Set on the fringes of the Wye Valley National Landscape, in the small village of Clearwell, this architect-designed barn, surrounded by landscaped grounds, offers the perfect holiday base for families and groups of friends exploring the Forest of Dean together. Despite its size, Clearwell has a lively community feel and is well served by two welcoming pubs and one restaurant. Right next door, you'll find Clearwell Castle, a historic building often used for live events. Clearwell Caves offer a fascinating step back in time, where you can explore the area’s mining heritage. The area is crisscrossed with well-marked walking routes, making it easy to set off straight from the door and roam the rolling hills and woodland. Only a mile away you will find Puzzlewood, an enchanting 14-acre ancient woodland; this rare temperate rainforest is a popular filming location for TV shows and Hollywood movies. The wider region of the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley is rich in history and dotted with charming towns and villages to discover, including Ross-on-Wye, Monmouth, and Tintern (all within 12 miles).
Inside, this rural retreat brings together contemporary design and countryside living in a standout setting. The main entrance opens into a spectacular open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space, where vaulted ceilings, carefully curated interiors, and unique locally sourced artwork create a welcoming and inviting space. The comfortable lounge centres around a Smart TV, while large sliding glass doors open directly onto the garden terrace, bringing the outside in. A generous dining table seats up to ten guests, creating a sociable hub for shared meals, celebrations, and long evenings together. The well-equipped kitchen has everything needed for group catering, whether you’re preparing a leisurely breakfast, a family feast, or dinner for the whole group. From the living area, a glazed hallway with additional seating leads to three ground-floor king-size bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower room. A fourth king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room is located upstairs, offering flexibility for larger groups. One of the bedrooms also features a beautiful freestanding bath within the room – perfect for a relaxing soak after a day exploring the Forest of Dean. A separate barn has been transformed into a dedicated games and leisure space, giving everyone somewhere to relax, play and unwind. Challenge each other to a game of pool or air hockey, test your aim on the darts board, or settle back on the king-size sofa bed for a film on the cinema-style projector. The games room can accommodate 2 further guests, as along with a king-size sofa bed it also has its own shower room with WC.
Outside, landscaped gardens stretch across the rear of the property, centred around a spacious terrace designed for outdoor living. An outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ and sink makes alfresco cooking effortless, while a large dining table provides the perfect spot for relaxed meals in the open air. Sun loungers and a private hot tub invite you to slow down and enjoy the surroundings, and local wildlife while a further terrace with fire pit creates an atmospheric setting for evenings together.Families are well catered for, with a wooden climbing play area set within the grounds. Private off-road parking for up to four cars, together with secure bike storage and dedicated bike-washing facilities, adds practical convenience for guests keen to explore the surrounding countryside on two wheels.