Saltbox Escapes

28/07/2024

Gloucestershire artist Francis Martin painting our view for a commission! Great to see a professional at work.

03/07/2024

This little w**d has just popped up by our front gate. Orange Hawkw**d - one of my favourite wild flowers and very unusual in our garden.

15/06/2024

Beautiful wild foxgloves in the Forest today.

26/01/2024

"Wow - what an amazing find! Can’t recommend this place enough if you’re looking to explore the Forest of Dean. The accommodation has everything that you need, beautifully furnished and the view from downstairs was amazing."
We don't often shout about our reviews but we are 100% 5-star and this comment is typical. Great value last minute bookings available in February, book direct with us and grab an extra 20% off for the month with voucher WINTER24.

Luxurious self-catering holiday accommodation with stunning views, in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, from Saltbox Escapes, a family-owned boutique holiday business. Beautifully restored 19th century Coach House and two glamping bell tents in 1.5 acres of shared...

06/12/2023

Winter is often stunning in the Forest of Dean. Grab a post-Christmas break with us and save 15% with voucher code NEWYEAR15 for holidays before the end of January 2024. The weather may be chilly but the Coach House is always toasty-warm! Hope to see you soon.

Luxurious self-catering holiday accommodation with stunning views, in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, from Saltbox Escapes, a family-owned boutique holiday business. Beautifully restored 19th century Coach House and two glamping bell tents in 1.5 acres of shared...

23/11/2023

What a gorgeous Autumn day.

08/05/2023

Glamping is BACK at Saltbox Escapes - come and stay in our comfy bell tents this June and save 40% with code JUN40. What our guests said last year:

"The bed was super comfy and the shower and kitchen facilities were excellent. We loved sitting by the fire at night looking out for shooting stars, listening to the owls, watching the bats and waking up to the birdsong."

"Accommodation and facilities all first rate and spotless with it all set in a truly beautiful location."

"The shower room is extravagant and something you'd expect from a 5* hotel"

Don't miss this great offer for direct bookings only.
https://www.saltboxescapes.co.uk/meadow-glamping

27/04/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I71xpKX1SRs
Still need a reason to come and visit us? Just watch and listen to my local male voice choir singing about the amazing River Wye - with some stunning drone footage from www.duncanmckellar.com. This song was written in lockdown by one of our choir members.

Words and music by Robin Wintour. Composed during lockdown and sung by the Drybrook & District Male Voice Choir.Wye Valley drone footage by kind permission o...

26/03/2023

Our nearest town just a few minutes away!

Well done to Coleford for being named as one of the UK's top spots for a staycation in 2023. The list was been compiled by holiday rental company HomeToGo and it ranked the country's best market towns for a spring staycation, featuring hidden gem locations like Coleford. Want to find out more about the town and why its such a great choice for a getaway this spring? Check out our guide to the town here http://bit.ly/3yXU95l

12/02/2023

Inca and her trainee Ruby enjoying some coworkers’ cuddles.

11/02/2023

Eggs are back at Saltbox Escapes! Our last remaining chicken Celine has been joined by four (slightly scruffy) rescue hens who are loving their new home and giving us plenty of eggs.

12/01/2023

is proud to welcome our latest employee! Two year old cocker spaniel Ruby is joining us as Inca's trainee in the "guest greeting and face-licking" role. Come and meet our new arrival!

19/12/2022

Thank you to all our guests and supporters for a terrific year. Amazingly we have hosted 285 guests this year in the Coach House and the glamping tents. And that's not including our many doggie visitors. In our continuing efforts to look after the planet, we are now able to offer EV charging. Our two lovely new chargers come from a great UK company called Simpson & Partners (https://simpson-partners.com), who have made a little film about us which you might enjoy. Happy Christmas to you all.

https://simpson-partners.com/news/holiday-let-relax-and-recharge/

Simon Andrewes of Saltbox Escapes discusses his decision to leave London and start a holiday lettings business in the countryside.

11/12/2022

Well, we woke up to a lovely surprise this morning…!

20/06/2022

The sun is shining and our two sumptuous new glamping tents are now open for bookings at very competitive rates. https://www.saltboxescapes.co.uk/meadow-glamping. 20% off all bookings placed before June 27th - use code MEADOW20. Relax and unwind. Enjoy the gorgeous view and get close to nature - without sacrificing comfort.

15/05/2022

The wild garlic is stunning this year. Looks lovely, smells and tastes delicious. What an amazing thing!

07/05/2022

13/04/2022

Hooray!

Hello folks, after a two year hiatus, record breaking floods and the pandemic, it is with great pleasure that we can announce our lovely ancient hand drawn ferry is back in action. The tariff is £2 per adult, £1 per child, and will operate between 11am and 6pm (operation outside of these hours is possible by prior arrangement). As per usual, the crossing is dependent on weather/river levels for everyone's safety so always best to check ahead if you are unsure. We look forward to seeing you all soon. The Team.

01/04/2022

Due to late cancellation, the Coach House is available this Monday 4th April for up to 4 nights. Grab a last-minute break!

29/03/2022

Just in case you need reminding about the incredible range of things to do in the Forest of Dean, here's a video for you. We still have plenty of slots available in July and August - look no further for a perfect staycation.

18/03/2022

Little spiders’ webs lit up all over the Forest this morning!

23/02/2022

So many little goldfinches on our bird feeder this morning!

03/02/2022

These drone photos from a guest show this year’s stunning wintry landscape. Now spring is on its way and we have mid-week slots available for visitors to enjoy the change in the seasons. www.saltboxescapes.co.uk

14/01/2022

So the mist has cleared, and the winter light is just stunning. The view from the Coach House terrace this morning.

18/12/2021

Thank you for all the wonderful support we have enjoyed this year. So excited about what 2022 will bring.

18/12/2021

Happy Christmas from Simon & Becca. Thank you for all your support this year.

19/11/2021

Wow! This week's guests helped us hit a major milestone: they booked our last available slot of the year, meaning that since we opened in June, the Coach House has been fully booked throughout 2021! What an extraordinary year! Thanks to everyone who has supported us in whatever way: through staying, liking, sharing, word of mouth, advice & feedback etc. We are so grateful. Spring next year is booking up too, but there are still spaces if you'd like to come. Reductions available for friends and supporters, message us for more info.
www.saltboxescapes.co.uk

15/09/2021

…and loving the views.

15/09/2021

Sniffing the Forest air…..

15/09/2021

This is Norman who came with his humans to visit us