Built in 1835, this elegant Georgian house has been an Accredited Visit England B&B for over 25 years, overlooking the cricket green in the charming village of Parkend, invites you to relax and unwind at the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean. Once the home of Bill Tandy, author of 'A Doctor in the Forest', the house has been restored to provide accommodation in an area of outstanding natural beauty and history. The guest lounge and bar come with a wood burner. Hikers benefit from a wide range of maps and guides of the local areas, boot storage and drying facilities. Bicycle service and storage are provided on site, along with dedicated wash area with cycle stand. Edale House is adjacent to the RSPB Nagshead bird reserve. It has access to many cycle and walking paths to the Forest at the rear of the property. Furthermore you can visit the historic village of Parkend. Please note that dogs can only be accommodated in the ground floor rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Covell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very homely. Hosts very friendly. Let us book in early to allow us to get to a family function
  • Phil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly welcome; excellent location for exploring the Forest of Dean; good onsite parking; excellent full English breakfast; good guest lounge for relaxing in the evening.
  • Lynda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed here whilst visiting relatives in the Forest of Dean. A great B&B, room was very well-appointed and nice and cool on a very hot day. We were given tea on arrival and the hosts were very friendly and helpful. Comfortable beds, nice bathroom...

Hosted by Peter Montague-Johnstone/ Jane Montague-Johnstone

9.7
9.7
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Host review score

Peter Montague-Johnstone/ Jane Montague-Johnstone
We are a 6 bedroom accredited Visit England 4* Bed and Breakfast. Edale House is a Georgian House situated in Parkend, Gloucestershire about 15 minutes from Lydney and the A48 from Gloucester to Chepstow. we offer 6 flexible rooms made up of Twins and Doubles. A fully cooked English breakfast is served from 8 to 9AM. we offer our 2 ground floor rooms for dog owner by prior arrangements and make a nominal charge for there stay Check in time is from 4:30pm to 6:30pm unless by prior arrangement but no later than 10pm
Edale is as much our home as it is a Bed and Breakfast, we took over the business in 2017 and have since developed it to incorporate a dedicated cycle storage which is Steel Bared, CCTV, alarmed and security lit. Peter is a fully trained cycle mechanic and has a workshop on site and there is a dedicated wash cycle area with cycle stand. For walkers we offer a large selection of guides and maps, drying area and boot room- at the rear of the property is the cycle path to PedalBikeAway ( cannop cycle centre) which is a 3 miles ride on cycle paths- walkers will find Nagshead Nature Reserve 600yds from us and numerous walking routes.
We are lucky to have the Woodman Inn next door to us and the Fountain Inn across the village green that both offer excellent food- it is very advisable to book as they both get very busy. The Parkend Steam Railway starts at the village centre, Nagshead Nature reserve is 600yds away. We have a local Post Office and coffee shop along with Dean Forest Cycle and there cafe providing numerous types of cycles to hire along with Electric Bikes.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Edale House B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Trouser press
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Pants press
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Wellness
    • Public Bath
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules

    Edale House B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:30 to 18:30

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash Edale House B&B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please kindly provide your estimated arrival time to the Edale House at least 24 hours prior to arrival. This information can be added to the special request box when booking.

    Check-in after 18:30 is available with prior arrangement. Check in after 23:00 is not possible.

    Please note that dogs can only be accommodated in the ground floor rooms and by prior arrangement.

    If navigating by sat-nav we would recommend that it only be used to find Parkend Village. Edale House is located in the centre of the village, opposite the cricket green and next door to The Woodman pub/restaurant.

    Please inform Edale House B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about Edale House B&B

    • The prices at Edale House B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Edale House B&B include:

      • Triple
      • Double
      • Twin/Double
      • Twin

    • Edale House B&B is 400 yards from the centre of Parkend. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Edale House B&B is from 16:30, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Edale House B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding
      • Archery
      • Cooking class
      • Bingo
      • Live music/performance
      • Public Bath

    • Guests staying at Edale House B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte