck first for larger groups
- No dog chargeDogs stay free
- Walks from the doorValley and woodland walks
For you
- Wood-burner or open fireTwo woodburners
About Rose Cottage
Some cottages say dogs are welcome. Rose Cottage goes all out. This Grade II listed home in Newland, a picturesque village on the edge of the Wye Valley, has been set up with four-legged guests firmly in mind, and dogs stay free. If you’re looking for a dog-friendly cottage in the Forest of Dean with real character, this one ticks every box.
Inside, original stonework and arched windows sit alongside comfortable, modern touches. There are two woodburners for cosy evenings, with logs, kindling and firelighters to get you started, a dining room for long dinners and a fully equipped kitchen with an American-style fridge freezer. Upstairs, three bedrooms sleep up to six, with two king-size rooms and a twin, and the bathroom has a roll-top bath and a walk-in shower. Do watch your head, as there are a few low doorways and ceilings.
Your dog will feel right at home. The tiled floors downstairs make light work of muddy paws, there’s a boot room for wet coats and boots, and you’ll find dog towels, bowls and throws waiting, along with freezer space for their food. Outside, the secure, fully fenced two-tier garden is yours alone, with a sunny upper terrace looking out over the valley and a lower courtyard that’s perfect for a morning coffee.
Step out of the door and you’re straight onto valley walks and woodland trails. The Ostrich Inn, one of the county’s most characterful pubs, is about five minutes away on foot, and Newland’s village green and magnificent church, the Cathedral of the Forest, are close by too. There’s private parking for two cars and fast wifi.
It’s a brilliant base for exploring with your dog. The Forest of Dean, Symonds Yat and the River Wye are all a short drive away, along with Monmouth, Coleford, Tintern Abbey, Chepstow and Ross-on-Wye. Canoeing, family cycle routes and mountain biking trails are all nearby for the adventurous.