Forest Barns

Discover Forest Barns – Your Private Country Escape

Tucked away in the heart of the Soudley Valley in Forest of Dean, Forest Barns is a hidden hamlet of five luxurious, 17th-century barns – beautifully restored to blend heritage charm with modern comfort. Sleeping 2 to 26 guests, our secluded site is just a short drive from Bristol, the Cotswolds, and only two hours from London.

Whether you're escaping for a romantic weekend, a family gathering, or a full-site celebration, Forest Barns offers an unforgettable experience surrounded by nature and steeped in character.

Why Guests Love Forest Barns

Every cottage has a private hot tub under starlit skies

Cosy log burners and characterful interiors

Complimentary EV charging

Dog-friendly with fully enclosed gardens

Family-friendly with a games room and play area

Woodland walks right from your cottage door

Year-round stays with relaxed Sunday twilight check-outs

Celebrate Life’s Special Moments

Planning a wedding, birthday, or retreat? Our hamlet is licensed for indoor and outdoor ceremonies, with two beautiful event spaces, spacious lawns, and exclusive-use hire available. Let your event unfold in a setting where history, nature, and luxury come together.

Weddings

Secluded private hamlet | indoor/outdoor wedding up to 44 or Elope | On-site stays | Family & Pet friendly | Two-night wedding weekends | Stunning grounds

We offer a Wedding Weekend Festival venue, providing a unique, create your style to suit the budget celebration with the freedom to create your ideal event. So it's made by you from the start to I DO.  Weddings at Forest Barns are by you and your vision. We offer on-site accommodation, gardens tended by our Kew Garden trained gardener, two ceremony rooms, outdoor licensed lawns, and the flexibility to bring together every detail of your dream festival-inspired wedding—from caterers, hair and make-up, and florists to photography and entertainment. Enjoy both our indoor and outdoor ceremony facilities, all while staying on-site in our five luxurious cottages.  Even space for a Tipi or Marquee.

Let us help you create memories which will last a lifetime.  Book a viewing of this wedding hamlet to discuss an exclusive and customisable wedding experience.

Open: All year for a Garden Ceremony (weather permitting) and choice of indoor ceremony rooms.

Access

Hire - Exclusive full weekend rental (2 nights) accommodation across our collection of 5 cottages.

From 2pm on the day prior to your special day.  Allowing ample time for setup and decorating to ensure everything is just as you envisage.

Extend the magic to the day following your celebration until 3.00pm.  Allowing for a relaxed post-wedding get-together to reflect on your unforgettable moments and a relaxed departure.