A modern rustic retreat for up to 2 adults and 2 children (aged 4-16), set on a hillside in the Forest of Dean. The warm, calm interior of Nuthatch Retreat invites you to slow down and rest. The expansive views and tree canopy hold you in the landscape, ready for your next adventure. Get cosy with a book on the window seat, learn a new game, cook over the fire pit, or head out and start to explore all the forest has to offer right from the doorstep. There are a range of wonderful walks from Nuthatch's gate and attractions such as Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves, Beechenhurst play area and Sculpture Trail , Mallards Pike Lake within 15min drive and gorgeouse spots such as Offa's Dyke, Tintern Abbey, Symonds Yat etc. within 30mins. On rainy days or darker evenings curl up on the comfy sofa and drop the screen for a cinema session. The kitchen is ready for foodies and coffee-lovers as well as being perfect for an easy quick dinner after a day of wandering and wonder. A Neff hide-and-slide oven, rapid AEG induction hob, worktop extractor, sharp prep knives and all the implements that you may normally miss from home are here. Burr coffee grinder, aeropress, cafetiere and stovetop coffee prep options are ready for those passionate for a fresh brew! Nuthatch Retreat is a one-storey architect-designed eco holiday-let, conceived to offer a distinctive and comfortable private space with a wow factor. The retreat is attached to our family home above but on its own level, with a separate driveway and entrance, generous patio and terraced gardens. The sliding patio door disappears into the wall dissolving the boundary between inside and out. Steps lead down from the dining area past wildflower borders to a private sunny lawn area. Just below this is a wilder space with a fire pit ready for cosy stargazing or outdoor cooking. The interior layout is wheelchair accessible from front door through and out to the patio, with a spacious wetroom, wide doors and corridor.

Myself and the family enjoy eating delicious food, arts & culture, yoga, gardening and woodland walks. In general we are around most days to offer local knowledge and help making your stay more comfortable. On occasion we can offer added extras such as meals on arrival, picnics or celebration cakes if arranged in advance. Equally, if you wish to be left to your own adventures we will happily leave you to enjoy the space.

Nuthatch is in a small peaceful hill-side hamlet with three neighbours. Our plot only borders the lane and forestry land. Down the lane, is a brook that runs to from Soudley Ponds to Blakeney village. There are plenty of varied walks from the doorstep. The main village is a 30min walk down the hill or 3min drive. Blakeney has a grocery/newsagent, postoffice, GP surgery, decent Fish and Chip shop, Church and local Pub. A mile from us there is Dean As this is a rural location, it is easiest to travel by car. However the local No. 46 bus goes by our house and there is a station 5miles away in Lydney. Many people enjoy cycling around the neighbourhood and mountain-bikers don't have to travel far before they are on forest tracks.