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# The Riverside Retreat

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Escape to a tranquil oasis in the South West, inspired by the Bahamas. Unwind with a wood burning stove and firepit at this luxury glamping site, nestled between Wye Valley AONB and Cotswolds AONB. Stargaze from your bed or gazebo/bar, indulge in pizza from the kitchenette oven or relax on sofas with various seating options.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### The Riverside Retreat

Between the Wye Valley AONB and the Cotswolds AONB, this site offers exclusive occupancy in a serene riverside setting and includes:-  
  
\- 1/4 acre - plenty of space to enjoy your break.  
  
\- Large king-sized bed, sofas  
  
\- Wood burning stove  
  
\- Firepit  
  
\- Bedding and towels are included  
  
\- Kitchenette with supplies. including a wood fired pizza oven  
  
\- Charcoal / gas BBQs  
  
\- Various seating options including bar seats, table and chairs, rocking chairs, sofas...   
  
\- Stargazing from the comfort of your bed through the clear panels of the tent or from the comfort of the gazebo/bar.  
  
\- Hot tub can be included - Please request this - no extra charge for 2 nights booking or more. 1 night subject to availability for cleaning and changeover and there is a £30 for the one night hire.  
  
Weekend bookings must be a minimum of 2 nights.  
  
2 adults welcome. 1 additional child also welcome  
  
Babies up to 18 months and children from age 8 upwards are welcome; we can provide a single mattress otherwise camp beds or similar but bedding for children must be brought by guests.  
  
IN AND AROUND THE SITE  
  
A Welcome Pack is available on arrival to help guests plan their stay, whether it is eating on a budget, fine dining, nearby places to explore and of course, easy access to activities including some great walking, water sports, cycling routes/competitions/trails.  
  
For sporting enthusiasts...  
  
\- Bike trails in the Forest - Pedalabikeaway is a short drive from the site (mountain bikes, family cycling trails and jumps)  
  
\- Paddle boarding  
  
\- Open water swimming in nearby lakes (very short drive from site)  
  
\- Running and forest walks from site as well as short drive into the Forest for more exploring  
  
Secure bike storage can be available onsite with prior notice.  
  
Sorry, no pets are allowed.  
  
No smoking on site  
  
Other things to note  
  
Guests have sole occupancy of the 1/4 acre site with parking for two cars.  
  
There are gas and charcoal BBQs, an area to hose down dirty bikes and a chance for guests to relax from the bar, sofas from the stargazer or from the covered gazebo.  
  
Guests have access to a high spec bathroom and instant hot shower.  
  
The nearest grocery newsagents/Post Office and pub are 12-15 minutes walk from the site  
  
There is one electric charging point for phones/laptops only but not for vehicles.  
  
Perfect for solo travellers, couples, mini-mooners/newly weds seeking peace and tranquility. Sounds will mostly come from wildlife, the river and farm vehicles  
  
Visitors have reviewed the site as "a little gem, one of the most amazing...set ups" they've been to. We welcome new visitors to come and see why.  
  
Kindly note: We have a no music policy. Smoking (any form) is strictly prohibited. Our place is nestled in a small, peaceful hamlet and is intended as a quiet retreat for those seeking rest and relaxation. We kindly ask guests to respect the tranquil environment we are offering.

## Property amenities

### Activities nearby

- Cycling

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children over age of 8 or babies up to 1 year

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses a grey water recycling system

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

## About the area

Blakeney is home to this lodge. Dean Heritage Centre and Taurus Crafts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire and Puzzlewood. Wenchford Picnic Site and Dean Forest Railway are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. [Visit our Blakeney travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Blakeney.dx182456)

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GLOUCESTERSHIRE

### What's nearby

- Gloucester and Sharpness Canal  
9 min drive \- 2.7 km
- Taurus Crafts  
9 min drive \- 9.0 km
- Dean Heritage Centre  
9 min drive \- 6.1 km
- Lydney Harbour  
9 min drive \- 8.7 km
- Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire  
14 min drive \- 8.5 km

### Getting around

- Lydney Station  
10 min drive
- Bristol International Airport (BRS)  
69 min drive

### Restaurants

- Kaplan's Cafe & Bistro  
6 min drive
- Postage Stamp Cafe  
12 min drive
- The Cock Inn  
3 min drive
- The Ugly Duckling  
7 min drive
- The Black Shed  
44 min drive

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## The Riverside Retreat Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

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### 10

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Victoria G.

Aug 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Relaxing stay

Really great hosts and great communication Everything you could need has been thought about Relaxing break with beautiful views we would definitely stay here again

##### Victoria G.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Amy K.

Mar 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Stunning 

Brilliant views , comfortable bed , hot tub and loads of kitchen amenities Vanessa and Craig were so helpful and lovely - can’t wait to come back in the summer 

##### Amy K.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Amy F.

May 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Friends get away

We had a fantastic stay at Riverside Retreat. The place was wonderful. A real gem. It had everything we needed, it was clean and extremely comfortable. Vanessa was so helpful and made sure we had an excellent stay. It was just what we needed. We will definitely be returning and recommending to others. 

##### Amy F.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Laura B.

Apr 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Wonderful stay 

This was my husband and i’s first time glamping and we loved it. The host Vanessa was so friendly and helpful, and we couldnt of asked for anything more. We especially loved our visit from Jack the dog, who was so friendly and well behaved. The hot tub was lovely, underneath all the lights during the night, the bed was extremely comfortable and there was a lot of activities for us to do. 10/10 will definitely return. I’ve also sent recommendations to friends and family. Thank you again for having us 

##### Laura B.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### alastair j.

Aug 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property and location. It was such a relaxing setting and had everything we needed and more. The host was incredibly helpful and you knew they would go above and beyond if we needed anything. I will be recomminding this place to everyone. Cannot fault anything. It was perfect.

##### alastair j.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### MAZEN

Jun 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

##### MAZEN

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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