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Blistors Farm The Bull Pen

Rating
Rating
4.8
Holiday Provider
Holiday Cottages
Gloucestershire » Bream, Coleford
Sleeps up to 9
Pets 1
Hot Tub

Blistors Farm The Bull Pen is a quirky and unique property in Coleford, the Forest of Dean. This former cowshed has kept its character with rustic wooden beams everywhere (though, thankfully, the cows are all gone...) You might recognise this property from Netflix's Sex Education. (This is Jakub's house from the show!) The Bull Pen sleeps 9 across 4 bedrooms and dogs are welcome too. They can run wild in the two-acre enclosed dog field.

The property sits on the edge of Bream village so you can walk to the pub or grab supplies at the shops.   (There's also a place to grab some tasty fish and chips!) Mountain bikers will likely love the nearby trails and, if you're into climbing, we recommend Symonds Yat Rock. The area hosts food festivals and music events all year, too so check what's on during your stay. Clearwell Castle is close by.

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About Blistors Farm The Bull Pen

Blistors Farm The Bull Pen is a quirky and unique property in Coleford, the Forest of Dean. This former cowshed has kept its character with rustic wooden beams everywhere (though, thankfully, the cows are all gone...) You might recognise this property from Netflix's Sex Education. (This is Jakub's house from the show!) The Bull Pen sleeps 9 across 4 bedrooms and dogs are welcome too. They can run wild in the two-acre enclosed dog field.

The property sits on the edge of Bream village so you can walk to the pub or grab supplies at the shops.   (There's also a place to grab some tasty fish and chips!) Mountain bikers will likely love the nearby trails and, if you're into climbing, we recommend Symonds Yat Rock. The area hosts food festivals and music events all year, too so check what's on during your stay. Clearwell Castle is close by.

Accommodation includes a well-equipped kitchen with air fryer and coffee machine. The lounge has an open fire one double with en-suite, two super-king zip-links (convertible to twins) and a family room with double plus single bed. The games room boasts a full-size snooker table, darts, table football and pool table. Tennis court outside too! So you definitely won't be short of stuff to do!

Visit Symonds Yat Rock (15 mins), Puzzlewood (10 mins), Clearwell Caves (8 mins), or Go Ape Forest of Dean (12 mins). All perfect for family adventures.

The Bull Pen is also decorated for Christmas during winter stays! Perfect for families, friends and dogs. Five cars can park off-road. The mature garden has BBQ area and fire pit. And of course, the hot tub is a real highlight. Check availability as this can get booked up quickly.

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Need to Know

Lodge Facilities
  • Converted bull pen with original features and wooden beams
  • Featured in Netflix series Sex Education
  • Extensive games facilities including full-size snooker table
  • Private hot tub perfect for relaxation
  • 2-acre enclosed field for dogs
  • Tennis court and table tennis available
  • Walking distance to village pub and shops
  • Perfect base for exploring Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
  • Open fire with first basket of logs included
  • BBQ and covered outdoor seating area
  • Decorated for Christmas stays
  • Secure bicycle storage
  • Off-road parking for five cars
  • Electric car charging point available at local shop
Accommodation features
  • Four bedrooms: 1 double, 2 super-king-zip-and-link (can be made into twins), 1 family room with double and single bed
  • Ground floor snug with sofa bed for additional guest
  • One bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • One en-suite shower room with WC
  • Additional shower room with WC on ground floor
  • Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, coffee machine and air fryer
  • Utility room with washing machine, additional fridge/freezer and dog drying area
  • Lounge with open fire, exposed beams and TV/DVD
  • Dining room with large wooden table and chairs
  • Games room with full-size snooker table, dart board, piano, table football, pool table
  • Books and jigsaws available
  • Smart TV/DVD in lounge
  • Fire pit in garden
  • Party tent and Bull bar in garden can be hired for private parties (extra fee)
  • CCTV covers games room and car park
  • Ground floor is all on one level
  • Sports equipment provided for tennis, table tennis, snooker and garden games
  • Dogs charged at £20 each per week
  • Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 (may be waived for £40)

Blistors Farm The Bull Pen Reviews

Elaine - Sep 2024
We had an amazing week celebrating my 60th birthday with family, including a baby and 3 dogs. The Cottage is very comfortable with everything we needed. Hot tub was fab - even in the rain! Thank you for having us.
Jamie - Jul 2024
Beautiful place in a lovely location. Louise and Frank are lovely and very helpful. Some of the equipment that is advertised could do with some repair I.e. the football table, the legs are coming away from the table. The hot tub was well used as well as the BBQ.
William - Apr 2024
A magical place to stay. The house is full of history and objects that reflect the local area. Small details like the dolls house on the stairs were really special for the little ones. As fans of the Netflix series Sex Education we thought it was really cool that it was the place where Jakub lived. The tennis court, hot tub and snooker table were iRead moren good condition and provided lots of entertainment for the family. The location was outstanding with loads of things to do nearby. Hide
Lynn - Mar 2024
Fabulous quirky property! Full size snooker table and tennis court were great . Something for all of the family . Lovely evening outside enjoying the hot tub ,fire pit and BBQ . Grandchildren loved the space and dolls house , seeing the roaming sheep with their lambs and having an early Easter egg hunt in the garden ! Dogs and 9 month old puppies lRead moreoved the freedom of running around the dog walking field next to the cottage . Had a fantastic weekend, wish it was longer ! Hide
Sam - Feb 2024
Wonderful country house with lots of activities and homely feel. Perfect for a family getaway with everything we needed. We played tennis, snooker, hot tub, table tennis - all very well kept, and fully stocked kitchen for full family roast. The owners were incredibly helpful and responsive with questions or help when needed. Thank you so much and wRead moree'll definitely be looking to book again. Hide
Lorraine - Jan 2024
OMG I absolutely loved the cottage and so did all my family. There wasn't anything we didn't like. The owners were lovely welcoming and very helpful. Thank you very much. We had the cottage as a surprise for my husband's birthday and our 3 children and there other halves, our granddaughter and 4 granddogs came. We shall definitely use the cottage aRead moregain. Hide
Joe - Nov 2023
We had an excellent stay here. The owners couldnt have been more helpful. The boys loved the hot tub and dogs had a great time running around in the field. We will be back again.
Martin - Oct 2023
Great location, something for everyone to enjoy, would book again
Nicola - Oct 2023
Lovely cottage. Owners helpful. Cottage clean and well equiped. Hot tub a.bonus.
Karen - Sep 2023
This enchanting cottage has everything we needed for a peaceful weekend away with friends. The beds were comfy and the kitchen was equipped with all we needed. There was wood provided for the fire, the hot tub was clean and the games room was a fascinating place to spend time being watched by a full sized Dalek! Louis and Frank were very welcoming Read moreand after chatting about the cider from their orchard they even brought a flagon over for us to try! Hide
Justin - Sep 2023
This house is incredible it has so much character it is so comfortable and relaxing there is so much to do there for all age groups and the great part is they take dogs we have four dogs and they were welcomed there like the rest of our family and its so hard to find places where you can take your dogs I cant wait to book again for another holiday Read morethere. Hide
Ryan - Aug 2023
Lovely place to stay, with plenty to keep you occupied. Had 4 dogs with us and the set up was perfect for them. Hosts were very helpful and friendly. We would consider staying again in future!
Thomas - Jul 2023
Absolutely beautiful place to stay!!!
Claire - Jul 2023
Fantastic holiday in a lovely quiet location in walking distance of the village. Very friendly. Loved the dog park, hot tub and tennis courts. Very spacious and well equipped. Close to Go Ape and other attractions.
Andrew - Jun 2023
If you want clean, modern and antiseptic, this is not for you - BUT if (like me) you love old, quirky, natural, slightly ramshackle, surrounded by nature, but still really comfortable and with loads of amenities, this is the place. Lovely hosts, properly dog friendly, and an absolutely fantastic, relaxing family stay.
Mark - May 2023
Blistors Farm The Bull Pen is a fantastic quirky cottage accommodation. We took a party of 6 adults and 4 dogs and had more than enough room. The property, facilities and equipment provided were great. In walking distance of a pub, fish and chip shop, Coop convenience store and pet food shop. The 5 minute drive into Lydney will give you access to b igger supermarkets and more dining options. An excellent base from which to explore the Forest of Dean and more of the South West.
Sally - Apr 2023
We found Blistors Farm very quirky. We were a family of 6 adults, one 3 year old and a dog. The facilities were great, thoroughly enjoyed the table tennis, snooker and bar football. The games room is an experience in itself! We made full use of the hot tub which was heated to perfection and the extra towels provided were much appreciated. Our dog L OVED the enclosed field! We all had a great weekend, would recommend for a get away with plenty of traditional family fun activities.
Stephen - Feb 2023
Quirky, fun, well-equipped, comfortable beds, good baths and showers. Spacious rooms. Pretty garden, great hot tub and fire pit.
Anna - Jan 2023
Lovely quirky cottage! So peaceful! Great place to reset and unwind! The dogs loved it and we loved it too! We would definitely recommend 10/10
Cheryl - Dec 2022
Roomy, warm, well equipped and the perfect forest location to dip in the hot tub
Sue - Oct 2022
This is a really quirky property. We loved it. Its perfect for a family get together we were 6 adults one child & 4 dogs and had plenty of room for us all. Best bits - the hot tub, playing snooker on a full size table, playing tennis and having a fabulous enclosed field for our dogs to run around in. Theres loads to explore too, recommend a trip on the Dean Forest Steam Railway, a lovely walk round Mallards Pike & for little ones the Butterfly Zoo. So much to see & do well have to come back
Judy - Oct 2022
We highly recommend this property. We regularly book cottages and this one is one of our favourites. It is very clean and comfortable. We spoke to the owner a couple of days before, she was extremely warm, friendly and accommodating and this continued throughout our stay. Very clean, lovely feel to the cottage, great facilities. A visit to the Mine rs Arms in Whitecroft is recommended, great feel to the pub and super pies. The whole ares is so friendly. An absolute must.
Lee - Sep 2022
Lovely, secure and well equipped house in a great location. Louise has gone out of her way to make sure your stay is as good as it can be. The quality of equipment, pots, pans even the mattresses was great. All sports equipment was supplied which made our stay even better. There were even spare toilet rolls, kitchen wipes and bin bags! If you have dogs then it is perfect for you, it even has a secure dogs only field! I highly recommend it
Julie - Jul 2022
A cosy and comfortable, well equipped cottage with lovely, friendly owners. Ideal for stays in the Forest of Dean and the surrounding areas or just staying at the cottage... as it has lots of entertainment including tennis, table tennis, snooker, hot tub and bbq.
Andrew - May 2022
a lovely cottage, beautifully clean and well equipped. accommodated 9 of us comfortably. the sports facilities were superb, were excellent and enjoyed by the whole family (from those in their 70s to a 4 year old). we will book it again next year.
Nina - Apr 2022
A really lovely, idilic cottage with everything we needed. And when I asked if they had any scales for baking, they went out their way to get me some. A lovely peaceful holiday with the family.
Gabrielle - Feb 2022
Lovely cottage, perfect for a quiet getaway, especially with extended family and a dog. Lots of charm and plenty of home comforts. We felt at home straight away.
Martin - Feb 2022
We loved it , really well equipped cottage in great location . We loved the hot tub , tennis court , snooker etc . Louise and Frank were amazing hosts will one day return .
Hasti - Feb 2022
Highly recommended. Thanks to our hosts, we had a lovely holiday in this well-equipped cottage. Tennis court, playrooms, hot tub, bbq area, fireplace, and lovely designed rooms are the highlights of this lovely cottage. We will definitely come back.
Matt - Nov 2021
What an amazing place. Weve been going away as friends for years and this was hands down one of the best places we stayed. Would recommend very very highly.
Gabi - Oct 2021
Quirky, comfortable & spacious. Were a family group (2 children, 3 dogs and 5 adults) The games rooms were fab, tennis courts provided a few hours of entertainment. We all loved the hot tub & spent a lovely Sunday evening eating outside around the firepit toasting marshmallows. Before arrival welcome phone call with useful arrival info, friendly an d accommodating hosts - thank you for a lovely stay.
Rachael - Oct 2021
This is a gorgeous cosy cottage, the setting was beautiful, the hot tub being on all week was such a treat! We were lucky with mild weather so made the most of it and played tennis, went for walks, used the hot tub to the max! The kids loved all the Dr Who bits and bobs- the Darlek was a big hit!! Thanks so much for making my birthday very special.
Wendy - Sep 2021
The cottage was fantastic myself & friends loved its quirkiness. Its really well located to amenities & sites in the Forest of Dean. House is lovely & private. Perfect place to have a get together. Had everything you needed & hosts were brilliant - couldn't do enough for you. We had a brilliant time.
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Attractions Near Blistors Farm The Bull Pen

Here are some of the activities and experiences you can enjoy on your visit to Blistors Farm The Bull Pen. If you discover a worthy inclusion to this list on your hot tub break, please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too.
Puzzlewood - GL16 8QB
about 2 Miles
Puzzlewood is a somewhat unique attraction within the beautiful Forest of Dean. Visitors can explore the mile of pathways passing over wooden bridges and through some stunning tree and rock formations. The maze of pathways are quite enchanting and the site has recently been used as a location for the BBC1 production of Merlin. While enjoying the splendour of nature there are many types of wildlife to meet along the way including Shetland ponies, Donkeys and Highland Cattle. A Hocus Pokus Halloween event takes place from the 24th to the 31st of October.
Lama Trekking at Old king Street Farm - NP16 6AA
about 19 Miles
Lamas are gentle, affectionate and unique animals and Lama Trekking is fast becoming a popular family attraction. At Old king Street Farm you can spend the day with the charming creatures and enjoy feeding them, grooming them and having a stroll through the woodland. Lamas are not ridden but they can carry all the picnic essentials including tables and chairs! Lama Treks around the stunning Black Mountains are also available. 
Bristol Aquarium - BS1 5TT
about 20 Miles
The Blue Reef Aquarium and IMAX 3D Cinema is located in Bristol and makes a great fun family day out.  The newest attraction in the region it's an experience not to be missed.  More than 7000 animals are resident in naturally themed habitats and you can enjoy wandering around looking at the 40 displays. Highlights include the giant octopus and the cute seahorses. The IMAX 3D cinema system is fantastic - you will feel like you are swimming along with the animals.
Horseworld - BS37 8QZ
about 23 Miles
This wonderful attraction in Gloucestershire will appeal to animal lovers as you will have the chance to see the fantastic work going on and meet the rescued horses, ponies and donkeys.  This place is funded entirely through public donations and they rely on these vital funds.  Kids will love the play barn and straw den where they can run off some energy.  New for 2010 is the Aerial Runway with Jungle Climber.
Mendip Outdoor Pursuits - BS40 7UF
about 29 Miles
Mendip Outdoor Pursuits is the perfect place for an action packed day of fun and is recommended for families with children aged 8 and over. The fantastic setting could hardly be better far activities such as Abseiling, Archery, Climbing, Caverning and Canoeing. The site also has a fantastic assault course. Family friendly activities include Raft Building and Nature Walks and environmental bush craft sessions.
Queenswood Country Park - HR6 0PY
about 29 Miles
Queenswood Country Park has a stunning location offering panoramic views of the countryside. The area is abundant with wildlife and you can see how many species you can spot while enjoying the nature trails. The park also has a large children play area and a licensed café. Seasonal activities can be enjoyed during school holidays and at peak times of the year including Halloween events and crafting sessions as well as ranger led walks.
Court Farm Country Park - BS27 3QW
about 30 Miles
The award wining Court Farm Country Park is the ideal all weather attraction with over 25000sq ft of playgrounds and attractions which are all undercover. Come rain or shine this place is perfect for families and children can really let of steam while adults have some time to relax. The site has several large and safe areas for fun and games, a stunning Adventure Castle with slides and ball pools and a range of small fairground rides. There are also educational shows to see including Milking Show and the twice daily Bottle Feeding Show.
Seaquarium - LL30 1BL
about 32 Miles
The very unique Seaquarium in Western Super Mare is a fantastic site based on a beach surrounded by 3 miles of sand offering an educational and fun experience for the whole family. The site is packed with marine life from all over the world and has an amazing Underwater tunnel where visitors can view Sharks and Sting Rays There are also several open top displays  allowing closer inspection of the elegant Rays as well as other creatures. Special events take place throughout the year in high season including talks and crafting sessions.
Rhondda Heritage Park - CF37 2NP
about 34 Miles
Rhondda Heritage Park is located at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery and is a popular attraction with a range of facilities including a visitor centre, an art gallery, a gift shop, and a lovely period re-constructed Village Street.  Fully guided tours are available and include multimedia presentations as well as a unique trip underground where visitors will experience the life of a coal miner. The site also boasts a children's play area and an underground experience zone.
Studley Grange Garden and Leisure Park - SN4 9QT
about 34 Miles
Studley Grange Garden and Leisure Park is a fantastic attraction based in Swindon, Wiltshire.  For nature lovers and those who like to get out and explore this is the perfect day out.  It's also an all weather attraction with Butterfly World being part of the site.  Butterfly World is kept at around 85 degrees year round so this makes a perfect place to visit in all seasons. A visit to the Craft Village is also recommended where there are a wide range of handcrafted gifts.
Cantref Adventure Farm - LD3 8LR
about 35 Miles
Cantref Adventure Farm offers hours of indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family. Inside there is a huge soft play area with a separate area for toddlers as well as ball pools, climbing frames, slides and chutes. The Cannon balls are a big hit with children of all ages. New for 2010 is the Badgers quest interactive maze. Outside there is a play area, large boating lake with paddle boats, nature trails with clues and quizzes and an agility course. At only £29.00 for a family of 4 the park offers outstanding value for money.
Spetchley Park and Gardens - WR5 1RS
about 36 Miles
Spetchley Park and Gardens in Worcestershire are the perfect place for a day trip all year round. During the summer months the gardens are really at their best with beautiful displays of flora and fauna. Many families choose to bring a picnic and there are several picnic tables in the grounds. The deer park is also a big hit with children as well as grown ups. The onsite tea room serves tasty sandwiches and cakes and uses local produce where possible.
Avon Leisure Cruises - BS8 4EB
about 36 Miles
Avon Leisure Cruises offer a relaxing way to spend an afternoon exploring the beautiful river and the sites all around it. The trips have commentary to point out places of historical importance and interest and are educational as well as fun. During school holidays the area is very popular with tourists and with families and daily activities can be enjoyed.
Brean Leisure Park - TA8 2QY
about 36 Miles
Brean Leisure Park in Somerset is the place to head for family fun. The site has over 130 rides and attractions with something for all ages and abilities. Adults and children alike will love the more traditional fairground rides which include waltzes, roller coasters and of course dodgems! Older kids and teenagers on the hunt for white knuckle attractions can try out the terrifying 'XTreme' ride - 130ft of exciting twists turns and drops. For younger children the Canoe River is one of the most popular rides and the whole family can team up to enjoy the Laser Quest. Other facilities at the park include a Snack Bar serving tasty food to go, a Restaurant for a relaxing sit down dinner and an Amusement Arcade with slot machines and video games.