Our Hillside Setting near Tintern
Oakgrove self-catering cottage is located in a rural area situated between the villages of Brockweir and St Briavels, each around a mile away.
Tucked away above the tranquil village of Brockweir, Oakgrove Holiday Cottage offers a truly peaceful retreat where time seems to slow and the natural world gently takes centre stage. Surrounded by birdsong and the soft rustle of leaves, the cottage sits in a quiet, leafy setting that invites you to unwind from the moment you arrive.
Here, mornings begin with light filtering through the trees and the distant flow of the nearby River Wye, while evenings bring a calm stillness perfect for relaxing under open skies. The cottage blends rustic charm with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal sanctuary for couples, or anyone seeking a restorative escape.
With the enchanting Forest of Dean just moments away and the scenic beauty of the Wye Valley all around, Oakgrove is perfectly placed for gentle walks, quiet reflection, and reconnecting with nature—yet it always feels like a hidden haven of its own.t benefits from its position bordering two beautiful areas of the Royal Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire and the Wye Valley in Monmouthshire. Each has their contrasting English and Welsh cultures.
This undoubtedly offers a unique combination of spectacular scenery – thickly wooded valleys, carpeted with bluebells in Spring and glorious reds and golds in Autumn, and a host of natural wildlife throughout the year.
The area provides a haven for quiet recreation, whether rambling on foot, cycling or by car. From the comfort of the cottage lounge, you look through the patio windows across the garden surrounded by trees and wildlife. Pheasants, woodpeckers and other woodland birds can be observed as well as, bats, butterflies, rabbits, squirrels, foxes, deer and badgers. The badgers look forward to nightly feeds from our guests! Nuts are provided.
Sit and relax on the patio with a morning cup of tea or coffee to start the day. Talk to the animals, or why not take photos of your beautiful surroundings. At the end of you day have a thirst-quenching glass of something special, enjoying the setting sun. What is a perfect way to end the day. Enjoy the bouncing lambs in Spring – see how tame they are and try to feed them! Becoming infamous are the wild boar in the Forest – evidence of their foraging can be seen on many walks and roadways – your mission is to spot them!
Badgers Acrobatatics
Guests claim this is the best place to see badgers from the comfort of the lounge. They set up a suspended feeding station, hoping to trick the badger. However, using their superior sense of smell, the clever animal managed to reach the nuts to retrieve the treats.
The area is blessed with wonderful walks – some directly from the cottage using the network of local footpaths and bridleways including Offa’s Dyke, others taking circular tours along river valleys, through woodland, and sometimes passing a pub or two!
Local attractions include ancient castles, abbeys, craft shops, caves, rope adventure courses, museums reflecting our local industrial and cultural heritage of producing charcoal, iron ore and coal, vineyards, steam railway, birds of prey centre, cycle tracks, canoeing, and much more.
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