Retreat 36896 – Newnham, Gloucestershire

Surrounded by countryside with views across the River Severn and offering a private hot tub and games room along with room for two well-behaved dogs. The rural hamlet of Awre sits on the bank of the River Severn between the villages of Blakeney and Newnham. Situated 8 miles from the heart of the Forest of Dean an area steeped in history natural beauty and offering plenty to see and do.

Hire bikes from Cannop Cycle Centre (9 miles) to explore the forest enjoy paddle boarding 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) along with pony trekking. Step back in time with a visit to the Dean Heritage Centre (5 miles) or go underground at Clearwell Caves (10 miles) and Puzzle Wood for ancient woodland with a twist (10 miles).

Enjoying the privacy of private grounds and offering spacious accommodation guests enter via the front entrance a small covered porchway which is a great base for muddy shoes step into the main entrance hall spacious with an architect design vaulted ceiling and perfect for pre-dinner drinks. From here guests can navigate their way throughout the house. Double doors open into a spacious lounge area with an open fire that takes centre stage large sofas and a 65 Smart TV for relaxing and enjoying a movie.

Along the hall double doors offer access into a generously sized dining room with a table and chairs for twelve here you can celebrate in style whilst enjoying the view. 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 a utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer.

For afternoon tea and lazy afternoons why not relax in the conservatory that opens onto the gardens and for the competitive amongst you a games room with table tennis table football and darts board. There is a super-king-size room with 28 TV an en-suite bathroom along with a family bathroom. Upstairs guests have the choice of five spacious bedrooms and there is a family on this floor to complete the accommodation.

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 exploring a BBQ area with table and chairs where you can relax and enjoy the views.