Geoff and I feel privileged to have been able to call Sutton Baynham Farm our home for the last 29 years. It’s a very special spot, even if we say so ourselves, in the beautiful Royal Forest of Dean - surrounded by rolling hills clad in woodland with lovely views. Our guests tell us we have created a lovely retreat from their busy lives and we take great satisfaction that our work over the years has achieved this. We work in the business on a day-to-day basis – you’ll probably have spoken to me when making your booking – and we manage a small team to strive to create a truly wonderful holiday experience for you. Originally from farming and countryside stock, we feel strongly about doing our bit to help protect this beautiful area and the wider planet for future generations. We have five grandchildren and are concerned for their future, so we have installed as much as we can to reduce both our own and guests’ carbon footprint, during their stay in this idyllic rural location.

* Dogs are by prior arrangement at time of booking. Fees apply. Nothing short of superb this secluded, five star, award winning, 17th century Manor is not only set in its secure gardens but also on the edge of a six acre meadow. Having undergone a comprehensive refurbishment in 2013 it remains one of the finest family accommodations available in the area. A very spacious, warm (heated 24/7) family friendly self catering property which can accommodate two families or one large group with ease. It's lavishly appointed with 21st century comfort. The Aga enlivens the heart of the house in the open plan kitchen/dining, whilst the two sitting rooms with their inglenooks and logburners encourage exchanges of stories of the day's adventures.

London 2 hrs M25, M5 north of Bristol from South West, M5 down to j10 for Gloucester. Centrally located.