6 bedroom detached house

A successful and established large house holiday letting business, close to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley AONB with excellent access.

Introduction - A superb period detached house operating as a successful and established sleeps 12 holiday letting business. The property has been beautifully maintained and presented with a luxury feel, providing group holiday or short break accommodation.

Trading profitably with strong forward bookings, this is an excellent investment opportunity to take over a turnkey business on an established platform. The property benefits from its own indoor swimming pool, providing a very attractive addition to encourage high occupancy levels, particularly in low season. The gardens and grounds provide open space for team games, children’s play area and relaxing with its southwesterly orientation. The location on the edge of the Forest of Dean and close to the majestic Wye valley, River and AONB make this the perfect spot for guests to access the wealth of local attractions.

Situation - The property is situated on the edge of woodland in a hamlet, with a number of villages in the vicinity and just 2.4 miles from the town of Lydney. Lydney provides a wide range of facilities including shopping, banking and supermarkets, as well as sports centre, golf course, primary and secondary schools.

The property lies on the edge of the Forest of Dean, near the River Severn and 7 miles from the Wye Valley AONB in a beautiful area.

Most notably, the location provides highly convenient access from the M5 at Gloucester and Cheltenham, approximately 21 miles, and onward to Birmingham as well as Chepstow to the south and the A48 to Bristol and M4/M5 interchange approximately 22 miles. The location does allow excellent access for potential guests to visit this highly popular area from all over the UK via road and rail networks.

Accommodation - The property provides high quality guest accommodation which is well laid out to suit large groups. In brief, the property comprises, large boot room with adjoining well-equipped utility, store and cloakroom with WC. Beyond this is the large open plan kitchen/breakfast room, separate dining room, sitting room, family room and bedroom 6 with en-suite shower room. On the first floor are five bedrooms, three en-suite and a Jack and Jill bathroom serving the other two.

Outside - A gate gives access from the lane into a large parking and turning area for several cars and giving access to the detached double garage. The garage has recently received planning for conversion to provide holiday accommodation (further details available from the agents).

The front of the property faces in a southwesterly direction and has paved areas for sitting out and dining, including a dining pavilion and covered barbeque shelter. Beyond this is the indoor swimming pool building and adjoining plant room. The swimming pool is approximately 10m x 5m and is heated via an air source heat pump with oil back up. Beyond this the initial garden area is laid to lawn with purpose-built children’s play area with the remaining paddock beyond laid to lawn with surrounding fencing and hedging providing a wide open recreation space. The owners have received a positive pre-planning response for three lodges in the paddock area and could provide expansion opportunities, subject to full approval.

The Business - The owners have successfully run the business for several years after setting it up, but are now looking to retire. They run it themselves with the help of cleaners.

The property generates a healthy annual turnover and accounts can be made available after a viewing. Further information and access to the business website please contact the agent.

Outgoings - The current rateable value is £11,500

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale. All others are excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. However, the majority of furniture, contents, fixtures and fittings will be included.

Local Authority - Forest of Dean District Council


Services - Electric, water and mains drainage.
LPG central heating

Directions - On the A48, travelling north from Chepstow, pass around Lydney, continue for approximately 1.5 miles turning left on the brow of a hill, signposted Viney Hill. Proceed up the hill and continue for just over 1 mile, passing the church on your right and turning left into St Swithins Road. Continue down to the green and the property can be found on the right.

Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags Holiday Complex Department on

Disclaimer - These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.



Marketed by: Stags, Exeter