Brookbank Folly in Mitcheldean

"Just returned from 4 days and would certainly recommend this cosy cottage for a very relaxing break It was immaculate and provided everything you would need including a food welcome pack and fresh flowers "

Reviewed by johnmC689GQ on 08/01/2020

"A beautifully built cottage. The owner showed us around the property on arrival and ensured that we had everything we could need including local maps and directions to all types of attractions, locations and eateries."

Reviewed by Mr Bolton on 06/08/2016

"My wife and I recently stayed at this delightfully charming and quirky little cottage. The owner, Richard, was extremely friendly and helpful. His two dogs are seriously lovely. The cottage itself was great. If you are looking for a place to stay whilst visiting the area, this is a great place to be."

Reviewed by Jamie I on 02/07/2016

"It was extremely quiet which is exactly what we wanted and was the most important requirement for my holiday, no other holiday makers around! The only sounds we heard was from the birds. Perfect."

Reviewed by Miss Casey on 24/06/2016

"The whole experience was brilliant. The cottage is a really wonderful place. Every little touch has been so well thought out. A perfect place to unwind from the stresses of life. A truly magical week."

Reviewed by Mr Collis on 19/03/2016

"The cottage was perfect! The owners charming and discreet."

Reviewed by Mrs Alexander-brown on 31/01/2016

"The cottage felt like we were in a fairy tale."

Reviewed by Mrs Etheridge on 20/07/2015

"Everything! The property is fabulous and so are the owners. The location is wonderful and quiet."

Reviewed by Mrs Taylor on 03/06/2015

"What a beautiful little holiday place! It was everything we hoped it would be, and the pictures really don't do it justice. A wonderful, unique little cwtch away from the world. It was a perfect base for exploring the Forest of Dean and had everything that we needed for the week. A lovely welcome pack and the owners were so friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!"

Reviewed by Ms Caughlin on 02/06/2015

"Brookbank Folly was an ideal getaway, very peaceful and with welcoming but unobtrusive owners."

Reviewed by Mrs Felstead on 31/05/2015

"Liked its quirkiness and it was a good base to explore the Forest of Dean. Nice and peaceful, could have been miles from anywhere."

Reviewed by Mrs Fairbrother on 02/05/2015

"Wonderful little cottage. Relaxing with everything to make it home from home. Loved the quirkiness, cosy, beautifully furnished and immaculate. ..highly recommend :)"

Reviewed by Jane30_11 on 19/04/2015

"Liked staying in a quirky cottage and it was a good base to explore the Forest of Dean."

Reviewed by Mrs Smith on 08/03/2015

"A well earned relaxing, remote, quirky and cosy break. The owners have certainly created a magical, comfortable and welcoming "hobbit cottage." Loved it!"

Reviewed by Mrs Hucknall-swallow on 24/01/2015

"An excellent quirky property in a beautiful location."

Reviewed by Mr Green on 10/01/2015

"Perfect relaxing holiday in a beautiful part of the county."

Reviewed by Mr Parkes on 27/09/2014

"The property was idyllic. So quaint & peaceful. It felt like a million miles away from home! The surrounding countryside/Forest of Dean was stunning, & we visited many nearby attractions. (Raglan Castle...Clearwell caves...Symonds Yat...The international birds of prey centre....to name but a few!)The property was comfortable & beautifully set out. The owners were lovely, & so unobtrusive. We were able to really relax & had a wonderful stay. "

Reviewed by Mrs Moore on 20/09/2014

"This is a great place to unwind , quirky is not the word ! You keep looking for Snow White or the dwarfs to march around the corner . So close to the Forest of Dean"

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 07/08/2014

"It was romantic and secluded, and yet handy for lots of attractions and things to see/do."

Reviewed by Mrs Stephenson on 24/07/2014

"Gorgeous cottage in a lovely peaceful setting that is also a great base for exploring the forest of dean and surrounding area. The cottage has everything you could need for a romantic and relaxing stay and is just fantastic. Some points to note (in no particular order): Take slippers, the floors are really quite cold! The windows and door are both a bit draughty but the heaters work well and their use is included in the hire price. The lane to and from the cottage is a little scary (some of the locals are a bit mad on the driving front) due to being very narrow. We got a lovely welcome pack of wine, crisps, porridge, milk and marmalade. There was also some coffee and tea there so we didn't have to shop straightaway. Mitcheldean has a co-op and small local store for food, plus takeaways, but no sit down restaurant. The front steps can get a little slippery and be careful not to turn the outside light switch off - you'll never find the keyhole without it! Overall it's a fab little place and we would highly recommend it."

Reviewed by Kirsty S on 02/06/2014

"What an amazing little cottage! This little, secluded bolt hole was fantastic and we loved every minute. The owners kindly left a great welcome pack and the little touches, like fresh milk in the fridge, were really appreciated. Just on the edge of the Forest of Dean, this was a great location and was perfect for exploring. If you are looking for somewhere to eat we recommend The Kings Head (9 miles away on the a40 towards Gloucester) where the homemade Steak & Kidney pie was to die for! The cottage is some way down a little winding lane but is easy to find. We could get mobile phone signals but no internet access with Three Mobile. This place is highly recommended, great value, and we will definately be going back for a second visit."

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 28/04/2014

"We really enjoyed our stay at this little cottage. Warm welcome, good facilities and lovely setting. Highly recommended for an out of town break."

Reviewed by Mr Bull on 12/04/2014

"A fabulous, quirky cottage in a beautiful and peaceful location."

Reviewed by Mrs Bunker on 05/04/2014

"The hosts were great, available if you wanted them, but unobtrusive if you didn't. The accommodation was perfect, exactly as described."

Reviewed by Mrs Hines on 01/04/2014

"This is a stunning property in a beautiful location, right on the edge of the Forest of Dean. The cottage is hand-built and full of character, perfect for a romantic weekend or a relaxing and peaceful break away from everyday life. The owners were very welcoming."

Reviewed by Mr Wilson on 10/02/2014

"Lovely quirky cottage. Quiet, cosy and a warm welcome from the owners."

Reviewed by Mr Clode on 29/01/2014

"Character cottage with modern conveniences. "

Reviewed by Mr Osgood on 16/12/2013

"Cosy cottage and very quirky!"

Reviewed by Mr Shaw on 02/12/2013

"We chose this cottage for its quirkiness and also because of other very positive reviews.We loved every minute of our stay and could have stayed another week.Plenty to do in the daytime.We visited caves,cycled in the forest of dean,visited symonds yat for walking and cycled along the river to Monmouth.Spent our evenings cooking in the well equipped kitchen and chilling out on the settee in the lounge which puts down into a bed.As we had great weather we were able to sit out in the front garden.So peaceful at the cottage as on a no through road so minimal traffic only to other propertys nearby.Owners have three dogs that also come to visit and buzzards circling above.The owner was very nice,very unintrusive but helpful if asked anything.The cottage is amazing and very well built.Lots of quirky points to it.We both loved it and would recommend it to anyone.Cant think of anything negative."

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 02/12/2013

"we stayed at the folly in august for my retirement it was fantastic its even better than what you see in photo,s. Richard and Sue were very welcoming and couldn't do enough for you with a lovely welcome basket, I can,t recommend this property enough anybody that goes there will not be disappointed.Pete and June from Cleethorpes"

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 24/10/2013

"We liked everything about this little cottage. Top place to stay, and lovely people who own the property. "

Reviewed by Mr Birchall on 04/10/2013

"A real gem! This quirky little hideaway has it all, beautiful location, peaceful, clean and cosy. Very welcoming owners. Will certainly be coming back."

Reviewed by Mr Baxter on 22/09/2013

"Me and my partner loved everything about this cottage. We have been to a few, and this is my favourite yet. I loved the quirkiness of it, and the location. Really peaceful and away from everything, but in easy reach by car to everything if you wanted to. Owner very nice, but left us to it. Cannot fault it at all, and will definitely recommend to friends."

Reviewed by Miss Meeks on 09/09/2013

"Brookbank Folly was beautiful. Nothing was very far away which we wanted to do, and it was lovely to end up at Brookbank Folly at the end of the day and relax with a glass of beer or wine a great holiday."

Reviewed by Mr Skudder on 16/08/2013

"Brookbank Folly is a very secluded place to stay and is ideal for exploring the Forest of Dean and its surrounding area. It is a very relaxing place to stay, its quirkiness makes it very special. "

Reviewed by Mrs Inwood on 12/08/2013

"Brookbank folly, was perfect, relaxed, chilled, and quiet, was a fabulous week. That myself and partner enjoyed, would definatly return, was a very warm welcome we had on arrival :). Had some fantastic photo opportunity while exploring the towns and local facilities. Dean heritage centre with the gruffalo made the stay even better, also taking number of visits to adams farm for both the animals and milk was even better!! Can't wait to visit again! Thanks x"

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 27/06/2013

"Delightful place, fully equipped to meet all your needs and a beautiful, well maintained garden to enjoy in the evening. Owner couldn't be be more helpful in every aspect. Will certainly go there again and will most certainly recommend it to anyone."

Reviewed by Mr Harris on 24/05/2013

"Both the cottage and the setting were lovely. Nice and private and we enjoyed the woodland walks from the door (we truly could walk straight from the property into the forest!)"

Reviewed by Mrs Freeman on 26/03/2013

"Fantastic little folly in the middle of a beautiful area. Felt very safe there and it was very quiet and relaxing."

Reviewed by Mr Hall on 10/03/2013

"The 'different-ness' of the cottage and the peace and quiet."

Reviewed by Mr Godwin on 20/02/2013

"It was peaceful with beautiful surroundings."

Reviewed by Miss Vaughan on 04/02/2013

"Amazing atmosphere! A genuine gem. Great friendly owners and a totally stress-free few days. "

Reviewed by Miss Westerman on 18/01/2013

"Charming atmosphere of the cottage and the forest very close, extraordinary style, the owners great hospitality and the fact that it is within walking distance of shops and public transport."

Reviewed by Mrs Pourrat-ramu on 25/10/2012

"The location and the property were absolutely excellent. The owners made us very welcome; the 'tour' of the cottage was very helpful and informative. On previous holidays to cottages, and an avid cook, I have always found the kitchen very lacking in equipment and came with my own, but it was not necessary as it was all there!"

Reviewed by Mrs Merrett on 19/10/2012

"When we arrived at the cottage the owners were there to meet us they were both very nice people and gave us info on the cottage and surrounding area they left us alone all week but were there if you needed help they introduced us to there dogs . It's a real little hobbits cottage and very romantic with lovley natural wood made from the surrounding Forest of Dean . The location was nice if you like to get away from it all with lots of walks from the cottage . I loved the cottage and its great for a get away from it all type hoilday I did love it but I think next time I would like to be more in a village setting with a pub near by . Saying that I would come back to this cottage if I need some peace n rest type hoilday ."

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 05/09/2012

"It was like staying at a fairytale cottage, a wonderful time was had."

Reviewed by Mrs Devonshire on 03/09/2012

"It was in a lovely tranquil area. The owner was very helpful and we had a lovely enjoyable time. All amenities were within walking distance - the perfect little hideaway. "

Reviewed by Mrs Forbes on 05/08/2012

"We had a great week at Brookbank Folly. The owner was very friendly and helpful. We would love to spend another week there."

Reviewed by Mrs Pearson on 29/07/2012

"The property is extremely quirky and full of character and we loved every minute of our stay. The owners provided us with such a warm welcome, including a lovely goodie pack, which started our holiday off in great style. It was a really cosy, private cottage, and sitting in the garden listening to the birds over breakfast or evening drinks was really peaceful. It's a great place to explore the area, including the walks from the doorstep. We would highly recommend this cottage for a holiday."

Reviewed by Mrs Bailey on 25/07/2012

"The owner had an exceptionally friendly and helpful attitude without being intrusive."

Reviewed by Mr Abbott on 24/07/2012

"Property is unique and attractive. Great base for days out. Wonderful food at local 'Hart Craft Centre'."

Reviewed by Mrs Oldfield on 12/06/2012

"Brookbank Folly is unique and a credit to the creative genius who built it from locally-sourced materials. The owners were friendly and welcoming but not at all intrusive. It is full of character, warm, quiet and perfect for two people to enjoy a peaceful rest from the world. The Forest of Dean with its excellent walks and cycle trails is easily accessible from the cottage and we also visited Hereford and the Waterways Museum at Gloucester."

Reviewed by Dr Raw on 05/03/2012

"It was just what we wanted. Contact with the owners was excellent. We really enjoyed it!"

Reviewed by Mr Brewer on 23/02/2012

"The cottage was so comfortable and cosy, quirky and different. The owners were very welcoming and left us a welcome pack. The surrounding area was lovely, the Forest of Dean delivered a wonderful walk with hooting owls at night. "

Reviewed by Miss Robinson on 29/01/2012

"Beautifully crafted cottage, just like a fairytale. The pictures honestly do not do this place justice. If anything I would describe it as a picturesque re-imagination of "snow white & the seven dwarfs cottage" or a house scene from "the legend of zelda". Owners leave you in peace, to your own devices and beautiful covers for the windows for extra privacy. A very romantic place in the middle of nowhere, only a few hamlet-like houses surrounding, a distance down the road & the woodland just behind for peaceful walks. Perfect for a couple seeking a romantic getaway together. There are plenty of movies, board games and the remarkably quaint kitchen to keep oneself occupied. Very warm interior (which is one of the major things I look for as I tend to get cold easily) and the very romantic fire place in the front room, complimented by the cow-skin rug, is very effective at keeping you warm on those winter nights, snuggling on the sofa with a movie!!! We will definitely be returning! A romantic weekend I will never forget..."

Reviewed by Amy P on 27/01/2012

"Beautifully crafted cottage, just like a fairytale. The pictures honestly do not do this place justice. If anything I would describe it as a picturesque re-imagination of "snow white & the seven dwarfs cottage" or a house scene from "the legend of zelda". Owners leave you in peace, to your own devices and beautiful covers for the windows for extra privacy. A very romantic place in the middle of nowhere, only a few hamlet-like houses surrounding, a distance down the road & the woodland just behind for peaceful walks. Perfect for a couple seeking a romantic getaway together. There are plenty of movies, board games and the remarkably quaint kitchen to keep oneself occupied. Very warm interior (which is one of the major things I look for as I tend to get cold easily) and the very romantic fire place in the front room, complimented by the cow-skin rug, is very effective at keeping you warm on those winter nights, snuggling on the sofa with a movie!!! We will definitely be returning! A romantic weekend I will never forget..."

Reviewed by A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer on 27/01/2012

"Sue and Richard were so welcoming and friendly. The cottage is gorgeous, very homely and a real treat. We had a fantastic holiday in the peace and quiet. Its secluded but also not far from many tourist spots. We will be back and looking forward to seeing Harry and the rest of the dogs :-))"

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 09/12/2011

"Brookbank Folly was exactly as described and more. The welcome that we received from the owners and the breakfast pack was lovely, we will be returning without a doubt. We had a relaxing weekend and enjoyed our afternoon walk in the forest. Thank you very much!"

Reviewed by Miss Richardson on 05/12/2011

"Brookbank Folly was a fantastic cottage and the owners were so welcoming and had supplied a welcome basket of goodies and nothing was too much trouble. An absolute pleasure and we will be going back."

Reviewed by Mr Carter on 30/10/2011

"The Cottage was in a peaceful location and in great proximity for the many great walks to be enjoyed within the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley. The Cottage was very cosy and comfortable. We were able to enjoy the sound of the Owls calling in the evening. The owners were very welcoming. A lovely basket of goodies was awaiting us in the Cottage on arrival. This I found to be a very welcoming and a thoughtful touch. We hope to make a return visit and we could happily have stayed a second week! "

Reviewed by Mrs Brassington on 18/10/2011

"Good location, friendly hosts."

Reviewed by Mr Harris on 25/09/2011

"The owner is very friendly and the area is nice and quiet. We had a honeymoon there and it's a perfect place for a romantic getaway. The cottage gives a warm feeling, full of love."

Reviewed by Miss Kovalcsik on 18/09/2011

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was marvellous and in an excellent location for exploring the local area. We received a very warm welcome and hope to return one day. We would definitely recommend the cottage to our friends."

Reviewed by Miss Hatcher on 29/08/2011

"The warm welcome that we received on arrival and the peace and tranquility in such a unique property."

Reviewed by Mrs Squires on 04/07/2011