Brookbank Folly, Mitcheldean

Just returned from 4 days and would certainly recommend this cosy cottage for a very relaxing break It was immaculate and provided everything you would need including a food welcome pack and fresh flowers

A beautifully built cottage. The owner showed us around the property on arrival and ensured that we had everything we could need including local maps and directions to all types of attractions, locations and eateries.

My wife and I recently stayed at this delightfully charming and quirky little cottage. The owner, Richard, was extremely friendly and helpful. His two dogs are seriously lovely. The cottage itself was great. If you are looking for a place to stay whilst visiting the area, this is a great place to be.

It was extremely quiet which is exactly what we wanted and was the most important requirement for my holiday, no other holiday makers around! The only sounds we heard was from the birds. Perfect.

The whole experience was brilliant. The cottage is a really wonderful place. Every little touch has been so well thought out. A perfect place to unwind from the stresses of life. A truly magical week.

The cottage was perfect! The owners charming and discreet.

The cottage felt like we were in a fairy tale.

Everything! The property is fabulous and so are the owners. The location is wonderful and quiet.

What a beautiful little holiday place! It was everything we hoped it would be, and the pictures really don't do it justice. A wonderful, unique little cwtch away from the world. It was a perfect base for exploring the Forest of Dean and had everything that we needed for the week. A lovely welcome pack and the owners were so friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!

Brookbank Folly was an ideal getaway, very peaceful and with welcoming but unobtrusive owners.

Liked its quirkiness and it was a good base to explore the Forest of Dean. Nice and peaceful, could have been miles from anywhere.

Wonderful little cottage. Relaxing with everything to make it home from home. Loved the quirkiness, cosy, beautifully furnished and immaculate. ..highly recommend :)

Liked staying in a quirky cottage and it was a good base to explore the Forest of Dean.

A well earned relaxing, remote, quirky and cosy break. The owners have certainly created a magical, comfortable and welcoming "hobbit cottage." Loved it!

An excellent quirky property in a beautiful location.

Perfect relaxing holiday in a beautiful part of the county.

The property was idyllic. So quaint & peaceful. It felt like a million miles away from home! The surrounding countryside/Forest of Dean was stunning, & we visited many nearby attractions. (Raglan Castle...Clearwell caves...Symonds Yat...The international birds of prey centre....to name but a few!)The property was comfortable & beautifully set out. The owners were lovely, & so unobtrusive. We were able to really relax & had a wonderful stay.

This is a great place to unwind , quirky is not the word ! You keep looking for Snow White or the dwarfs to march around the corner . So close to the Forest of Dean

We will definitely stay here again as there is so much to do and see and it is not to far to travel to get anywhere. We loved every minute of it. It was really nice to meet the people that own the property. They were extremely nice hosts, you really couldn't wish to meet nicer people. it's a beautiful place to stay.

It was romantic and secluded, and yet handy for lots of attractions and things to see/do.

Gorgeous cottage in a lovely peaceful setting that is also a great base for exploring the forest of dean and surrounding area. The cottage has everything you could need for a romantic and relaxing stay and is just fantastic. Some points to note (in no particular order): Take slippers, the floors are really quite cold! The windows and door are both a bit draughty but the heaters work well and their use is included in the hire price. The lane to and from the cottage is a little scary (some of the locals are a bit mad on the driving front) due to being very narrow. We got a lovely welcome pack of wine, crisps, porridge, milk and marmalade. There was also some coffee and tea there so we didn't have to shop straightaway. Mitcheldean has a co-op and small local store for food, plus takeaways, but no sit down restaurant. The front steps can get a little slippery and be careful not to turn the outside light switch off - you'll never find the keyhole without it! Overall it's a fab little place and we would highly recommend it.

What an amazing little cottage! This little, secluded bolt hole was fantastic and we loved every minute. The owners kindly left a great welcome pack and the little touches, like fresh milk in the fridge, were really appreciated. Just on the edge of the Forest of Dean, this was a great location and was perfect for exploring. If you are looking for somewhere to eat we recommend The Kings Head (9 miles away on the a40 towards Gloucester) where the homemade Steak & Kidney pie was to die for! The cottage is some way down a little winding lane but is easy to find. We could get mobile phone signals but no internet access with Three Mobile. This place is highly recommended, great value, and we will definately be going back for a second visit.

We really enjoyed our stay at this little cottage. Warm welcome, good facilities and lovely setting. Highly recommended for an out of town break.

A fabulous, quirky cottage in a beautiful and peaceful location.

The hosts were great, available if you wanted them, but unobtrusive if you didn't. The accommodation was perfect, exactly as described.

This is a stunning property in a beautiful location, right on the edge of the Forest of Dean. The cottage is hand-built and full of character, perfect for a romantic weekend or a relaxing and peaceful break away from everyday life. The owners were very welcoming.

Lovely quirky cottage. Quiet, cosy and a warm welcome from the owners.

Character cottage with modern conveniences.

Cosy cottage and very quirky!

We chose this cottage for its quirkiness and also because of other very positive reviews.We loved every minute of our stay and could have stayed another week.Plenty to do in the daytime.We visited caves,cycled in the forest of dean,visited symonds yat for walking and cycled along the river to Monmouth.Spent our evenings cooking in the well equipped kitchen and chilling out on the settee in the lounge which puts down into a bed.As we had great weather we were able to sit out in the front garden.So peaceful at the cottage as on a no through road so minimal traffic only to other propertys nearby.Owners have three dogs that also come to visit and buzzards circling above.The owner was very nice,very unintrusive but helpful if asked anything.The cottage is amazing and very well built.Lots of quirky points to it.We both loved it and would recommend it to anyone.Cant think of anything negative.

We stayed at the folly in august for my retirement it was fantastic its even better than what you see in photo,s. Richard and Sue were very welcoming and couldn't do enough for you with a lovely welcome basket, I can,t recommend this property enough anybody that goes there will not be disappointed.Pete and June from Cleethorpes

We liked everything about this little cottage. Top place to stay, and lovely people who own the property.

A real gem! This quirky little hideaway has it all, beautiful location, peaceful, clean and cosy. Very welcoming owners. Will certainly be coming back.

Me and my partner loved everything about this cottage. We have been to a few, and this is my favourite yet. I loved the quirkiness of it, and the location. Really peaceful and away from everything, but in easy reach by car to everything if you wanted to. Owner very nice, but left us to it. Cannot fault it at all, and will definitely recommend to friends.

Brookbank Folly was beautiful. Nothing was very far away which we wanted to do, and it was lovely to end up at Brookbank Folly at the end of the day and relax with a glass of beer or wine a great holiday.

Brookbank Folly is a very secluded place to stay and is ideal for exploring the Forest of Dean and its surrounding area. It is a very relaxing place to stay, its quirkiness makes it very special.

Brookbank folly, was perfect, relaxed, chilled, and quiet, was a fabulous week. That myself and partner enjoyed, would definatly return, was a very warm welcome we had on arrival :). Had some fantastic photo opportunity while exploring the towns and local facilities. Dean heritage centre with the gruffalo made the stay even better, also taking number of visits to adams farm for both the animals and milk was even better!! Can't wait to visit again! Thanks x

Delightful place, fully equipped to meet all your needs and a beautiful, well maintained garden to enjoy in the evening. Owner couldn't be be more helpful in every aspect. Will certainly go there again and will most certainly recommend it to anyone.

Both the cottage and the setting were lovely. Nice and private and we enjoyed the woodland walks from the door (we truly could walk straight from the property into the forest!)

Fantastic little folly in the middle of a beautiful area. Felt very safe there and it was very quiet and relaxing.

The 'different-ness' of the cottage and the peace and quiet.

It was peaceful with beautiful surroundings.

Amazing atmosphere! A genuine gem. Great friendly owners and a totally stress-free few days.

Charming atmosphere of the cottage and the forest very close, extraordinary style, the owners great hospitality and the fact that it is within walking distance of shops and public transport.

The location and the property were absolutely excellent. The owners made us very welcome; the 'tour' of the cottage was very helpful and informative. On previous holidays to cottages, and an avid cook, I have always found the kitchen very lacking in equipment and came with my own, but it was not necessary as it was all there!

When we arrived at the cottage the owners were there to meet us they were both very nice people and gave us info on the cottage and surrounding area they left us alone all week but were there if you needed help they introduced us to there dogs . It's a real little hobbits cottage and very romantic with lovley natural wood made from the surrounding Forest of Dean . The location was nice if you like to get away from it all with lots of walks from the cottage . I loved the cottage and its great for a get away from it all type hoilday I did love it but I think next time I would like to be more in a village setting with a pub near by . Saying that I would come back to this cottage if I need some peace n rest type hoilday .

It was like staying at a fairytale cottage, a wonderful time was had.

It was in a lovely tranquil area. The owner was very helpful and we had a lovely enjoyable time. All amenities were within walking distance - the perfect little hideaway.

We had a great week at Brookbank Folly. The owner was very friendly and helpful. We would love to spend another week there.

The property is extremely quirky and full of character and we loved every minute of our stay. The owners provided us with such a warm welcome, including a lovely goodie pack, which started our holiday off in great style. It was a really cosy, private cottage, and sitting in the garden listening to the birds over breakfast or evening drinks was really peaceful. It's a great place to explore the area, including the walks from the doorstep. We would highly recommend this cottage for a holiday.

The owner had an exceptionally friendly and helpful attitude without being intrusive.

Property is unique and attractive. Great base for days out. Wonderful food at local 'Hart Craft Centre'.

Brookbank Folly is unique and a credit to the creative genius who built it from locally-sourced materials. The owners were friendly and welcoming but not at all intrusive. It is full of character, warm, quiet and perfect for two people to enjoy a peaceful rest from the world. The Forest of Dean with its excellent walks and cycle trails is easily accessible from the cottage and we also visited Hereford and the Waterways Museum at Gloucester.

It was just what we wanted. Contact with the owners was excellent. We really enjoyed it!

The cottage was so comfortable and cosy, quirky and different. The owners were very welcoming and left us a welcome pack. The surrounding area was lovely, the Forest of Dean delivered a wonderful walk with hooting owls at night.

Beautifully crafted cottage, just like a fairytale. The pictures honestly do not do this place justice. If anything I would describe it as a picturesque re-imagination of "snow white & the seven dwarfs cottage" or a house scene from "the legend of zelda". Owners leave you in peace, to your own devices and beautiful covers for the windows for extra privacy. A very romantic place in the middle of nowhere, only a few hamlet-like houses surrounding, a distance down the road & the woodland just behind for peaceful walks. Perfect for a couple seeking a romantic getaway together. There are plenty of movies, board games and the remarkably quaint kitchen to keep oneself occupied. Very warm interior (which is one of the major things I look for as I tend to get cold easily) and the very romantic fire place in the front room, complimented by the cow-skin rug, is very effective at keeping you warm on those winter nights, snuggling on the sofa with a movie!!! We will definitely be returning! A romantic weekend I will never forget...

Beautifully crafted cottage, just like a fairytale. The pictures honestly do not do this place justice. If anything I would describe it as a picturesque re-imagination of "snow white & the seven dwarfs cottage" or a house scene from "the legend of zelda". Owners leave you in peace, to your own devices and beautiful covers for the windows for extra privacy. A very romantic place in the middle of nowhere, only a few hamlet-like houses surrounding, a distance down the road & the woodland just behind for peaceful walks. Perfect for a couple seeking a romantic getaway together. There are plenty of movies, board games and the remarkably quaint kitchen to keep oneself occupied. Very warm interior (which is one of the major things I look for as I tend to get cold easily) and the very romantic fire place in the front room, complimented by the cow-skin rug, is very effective at keeping you warm on those winter nights, snuggling on the sofa with a movie!!! We will definitely be returning! A romantic weekend I will never forget...

Sue and Richard were so welcoming and friendly. The cottage is gorgeous, very homely and a real treat. We had a fantastic holiday in the peace and quiet. Its secluded but also not far from many tourist spots. We will be back and looking forward to seeing Harry and the rest of the dogs :-))

Brookbank Folly was exactly as described and more. The welcome that we received from the owners and the breakfast pack was lovely, we will be returning without a doubt. We had a relaxing weekend and enjoyed our afternoon walk in the forest. Thank you very much!

Brookbank Folly was a fantastic cottage and the owners were so welcoming and had supplied a welcome basket of goodies and nothing was too much trouble. An absolute pleasure and we will be going back.

The Cottage was in a peaceful location and in great proximity for the many great walks to be enjoyed within the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley. The Cottage was very cosy and comfortable. We were able to enjoy the sound of the Owls calling in the evening. The owners were very welcoming. A lovely basket of goodies was awaiting us in the Cottage on arrival. This I found to be a very welcoming and a thoughtful touch. We hope to make a return visit and we could happily have stayed a second week!

Good location, friendly hosts.

The owner is very friendly and the area is nice and quiet. We had a honeymoon there and it's a perfect place for a romantic getaway. The cottage gives a warm feeling, full of love.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was marvellous and in an excellent location for exploring the local area. We received a very warm welcome and hope to return one day. We would definitely recommend the cottage to our friends.

Having the forest in your back garden is fantastic; it provides stunning views morning and night. The owners couldn’t have been more hospitable, the cottage is a credit to them both. It provided a fantastic hide out for our short break, we would definitely go back.

The warm welcome that we received on arrival and the peace and tranquility in such a unique property.