Forthay Bed and Breakfast

Forthay Forthay, North Nibley, GL11 6EA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>157</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
157 reviews

Loved the history of this lovely home! Charles and his wife were excellent hosts who made sure we were taken care of. 10 starts to Humphrey the cat, who snuggles with guests and has the best purr.

Jennifer United States of America
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Forthay Bed and Breakfast

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A good location for a hassle-free getaway in North Nibley, Forthay Bed and Breakfast is a bed and breakfast surrounded by views of the garden. The property features a garden, bar, and parking on-site among other facilities. 18 miles from Bristol Parkway Station and 20 miles from Kingsholm Stadium, the property provides barbecue facilities and a shared lounge. The accommodation features free Wifi, as well as a terrace and a traditional restaurant. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with a outdoor furniture. There's a private bathroom with walk-in shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. You can play table tennis at this 4-star bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Cotswold Water Park is 21 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Cabot Circus is 22 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.4
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  • Jennifer
    United States of America United States of America
    “Loved the history of this lovely home! Charles and his wife were excellent hosts who made sure we were taken care of. 10 starts to Humphrey the cat, who snuggles with guests and has the best purr.”
  • Linda
    Canada Canada
    “Eclectic decorations. Powerful shower. Gracious host, offered tea on arrival. Yummy homemade granola.”
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Quiet location. Lovely beamed and comfortable bedroom with its own separate bathroom with quality fittings & decor throughout.”

Host Info

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Forthay is a 17th Centuary grade 2 listed farmhouse made out of cotswold stone bursting with character, charm and luxury touches. It is set in an idyllic location in the rural hamlet of Forthay, an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) overlooked by Tyndale Monument on the Cotswold Way. It is surrounded by rolling Gloucestershire countryside between Wotton Under Edge and Dursley. Forthay is the perfect retreat for guests who are looking for peaceful, relaxed accommodation with a touch of luxury. Being surrounded by such breath-taking countryside and exhilarating walks it only seems fair that we welcome your well-behaved four legged friends to join you. In fact at Forthay we love our dogs and walking so much we provide a boot-room for your footwear, laundry room to dry your outdoor wear, a heated dog shower, dog bowls and dog beds. There is a small charge of £10 per dog per night. We also provide dog sitting for guests attending weddings or days out where dogs may not be permitted e.g. Highgrove. There is a cosy snug available for guests use complete with log burner and a library of books and board games.A great room to relax in, read, play board games or plan the next days activities. We have 3 luxury rooms available. Two double rooms with king-size sleigh beds. One has a large private luxury bathroom, the other an en suite toilet and shower room. The third bedroom is a twin room with a private toilet and shower room. All showers are power showers. All rooms have free broadband, Egyptian cotton bedding, feather and down duvets and pillows (non allergenic available on request), large fluffy towels and bathrobes, powerful hairdryers, Roberts DAB radios, luggage racks, complimentary water and a selection of teas and coffees with cafetiere and luxury Noble Isle toiletries. All areas in the house have wifi.
Forthay is a country home from home with added luxuries to create a relaxing and memorable stay.All guests receive a warm and friendly welcome when visiting Forthay. In the Winter guests can relax in the cosy snug in front of an inglenook with log burner whilst enjoying a slice of homemade cake and a pot of tea. In the Summer guests can relax in one of the several outdoor seating areas, play croquet or boules on the lawn or table tennis for the more competitive. Debs and Charles, the owners live on site in a separate wing and are available to assist guests throughout their stay organising dinner reservations, taxi's, providing local directions and any other needs to create an enjoyable and relaxing break. Walkers exploring the Cotswold Way receive a complimentary pick up and drop off from Dursley and/or Wotton Under Edge, just let us know when booking. Pick up in Dursley is The Old Spot Inn and drop off the next morning at Wotton Under Edge is in theHigh Street.
Forthay is perfect for visiting a wide range of places and activities: Cotswold Way walks – on the door step Tyndale monument – 15 minute walk Golf & fly fishing - 5 minute drive Clay pidgeon & horse riding - 10 minute drive Wotton Under Edge, Dursley & Berkeley Castle - 10 min drive Westonbirt, Tetbury, Highgrove & Slimbridge Wetland - 15 minute drive Badminton & Gatcombe Park – 20 minute drive Cirencester – 25 drive Cheltenham, Bath & Bristol - 40 minute drive
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of Forthay Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
  • Ping-pong
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Adults only
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

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

    House rules

    Forthay Bed and Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash Forthay Bed and Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note there is a pet fee of 10 GBP per pet per night upon request.

    Please inform Forthay Bed and Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

    FAQs about Forthay Bed and Breakfast

    • Check-in at Forthay Bed and Breakfast is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Forthay Bed and Breakfast has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Forthay Bed and Breakfast is 1,800 feet from the center of North Nibley. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Forthay Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Forthay Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Ping-pong
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Water park
      • Horseback riding

    • Room options at Forthay Bed and Breakfast include:

      • Double
      • Twin