BritStays

The Retreat

Coleford, Central England

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 1.5 mi (Open Charge Map)

The Retreat
The Retreat near Coleford in Central England sleeps eight, making it a solid choice for larger families or groups wanting to explore the Forest of Dean together. It's a flexible base for those who like plenty of outdoor activity mixed with a bit of local history. Littledean Jail is just 3 miles away for an intriguing afternoon out, while the Dean Heritage Museum offers more insight into the area's past. If you fancy something more active, Go Ape Forest of Dean Mallards Pike is within reach too, perfect for working off energy among the trees. Gloucester station, 9.5 miles away, is the nearest rail link for the group.

The Retreat photo gallery

📷 Been here? Add your photo

By sending you confirm it's your own photo and you're happy for us to show it here with your first name. Photos appear after a quick check.

🎪 What's on nearby, near and far

Events from SkiddleSkiddle

Questions & answers

Thinking of booking? Ask people who've actually stayed.

No questions yet — ask the first and get an answer from someone who's been.

Log in or create a free account to ask or answer questions.

Where you'll be

The Retreat

Explore the area

Everything within reach of The Retreat — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.

🎡

Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

Littledean Jail

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.8 mi

Littledean Jail

Littledean Jail is a former prison turned dark tourism attraction in the Royal Forest of Dean, Glouc...

Dean Heritage Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.8 mi

Dean Heritage Museum

The Dean Heritage Centre is located in the valley of Soudley, Gloucestershire, England in the Forest...

Go Ape Forest of Dean Mallards Pike

🎢 Theme Parks · 6.2 mi

Go Ape Forest of Dean Mallards Pike

Go Ape Mallards Pike sits within one of England's largest ancient forests, offering the Forest of De...

Coleford Great Western Railway Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8.1 mi

Coleford Great Western Railway Museum

Coleford Great Western Railway Museum is a railway museum located in Coleford, Gloucestershire, Engl...

Coleford Great Western Railway Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8.1 mi

Coleford Great Western Railway Museum

The Great Western Railway Museum in Coleford is housed in one of the last remaining permanent railwa...

Slimbridge Wetland Centre

🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 8.8 mi

Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Slimbridge Wetland Centre is a wildlife reserve and visitor attraction where you can explore adventu...

Clearwell Caves

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8.9 mi

Clearwell Caves

Clearwell Caves is a natural cave system in the Forest of Dean that has been mined for ochre and iro...

🏰

Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Westbury Court Garden

Garden & Arboretum · 3.6 mi

Westbury Court Garden

Speech House Hotel

Stately Home & Palace · 5.3 mi

Speech House Hotel

Elmore Court

Stately Home & Palace · 6.6 mi

Elmore Court

Highnam Court

Stately Home & Palace · 7 mi

Highnam Court

🎭 Venues with something on nearby

What's on at each, with tickets and places to stay within walking distance.

More in Gloucestershire

👻 Haunted places near The Retreat

From Haunted Britain — our researched guide to Britain's most haunted castles, inns and halls, with the stories behind them and which ones you can sleep in.

Similar stays

From

£377 per break

Check availability