Donkey Shed
Main space
The main living space is double height with kitchen, sitting and dining all enjoying the spectacular view. The burner will warm you if it is chilly out - we'll lay the fire and provide a row of logs (further supplies can be purchased from us). We also provide a couple of bottles of excellent ale from our favourite local brewery on your arrival.
Inside
Upstairs on a mezzanine is a king sized bed and rocking chair warmed by the wood burner flue. Downstairs is a cosy bunk room with shelves stacked with decent novels. The bathroom is across the hall. With separate shower and enormous bath tub wrapped in marble, we also provide Honey Bee Beautiful organic soap and relaxing bath bombs, both made locally.
Outside
Outside there are seating areas all with fantastic views - there's a sunny corner to read the morning paper, a table on the patio directly outside the front door to enjoy a meal, a picnic table amongst the wildflowers and a bench with a buzzard's eye view of the river, all within 30 minutes of the M4/M5 interchange.
Everything you need and more
We always make sure we are around to meet and greet you on arrival.
We can show you around and can answer any questions you might have. After that, the place is all yours!
Basics
Wifi
Mobile signal
TV and DVD player plus selection
of DVDs
Wood burner and logs to get you started
Essentials: Towels, bed linen, extra pillows and blankets, toilet paper, tea towels, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and cloths
Bedroom
King sized bed
Hair dryer
Bunk room
Bunk bed
Iron/ironing board
Full height mirror and wardrobe
Bathroom
Big bath tub and separate shower
Local organic soap and bath bombs
Heated towel rail and underfloor heating
Pets
Sorry no pets allowed
Kitchen
Cooking basics (Pots and pans, oil, dried herbs, spices, salt and pepper)
Tea, herbal teas, coffee, sugar, milk and homemade biscuits
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven, induction hob
Outside
BBQ
Patio and garden
Private entrance
Parking
Washing machine and dryer in garage
Children
High chair
Travel cot
Changing mat
Stair gate
Books and toys
Board games
Special occasion or just here to relax?
Let us know if it's a special occasion and we can arrange a local produce welcome hamper (at an additional fee).
Book a massage with a local masseuse all within the comfort of the Donkey Shed.
Floor plan
Get the full experience
Let’s eat
Walk to a riverside pub and reward yourself with a local cask ale. The Whitebrook Restaurant is 10 minutes by car (or a lovely walk), The Walnut Tree and The Hardwick are also within reach and a real treat. The Ostrich Inn, The Pig & Apple and Kingstone Brewery are all great options for a more laid back experience.
The River Wye
Step out of the door and onto the Wye Valley Walk. There's wild swim opportunities for the brave! Or canoe it! There are several canoe hire outlets in Monmouth that also provide guiding.
Get active
Uncover local mountain bike trails or hire bikes at Pedalabikeaway mountain biking centre in the Forest of Dean. Go Ape or get lost in Puzzlewood, climb Symonds Yat Rock and take a guided foraging experience with Gourmet Gatherings. Find your inner peace on a stand up paddle board at Mallard's Pike Lake.
Just relax
Our space is designed for relaxing in nature. Grab a book, watch the wildlife and enjoy the views. Cosy up next to the wood burner at night and take in the starry sky.
“This tranquil retreat was just the tonic for weary city folk. Bit of a digital detox, slowing down, getting back to the simple things… The view - WOW. Just dreamy looking over the misty Wye to the wooded valley side beyond. We were blessed with clear nights and got to see spectacular stars, milky way and all.”
James & Vicki, Sawday’s