Rodley Manor Cottage is a charming dwelling attached to the owner's main house, Bloemuns, at the end of a lane. It is a former annex to the main property, which was originally a cottage belonging to Rodley Manor Farm.The Farm was half a mile away and is now demolished. The owners decided to name the annex Rodley Manor Cottage to retain a part of family history. The property is situated on the outskirts of Lydney town with far-reaching views of the River Severn from the front and side of property and countryside views from the back. Lydney Harbour is steeped in history and heritage and there are walks along the banks of the River Severn. There is a pleasant lake near Bathurst Park, and Norchard Steam railway is just up the road. Lyndey Park Estate has a roman temple site and museum with spring gardens which are in the centre of the deer park, (but opening times do vary throughout the year). The well-appointed property is ideal for couples or solo visitors seeking to spend some time exploring the Royal Forest of Dean and surrounding area. Many attractions and forest walks are a short drive away. Internally the property enjoys bags of character with the exposed beams, exposed stone walls and wooden and stone floors complementing the eclectic furnishings within each room. The charm of the interior is continued into the sitting room where you can curl up on the L-shaped sofa and tune into the wall-mounted large television. There is a downstairs wet room with shower, basin and WC. Upstairs there are two bedrooms both with lovely views, one king-size and one double, both having ample storage and space. There is an upstairs shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, and there is a spacious landing area. To the outside of the property there is a rear patio are with table and chairs. There is off road parking accessed via a shared driveway outside the property. Lydney is easily accessible by car on the A48. The M4, M5 and M50 motorways are within close traveling distance. The train station is easily accessible. Lydney is a town which is close to the River Severn, The Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is a selection of pubs, restaurants and takeaways as well as a number of shops for picking up the essentials. In the historic waterfront city of Gloucester, you will find Roman foundations, Victorian Docklands, and a Norman cathedral (cloisters were used in Harry Potter films). Cheltenham is home to the renowned horse racing Cheltenham festival and also Cheltenham literary festival. Further afield, you will find Cheltenham Spa, Chepstow, Bristol, Newport, Cardiff, the Cotswolds and the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons). Cycling and mountain biking, rock climbing, walking, zip wire and high rope course, fishing, golf are available all with breathtaking scenery. The Severn estuary, famous for its tidal Severn Bore, is a delight for bird watchers, wildlife enthusiasts and bore surfers alike. Rodley Manor Cottage is comfortable and cosy whatever the weather.

The small, thriving town of Lydney is situated between the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean and the River Severn in Gloucestershire. Lydney has a very good range of shops, a leisure centre and sports facilities, as well as pubs, cafes and restaurants serving a wide variety of meals. The magnificent Royal Forest of Dean, England's largest oak forest and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, boasts numerous trails that can be explored on foot, by bike or on horseback. Caving, abseiling and a high wire rope course are for the more adventurous, whilst fishing, golf, kayaking and canoeing are other popular activities in this unspoilt area. The ancient caves of Clearwell are nearby, as are the Gloucestershire Way and Offa's Dyke Path. Symonds Yat boasts natural scenery and straddles the beautiful River Wye with its magnificent limestone outcrop, popular with climbers, and well-known for its viewpoint. Visit the nearby historic walled town of Chepstow with its impressive Norman Castle and the celebrated racecourse, whilst the pretty market town of Monmouth, with its mixture of elegant Georgian mansions and Victorian courtyards, or the lovely town of Ross-on-Wye with its timbered Tudor houses and delightful riverside walks, both offer excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. The unspoilt Brecon Beacons National Park and Black Mountains, as well as lovely Cotswold towns and villages are just a little further afield as are the cities of Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cardiff, Newport, and just across the Severn Bridge, Bristol and Bath. Lydney is ideally placed for enjoying the delights of Gloucestershire at any time of the year.

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