check-in time: 3:00 pm. there are also cottages with kitchens. some rooms have views of the river wye or the hotel gardens. tolkien's middle-earth. parking is complimentary. the relaxed rooms come with free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. r. r. steps from the river wye, this polished hotel is also 3 miles from goodrich castle and 9 miles from puzzlewood, said to have inspired j. other amenities include gardens, a dining room and a bar, as well as a function room with a dance floor Birmingham Airport 1 hr 22
Goodrich Castle (10 min) Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. Clearwell Caves (23 min) In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Perrygrove Railway (22 min) Park for children's steam train and footplate rides, treetop and indoor play, plus woodland walks. Puzzlewood (23 min) Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) (13 min) Expansive conservation area with rolling hills, a river & woodlands for walking, cycling & canoeing. Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn (28 min) Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, including the Gothic West Front, with a gift shop. Dean Heritage Centre (31 min) Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. Raglan Castle (19 min) 15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. The aMazing Hedge Puzzle (13 min) Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (31 min) Beechenhurst - Forestry England (23 min) Opening for breakfast at 8.30am each morning, this simple forestry cafe serves local produce. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (23 min) Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. Forest of Dean (19 min) Outdoor recreation, art, camping, history, and nature Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (13 min) Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. The International Centre for Birds of Prey (26 min) Large center for birds like eagles, owls and falcons flown daily, plus picnic spots and play areas. |