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The Old School, Ruspidge

The living areas in this home consist of an open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area with an electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and TV, and a utility with washing machine. The bedrooms consist of a double and a bunk room, serviced by a bathroom and a cloakroom. Outside there is a multi-level garden with lawn, furniture and bike storage, and designated parking for two cars. Two well-behaved dogs welcomed, but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. You'll find a shop and a pub in 0.1 miles. For a central base in the Gloucestershire countryside, book The Old School. Note: There are steps in the garden; please take care.

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Accommodation Details

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x bunk ( can take up to 120 kilos) . Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Utility

Amenities & Facilities

Gas central heating. Electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent ( EV charger excluded). Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Designated parking for 2 cars. Multi-level garden with lawn, furniture, BBQ and bike storage. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles. Note: There are steps in the garden; please take care

Location Details

Ruspidge is a lovely little village situated in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. The village offers its guests a wonderful selection of amenities, with local shops, pubs, and a children's play area, it offers everything you could need for a self-catered stay, while nearby Cinderford boasts a wider selection. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activity within the local area, with the Lightmoor Pool (Royal Forest of Dean Angling Club) being just a short trip from the village, as well as Soudley Ponds being home to a a raft of ducks, making a lovely spot for a morning stroll. Situated between the River Severn and the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you can expect to find a plethora of wonders just a stone's throw away; take a trip to the Clearwell Caves, a hidden world where you can learn of the iron ore mining, the main industry in the Forest of Dean, up close on a tour, or give beer pilates a go for an experience like no other! You will also find a good selection of sporting opportunities including archery, paddle boarding, scrambling and rock climbing just to name a few, or if you're seeking a more relaxed day out venture to the cathedral city of Gloucester; explore its history in the Blackfriars Priory site, Museum of Gloucester and the Jet Age Museum, or indulge in a day of retail therapy with plenty of shops to take your pick from. In easy reach, you can find Cheltenham too, home to Cheltenham Racecourse with its wonderful races and various events throughout the year, as well as the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty being just a scenic drive away too.

Herefordshire offers visitors the chance to journey through lush green countryside, enjoying splendid black-and-white timbered villages, a magnificent cathedral city, a fairytale Georgian castle at Eastnor or books galore in famous Hay-on-Wye.

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Wed 11th Overcast clouds 5°C 4°C 15mph 0.0mm 1,034mb
Thu 12th Overcast clouds 6°C 0°C 8mph 0.0mm 1,032mb
Fri 13th Light rain 6°C 6°C 5mph 1.3mm 1,024mb
Sat 14th Light rain 6°C 2°C 11mph 1.5mm 1,023mb
Sun 15th Overcast clouds 9°C 2°C 11mph 0.0mm 1,030mb
Mon 16th Light rain 9°C 6°C 12mph 0.1mm 1,035mb
Tue 17th Overcast clouds 9°C 5°C 11mph 0.0mm 1,032mb

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