Mill End Mitcheldean

Mill End Mitcheldean: The Perfect Group Getaway in the Heart of the Forest of Dean

Perfectly located in the picturesque Forest of Dean, Mill End Mitcheldean is a spacious and versatile self-catering venue, that can accommodate large group bookings.

Mill End is full of art, books and magazines collected by fashion and interior designer Liz Lewitt, over a big Medieval house and small cottage. In a village location, Mill End Mitcheldean offers access to late shops, a pharmacy and takeaways.

Whether you're planning a family reunion, a corporate retreat, a hen do, or a relaxing holiday with friends, Mill End has everything you need for an unforgettable experience.  The small cottage sleeping 6 can be hired on its own, and the large house has parts which can be locked off providing different price points for varying group sizes.

Key Features for an Unforgettable Stay:

Secure Walled Garden: Let your dogs roam free and your kids play safely in the enclosed walled garden, complete with a ground-level trampoline and kids play area. Secure bike storage and hose down is also available for cycling enthusiasts.

Comfortable Bedrooms: The wide range of boutique bedrooms ensures everyone in your group has a cosy place to rest their head for a good night’s sleep.

Cocktail Bar: Enjoy cocktails and refreshing drinks without ever having to leave the property – cocktail equipment, full range of glassware and cocktail books available. A 3 door drinks chiller is available for those who like their drinks correctly chilled.

Well-Equipped Kitchens:  The commercial-style kitchens feature everything you need to whip up a feast, including range ovens, dishwashers, fridges, and a myriad of culinary tools – so much so they have been praised by professional chefs.  The main kitchen caters for 40, the second kitchen is set up for baking, breakfasts and kids high tea.

Bordello Banquets: If you don’t want to cook, Bordello Banquets can provide in-house catering, cocktails, entertainment and hospitality so you can make the most of your time away.

Ample Social Spaces: From the spacious dining area to the laid-back lounges and kids playroom, Mill End offers plenty of room for your group to relax, socialise, and create lasting memories.

Prime Forest of Dean Location: Explore the stunning natural beauty of the Forest of Dean right from your doorstep. Whether you're into walking, biking, yoga or simply getting back to nature, Mill End is the perfect base for your outdoor adventures.

Spa Treatments: You don’t have to choose between a hot tub, outdoor wood fired sauna cabin, indoor steam room, infra-red sauna cabins or a cold plunge pool - because Mill End has it all! Pamper treatments can also be arranged in house to allow you to relax to the max.  Perfect for hen parties or wellness retreats.

Extra Fun: There are plenty of family toys and games in the house, but if you want something extra special why not book an infamous murder mystery or a casino night?

Bordello Banquets: Elevate Your Experience with Bespoke Catering

To make your stay at Mill End even more special, consider adding Bordello Banquets to your booking. This renowned catering company, born from the vibrant spirit of the Il Bordello members only barge in Bristol, specialises in crafting unforgettable culinary experiences and styled tables. From themed weekends for hen parties, dance classes, wine tasting, cocktail or cookery classes, seated dining, butler in the buff, to catering and classes for corporates or fully catered free-from menus for retreats, Bordello Banquets will tantalise your taste buds with a "riot of colour, rich in taste".

Mill End Mitcheldean and Bordello Banquets: A Partnership Made in Foodie Heaven

Together, Mill End Mitcheldean and Bordello Banquets offer a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Make the most of your quality time away enjoying delicious, bespoke meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients, featuring artisan food and drink from the region, while surrounded by the natural beauty of the Forest of Dean and all the luxury and home comforts of Mill End. Together Mill End and Bordello Banquets offer the perfect combination for an unforgettable group getaway – whatever your group requirements, you’re totally covered - “Just add people”.

MILL END WEDDINGS & HEN PARTIES

Mill End itself comprises 3 properties internally linked, lovingly converted over the years by ex-fashion designer Liz Lewitt and her partner Zoff. Each bedroom is themed and named with quirky interiors, wallpapers and props from past fashion businesses, own cocktail bar and family travels.

Mill End offers dining space for up to 40, professionally equipped kitchens and cocktail bar and spa facilities.

Mill End Hen Parties offers catering, cocktails, cookery classes, pamper treatments, themed tea parties, butler in the buff & naked art classes, sewing bee crafts, gin mixology, wine tasting, boudoir photography & burlesque dance classes, vintage china hire, seated dinners, buffets, Mad Hatter's Tea Parties and much more.

A marriage between Mill End Mitcheldean and Bordello Banquets, we specialise in helping hens create entire themed weekends from boudoir & burlesque, through outdoor active, to pamper and craft and cocktails and catering – with or without a buttler in the buff.

We also offer the Ten for £10 bundle which is a wonderful way for hens to have an entire hen weekend itinerary of catering, cocktails, entertainment and classes with ten different things prepped and provided for you for your weekend – at £100 per head, it is great value for money and great fun!

Or Mill End Hen Parties can bring the Ten for £10 bundle (minimum of 25 girls) to wherever you are staying in The Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire or Bristol.

We also offer in house themed weddings, on a small intimate, family scale. If you would like something bespoke, small but perfectly formed, we can dress the house and tables and offer something delightfully wonderful for a sensible small budget too!

Getting to us

If travelling from Bristol by car

By far the quickest route is via Chepstow and along the A48 towards Gloucester on the Welsh side of the river. This avoids all the small villages in The Forest itself, and any potential rush hour traffic or road works in Gloucester.  Remember to take the left hand slip road signed Forest of Dean and Chepstow, after the brow of the hill, and go over the OLD BRIDGE – if you go over the new bridge by mistake, take the M48 back to Chepstow on the Welsh side of the river!

Proceed along the A48, and through Newnham on Severn – about 30 minutes. Out the other side of Newnham, and through Broadoak, and under a railway bridge – you will pass Glevum Conservatories on your right, and a Texaco Garage on your left. Continue up the hill after the Texaco Garage. You will see signs, on the right hand side of the road, to Flaxley and Mitcheldean. The turning itself is on the left and fairly concealed, on the brow of the hill, before a cottage.

Mitcheldean is 4 miles from this point, along beautiful country lanes. Follow signs for Flaxley, past the abbey and chapel, and then proceed right to Mitcheldean. Once you enter Mitcheldean, at The Lamb pub, turn left onto the mini roundabout, and then immediately right. When you see the church infront of you and the now closed George pub on your right hand side, turn left into Mill End St.

If travelling from London or the North

Come off the motorway at Gloucester, and leave it on the A40 – the Ross and Monmouth Road. Continue on the A40 and follow signs for Ross-on-Wye, until you reach the village of Huntley. Then turn left at the lights, taking the A4136 for Monmouth. On arrival into Mitcheldean, The Lamb Pub will be on your left. Turn right at the mini roundabout and proceed over the brow of the hill. When you see the church in front of you and The George pub on your right hand side, turn left into Mill End St.

Getting to us by bus or coach

National Express (08705 808080) operates coaches to Ross-on-Wye (around 4 miles/7 kilometres away), Newent (around 5 miles/9 kilometres away), Monmouth (around 10 miles/16 kilometres away), Gloucester (around 10 miles/16 kilometres away) and Chepstow (around 18 miles/29 kilometres away). There is a good service provided throughout the forest, for example; there are direct coaches to Ross-on-Wye, Newent and Gloucester from London Victoria, which take around 3 1/2 hours and also stop at Cheltenham and Gloucester (journey time from Gloucester 15 minutes approx) click for this route and timetable. For information on local buses please visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk for available bus routes or for bus timetables.

Getting to us by train

National Rail (08457 484950) trains stop at Gloucester (around 10 miles/16 kilometres away), Lydney (around 10 miles/16 kilometres away) and Chepstow (around 18 miles/29 kilometres away). Gloucester train station is directly across the road from the Bus Station where National Express coaches also stop.  Bristol Temple Meads is about an hour away by car or taxi.