Nuthatch Retreat

Set on a hillside in the beautiful Forest of Dean you’ll find a unique and stylish holiday home of laidback luxury. A relaxing self-catering experience in an architect-designed single-storey cedar-clad eco retreat for couples, solo travellers and families with up to 2 children. The master bedroom can also be set as a twin.

You’ll find a peaceful, private space, filled with art, plants, gorgeous textiles and stunning scenery, with its own private entrance and driveway with EV charger, a generous patio and dining area overlooking terraced gardens and the woodland and farmland beyond.

Imagine…a sliding door disappears, dissolving the boundary between inside and out, yourself and nature. Steps spiral you down past wildflower borders and herb beds to a private sunny lawn and a cosy deep soaking tub for two, perfect for bathing in dappled sunlight or under the starry night sky. Below, there’s a wilder space with a fire pit ready for more stargazing or outdoor cooking.

Enjoy a kitchen for foodies and coffee-lovers that’s also perfect for a quick easy dinner after a day of wandering and wonder. On arrival you’ll find a welcome hamper of locally made delights from within 15 miles of Nuthatch Retreat including a loaf of sourdough, butter, milk, coffee, eggs (alternatives available based on your dietary needs). A freezer also reveals tasty local add-ons that you can help yourself to via our honesty-bar. We also provide some basics - olive oil, salt, pepper, herbs and spices and breakfast tea.

After a forest ramble or cycle on the many trails, sink into the comfort of the sofa, ponder upon the grandeur of nature, drop down the generous projection screen ready for a high-definition movie session or run a piping hot outdoor bath to relax into the evening.

And finally, drift off to the sound of owls in your superking-sized bed. Gently awaken to birdsong or Springtime lambs after a good nights’ rest, opening the curtains wide to soak in the hillside view over the first cuppa of the day. A lovely additional bedroom/playroom is available for up to 2 kids which is filled with games and books to keep them happy.

The layout is step-free into every room, from the ramped front door entranceway through and out to the patio terrace, with a spacious wet room and generous-sized master bedroom. A full quality assured accessibility statement can be found via the Nuthatch Retreat website.

Driving Directions

It’s best to use the google drop pin (or search Nuthatch Retreat, Blakeney)

or what3words: ///offstage.palettes.resemble to locate us.

The driveway is the second driveway on the left as you turn down the lane from the main road and is signposted Nuthatch Retreat.

Or

Get to postcode GL15 4AJ, keep driving uphill, away from Blakeney. Pass through national speed limit signs, looking for a layby and cream house on the right. Just past this cream house there is a little lane on the right. Turn right down here and take the second driveway on the left, signposted Nuthatch Retreat.

Alternative Transport

By train - The nearest train station is Lydney approx. 5 miles away. We can recommend taxi transfers or may be able to collect you - get in touch ahead to see if it’s possible.

Lydney rail station sits on the train line between Gloucester and Cardiff, stopping at Caldicott, Severn Tunnel Junction (connecting with Bristol for example) and Newport on the way.

Connections to/from London can be made via Newport or Gloucester. Connections to/from Birmingham can be made via Gloucester/Cheltenham.

By bus - The bus route is currently on hold past the house due to broadband fibre installation in the area. There are buses that run through Blakeney village itself between Chepstow and Gloucester.

By bike - We are an approx. 40min cycle from Lydney rail station or circa 1h40 from Gloucester City Centre and 1h50 from Chepstow town centre.

By plane - The nearest airports are Bristol (40 miles), Cardiff (60 miles) and Birmingham (75 miles)