This vacation home places you within a 10-minute drive of Wye Valley and Taurus Crafts. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
Kaplan's Cafe & Bistro - 7 min drive
Rising sun - 8 min drive
The Ugly Duckling - 7 min drive
The Annexe - 7 min drive
Abbey Mill - 16 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly!
OVERVIEW A beautiful and spacious Bow Fronted Old Georgian Rectory Manor House. Relaxed livable grandeur with spacious comfy rooms, large grounds and beautiful Georgian architecture. Loads of space for the whole family. Near Chepstow, Tintern and the Forest of Dean.
6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 lounges, 2 dining spaces and a private 4 acres of relaxed gardens and meadows (hot tub and garden games so very family & dog friendly). Located between the Forest of Dean, Chepstow and the rolling country side of Severn Valley. South facing with wonderful views to both the forest and the River Severn.
THE BUILDING This beautiful and wonderful listed Georgian stucco fronted home was built in 1814 and extended in 1820 and 1860 to create a spacious light filled home with plenty of receptions so that families can be together but not on top of each other. Since then the house has been lovingly restored to create a relaxed and comfortable home with luxurious comfort, good wifi and modern convenience. (Loads of history - The curved timbers used in the bow windows were from wood prepared for the hulls of the ship built for the Napoleonic war.)
INTERIOR & RECEPTION ROOMS On the ground floor there are 3 reception rooms: (1) the light filled Blue Drawing Room (with a TV) with french doors on to the garden terrace; (2) the Library; (3) the family Lounge with epic 5m L shape sofa and 70inch QLED TV. There is round tabled dining room to seat up to 10 and a Breakfast Room off the chef's kitchen suite with a sofa and table seat 6, as well as two outdoor dining / lounge areas.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS Upstairs there are 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (4 of which are en suite), all of which are light filled and face south across the River Severn and the meadow. The beds all have high quality mattresses for extra comfort and all rooms come with towels and professionally laundered white ironed bedding. Most bedrooms have a sofa or seating area.
GARDEN & GROUNDS The 4 acres of grounds comprise of a 1 acre south facing garden laid to lawn with 2 lounge areas (the large sofa shaded summer canvas gazebo is in summer months only) and all year round terrace with sofas off the Drawing Room. Beyond that is a our 4 acre natural meadow, which we leave to nature in summer allowing wild flowers and grasses to grow to create a natural wild space for birds, bees and of course guests and their pets to enjoy. (It's also great for a summer picnic!)
LOCATION From the house you have fantastic views of the the meadow and garden and the Severn Estuary and the Forrest of Dean beyond. Despite our rural location we are very easily accessible by road (10mins off M48 / 15mins M4/M5 interchange) , railway (Chepstow & Lydney stations10mins / Bristol station 30 mins) or air (Bristol airport 50mins)
4/5G, WIFI & TVS We mobile signal at the property, 900MB broadband networked across the building and 5 TVs located in the Family Lounge with sound bar, a hidden TV in Drawing Room, Green Bedroom, Top Floor Big Bedroom & the Kitchen's Dining/Lounge area. All but the kitchen are wifi connected and so you can log in and stream Netflix, apple TV, and most of the other usual apps. You can also connect your playstation or gaming station should you bring one.
MUSIC The ground floor has a networked Sonos sound system across all the rooms so you can stream music different music to individual rooms or play the same everywhere. We also have a record player and limited vinyl collection for those that prefer the more vintage vibe.
OTHER SERVICES We have a range of concierge and other services we can offer to help make your stay the best possible. Please contact us for more information about planning help, housekeeping, local suppliers and other concierge services if you are interest or have specific requests.
HOT TUB We do not have an on site hot tub, however we do have contacts if you do want a hot tub should you wish to hire one for the duration of your stay. Please ask for more information.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 5.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Change of bedsheets is available on request.
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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
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Bicycle parking
Composting
Comprehensive recycling policy
Garden
Unit size: 6,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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
Rules
No non-resident guests allowed to the property, without by prior written consent.
No Fireworks. No bonfires. No Chinese Lanterns. No indoor / outdoor music so as to be audible to, or disturb, neighbours.
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
2 total pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Only by prior agreement.
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Lydney, close to Tintern Abbey, Chepstow Castle, and Chepstow Racecourse. You'll also find River Wye and Taurus Crafts within a short drive.
Is there parking available at Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly!?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly! good for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.
Does Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly! have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly! have connecting rooms available?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bristol International Airport (BRS), which is about 21.6 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly!?
Yes, every house at Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly! comes with a patio and some offer water views.
Special Celebration Country House. 4 acre grounds. Pet Friendly! Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah A.
Nov 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, inside and out. Perfect location for family celebration. Plenty of space, sumptuous interior decor.
Sarah A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charlie W.
Sep 1, 2025
Charlie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shane J.
Nov 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Large house
The house is great and we had a very comfortable stay.
Owner and house keeper were very easy to communicate with.
Shane J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
david h.
Oct 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
40th Birthday Weekend
Absokutely stunning house, pictures dont do it justice in person. Rooms on rooms and layour perfect for socialising.
The bedrooms are beautiful and the 1st floor master with an ensuite thats huge and stunning.
Absokute bargain, love to stay here in the summer and make use of the garden spaces too.
10/10