
The exceptional beauty of Forest of Dean has made it a top destination for all those seeking a tranquil vacation close to nature. Located in Gloucestershire, the ancient woodlands, which for centuries was a royal hunting forest, has acres of thick forest comprising numerous trees, such as oak, holly, and beech interspersed with rivers, deep valleys, and gardens. You can go walking through its many trails to enjoy the scenic views, including the interesting Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail. Apart from the forest, there are several other places of interest to explore ancient Roman remains like Puzzle Wood, historical buildings like Tintern Abbey, the River Wye, or you could visit some of the neighbouring charming villages. Keep reading this curated list of the top holiday cottages with hot tub in Forest of Dean, UK.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to hot tub. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on January 26, 2025.
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1. Elegant one-bedroom home near Woolaston
Located near the hamlet of Woolaston, east of Forest of Dean, this holiday cottage constitutes part of the hosts’ larger house but guarantees full privacy. The compact and self-contained home offers an open-plan layout including a full kitchen, a dining area, and a sitting area fitted with a wood-burning fireplace and a separate bedroom that can sleep up to two guests. Guests also have shared use of the estate grounds and other facilities there such as a patio, hot tub, and sauna.
3.02 km (1.9 mi) from Tintern Abbey / Abaty TyndrynAccommodates: 2
Minimum Nights: 2
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2. Delightful cottage for two in Whitcroft (from USD 194)
This petite holiday cabin which was built exquisitely offers space for two guests. The house is located in the centre of Whitcroft at the southern end of Forest of Dean. Furnished with a classy style, the house comprises a bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a cosy dining-cum-sitting room. Guests additionally have access to patios present in the front part of the house and the rear. The rear patio offers a comfy sitting area with outdoor furniture and a hot tub too.
3. Stylishly decorated holiday home near River Wye (from USD 316)
Located just outside Forest of Dean and a short walk away from River Wye, with easy access to several forest trails, this holiday cottage is a wonderful setting to enjoy a nature vacation. Elegantly furnished, the cottage offers two bedrooms and can accommodate up to five guests. Other facilities include a living room section fitted with TV, a small dining section and a well-equipped kitchen enclosed within an open-plan area with high ceilings. You will find the hot tub set amid the lush garden with complete privacy where you can enjoy a relaxing soak surrounded by the forest and open skies. The garden also includes a barbecue grill and outdoor furniture.
Top guest reviews
Host:
thankyou audrey for being a great hostcan recommend the pub up the road as really friendly and great foodaudrey was very helpful in her suggestions particularly for walks for our elderly dogLocation:
a fantastic place in a brilliant locationeverything is fabulous-location-right on the walking trails pub near by and quiet and peacefulthe location is excellent with walks from the doorperfect location lovely accomdation definitely would return and highly recommendall the essentials were at the house and it’s in a perfect location for walks in the forestCleanliness:
accomodation was spotless comfy beds and so many thoughtful touchesthe place itself is very clean very bright and airyit had everything we needed and was spotlessly clean when we arrivedspace is clean spacious and perfect for a “girlie” weekend awaysuch a beautiful place to stay audrey was so helpful and the place was absolutely amazing and sparkling cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the accommodation was attractive comfortable and had everything you would need
4. Attractive and cheery stay in Longhope (from USD 206)
Located in the small village of Longhope near Forest of Dean, the vintage yet a cheerful ambience of this converted 17th-century stone-built holiday house will leave you charmed. Renovated and redesigned into a lovely home, it features all modern amenities but some of its original touches such as wooden roof beams and original stonework have been maintained. The house is spread over two levels and has been furnished elegantly with bright colours and stylish decors. There are two bedrooms that can together sleep up to five people. The house includes a full kitchen, a dining room and a living room fitted with a fireplace. Guests may use the private garden that offers a hot tub, outdoor furniture and barbecue equipment. Additionally, there is shared use of the estate’s extended grounds. Please note that the hot tub is available on request and has additional charges.
5. Charming forest retreat with superb views (from USD 261)
Enjoy a secluded holiday retreat in this mountain cottage located at the edge of the royal Forest of Dean, offering incredible views of Wye Valley and the Black Mountains. The cottage which dates back to the 1850s has been fully updated with the latest amenities and a cosy inviting layout. Guests have access to three bedrooms, a full kitchen, a separate dining room, and three lounges, all opening into the deck. The huge wooden wrap-around deck is the place to hang out. It offers spectacular views, comfy seating, facilities, and of course, a hot tub. The house also offers a sauna facility. Swedish massages and other spa treatments are available but have extra fees.
Top guest reviews
Host:
great power showers jayne was most amenable and helpful both before and during our staywe had a great stay and found jayne was a wonderful hostthe information packs are so helpful and tell you everything you need to knowLocation:
highly recommend for a quiet and relaxing stay in a beautiful locationwe will definitely be returning again and will be recommending jayne’s place to our family and friendsCleanliness:
bathrooms were clean and modernRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
what a wonderful stay we had the cottage surpassed our expectations so comfortable it was like being homethe house is very comfortable and spacious and is tastefully furnished with lots of thoughtful touches
6. Inviting rural guest house in the meadows (from USD 126)
Set amidst the countryside in green meadows, this holiday house is a cosy getaway for two. Simple yet welcomingly furnished, the house is spread over two floors. The ground floor offers an open-plan space that includes a sitting area, a small kitchen and a dining section. On the first floor, there is a bedroom and a Juliette balcony offering awesome views of the gorgeously green landscapes stretching all around. Outdoor guests may use the patio with similar fantastic views of the woodlands. The available patio facilities include seating furniture and a private hot tub.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the host was lovely and very helpful :)thoroughly enjoyed our stay thank you for being such good hoststhey were attentive and considerate yet respectful of our privacyabi and gerry were very helpful in recommendations and directions for the many trails availablegreat host and a fab spot to relaxLocation:
amazing place in a beautiful locationgreat location very peaceful and relaxinggreat location to disconnect from the fast paced lifestyle in the citylovely location and well presented private apartmentlovely place in the middle of the countrysideCleanliness:
beautiful home which was very cleanlovely clean space in beautiful surroundingsvery nice clean well equipped warma very well equiped clean kitchen so you could make your own mealsthe house is gorgeous and absolutely spotlessRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
stunning sunsets from the living room / patiogreat cottage with lovely facilities and amenities with stunning viewsthe bed was very comfortable and lovely view from the little balconythe bed was comfortable and the view from the bedroom was stunning especially at sun setit is finished to a high standard and is very comfortable
7. Lovely abode close to a creek (from USD 168)
You will enjoy staying in this pleasing holiday cottage surrounded by fields and a brook. The cottage offers one bedroom for two guests, along with a living room that has a smart TV and a well-equipped kitchen with a dining space. The bedroom opens into a private courtyard where you will find a hot tub and lounge chairs. Meanwhile, in the front garden, guests have access to the gazebo and a picnic bench.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the hosts are nice and responsivetony was a brilliant hosttony was helpful and friendly hosteverything you could possibly need and tony was a great host who was very helpfulhot tub was perfect local pub was lovely and tony was a great hostLocation:
amazing place in a quiet locationbeautiful place in a gorgeous secluded location plenty to do nearby2 pubs within 3or 4 mins drive or 30 minute walk on a nice eveninglovely stay nice location would recommend to a friendperfect place for a getaway break looking forwards to booking again and would recommend to everyone regardsCleanliness:
very clean throughout and a particularly stylish kitchenhot tub good quality rooms clean and well presentedplace was super clean could not fault it one bit would highly recommend to people to staythe cottage is lovely and clean and well worth a visitthe hot tub was fantastic - clean and easy to useRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the view from the room is beautifulthe little touches like chocs next to bed and tea/coffee/cereals really made us feel well looked afterwe had a really comfortable stay and the hot tub is really amazingwe stayed for two nights last week and were so impressed with how clean and comfortable this cottage wasmodern kitchen that was fun to use and amazing shower
8. Traditional residence with a private courtyard (from USD 196)
This snug holiday cottage has a traditional vibe with flagstone flooring, open fireplaces and a private courtyard. Furnished throughout with vintage charm, the house offers three bedrooms that accommodate six guests, a warm living area, a dining room and a galley kitchen fitted with all essentials. The courtyard includes garden furniture, a hot tub, a wood-fired sauna cabin as well as a small barbecue firepit. Plus, the courtyard has high walls that guarantee privacy.
Top guest reviews
Host:
excellent host with great hospitalitythe host was very helpful and always contactablezoff was a fantastic hostlovely cottage zoff is an excellent host everything is provided and he's always availablethe communication with the host was easy and always received a fast responseLocation:
the local shop and takeaways a five minute walk away were very usefullocal shops walking distance great place to staygreat kids play area and park a short walk awayliked the village - pubs/brewery/shop/takeaways mean everything is on your doorstepit's also a great location for exploring the local areaCleanliness:
great clean tidy little cottaged bike trails clean and well presentedthe cottage was clean with comfy beds and a well furnished kitchenthe cottage is beautiful very clean well maintained and cosythe cottage was charming well-equipped clean and cosyRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the cottage is amazing with all facilities providedvery comfortable bed in the main bedroom the sheets were so crisp and wonderful to sleep inlovely comfortable cottage with everything we neededplenty of room for our party of 6 adults and a toddlerhot tub is amazing and lots of room in the house
9. Homey cottage for large groups
Perfect for large families or groups, this house with five bedrooms can accommodate up to twelve guests. The holiday home offers two levels with the ground floor comprising a spacious living room, a dining section and a full kitchen, plus a family room with a piano and gaming facilities. There’s also an enclosed conservatory with garden views. Meanwhile, the first floor has the remaining bedrooms. The house is set on an acre (0.4 hectares) of land which includes a patio area with outdoor furniture and barbecue facilities, a children’s play area and a hot tub that can seat 7 guests.
Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
11.07 km (6.9 mi) from Tintern Abbey / Abaty TyndrynAccommodates: 12
Top guest reviews
Host:
lovely home with lovely ownersfantastic hosts would certainly stay here againlovely place to stay hosts are lovely and respond instantly to any problemssue was a great host meeting us on arrival and providing us with some useful tipsclear and good communications from owners and caretakers of the accommodationLocation:
nice location good facilities for kids & adultsthe house has everything you could need with a great central family kitchen/dining/conservatory areaa spacious well equipped and child friendly accommodation with a range of fabulous outdoor activities close to handa superb house in a great location the house had everything needed to keep 6 kids entertainedgreat location to explore the forest of deanCleanliness:
everything was clean and it had everything you neededit’s clean tidy spacious well equipped and so homelyluxurious hot tub and the house was fully equipped clean and tidywe had a great stay the house is well equipped and clean with lots of space for 12 peoplethe house was clean and spacious and the kitchen had everything you would need and moreRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
we were very lucky with the weather so took full advantage of the brilliant outdoor space and facilities
Stunning locale cottages for your vacation
Forest of Dean has an endless list of things to explore and enjoy. Depending on your interests and the weather, you can be as active or as laid-back as you want here. This list of top holiday cottages with hot tub in Forest of Dean, UK, covers several types of rentals and assures you of a perfect place to rest in after a hectic day of travel.
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