The Manor (sleeps 8)

Description

The Manor – Luxury 5-Star Farmhouse Sleeping 8

A secluded 17th-century farmhouse for up to 8 guests, with private hot tub, secure gardens, meadow views, Aga kitchen, two sitting rooms and original country character.

The Manor is the largest and most traditional cottage at Forest Barns: a luxury self-catering farmhouse set within its own secure gardens on the edge of a six-acre meadow, in our private Gloucestershire hamlet near the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean.

Sleeping up to 8 guests across 4 bedrooms, with 3 bathrooms, The Manor is ideal for multi-generational families, grandparents gathering children and grandchildren, two families sharing, or friends looking for a relaxed country house stay with space, privacy and comfort.

It has the feel of a proper country home: an Aga kitchen, a generous dining table, two sitting rooms with log burners, original beams and stonework, meadow views, a private hot tub and easy access to the wider Forest Barns grounds.

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

Peaceful Family Cottage Stays

The Manor is offered as a peaceful family cottage stay, unless it forms part of an agreed group booking, wedding, celebration or exclusive-use arrangement.

Forest Barns does 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.

Thinking of staying at The Manor?
Use our live booking calendar to check current availability and prices. You can also compare The Manor with our other Forest Barns cottages.

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Any problems booking, please call Lynda on 01594 827311 or 07759 016464 or email: Lynda@forestbarnholidays.co.uk

A Proper Country House for Family Time Together

The Manor is the cottage to choose when you want space to gather properly.

It works beautifully for families who want to cook, eat, talk, play, celebrate and relax together without feeling cramped. The house has enough space for everyone to be part of the holiday, but also enough separate rooms for different generations to spread out.

Grandparents can enjoy the comfort and character of the farmhouse. Children can use the garden, games room, play areas and wider Forest Barns grounds. Adults can enjoy the hot tub, log burners, long meals around the table and peaceful evenings looking out across the meadow.

This is not just a place to sleep. It is a house designed for the kind of country stay where people slow down, eat well, spend time together and make memories.

Take a Look Around The Manor

Kitchen and Dining

At the heart of The Manor is the warm farmhouse kitchen and dining area.

The Aga gives the kitchen a proper country-house feel, while the dining table seats up to 10, making it ideal for family breakfasts, relaxed suppers, birthday meals, Sunday lunches or long evenings together after a day exploring Gloucestershire, the Wye Valley or the Forest of Dean.

For many families, the kitchen table is where the holiday really happens. It is where children appear in pyjamas, plans are made, wine is poured, grandparents talk, board games begin and everyone gathers again at the end of the day.

The Manor is fully equipped for self-catering, with practical kitchen facilities for family cooking and easy holiday meals. Private chefs, pre-order food options and special celebration touches may also be available by arrangement, depending on the type of stay and availability.

Two Sitting Rooms with Log Burners

One of The Manor’s greatest advantages is having two sitting rooms.

This makes a real difference for families and groups. Adults can settle in one room with the fire lit, while children or teenagers watch a film or play games in the other. Guests can gather together when they want to, but there is space to step away and enjoy a quieter moment too.

Each sitting room has an inglenook and log burner, giving The Manor warmth, atmosphere and that proper country-house feeling in autumn, winter and cooler spring evenings.

With comfortable seating, Sky TV and fibre Wi-Fi, The Manor works just as well for cosy weekends and Christmas-style breaks as it does for summer holidays.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

The Manor sleeps up to 8 guests across 4 bedrooms, with 3 bathrooms.

The layout includes 2 en-suite king bedrooms, making the house especially comfortable for adults sharing, grandparents joining a family holiday, or two families travelling together.

A Z-bed may be available by request where suitable, but please check with us before booking if your sleeping arrangements are important. We know the house well and can help you decide whether The Manor is the right fit for your group.

For guests planning a larger Forest Barns stay, The Manor combines well with Orchard Barn, The Stables, Meadow Byre and Brambles, allowing different households or generations to stay close together while still having their own private cottage space.

Private Hot Tub and Secure Garden

The Manor has its own private hot tub, set within the garden for Manor guests to enjoy throughout the year.

It is a lovely place to relax after a family walk, a day out in the Forest of Dean, a cycle ride, a wedding viewing, or simply a peaceful afternoon in the grounds.

The secure private garden is one of The Manor’s most important features. It gives children space to play and dogs space to enjoy being outside, while adults can sit, chat, read or enjoy a drink in the fresh Gloucestershire countryside.

The Manor sits on the edge of a six-acre meadow, giving a wonderful feeling of space and seclusion while still being part of the Forest Barns private hamlet.

Families and Children

Children are very welcome at The Manor.

The house is particularly well suited to multi-generational family stays because it offers space indoors and outdoors. There is room for grandparents, parents and children to gather together, but also room for quieter moments when different ages want different things.

On site, children can enjoy the shared games room, outdoor play area, under-5s play area, gardens, chickens, Pet Meadow and open 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 The Manor 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 The Manor by prior arrangement at the time of booking. Fees apply.

The secure garden, Pet Meadow and local woodland walks make The Manor a strong choice for guests who want to bring their four-legged friend. To make life easier, we provide helpful dog-friendly touches such as a dog bed, water bowl, green towel, sofa throws, poo bags, a red dog waste bin, holiday collar tags and local veterinary information.

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 The Manor is suitable and ready for your stay.

What Is Included in Your Stay

Your Manor 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 burners, with logs provided for the length of your stay
• 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, 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
• Fire pit evenings
• Ooni pizza nights
• Wood-fired pizza oven
• Treetop dining
• Local fizz and celebration touches
• EV charging
• Wider group dining or private event arrangements

EV Charging: EV charging is available on site. Please ask us for the current arrangements before or during your stay.

As featured in Cosmopolitan:
A Cosmopolitan journalist stayed in The Manor and included Forest Barns in a UK staycation feature.
Read the article

Part of the Forest Barns Private Hamlet

The Manor can be booked as a standalone luxury farmhouse for up to 8 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.

This makes The Manor especially useful for:

• Multi-generational family gatherings
• Grandparents hosting children and grandchildren
• Milestone birthdays and anniversaries
• Two families sharing a countryside holiday
• Friends’ weekends
• Retreats and private group stays
• Wedding guest accommodation
• Exclusive-use Forest Barns bookings

The Manor works particularly well alongside Orchard Barn, The Stables, Meadow Byre and Brambles.

Useful Before You Arrive

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

Review your Digital Guide to staying at The Manor.  See 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

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Brambles – sleeps 2
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