Company information
Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages.
Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.
Property information
Robin's Rest, a farm stay, consists of an open-plan living space with a Smart TV, selection of books, dining seating for eight, breakfast bar seating two, oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, and toaster, and a utility with a washing machine. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor king-size with an en-suite with a walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, ground-floor king-size, and two twins. There is a ground-floor bathroom with a bath, shower over, basin, and WC. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is a front garden with gravel, furniture and off-road parking for two cars. One small, well-behaved pet is welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Guests can find a shop in 1.2 miles, and a pub in 1.1 miles. A stay at Robin's Rest promises to be one to remember. Please note: this property only accepts arrival/departure on a Friday or a Monday. If you are wanting to book other than a Friday changeover please contact our call centre to inquire first
Please note - This property only accepts 3 night bookings as a minimum.
Neighbourhood information
The village of Gorsley lies on the northern edge of the Royal Forest of Dean, on the Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire borders and is overlooked by May Hill and Malvern Hills with a good landscape view of the Brecon Beacons mountains. Gorsley offers a well-stocked village shop with Post Office and off licence, along with a popular free house pub with restaurant that's renowned for its Nepalese cuisine both in the county and beyond. The Three Choirs Way and Herefordshire Trail pass close to the village, whilst the village itself is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by established woodlands which boast many popular walks. This stunning part of the country offers many activities and attractions, including numerous trails that can be enjoyed on foot, horseback or bicycle, as well as a high wire rope course, abseiling, caving and kayaking. Those looking for more relaxing activities can enjoy a day’s fishing on the River Wye or golf at one of the nearby courses. The historic market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Newent offer many amenities, whilst the city of Gloucester built on Roman foundations boasts renovated Victorian docklands and a stunning Norman cathedral whose cloisters were used in the Harry Potter films. The city of Hereford with its ancient and traditional buildings is only 16 miles away, and Goodrich is within driving distance where you will find a perfect example of a 12th century Marcher castle. Guests can enjoy a day trips to the Black Mountains, Hay-on-Wye, the magnificent Brecon Beacons National Park and the Malvern Hills, plus regency Cheltenham is just beyond Gloucester and is known as the 'Western Gateway to the Cotswolds'.