Our Hillside Setting near Tintern

Oakgrove selfcatering cottage is located in a sparsely populated rural area (OS 162 grid ref 544 026) situated between the villages of Brockweir and St Briavels, each around a mile away.

It benefits from its position bordering two beautiful areas of the Royal Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire and the Wye Valley in Monmouthshire. Each has their contrasting English and Welsh cultures.

This undoubtedly offers a unique combination of spectacular scenery – thickly wooded valleys, carpeted with bluebells in Spring and glorious reds and golds in Autumn, and a host of natural wildlife throughout the year.

Vacation rental living room leading to patio and garden — Beautiful holiday cottage bluebell views

Holiday cottage stag sculpture in the Forest of Dean

The area provides a haven for quiet recreation, whether rambling on foot, cycling or by car. From the comfort of the cottage lounge, you look through the patio windows across the garden surrounded by trees and wildlife. Pheasants, woodpeckers and other woodland birds can be observed as well as, bats, butterflies, rabbits, squirrels, foxes, deer and badgers. The badgers look forward to nightly feeds from our guests! Nuts are provided.

Sit and relax on the patio with a morning cup of tea or coffee to start the day. Talk to the animals, or why not take photos of your beautiful surroundings. At the end of you day have a thirst-quenching glass of something special, enjoying the setting sun. What is a perfect way to end the day. Enjoy the bouncing lambs in Spring – see how tame they are and try to feed them! Becoming infamous are the wild boar in the Forest – evidence of their foraging can be seen on many walks and roadways – your mission is to spot them!

“We most certainly found peace and tranquility at Oakgrove Cottage. The location is superb the cottage is surrounded by trees yet when the sun shines the patio and lawns are bathed in sunshine.”

Melvyn R (Jun 2016)

Badgers feeding viewed from cottage patio

“I just love it (Oakgrove Holiday Cottage) the peace and quiet, the wildlife (including generations of badgers local walks (many do-able from the cottage) and interesting places to visit. I always look forward to arriving and catching up with Gina and Paul, who are very welcoming hosts. It’s a very special place!”

Diana, Llanelli (Apr 2019)

“A beautiful, clean and well equipped cottage in an idyllic location with the warmest hosts. An ideal base to explore the beauty of the Wye valley both by car and foot. Visits from badgers and the friendliest sheep we have ever met just added to the joy of our visit. We highly recommend this place for an unforgettable break to unwind and recharge.”

AirBnB review (Dec 2021)

The area is blessed with wonderful walks – some directly from the cottage using the network of local footpaths and bridleways including Offa’s Dyke, others taking circular tours along river valleys, through woodland, and sometimes passing a pub or two!

Local attractions include ancient castles, abbeys, craft shops, caves, rope adventure courses, museums reflecting our local industrial and cultural heritage of producing charcoal, iron ore and coal, vineyards, steam railway, birds of prey centre, cycle tracks, canoeing, and much more.

For more information see links on Out & About.

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Oakgrove rural driveway snow dusting — Peaceful spring views at Oakgrove holiday home

Winter snow at Oakgrove cottage vacation rental

Access Offas Dyke walk in a winter wonderland holiday walk

“Peaceful location with unbelievable views and wildlife. Oakgrove cottage is a little gem. The views from the property are amazing and the cottage is ideal for a couple wanting a peaceful getaway. It was lovely to sit on the patio outside the lounge soaking up the sun at the end of the day and we also enjoyed the badgers visits at night, also a pheasant with a liking for granola.”

Lynn R (Jul 2018)

“A neat little cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The remote location offers peace and solitude. The dark night sky in the absence of any artificial light was wonderful. Plenty of paths and quiet country roads for walking and running. Conveniently situated to visit Chepstow, Forest of Dean, Bath and Bristol.”

Jonathan (August 2022)

Oakgrove is within easy reach of Symonds Yat – an internationally famous viewpoint, Tintern Abbey, and Chepstow Castle to name but a few. Further afield but within an hours drive are Cardiff, Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Ross and Hereford – not forgetting the coastal towns of Porthcawl, Southern Down etc., .