Meadow Byre (sleeps 4)

Description

Level Access
Level route from the parking area to the cottage entrance

and:

Mobility-Friendly Layout
Mostly one-level living, with two shallow internal steps into the master bedroom

Meadow Byre is especially well suited to small families, two couples, grandparents travelling with children, guests who prefer a one-level layout, or anyone wanting a peaceful countryside cottage with comfort, character and easy access from parking.

Meadow Byre – Luxury 5-Star Former Milking Barn Sleeping 4

Meadow Byre is a fabulous 5-star self-catering cottage for up to 4 guests, set within the private Forest Barns hamlet in the Gloucestershire countryside, near the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean.

Once a milking parlour and cow byre, Meadow Byre is now a warm, spacious and characterful two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage with a beautiful vaulted ceiling, exposed oak beams, underfloor heating, a real Jotul log burner and its own private hot tub.

Meadow Byre is especially well suited to small families, two couples, grandparents travelling with children, guests who prefer a mobility-friendly layout or anyone wanting a peaceful countryside cottage with comfort, character and easy access from parking.

It can be booked on its own for a relaxed cottage holiday, or alongside our other cottages for larger family gatherings, milestone celebrations, retreats, weddings and exclusive-use stays.

Peaceful Cottage Stays

Forest Barns is carefully managed so that standard cottage holidays remain peaceful. We do not mix individual cottage stays with large private weddings, celebrations or events, so you can relax and enjoy the type of stay you have booked.

Private weddings, celebrations and events are managed separately, with the relevant spaces and arrangements reserved for that booking.

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Level Access and Mostly One-Level Comfort

One of Meadow Byre’s most useful features is its easy access. Guests can park in the flat parking area and follow a level route to the cottage entrance, making arrival and unloading much simpler.

Inside, Meadow Byre offers a mostly one-level layout, with the sitting room, kitchen, dining area, twin bedroom, family bathroom and general living space arranged without stairs. There are two shallow internal steps down into the master bedroom.

This layout can work especially well for guests who prefer to avoid stairs, grandparents travelling with family, two couples, or anyone looking for a more manageable cottage layout.

Please note that Meadow Byre is not described as fully wheelchair accessible so please check the Access Statement to confirm it meets your needs. If level access or mobility arrangements are important for your stay, please read the Meadow Byre Access Statement and contact us before booking so that we can talk through the layout carefully.

Take a Look Around Meadow Byre

Our short video gives you a better feel for Meadow Byre, including its vaulted ceiling, exposed oak beams, open-plan living space, private hot tub, courtyard setting and easy access from the parking area.

It is especially useful if you are comparing cottages, planning a stay for two couples, travelling with children, bringing dogs by arrangement, or looking for a comfortable cottage with level access from parking and a mostly one-level layout.

Kitchen, Dining and Living

Meadow Byre has a generous open-plan sitting, dining and kitchen area, with lovely proportions, honey-coloured limestone flooring, underfloor heating, a vaulted ceiling and exposed oak beams.

The kitchen has cream Shaker-style units and is well equipped for relaxed self-catering, with dishwasher, fridge, separate freezer, wine cooler, gas hob, oven and microwave.

The dining area seats 4 comfortably, with a glass bistro table and leather chairs. After a day walking, cycling, sightseeing or simply relaxing at Forest Barns, guests can settle onto the large corner sofa in front of the Norwegian Jotul log burner and enjoy the comfort of a real fire.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Meadow Byre sleeps up to 4 guests in two bedrooms, with two bathrooms.

The master bedroom has a king-size bed and en-suite shower room, with a generous shower tray. This makes the cottage especially comfortable for couples sharing, grandparents, or guests who prefer their own bathroom space.

The second bedroom is a twin room with two 3-foot single beds, making Meadow Byre a good choice for children, friends, or mixed-generation stays.

The family bathroom has both a bath and a separate shower, which is a valuable feature for guests who like the choice of a proper soak or an easy shower.

A Z-bed may be available by request where suitable. Please check with us before booking if bedroom layout, bathroom arrangements or mobility access are important for your group.

Private Hot Tub and Courtyard Garden

Meadow Byre has its own private hot tub for guests to enjoy throughout the year.

Outside, the cottage has a pretty flagstone courtyard with garden furniture and space for relaxed drinks, reading, chatting or a simple barbecue.

The hot tub can be reached from the rear of Meadow Byre, with an alternative access route available via the end of the building and through the white iron gate. Please ask us before booking if access to the hot tub is important for your stay.

Families and Children

Children are very welcome at Meadow Byre.

The cottage works well for small families because it has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a manageable layout, comfortable open-plan living space and easy access to the wider Forest Barns grounds.

On site, children can enjoy the shared games room, outdoor play area, under-5s play area, gardens, chickens, Pet Meadow and countryside surroundings.

To make travelling with younger children easier, we can provide a range of baby and toddler items at no extra charge. Please request these at the time of booking so that we can prepare Meadow Byre properly for your arrival.

Items may include:

• Moses basket
• Travel cot
• High chair
• Baby monitor
• Changing mat
• Steriliser
• Stair gate where suitable
• Potty
• Trainer toilet seat
• Toilet step
• Booster seat
• Non-slip bath mat
• Plastic plates and cutlery
• Night light
• Bed guard for suitable beds
• Brolly sheet for suitable beds

Please bring your own bedding for the travel cot.

Dogs Welcome by Prior Arrangement

Dogs are welcome at Meadow Byre by prior arrangement at the time of booking. Fees apply.

The local woodland walks, Pet Meadow and surrounding countryside make Meadow Byre a lovely choice for guests who want to bring their four-legged friend.

To make life easier, we provide useful dog-friendly touches such as a dog bed, water bowl, green towel, sofa throws, poo bags, a red dog waste bin, holiday collar tags with our contact details and local veterinary information. Warm water dog washing facilities are also available on site.

There are many dog-friendly pubs and places to eat in the local area, and the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley are wonderful for walking with dogs.

Please tell us about your dog before booking so that we can make sure Meadow Byre is suitable and ready for your stay.

What Is Included in Your Stay

Your Meadow Byre stay includes the comforts and little touches that make Forest Barns feel special.

Included with your cottage stay:

• Private hot tub and hot tub towels
• Soft bath robes and slippers
• Egyptian cotton bed linen and towels
• Fast fibre Wi-Fi
• Sky TV package
• Log burner, with logs for the lenth of your stay
• Underfloor heating
• Local produce welcome hamper, including eggs from our chickens where available
• Free on-site parking
• Access to shared games room
• Access to shared outdoor play areas
• Access to gardens, chickens, Pet Meadow and local walks
• Baby and toddler equipment by request

Available by arrangement or subject to availability:

• Private chefs
• Pre-order food options
• Spa treatments
• Wood-fired pizza oven
• EV charging
• Wider group dining or private event arrangements

Part of the Forest Barns Private Hamlet

Meadow Byre can be booked as a standalone luxury cottage for up to 4 guests, or as part of a larger Forest Barns stay.

Across the hamlet, Forest Barns sleeps up to 26 guests in five luxury self-catering cottages, each with its own private hot tub. Larger family gatherings and agreed private events can also make use of shared dining and function spaces, allowing everyone to eat together while still having the privacy of their own cottage.

Meadow Byre works particularly well for grandparents, two couples, a small family, or guests who would like a quieter, mobility-friendly cottage within a wider group stay.

How Meadow Byre Works for Group Bookings

Meadow Byre is a valuable cottage within larger Forest Barns bookings because it offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, level access from parking and a peaceful position within the hamlet.

View Exclusive Use Sleeps 26

If you are planning a group booking, please contact us before booking online so that we can help you choose the best cottage combination for your guests.

For some smaller group stays, our Sleeps 16 arrangement may be suitable. Meadow Byre is usually most relevant where guests are considering exclusive use or where a particular cottage combination is agreed in advance.

As featured in Cosmopolitan:

A Cosmopolitan journalist stayed at Forest Barns - a lovely read for anyone considering a stay in our private hamlet of cottages. 
Read the article

Useful Before You Arrive

To help you plan your stay, you can review our digital guide for Meadow Byre before arrival. It explains what is here, what to bring and how to make the most of your cottage stay.

Review your Guide to staying at Meadow Byre.  What's here and what to bring.

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Please use this only as a helpful location guide and follow your arrival instructions carefully.

Availability & Booking

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Any problems booking, please call Lynda on 01594 827311 or 07759016464 or email:  Lynda@forestbarnholidays.co.uk