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Best holiday rental deals in the Forest of Dean
Discover a letting that meets your expectations among the 393 beautiful options from different partner websites in Forest of Dean District. By directly analysing these properties, HomeToGo features the best deals and the most popular rentals in Forest of Dean District.
Recommended holiday lettings in the Forest of Dean
Rent a holiday apartment, home or cottage in the Forest of Dean: from £33 per night
Recommended pet-friendly holiday lettings
Top holiday accommodation with fishing spots nearby
Most popular holiday cottages with a fireplace
Popular holiday rental amenities in the Forest of Dean
A few of the properties provide a pool, which makes Forest of Dean District a wonderful destination for people looking to spend their holidays poolside. Resorts with pools in Forest of Dean District are a fantastic choice for groups of 6 and cost, on average, £231 per night. Among these rentals, a few of them are within 2 kilometres of water. Forest of Dean District is an excellent holiday destination if you have a pet, as many holiday lettings in Forest of Dean District allow you to bring your pet. Additionally, pet-friendly properties in Forest of Dean District have an average price of £138 a night. You will also find different rental options if you would like to rent near the city centre, as a few of the pet-friendly properties are less than 2 kilometres away from the centre of the city.
Holiday Letting Price Information in the Forest of Dean
The graph shows the average letting prices for the next twelve months in the Forest of Dean. The most expensive week to book a holiday letting
in the Forest of Dean is in December (22/12 - 29/12). The week with the lowest average prices is in January (19/01 - 26/01).
Holiday Home Availability Information in the Forest of Dean
Find out the percentage of available rentals & cottages in the Forest of Dean with the graph above. It is in December that you will find the week with the least available accommodations (22/12 - 29/12). It will be easy to find a holiday home that suits you in a week of February (02/02 - 09/02), as 84 of the rentals are still available.
The weather in the Forest of Dean
Check out the climate diagram for Forest of Dean District. On average, the warmest month is July. January is the coolest month, with average minimal temperature reaching 4°. The rainiest month is July while the driest month is September.
Accommodations in the Forest of Dean
In Forest of Dean District, more than half of the accommodation options happen to be house rentals, and they represent 59.56% of its listed properties. Additionally, the standard size of house rentals in Forest of Dean District is 92 m², with a median price of £134 a night. Moreover, if you're travelling in a group of 5, house rentals are most likely an excellent accommodation type in Forest of Dean District, as they usually welcome 5 guests. Travellers looking for another type of accommodation can also find many hotel rooms, which are the second most popular accommodation option in Forest of Dean District. These properties cost £71 per night, on average, and have an average size of 18 m².
Enjoy the great outdoors in a Forest Of Dean holiday cottage
The Forest of Dean falls within the western reaches of the county of Gloucester, between the Wye Valley, Vale of Leadon, and Severn Vale. With nearly 110km2 of woodlands, it is one of the largest forests of its kind in England.
To fully enjoy ancient woodlands like the Forest of Dean, woodland cabins and cosy cottages are the best option. You can try your hand at one of the many exciting outdoor activities on offer or just relax and unwind in a hot tub – the choice is yours!
Art & Culture
Heritage, arts, and crafts in Forest of Dean
Puzzlewood is a picturesque maze in the forest that is said to have inspired JRR Tolkien’s Middle Earth. It is also believed that this was the inspiration for the Forbidden Forest in the Harry Potter series.
Coleford Great Western Railway Museum traces the history of railways in the Forest of Dean area. As the area played a key role in the early industrial revolution in Britain, there is a lot of history to be learned here.
Local Attractions
Adventure and outdoor activities
Clearwell Caves, ancient iron ore mines dating back to the Iron Age, were used extensively during Roman times. The upper levels are open to the public and host activities such as barbecues, concerts, Christmas parties, and Easter egg hunts.
The River Wye offers great spots for both beginner and expert kayakers and canoeists. The stretches around the valley of Symonds Yat are great for learners, while experts can try the Symonds Yat Rapids.
Local Events
Annual events in Forest of Dean
The annual Forest Showcase Food & Drink Festival, held in October at the historic Speech House, celebrates the local cuisine and food heritage of the Forest of Dean region.
Held at the Coleford Town Centre, the Coleford Music Festival features live jazz, reggae, and folk music shows held across four stages, along with exhibitions, workshops, street food stalls, and much more.
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