You can be as lively or as laid back as you like. Walk across the farm to discover the path through the woods and find the Swan Pool. Join the wider network of footpaths that take you down to the Wye Valley and it's lovely river. Or to Newland Village with it's magnificent church, the "Cathedral of The Forest" and 13th century pub, The Ostrich Inn. There are more castles  just over the border in Wales than you could shake a stick at! Hit the bike trails, the Sculpture Trail, the Gruffalo Trail! Visit magical Puzzle Wood. Go canoeing, caving, climbing, horse riding..... Or  just let The Forest relax and restore you as you wander and explore to your heart's content. 

Local Amenities Coleford is a short drive away (or walk if you want to stretch your legs a bit) with good butchers, greengrocers and bakery, several supermarkets, cafes, pubs, a great little cinema and a golf course The pretty market town of Monmouth, 5 miles away, has clothes shops, a great cook shop, 2 theatres and a small museum. Market day is Saturday. Further Afield.... From here, the cities of Bristol and Bath and the Three Counties: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcesterhire, plus the South Wales Area are all your oyster if you enjoy a drive.