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St Michaels Church

Cinderford, Forest of Dean
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Green
Family friendly
Quirky
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A beautifully converted church set in the heart of the Forest of Dean
  • Fabulous open-plan living space perfect for families and small groups
  • Woodland trails and forest cycle paths accessed within the village
Property code: 94433

Set in the heart of Soudley, a traditional village within the Forest of Dean, this converted church has been sympathetically restored, retaining many original features that blend beautifully with the practicalities of modern-day living, offering space for up to eight guests and one four-legged friend. The village enjoys a peaceful location surrounded by ancient woodlands and is perfect for both walkers and cyclists with access to the forest trails from the church. There is plenty to see and do for all tastes, Cannop Cycle Centre for mountain biking and the family cycle trail, for trail runners the Adidas Trail at Mallards Pike, the sculpture trail and Dean Heritage Museum, plus nature reserves, all within 5 miles. Other attractions include the River Wye for canoeing, wild swimming, and paddle boarding, Clearwell Caves, Perry Grove railway, Puzzlewood, Go Ape, and Hopewell Colliery, all within 10 miles of the cottage.

The church is set in the heart of a peaceful mining village, within its own grounds, and offers a friendly welcome to all that come to stay. Having completed a sympathetic renovation, finishing in 2024, the church now offers a contemporary space for guests to enjoy. The original wooden door invites you into the entrance hall that’s wooden panelled and finished with light colours, perfect for coats and boots, before you step into the main body of the church. The area also includes a ground floor shower room with WC with external access, and a utility room with storage and washing machine. A ground-floor bunk bedroom with wooden shutter windows is perfect for children. The open-plan living space has been well configured and is great for relaxing with friends, enjoying natural light from the original windows, a cosy seating area with a Smart TV and wood burner for relaxing in the evenings. At dinnertime, a circular table is a beautiful space where you can gather round. For the chef amongst you, a well-equipped kitchen offers everything you may need for preparing meals and packed lunches for a day out and about. The altar space makes a great games area or snug, with a high ceiling and original stained-glass windows. The first floor offers guests the choice of three bedrooms, a king-size room with en-suite shower and WC, a second king-size room, and a twin room. Completing the property, just off the spacious landing area is the family bathroom with shower over bath and WC.

The gardens surround the church, with a secluded area to the rear with a table, chairs, and a BBQ. There is also a utility area with hard standing that’s great for cleaning bikes and dogs, along with secure storage for bikes.

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin and 1 bunk bedroom suitable for children
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with roll-top bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC, 1 ground-floor shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner in the lounge (logs included)
  • Air source heat pump heating system
  • TV in lounge and master bedroom
  • Enclosed garden with table and chairs and BBQ to the rear
  • Utility area with patio to the side – great for cleaning bikes and dogs
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Secure storage for bikes
  • Pub, café and museum within 500 metres, shop 3 miles
  • Ring doorbell and CCTV security cameras in use at the property, facing the road above front garden and patio area by side door
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Jace Quick

This property is personally managed by Jace.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 5 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anna 25th October 2024

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We had a lovely stay at St Michaels - it's a really unique property. It was spotlessly clean and comfortable and in a great location for exploring the Forest of Dean.

Reviewed by Roger 29th August 2024

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Very imaginative conversion and quality facilities

Reviewed by Jaclyn 23rd August 2024

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This place is great! Newly refurbished, very big and clean and packed with everything you could need. We were two families and a dog and this house was perfect for all our needs. They even provided toys and games for the kids. The location is great as its a short drive from all the Forest of Dean attractions and the Gruffalo Trail is right outside Read morethe door! Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 16th August 2024

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It was a privilege to stay in this stunning conversion of a beautiful chapel. So lovely that the church lives on as a place for happy holidays. Everything had been thought of & the owners were so keen to be helpful, responding promptly to a query. Walks from the door particularly delighted our dog & we thoroughly enjoyed all the Forest of Dean had Read moreto offer. Hide

Reviewed by Kate 27th May 2024

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Amazing property set in a wonderful location. The owners have done an amazing job renovating this church to make it a cozy and comfortable place to stay. St Michael's was fully equipped for families and the attention to detail was first class.

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