If you would like to be ‘out and about’ whilst on holiday at Broughtons Cottage here are some ideas to get you started.
http://www.visitforestofdean.co.uk – we are on the edge of the forest – it is a wonderful place to explore.
http://www.newnhamonsevern.co.uk -our nearest village with village store, post office, doctors surgery and gift shops. There are also 2 pubs serving food and a cafe.
http://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com – Cheltenham Festivals are always worth going to. Choose from Jazz, science, literary or music.
http://www.elton-leisure.co.uk – 5 minutes away if you like fishing , mountain boarding or mazes!
http://www.dickwhittington.org – for our younger visitors.
http://www.severn-bore.co.uk – timetable for the River Severn bore. Try to time your stay to see a 4* or even a 5*.
http://www.exploregloucestershire.co.uk – very useful for finding out about lots of local events.
http://www.ngs.org.uk – National Gardens Scheme – perhaps you would like to visit a local garden.
Tintern Abbey – picturesque ruins of a Cistercian Monastery by the River Wye
Puzzle Wood – highly recommended by many guest -and us- for a magical visit.
Why not go on a one day BEE KEEPING COURSE. Try your hand at bee keeping. Our friends in the village at OAK TREE COTTAGE APIARY are passionate beekeepers and run a series of courses for beginners. You will often find a pot of their bees honey in your welcome pack.
