the landscaped gardens also feature a brook with waterfalls. the warmly decorated rooms (some with garden views) include en suite bathrooms, plus cd players, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. 6 miles from puzzlewood ancient woodland site. 2 miles from clearwell caves and 3. family rooms with bunk beds are available, and there are also 5 separate lodges. there's stair access only. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. amenities include a classic restaurant serving seasonal, locally sourced cuisine, a wood-panelled lounge with a log fireplace, and an indoor pool. set on 9 acres of grounds in a grand 19th-century country house, this christian guild-owned traditional hotel is 3 Bristol Airport 1 hr 6
Raglan Castle (22 min) 15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (15 min) Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (15 min) Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (19 min) Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. Dean Heritage Centre (21 min) Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn (12 min) Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, including the Gothic West Front, with a gift shop. Clearwell Caves (8 min) In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Perrygrove Railway (7 min) Park for children's steam train and footplate rides, treetop and indoor play, plus woodland walks. National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) (18 min) Watersports center with kayaking & scuba diving, plus an inflatable course & a high bungee jump. WWT Slimbridge (56 min) Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. Castell Cas-gwent / Chepstow Castle (20 min) Visitors can explore the preserved remnants of this large castle dating from the 11th century. Puzzlewood (7 min) Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Cattle Country Farm Park (46 min) Large kids' park with a farm theme with animals, indoor/outdoor play equipment, activities & a cafe. Goodrich Castle (23 min) Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. |