Book a cottage break in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England

Cinderford for a Family-friendly Break: Cinderford is a small market town within the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. Formerly an industrial area the railway track beds have been given over to leisure pursuits. Opportunities abound for visitors to: walk the Sculpture Trail, cycle the three levels of cycle tracks, fish in the lakes at Cannop, visit the Wye Valley, view Symonds Yat and experience the Saracens Head pub for excellent food. Those with kids will want to explore the Gruffalo trail in the deep dark forest at Beechenhurst, take a ride on the Perrygrove Railway with its indoor children’s play area and meander through Puzzle Wood. Enjoy the surrounding woodland and a range of amenities on offer in and around this town on a cottage holiday. For fantastic days out, the Forest of Dean is within easy reach and many of the fine towns of the Cotswolds are less than 30 miles away.

What Cinderford, Gloucestershire offers for Self-Catering Holidays

Within Cinderford, a statue of a local miner stands in the town centre as a tribute to town’s past. If you want to see a film whilst on a cottage break, the Edwardian Palace Cinema has been restored to its former glory. If you like art, Cinderford Artspace has exhibits and events. For families that like to keep fit when on holiday, Forest Leisure Cinderford has many facilities, including a swimming pool, tennis courts and squash courts. Nearby, Soudley has the Dean Heritage Centre, where you can find plenty of useful information on the history of the Forest of Dean. Kids will love the adventure playground here plus all the animals and demonstrations on carving with a chainsaw! There is also a woodland trail inspired by the children’s story, the Gruffalo’s Child.

For more fun packed days out the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is within easy reach and is a fantastic place for walking, cycling, mountain-biking and bird watching.

Country Cottages Online features a fine collection of Gloucestershire country cottages from family cottages to romantic retreats. Wherever you choose to stay, we hope you have the best of times in this part of Gloucestershire.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Cinderford, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Gloucestershire.