Is Cider Press Cottage dog friendly?

Yes, Cider Press Cottage welcomes up to three dogs, and the owners have clearly thought about what makes a stay comfortable for them. There's an enclosed garden accessible straight from the living room, doggy extras left out for the dogs to enjoy, and miles of Forest of Dean woodland right on the doorstep.

Are dogs allowed at Cider Press Cottage year round?

The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given the Forest of Dean setting, it's a place that would suit a dog walk in any season.

What should I know before visiting Cider Press Cottage with my dog?

The enclosed garden is a real plus, but it's worth knowing that the stairs to the upper two bedrooms are described as steep and narrow — something to bear in mind if your dog likes to follow you everywhere or struggles on stairs. The ground floor bedroom and wet room are a good option for older or less mobile dogs, and the owners do leave extras downstairs to keep them comfortable.

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Cider Press Cottage

Oldcroft, Gloucestershire

A three bedroom cottage for six and up to three dogs at Oldcroft in the Forest of Dean, with an enclosed garden, a ground floor bedroom and wet room, and forest walks close by.

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Oldcroft sits among the woods of the Royal Forest of Dean above Lydney, and Cider Press Cottage stands in the owners' 4 acre grounds just outside the village. Sleeping six and taking up to three dogs, it is a dog friendly place in the woods, and the owners describe it themselves as having space for the dogs to play.

That space starts with an enclosed garden reached through patio doors from the living room, with a patio, barbecue and furniture. The kitchen has a dining table and a washer dryer, and one of the king size bedrooms is on the ground floor beside a wet room with a shower seat and grab rail, which suits anyone who finds stairs hard, and older dogs too.

The other two bedrooms, a king and a twin, are upstairs with a bathroom, and the stairs to them are steep and narrow, which is worth knowing with a dog that follows its people everywhere. The owners leave doggy extras for the dogs to enjoy downstairs. That leaves a simple arrangement for a family: children upstairs, grandparents down, three dogs flat out by the patio doors, and a barbecue going in the garden while the forest goes dark beyond it.

The forest itself is the reason to be here. Nagshead nature reserve, the lake at Mallards Pike and the old railway paths round Parkend are all within a few miles, and a dog could walk a different stretch of woodland every day of the week. The Dean Forest Railway runs steam trains from Lydney, and Tintern Abbey is over the border in the Wye valley.

We research every description carefully and believe it to be accurate, but details can change. Please confirm anything important, especially dog rules, with the booking agent or property owner before you book.

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from £721 for 7 nights

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 3 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Enclosed garden with patio, barbecue and garden furniture
Dog Facilities: Dog welcome pack
Sleeps: 6 guests
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Price: from £721 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 16:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Accessible, Bbq, Parking, Wifi

Cider Press Cottage from £721 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cider Press Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Cider Press Cottage welcomes up to three dogs, and the owners have clearly thought about what makes a stay comfortable for them. There's an enclosed garden accessible straight from the living room, doggy extras left out for the dogs to enjoy, and miles of Forest of Dean woodland right on the doorstep.
Are dogs allowed at Cider Press Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given the Forest of Dean setting, it's a place that would suit a dog walk in any season.
What should I know before visiting Cider Press Cottage with my dog?
The enclosed garden is a real plus, but it's worth knowing that the stairs to the upper two bedrooms are described as steep and narrow — something to bear in mind if your dog likes to follow you everywhere or struggles on stairs. The ground floor bedroom and wet room are a good option for older or less mobile dogs, and the owners do leave extras downstairs to keep them comfortable.