Located on a hillside just outside of the Forest of Dean is the village of Ruardean. This village lies close to the Welsh border meaning that you can discover some fantastic places in Wales as well as Gloucestershire whilst on a cottage holiday here.
Hints and Tips on Cottage Holidays in Ruardean
The village of Ruardean benefits from views out towards the Wye Valley and also out towards the Welsh Mountains. In terms of facilities, there is a pub, a post office, a chip shop and a butcher’s shop meaning that you can get many of life’s little necessities locally should you wish.
This is an excellent part of England for walking, cycling and wildlife watching, particularly within the Forest of Dean. Travel further afield and discover the Welsh Marches and Wye Valley. Also accessible for day trips are the English Cotswolds which come highly recommended for their rolling countryside, tea shops and boutique shopping.
However you opt to spend your time, whether you enjoy country life or spending time in appealing market towns, it is important to find good quality self-catering accommodation. To discover how to best spend your time in the Forest of Dean we recommend that you head to the Tourist Information Centre in Monmouth early on during your stay where you can find out more information on local attractions and things to see and do. Pick up free leaflets and ponder choices at your leisure.
When it comes to accommodation, we feature a fantastic range of quality cottages including pet-friendly cottages, romantic cottages and even large country houses. We trust that you will enjoy looking through the available options and hope that you have the best of holidays in this part of Gloucestershire.
Book a Ruardean cottage and look forward to discovering some of the best of Gloucestershire on holiday.
