Title: The Bungalow, Forest of Dean - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Bungalow, Forest of Dean Vacation home in Ruardean with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Bungalow, Forest of Dean ![Bar (on property) - The Bungalow, Forest of Dean (Ruardean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103410000/103404600/103404575/4be3ea04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Bungalow, Forest of Dean (Ruardean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103410000/103404600/103404575/30da21ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Bungalow, Forest of Dean (Ruardean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103410000/103404600/103404575/554dd2db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - The Bungalow, Forest of Dean (Ruardean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103410000/103404600/103404575/ddbf3495.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Bungalow, Forest of Dean (Ruardean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103410000/103404600/103404575/8e932210.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Immerse yourself in the heart of Forest of Dean at The Bungalow. With great views from the many windows, a large kitchen diner and a gorgeous bathroom, this detached bungalow offers ample space to unwind. Explore glorious walks and bike trails or simply enjoy the lovely lounge with Smart TV, board games and unlimited broadband. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51184 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Bungalow, Forest of Dean \- Extremely quiet and peaceful location. \- Perfect place for walking and MTB with the forest literally outside the gate. \- Wildlife on your doorstep. \- Very large, spacious and comfortable accommodation with plenty of facilities. \- Come and go as you please with the key safe. \- Free parking for up to 3 cars. Escape to this charming detached bungalow set deep in the magnificent Forest of Dean – a former royal hunting ground – and right on the edge of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). With panoramic views of the surrounding forest and easy access to top local attractions, this is your ideal countryside hideaway, home from home. The Bungalow 2 good-sized bedrooms Extremely large kitchen/diner, perfect for family/group meals and entertaining Stylish bathroom Cosy lounge with: \- Smart TV \- Sky \- Unlimited broadband \- A variety of board games and books for those rainy days Outdoor Features \- Large, fully enclosed wraparound garden with: \- Two outdoor seating areas \- Occasional visits from a neighbour’s horse \- parking for 3 cars by side gate \- Lockable bike shed Surroundings & Activities Set in The Pludds – a peaceful hamlet approx. 208m above sea level – the property is a gateway to countless walking and biking trails. Enjoy car-free exploration and possible wildlife sightings including: \- Deer \- Sheep \- The Forest of Dean’s famous wild boar \- Beaver enclosure - 1 mile A short stroll up the lane leads to a viewpoint with breathtaking views toward the Brecon Beacons and Welsh mountains. Local Pubs & Dining \- Royal Spring Pub – 1.6 miles, Hidden down a lane beside a natural spring serving affordable food in a lovely garden setting \- The Colliers Inn - 2.5 miles \- Hearts of Oak Pub – 3.2 miles \- Inn on the Wye Pub/Restaurant – 3.9 miles \- Forge Hammer Pub – 2.2 miles \- The Hostelrie at Goodrich, 4.7 miles (near the castle) \- The Woodman Inn - 6 miles \- The Rising Sun - 7 miles (set deep in the forest) Nearby Attractions \- Cannop Ponds & Cycle Centre – 3 miles \- Beechenhurst Go Ape – 4 miles \- Hopewell colliery and cafe - 4 miles \- Clearwell Caves – 7 miles \- Dean Heritage Centre – 7 miles \- Dean Forest Railway – 6 miles \- Goodrich Castle – 5 miles \- Symonds Yat – 7 miles \- Mallards Pike – 7 miles \- Speech House / Sculpture Trail & Lakes – 4 miles \- Steam Mills Fishing Lake – 2.4 miles \- Chepstow Castle – 19 miles \- Tintern Abbey – 15 miles \- Offa's Dyke – 13 miles \- Lydney Harbour – 11 miles \- St Briavels Castle – 10 miles \- Gloucester Cathedral – 16 miles House Rules: \- Check-in time is between 4pm and 10pm, - Check-out is before 10am. \- Smoking is not allowed. \- 5 guests (maximum). \- Strictly no bikes allowed inside The Bungalow, (lockable bike shed outside). \- Not suitable for guests with mobility issues. \- Gates to be kept closed at all times to avoid sheep and wild boar gaining access. \- Please be aware The Bungalow does not have a dishwasher or washing machine. \- Parking for 3 cars by side gate. \- For a good mobile signal turn on WiFi calling on your phone. Thank you The Bungalow ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,184 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116130700/116130620/c5b13cb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Forest Cottage at the centre of woodlands bike trails and much more. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 7910571 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.84182%2C-2.55629&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=W61c9oEUyesY8QRBdvuwsnhZzLw=) Ruardean #### What's nearby - Wye Valley \- 4 min drive \- 2.4 km - Gloucester Docks \- 28 min drive \- 31.3 km - Gloucester Quays \- 28 min drive \- 31.7 km - The Mall at Cribbs Causeway \- 45 min drive \- 52.7 km - Cheltenham Racecourse \- 46 min drive \- 49.0 km #### Getting around - Gloucester Station - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Golden Lion - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cinderford Rugby Club - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Hearts Of Oak - ‬7 min drive - ‪Beechenhurst Lodge - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Nags Head - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Bungalow, Forest of Dean pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Bungalow, Forest of Dean? ### What time is check-out at The Bungalow, Forest of Dean? ### Where is The Bungalow, Forest of Dean located? ## Have a question? 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