The Old Vicarage in a beautiful, rural location – Home 1108289 Cottage
- 7 bedrooms
- 12 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
The Old Vicarage in a beautiful, rural location – Home 1108289
- Cottage
- 7 bedrooms
- sleeps 12
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The Old Vicarage is timeless, situated in an unspoilt, rural peaceful village, with panoramic views over the meadows to the River Severn, Cotswolds and Forest of Dean. It is set within four acres of beautiful mature gardens and a cider orchard. There is a hot tub in the private, secluded garden of the Stables. The Bulls make award winning craft cider and have been for three generations. There are walks straight from the garden into the fields leading to the River Severn, famous for the Severn Bore, wetland birds and the stunning lightscape across the Severn. The village of Awre is three miles from the Forest of Dean, renowned for its walking, cycling, canoeing, photography, bird life, animals and has historical market towns and pretty villages all steeped in history. It is within easy distance to of Cheltenham and the Cotswolds, Abergervenny, Brecon and the Black Mountains, Chepstow and Monmouth.
Guests who enjoy staying at The Old Vicarage are those that appreciate peace, beauty, countryside, being active, creative or relaxing, observing birds, wild life, listening to the wind in the trees, without sound interruption, seeing huge skies, reading, talking and may be drinking cider!
The Old Vicarage has four large bedrooms and a single room. One of the large rooms can either be a super king or two singles. In the Stables which is joined to the Vicarage by brick but access is across the small courtyard as seen in one of the photos, there are two double bedrooms. One is with a king size bed and ensuite. The second is a smaller room with either two singles, or a kingsize bed, or one single and a cot. The Stables is the main socialising area as it has a large kitchen/dining room/conservatory and an upstairs lounge with fabulous views. in the lounge there are also two discreet 3' beds, which can be zip and linked to make a super king. There is also a top quality, generous sized sofa bed. These are only used for a group of 12 singletons where each person wants their own bed. If you have small children between the ages of 2 and 7, please note that if the children are sleeping in the Vicarage and parents are socialising in the Stables then they could feel isolated. A baby alarm works between the property, so babes in cots are fine. Best if small children can sleep in the Stables with their parents.
In the Vicarage there is a drawing room with open fire and an adjoining elegant dining room, making for a sophisticated evening. For a treat you can book your own private chef, or have meals ready prepared, delivered, to give a truly relaxing evening.
There are extensive gardens, the Stables has its own private garden over looking the Severn with a BBQ and hot tub. In addition there is an area under the canopy of mature oaks for wild cooking over an open wood fire. The accommodation is ideal for workshops for photography, writing, literary, church groups and those either riding or watching the Severn Bore as well as just relaxing and being family or with a group of friends.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
Bedroom 5: Full bed
Bedroom 6: Full bed
Bedroom 7: Twin bed
Beds in other rooms: - 2 Full baths, 1 Half bath, 1 Shower, 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Private garden
- Swing set or jungle gym
- Grill
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
Pets allowed but are not permitted on furniture, or in bedrooms, please see Terms and Conditions. No more than 2 dogs allowed.
No loud electronic music outside, none after 10.30pm.
About the owner
Nick And May B.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 29 Mar 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 23 reviews
Excellent
23 reviews
- Excellent
- 22
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Fabulous place”
Just returned from weekend at The Old Vicarage (Severn Cider). Nick and May are the most welcoming couple and we were blessed with bread and cider and other goodies. Lovely shop onsite in main house a… More
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Response from the owner Thank you Dawn and friends. It was lovely to hear, before you left, that you had a special time here and thank you for such a positive review. We would love to welcome you again. May
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“Large enough for 12, but be mindful it is not exclusive to your group.”
The venue is very rural but the directions given by the owner do get you there. The reason I have given three stars and not five is because we did expect to have the venue exclusively to ourselves. I… More
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Response from the owner Having been hosts for 45 years, we were very saddened by our guests response and attitude during their stay. Please read all other reviews to have a more balanced idea of our accommodation and location and please ask specific questions before you book, if there is anything you are unsure about, or would like more clarification. Thank you
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“Wonderful stay”
We had a wonderful weekend staying at this gorgeous house ! We were made to feel so welcome and they ensured our stay was perfect. The grounds/gardens are beautiful and perfect for children to play in ! The house is very remote but as long as you are aware of that then you will have an amazing time !
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“Family get together”
A fabulous stay, wonderful hosts who were informative, helpful and thoughtful. The cider shop was a real plus! Lovely evening strolls, beautiful gardens. A real haven. A big thank you to Nick and May.
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“fabulous family get together”
The vicarage was a perfect place for our family post lockdown get together. The stables kitchen/ social area was very well equipped with everything we needed- it was so lovely to be able to all sit round the table at last ( there was 10 of us plus a baby and dog!). The vicarage itself was so beautiful with spacious accommodation for us all. We loved the cider talk and ploughman's lunch- Nick and May are certainly super hosts as they were so attentive and friendly yet discrete. I would recommend without hesitation the vicarage and stables.
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“Excellent staycation”
We’ve just come home from our 3 days stay here. 10 adults and 2 children and this couldn’t of been a better choice. May and nick were amazing, although living onsite, left us all to our ow… More
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“Wonderfuul stay over new years”
We loved our stay here with friends over new years. You can do a lovely short walk around the Severn estuary nearby and the Forest of Dean is a short walk away. The kitchen is very well stocked, and t… More
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“Group midweek gettaway”
Place was perfect and what we were after in regards to accommodation and layout and the scenic countryside. The owners Nick and May were delightful and easy going. Even the horrible weather could dampen our spirits as the "stable" accommodation was so comfotable
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“Excellent space, wonderful hosts”
The house had everything we could possibly need, making it a very easy place to stay for a family gathering with big and little kids. Nick and May went out of there way to assist us in anyway, which w… More
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Response from the owner Thank you Becky for such a generous review and so pleased you had a good time and enjoyed staying here.
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“A beautiful house, and outstanding hospitality”
The Old Vicarage is in a very quiet location. Lots of space for 8 adults and 5 children. May and Nick were incredibly helpful before our arrival, making sure the rooms were set up exactly as we want… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for giving time to write such an encouraging review. So pleased that you found that the accommodation worked for your group. Great to know that you enjoyed the garden, cider and the Forest. Lovely to know that you would like to book again and we would love to see you in the future!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Nick and May (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Nick and May (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Nick and May (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Nick and May the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Nick and May (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Nick and May (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Nick and May (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Nick and May (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Nick and May (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Nick and May (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Nick and May (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Nick and May (the owner) a message.
If Nick and May (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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