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The Downs

Awre, near Blakeney, Gloucestershire

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Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 3
grade 5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Get together in style with this contemporary house enjoying views across the River Severn
  • The perfect space for family and friends to relax, offering a private hot tub and games room
  • Beautifully furnished with spacious living areas suited to any occasion or celebration
Property code: OC-90590

This home is surrounded by countryside in the rural hamlet of Awre, between the villages of Blakeney and Newnham. It is situated 8 miles from the heart of the Forest of Dean, an area steeped in history and natural beauty. Hire bikes from Cannop Cycle Centre (9 miles) to explore the forest, enjoy paddleboarding at Mallards Pike (6 miles), or test your head for heights at Go Ape (6 miles). Kayaking and climbing can be found at Symonds Yat Rock (14 miles). For more adventures, step back in time with a visit to the Dean Heritage Centre (5 miles), explore Clearwell Caves (10 miles), or wander the mysterious Puzzlewood (10 miles).

Enjoying the privacy of private grounds, guests enter this spacious accommodation via the front, covered porchway, which is a great base for muddy shoes. Step into the main entrance hall and admire the architect-designed vaulted ceiling – a perfect space for pre-dinner drinks. Double doors open into a spacious lounge area, with an open fire that takes centre stage, large sofas, and a Smart TV for relaxing and enjoying a movie. Along the hall, double doors offer access to a generously sized dining room with a table and chairs for 12. This area opens into the contemporary-styled kitchen that offers everything you will need during your stay. A pantry offers additional space for storage and there is a utility room with a washing machine. Relax in the conservatory that opens onto the gardens or if you’re feeling competitive, have fun in the games room with table tennis, table football and darts board. On the ground floor, there is also a super-king-size bedroom with a TV and an en-suite bathroom, plus a family bathroom. Upstairs, guests have the choice of five spacious bedrooms, and there is also a family bathroom. There are two king-size bedrooms, both with great views. And accessed from each of these two rooms, are two twin bedrooms, ideal for a family with children. Finally, there is a double room with a front aspect across the orchard.

Outside, the house is surrounded by established, enclosed gardens, a mature fruit orchard, and natural landscaping. There is a patio area with a private hot tub where you can soak after a day of exploring, and a BBQ area with a table and chairs where you can relax and enjoy the views.

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  • 6 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 2 king-size, 4 singles, and 1 double
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with bath and WC, 2 bathrooms with bath, shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and coffee machine
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Open fire in lounge (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV and DVD in lounge, TV in bedroom
  • Games room with table tennis, table football and dart board
  • Enclosed garden with patio area, BBQ, and table and chairs
  • Private hot tub
  • Private parking
  • Storage for bikes
  • Shop and pub 2.5 miles
  • Private dining can be arranged directly at the cottage, please speak to the owner to arrange this
  • Please note, the two twin bedrooms are accessed via the king-size and super-king-size bedrooms
  • This property can also be booked alongside Severn View Farm (property code 90589). Please contact us for further information.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

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Gem Cole

This property is personally managed by Gem.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Pamela 12th May 2026

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The cottage its self was lovely. The views were also beautiful

Reviewed by Cheryl 20th February 2026

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Lovely big house, very comfortable and clean. Kitchen very well stocked, you will never run out of cups, plates, cutlery etc! We all loved it and want to book again next year.

Reviewed by Susan 30th December 2025

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Reviewed by Kiera 12th December 2025

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We had an amazing stay. The scenery is beautiful and we loved catching both sunrise and sunset, honestly wished we could live there. The house was spotless and had everything you could possibly need (and more!). The hot tub and games room were a big hit. Perfect location for a group weekend away celebrating my 30th. Thank you so much for the lovelyRead more hamper, such a thoughtful touch! Hide

Reviewed by Teresa 27th October 2025

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Nine of us, ranging in age from 12 to 79, plus two small dogs, loved staying at The Downs. Very spacious house, although a small kitchen for the size of the property, but all was carefully thought through and very clean. The hot tub was a huge plus. We'd return home after a family walk and enjoy a soak watching the sunset with beautiful views. The Read moregarden is enclosed which was perfect for dogs and the large sitting room was great for family games. Any minor teething issues were sorted quickly! Hide

Reviewed by Kayleigh 17th October 2025

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An amazing house! It was immaculate and had everything we needed. I had one question which was responded to immediately. We will be booking again!

Reviewed by Jessica 10th October 2025

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Beautiful House with stunning views! We were 4 couples with some younger children. It was a perfect get away. The house had everything we needed and more.

Reviewed by Rosie 12th September 2025

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Reviewed by Jackie 1st August 2025

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Fantastic, comfortable, holiday home, perfect for those large family gatherings. Really well equipped and, for those who want peace and tranquility, this is for you. Great games room for those not so nice days.

Reviewed by Clare 27th June 2025

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A fabulous cottage. Lovely, quiet setting with a beautiful view. The cottage was very comfortable with lovely large beds. It was spotlessly clean and had all the utensils you could possibly need. There is a large games room where you can store bikes securely and a hot tub with the best view! There are 2 pairs of rooms, where you have to go through Read moreone room to get to the other, more suitable for families than 2 couples. We were a family unit so it was perfect for us. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 20th June 2025

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We had a wonderful weekend with family of 13 joining us from both Cornwall and Yorkshire. The location is superb with so much to do within easy reach.

Reviewed by Lee 9th May 2025

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Perfect for a family gathering. Peaceful, great walks, fab views and easy/short drive out to places of interest in Forest of Dean. Symans Yat was a highlight and the local Cider place was small but only half a mile away - Severn Cider. Lots of fodie places - Severn and Wye Smokery topped the list

Reviewed by Allyce 18th April 2025

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The perfect family getaway! We stayed at The Downs to celebrate my husband's birthday with our family and it was the perfect place to host us all with something for everyone to enjoy. Stunning location, easy to find and very spacious. We all enjoyed a comfortable stay and made the most of the great facilities in the home. We are already planning ouRead morer return! Hide

Reviewed by Peter 11th April 2025

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Had fabulous weekend for all family aged between 76- 11 yrs close to lots of activities. . Beautiful views , very comfortable and the dining in experience was excellent thankyou

Reviewed by Caroline 7th April 2025

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Perfect large house with enclosed garden ideal for families. Games room and hot tub were a bonus as was the superb weather we had. Highly recommend *****

Reviewed by Jan 14th February 2025

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What a gorgeous place to stay for our 50th wedding anniversary. Beautiful house and views. Loads of stuff for the grandchildren to occupy themselves and grounds to run around. Equipped with everything you could think of, the most comfortable bed I think I've ever slept on (downstairs). Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Caroline 24th January 2025

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This was the perfect setting for our big family gathering for Christmas(ish). The house was gorgeous and on a stormy January weekend the games room was a godsend for the kids. We had a great weekend, thank you.

Reviewed by Charlotte 17th January 2025

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The cottage was just the perfect setting for my father's 60th birthday celebrations. Me and my family had the perfect relaxing weekend break spending the most important family time together. We will most certainly be back as every part of the property and its contents had clearly been so well through through. A proper home from home

Reviewed by Judith 20th December 2024

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A spacious warm and comfortable house which is well equipped for a larger group .We stayed for a week as a party of 10 adults and a one 4 year old and there were plenty of plates, cutlery etc . The house was also beautifully decorated with a tree and decorations making it very festive.

Reviewed by Nicola 29th November 2024

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We had the best time at our stay! The cottage is perfect. It had everything we needed and there was plenty of space for everyone to go off and do their own thing. All ages, 3 to 70, had plenty to do! The rooms were spotless, the kitchen had everything we needed and the views outside were just amazing. We loved every second and would definitely recoRead moremmend! Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 8th November 2024

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The property is comfortable, spacious and extremely well equipped. It was ideal for our family get together.

Reviewed by John 1st November 2024

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A top class venue which is ideal for a gathering of family or friends with extensive internal and external space.

Reviewed by Nisha 18th October 2024

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Reviewed by Shelley 27th September 2024

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Beautifully equipped house, clean, comfortable and very spacious. Perfect stay for our family of 12 and dogs. Kids loved the game room and the garden and hot tub was fantastic. Thank you for a lovely weekend stay.

Reviewed by Nicola 16th August 2024

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This is a fantastic property. Very clean, well equipped but with a real homely feel. Very peaceful location with stunning views. Hot tub was a real hit, and games room great for teenagers. Plenty of interesting places to visit within easy reach.

Reviewed by Roderick 28th June 2024

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Spacious and comfortable in very peaceful and attractive location

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Big Domain is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.