Edale House

Built in 1850, this elegant Georgian house, 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 tastefully restored to provide a comfortable haven in an area of outstanding natural beauty and history.

Edale House is ideally located for a country break; adjacent to the RSPB Nagshead bird reserve and accessible to the many miles of cycle paths within the Forest of Dean. Furthermore you can visit the historic village of Parkend.

Rooms: 6

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Hotel Facilities

General

Bar – Non-Smoking Rooms – Heating – Luggage Storage – All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

Activities

Golf Course (within 3 km) – Fishing – Canoeing – Cycling – Horse Riding

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Guest Parking

Free private parking is possible on site.

Hotel information

The local shop sells all the main newspapers however, if you would like a newspaper delivered during your stay please let the staff know and they will arrange for it to be delivered to you each morning.

An ordnance survey map is available if required, please ask if you would like to use one if walking locally.

A wet room is available as you come in the front door of Edale House. Please use it for wet walking clothing and boots. There are also large umbrellas for your use if required. Bicycles can be safely stored in this room also.

An iron and ironing board are available on request, and a trouser press is available on the top floor, adjacent to Room 5.

Please ask if you require the telephone book or yellow pages. The house also has the business cards of local taxi firms

Food & beverage

Help yourself to a wide selection of breakfast items; full English breakfast and a vegetarian option are available. Eggs can be cooked to your liking. Sausages are homemade by Brian, and the bacon is traditionally hand-sliced by a Coleford butcher.

The house operates an honesty bar for your convenience.

There is a selection of the red and white wines on the wine list in the bar however, if the one you would like is not there, please ask the staff.

Fresh milk and jugs are available in the bar refrigerator. Please help yourself to this if you prefer it to the small milks in you room.

Room information

All the rooms have been tastefully furnished to a high standard and are fully double glazed. Please see the individual room details for a complete list of the facilities on offer.

The double bedroom is on the ground floor, making it suitable for the elderly or less able.

Area information

We are delighted to assist our guests with their holiday plans and keep up-to-date details and leaflets for all local attractions and activities. There is plenty to see and do in the surrounding area, including cycling, mountain biking, rambling, walking, caving, canoeing, fishing, golfing, horse riding, climbing and abseiling. You could also visit the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, and take a ride on a steam train or enjoy the treetop assault course at Go Ape.

In the village itself, there are 2 public houses, both of which offer good tasty food. The Woodman is next door to Edale House and the Fountain Inn is at the crossroads, by the village post office and within easy walking distance. If you wish to eat at either pub on a Friday or Saturday evening, booking is advised.

Travel information

By Car
From the North and Midlands:
- From the M5, take junction 11 for Gloucester (A40).
- After 7 miles, turn left onto the A48 (Chepstow).
- After 13 miles you will reach Blakeney.
- Just as you are leaving the village, there is a right turn to Parkend.
- After 4 miles you will enter village of Parkend. Continue down the hill.
- You will see the cricket pitch on the left, and Edale House is on the right.
- If you pass the Woodman pub you have missed the entrance.

From the South-East and South-West:
- Using the M4, cross the Severn Bridge, and take the M48/A48 to Chepstow.
- Continue on the A48 through Chepstow.
- After 10 miles, turn left into Lydney.
- In the town centre, turn left to Parkend (also signed for Dean Steam Railway).
- After 3 miles you will enter village of Parkend, and continue until you reach a T-junction.
- You will see Edale House almost facing you on the left; it is situated on the right-hand side of the road.

Alternative routes can be provided by the hotel, on request.

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