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Rowan Tree Retreat
Near Symonds Yat, Forest of Dean
- Cottages
- More than one dog
- No dog charge
- Enclosed garden
- Walks from the door
2 bedrooms
4
Step through the garden gate and you’re straight into the forest. Rowan Tree Retreat is a luxury, adults-only, dog-friendly cottage in the Forest of Dean, sitting above the River Wye in the Wye Valley National Landscape, with a cedar hot tub, a fully enclosed garden and Symonds Yat Rock a 30-minute walk away. Up to two dogs stay free, and anxious dogs are especially well looked after.
Pet Perks
- Up to two dogs stay free, and all dogs are welcome
- Fully enclosed garden (lowest height 1.2m) with a gate straight into the Forest of Dean
- A thoughtful welcome for anxious dogs, in a detached cottage with no close neighbours
- Dog welcome pack, with a large soft dog bed, bowls, treats and doggy towels
- Dogs allowed on the sofas, with throws provided
- Outdoor Mud Daddy for muddy paws, and a small freezer for raw food
- Three dog-friendly pubs and a forest café within walking distance
Facilities
For your dog
- Enclosed gardenFully enclosed, lowest height 1.2m
- More than one dog welcomeUp to two dogs
- No dog chargeDogs stay free
- Walks from the doorGarden gate straight into the forest
For you
- Hot tubPrivate cedar hot tub
- EV charging
About Rowan Tree Retreat
Rowan Tree Retreat is a single-storey, timber-clad cottage at Hillersland, near Coleford, right where the Forest of Dean meets the Wye Valley. Herefordshire is a mile away and Monmouthshire isn’t much further, so you’re in a corner of the country that spans two nations and three counties. It’s for adults only, which makes it a peaceful choice for couples, friends or a solo escape with the dog.
Dogs are properly thought about here. All dogs are welcome, up to two per stay, and there’s no charge for them. The garden is fully enclosed, with a lowest height of 1.2 metres, and a gate opens directly onto acres of forest trails that lead down to the River Wye. Inside, dogs are allowed on the sofas with the throws provided, and there’s a large soft dog bed, bowls, treats, doggy towels and a small crate if you need one. A Mud Daddy outside deals with muddy paws, and there’s even a small freezer for raw food.
If your dog is anxious, this is a particularly good find. The cottage is detached with no neighbouring properties other than the owners’ own, and it has been reviewed for reactive dogs. Owner Audrey is clear that it isn’t suited to reactive dogs that need somewhere truly remote, so do get in touch with her if you’d like to talk it through before booking.
The cottage itself has an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area under a high oak-beamed ceiling, with two large sofas, a Smart TV and fast WiFi. There are two double bedrooms, one with a super-king bed and one with a king, underfloor heating throughout and a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and washing machine. Outside, the cedar hot tub sits in the private garden, surrounded by woodland, for a long soak under the stars.
Walks include the Mailscot Wood Trail, the Wysis Way and the route across to Symonds Yat Rock viewpoint. Three dog-friendly pubs are within walking distance, the nearest being The New Inn at Shortstanding, under ten minutes away, and a forest café is a 10 to 15-minute walk. There’s off-road parking for two cars, an EV charger and secure cycle storage, and Monmouth, Ross-on-Wye and Coleford are a short drive. Stays are a minimum of three nights.