Location
Situated between Lydney and Chepstow, close to the River Severn in the rural Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.
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We’ve tried to think about everything to make your stay at Alvington Lodge just perfect. In all of our big houses to rent, we provide all the essential features to cater for a large group. Here’s a list of all the practical provisions we have at the house. If there’s anything you can’t see here but need, just ask as we’ll see what we can do.
Situated between Lydney and Chepstow, close to the River Severn in the rural Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.
Check in is at 4pm on the day of your arrival and check out is at 10am (or 4pm if checking out on a Sunday).
There is ample parking for 12 cars on the gravel driveway.
Children are very welcome at Alvington Lodge. Two travel cots and two highchairs are available on request (please bring your own cot linen). Toys, books and DVDs are also available. Please note, parents should supervise children at all times around the hot tub.
Up to two well-behaved dogs are allowed at Alvington Lodge, subject to a fee of £45 per dog for 3 or 4-night stays or £100 per dog for week-long stays. Dogs are not allowed in any of the upstairs rooms, the formal dining room or the drawing room. They are allowed in the other areas, including the smaller sitting room/snug.
Respectful hen and stag parties are permitted at Alvington Lodge.
Yes, you can order online with Tesco or Ocado for a delivery direct to the house. We usually suggest booking a delivery for after 4pm on the day of arrival.
The dining table in the main dining room can seat up to 26 guests comfortably.
Yes, we'd recommend the following pubs and restaurants, all within a short distance of the property (click on the links below):
The Globe Inn in Alvington is the best pub in the village for food. Tel: 01594 528300
The Blacksmiths Arms in Alvington is more of a traditional pub but is not recommended for food. Tel: 01594 529657
The Ostrich Inn in the village of Newland has good food. Tel: 01594 833260
The Anchor Inn at Tintern (alongside Tintern Abbey) has good food and is ideal for lunch if visiting the Abbey. Tel: 01291 689582
The Miners Country Inn in Sling is popular locally for its food, particularly Sunday lunches. Tel: 01594 836632
The Speech House, Coleford - this former 17th century hunting lodge, now an hotel and restaurant, is located in the centre of the Forest of Dean and houses the original Verderers Court. Tel: 01594 822607
Tudor Farmhouse at Clearwell has a restaurant but is quite expensive. Tel: 01594 833046
The Whitebrook in the Wye Valley is a Michelin star restaurant and generally needs to be booked well in advance. Tel: 01600 860254
The nearest train station is Lydney (2.7 miles), a 5-minute drive away.
The nearest airport is Bristol (32 miles), a 50-minute drive away.
If you are not booking the separate, self-contained cottage for your own group (additional charge), it may be let out to another small group. Please note the cottage has its own driveway, entrance and garden and does not share any facilities with Alvington Lodge itself.
Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £750 during your stay at Alvington Lodge. This is requested just two weeks prior to your stay, and is returned shortly after, assuming no damage to the property or its contents (see our Booking T&Cs for more information).
You can check availability and pricing and place your booking request online, or by calling our team on 01242 352 747.
When booking, we ask for a deposit of 33% of the total price, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to your stay (or the full balance when booking within 12 weeks of your stay).