Offa's Dyke
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Overview
An earthwork roughly following the Welsh/English boundary consisting of a ditch and rampart. Origins shrouded in mystery but possibly built in response to events involving the Princes of Powys.
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About the area
Gloucestershire is home to a variety of landscapes, including the Cotswolds, a region of gentle hills, valleys and gem-like villages that roll through the county. To their west is the Severn Plain, watered by Britain’s longest river and characterised by orchards and farms marked out by hedgerows that blaze with mayflower in the spring; beyond the Severn are the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley.
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The Whitebrook
Peacefully located and surrounded by woods and rivers, this delightful restaurant with rooms offers a tranquil escape. The bedrooms are located above the main restaurant and come in a r...
Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant
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Thornbury Castle Hotel
History fans may be interested to learn that Henry VIII ordered the first owner of Thornbury Castle to be beheaded! Guests today have the opportunity of sleeping in historical surroundi...
The Coach House
The Coach House is a converted Coach House in historic and tranquil village of Newland furnished to high standard. Expect three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry, open fire, cycle ...
The Coach house
The Coach House is a converted Coach House in historic and tranquil village of Newland furnished to high standard. Expect three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry, open fire, cycle ...
Whitemead Forest Park
Set in the magical Forest of Dean, Whitemead offers both a beautiful setting and impressive facilities. Whitemead has a great range of accommodation to choose from, including glamping p...
Penhein Glamping
Tucked away in secluded woodland surrounded by peaceful countryside, Penhein Glamping offers eight beautiful Alachigh (pronounced alla-cheeg) tents, that are cosy, warm and kitted out w...
The Fountain Inn
With its distinctive bay window, the Fountain Inn has been a familiar Forest of Dean landmark for over two centuries. The village makes an ideal base for exploring the surrounding count...
