Once the village pub.Now all yours.

Great layout of the property and so much space for everyone! Games room absolutely made it - would definitely recommend for a family get together!

The Jovial Colliers had a nice atmosphere and was very welcoming for a drink. We had a nice afternoon/evening out in Ross on Wye and G Force Karting offered a great experience for a large group. The house had great facilities and suited our needs perfectly, thank you

We did a lovely walk along the river but otherwise occupied ourselves in the house. We thought the house was brilliantly set up for a big group. There wasn't anything we needed that we couldn't find and it was spotlessly clean. Nothing to improve that we could think of and we hope to come back again - thanks!

Recommened Puzzlewood. Forest of Dean Cycle Centre. Forest of Dean Heritage Centre. Excellent position - better weather (not your responsibility!!) would have made the break more enjoyable

Recommends The scaracens at symonds yat. Days out. Goodrich castle. Riverside walking at symonds yat. Tintern abbey. Sculpture trail. Great walks from the house. Loved the space provided in the house for lots of adults. Remarkably clean for a large old building. But most of all it was so well equipped and recognised that we would be cooking for 20 people. Loved the two dishwashers and the fact there was enough logs for the full 5 days. The perfect setting for a large international family reunion. We loved making some very happy memories thank you. In addition the housekeeper could not be more helpful

Cafe Vanille was just lovely, and we thoroughly recommend it! We walked along the river which was beautiful, and some went to Symonds Yat- again a great day out. We all had a wonderful time- no improvement necessary.

White Horse, Staunton. Great Sunday lunch. Walk/run along the tramway behind the property. It was great to have a Sky package as we enjoyed watching the Grand Prix. The kitchen is well equipped. We also loved the games room and hot tub.

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14 of us enjoyed a lovely stay. The home is well equipt. Great hot tub and games room. The home is large enough not to feel on top of one another. Definatley recommend to other large families groups. Bed very comfortable, shower powerful.

Such a spacious comfortable property. Large dining table and two fridges were excellent for numbers and Louise rang and allowed us in early. Hot tub was a bonus. Unfortunately a few cobwebs around and downstairs toilet smelt. Had a really lovely stay thank you. Inn on the Wye catered for number {12 adults and 6 children). Nothing was too much trouble for them and we had a lovely Sunday roast. We had a lovely time at Symonds Yat (car park through campsite). Great cocktail bar. Some of us hired kayaks and others enjoyed the boat trip.

We enjoyed our stay, we didn't go out anywhere as we only stayed for the weekend. The games room and dining room were amazing. There could have been more board games available.

Could you recommend any days out?: Symonds Yat. The hot tub, games room and BBQ were vey enjoyable. Due to the "unusually warm summer weather" we did find that the afternoons in the garden were very hot .... some umbrellas / sun shades would have been useful.

We didn't go out other than for walks down to the river as we only stayed a couple of days.

Highly recommend the Forest of Dean Steam Railway. Great property, very well equipped and lovely and clean. Loved the digital guidebook we received with all the information about the property and how to use everything. Highly recommend this property and location.

We stayed at the Anchor last weekend to celebrate some special family birthdays and absolutely loved our time there. Every room was spotless clean and the jacuzzi, games room and bar areas were just perfect for a family celebration. We will definitely be returning. Thank you Alison and Louise for your quick responses to any questions we had. See you soon.

We visited Little Dean jail which is extremely strange but worth a visit…Not suitable for children. The games room, hot tub and communal areas were perfect for your family celebration.

Forest of Dean, Puzzlewood, Go Ape, Symonds Yat (Wye Dean Canoe and Adventure - Symonds Yat). 2 dishwashers, plenty of crockery and cutlery, long dining table that seated the whole group, safe garden, hot tub and games room, plenty of indoor space.

We had no complaints at all. We were lucky to have good weather so was able to use garden. We brought extra chairs with us and glad we did. As not many to use only benches. Loved games room hot tub. And dinning room amazing. The kitchen was excellent enough of everything for our party size of 20. Lovely comfy beds and very clean.

Brilliant family holiday home for 18 of ranging from 4yrs to 75 yrs. Very well equipped & spacious for everyone. Another freezer would have been helpful & certain areas could do with some modernisation but overall we had a brilliant time & spent most of the time in the house enjoying the hot tub/games room/garden.

Some guests spoke highly of local famous spots, but we were too busy looking after our guests to venture out. Many enjoyed the hot tub, including me, it is a great place to relax with family keeping every one in it relaxed and ready for conversation. No tv phones or anything else interupting listening to each other.

Local clay pigeon shooting venue called Chessgrove Shoot. Excellent afternoon spent with great instructors. Excellent stay. The house is beautiful and excellent for hosting a large group. Large area to eat which was perfect. Hot tub was beautifully clean and looked after. We really enjoyed the games room too. Fantastic stay.

Lovely walks all around

Symonds Yat was great. We loved the space and cleanliness of the house. Really well equipped and perfect fir a big family gathering. All communications were really clear and easy to share with a big group coming from all over England. Thank you

The sculpture trail. Local Walks from the house. Rooms were lovely. We had all the provisions we needed in the kitchen and house. It was a great place to stay as a big group of families. Thank you!

Days out in the Forest of Dean, Anchor is a lovely property and the games room was lovely! The property is well maintained and fully equipped with everything we needed and lots of space to chill out, have meals and have a great time.

We booked The Anchor in Lydbrook for a special family holiday in September. We couldn't fault anything, from the booking process to the accommodation. We had a wonderful time and wouldn't hesitate to use BHHL again. Our security bond was quickly refunded on our return.

Many paths around the property to explore. Sculpture trail & cycle trails very good. Symonds Yat worth a visit, good family fun.

Krazy Golf, Lydbey was excellent. Plus the whole complex there. Mallards Pike. Great communication and information. The earlier check in was ideal. House was nice and met our needs. Parking good. Would recommend.

Symonds Yat and Goodrich castle worked well for us. It was a great space for our family gathering - lovely to hear people say - o this is perfect as they first looked round - and it was ideal. Several guests thought we should come back for our next family gathering (in 5 years time). The deciding factor will be if we need more bedrooms. The tables - dining, ping pong and pool were all particularly appreciated and enjoyed. Great to have 3 fridges

Symonds Yat and Symonds Yat rock, you can walk to the rock from the river or park at both but have to pay at both car parks. The Saracens Head is by the river, lovely food or the cafe at the rock is very good too. Monmouth and Chepstow. Canoeing was an enjoyable trip. Forest of Dean Sculpture trail if you can follow the map!! Mountain biking.

20 women in one house and I have to say the accommodation is amazing, the house is so big that no one felt like they were on top of each other. The kitchen is so well equipped with pretty much 2 of everything. Lovely location (peaceful). Thanks again to the team it was a fabulous stay.

Recommends Symonds Yat outlook point. Walking in the Forest. Goodrich Castle.

The house is a great space to hold a celebration with many guests. Each room having its own en-suite gives all guests privacy. The kitchen is extremely well equipped not only with crockery but with utensils as well and the two dishwashers were a great help. I catered for 14 people over 3 days and never once needed a kitchen item that wasn't available. The dining room is large enough to seat 20, close enough to the kitchen that you can hear the laughter and join in but far enough away that the guests can't see the mess you are making in the kitchen ! The house is in a lovely area with footpath walks on the doorstep for those that like a little wander or have dogs to exercise. The outside space is great too with a hot tub, games room and lawned area for children to run around on or for people to lounge on. The indoor and outdoor spaces offer something for every age. I would definitely recommend.

Murder Mistry evening, Segway and clearwell caves

Hiring bikes for the day - pre-booked at pedalabike. Dean Heritage Centre. We loved having a games room and hot tub on site. Louise was really helpful and arranged an early check-in, was unobtrusive with her visits to maintain the hot tub and professional in her meet and greet at the property.

Excellent property with good size bedrooms, great facilities and plenty of space for recreation.

The property was beautifully decorated, nice size rooms, the games room and hot tube were really good addition, will definitely be back, Sorry we didn't go anywhere we just spent our time at the property

We all loved the stay it was a gorgeous house and the people organising it were really kind and helpful. We went to Battle Glos and had the most amazing day!

Ross on Wye. Wanted to canoe but river was unsafe. A lovely home from home and plenty of room for 20 of us. Second time we have stayed there. Louise made check in very easy

Wonderfully adaptable holiday home for celebrating special occasions. We had 7 couples all able to have their own bathroom and telly. The kitchen was excellently stocked with more than enough crockery, utensils, white goods etc. the hot tub and outdoor gaming room was ideal for a winter getaway. Location is great with good country pubs and good quality takeaways all within walking distance. Highly recommend.

we did host a Murder Mystery night which the house was amazing for

Lovely house. Really well equipped. Children and adults all enjoyed themselves. Puzzlewood. Forest of dean sculpture trail.

We loved the kitchen- so well equipped. Great to have en-suites for everyone. Lovely dining room. Games room and hot tub were a hit. Welcoming house! - walks locally.Symonds Yat. Puzzle wood

The accommodation was perfect for a larger group with great facilities to keep everyone entertained

Hot Tub and games room was delight, great family cottage and had everything you needed. Thank you for letting our family stay. Monmouth isn't to far and is a lovely little town.

Being a former pub the house is very quirky within it's lay out and with the original featurs of the bars and bar table and chairs. The house has lots of space and is great for large family get togethers and stays. Ross-on-Wye is a nice little place to visit and has many cafes and small shops.

The house was lovely, very well equipped kitchen and it was useful having 2 dishwashers. The games room was very popular, as was the hot tub. Dining room was great - lovely to be able to get everyone round a table together. We were a bit disappointed with the NOW TV which had been promised but it turned out you had to take out a subscription or have an existing login, which was no good. Some of the beds weren't all that comfy, and could do with upgrading. But mostly we really liked the house and enjoyed our stay. We particularly enjoyed visiting Puzzlewood and would recommend that. We also liked Goodrich Castle (great cream tea!), and the viewpoint at Symonds Yat rock. Some of our party did horse riding and some did llama walking at Severnwye Equestrian and Llama centre, that was lovely. We did the Forest of Dean sculpture trail which was a nice walk and a good cafe, even if the sculptures themselves were a bit underwhelming.

Lovely big property and very well equipped for large group especially the kitchen. Bonus having a hot tub and games room. Great bbq area too. Lots of seating for everyone to be together. All bedrooms en-suite . Thank you for a great stay. Canoeing on the river. Puzzle wood. Forest of Dean sculpture trail

Excellent property - perfect for a big group with many children.

Loved the walk from the house to Simmonds Yat

Absolutely wonderful.

Enjoyed the house, plenty of space for 14 of us, very well kitted out, and a great location for exploring a beautiful area. For those who enjoy a walk, Symons Yat viewpoint then down to The Ferryman pub on the river

kitchen was well equipped, games room and hot tub were a great addition, all bedrooms were comfortable and with en suites. Fab property overall. days out: Canoeing down the river Wye. Go ape for both kids and adults, Puzzlewood

Beautiful property with everything you need, friendly and helpful host, great communication leading up to the stay. Days out: White Castle Vineyard, Abergavenny.

There are a lot if gates to consider, but I don't have any alternative suggestions. Days out: Go Ape for youngsters.

The house was perfect for our mixed aged family. The kitchen was well equipt, nothing wanting. The games room and hot tub was great. Fantastic dining room for eating and playing board games. En suite in every room, could not have been better. Days out: We enjoyed Puzzle Wood. We enjoyed the maze and the butterfly zoo. We had lots of walks, views over Symonds Yat and in the forest with the rather odd sculptures. We would have enjoyed canoeing but it was cancelled because the water was too high.

Overall very happy. Awesome hot tub. Would highly recommend, We loved this house - great flow and good for all ages. We went to Goodridge castle and the Forest of Dean.

The bed/bath configuration is brilliant. The cooking facilities are great (cookers are a little slow to heat up) everything is really clean, comfortable and well maintained and the gardens are secure and dog friendly. A perfect place for a big group. Days out: We walked to Symmonds Yat, walking up the footpath behind the house, along the river and then up the Yat. A lovely 10 mile round trip.

Downstairs bathroom had no heat, radiator possibly needs attention. EVERYTHING else excellent. Wonderful space

Louise was fantastic. House was everything and more than we expected. For a family group from 65 to 3 yrs old it was perfect

Great amenities and really well equipped for a large group of people - carefully thought through to cater for all. Thank you

We had an amazing time staying at the Anchor. There was 21 of us and the house was big enough that we could enjoy all being together but we weren't under each others feet. The games room was fab for passing the time and bringing us together.

The games room and hot tub were great. The kitchen was well stocked. Perfect for a big family Christmas. Days out: Lovely local walks. We spent most of our weekend in the house.

We loved the house and had an amazing weekend. The only thing we would have liked was a better mattress for the baby's cot. The fold-up one that comes with the cot is extremely thin and not very comfortable for a baby to sleep on. Other than that, we couldn't fault the place! Days out: We had a lovely walk at Yat Rock

It was lovely to be able to get all the family in one place and to have a dining table where we all could fit round it. There was plenty of space for us all, so you could also go off into another room if you needed a bit of space. Hot tub was great also the games room which was rather cold. The bedrooms were very nice but some of the double beds could have been a bit bigger. The kitchen was great plenty of space, big oven, plenty of fridges and freezer, good idea to have two dish washers

The house was amazing, had everything and more for a weekend away with a large group of friends. Days out: Forest of Dean forestry centre for bike rides, walks and go ape. Also a cafe and park for the kids

Property is well situated for walks in the Forest of Dean. House itself is excellent for a large gathering. All the bedrooms were very good with en-suites. Games room was well equipped and a fun place for some to gather. Good sized kitchen and we had a chef from Two Simmering Pans on the Saturday evening who cooked us an excellent meal

The house really worked for my birthday celebrations for 19. Dining room and kitchen were great. Lounge and separate bar good. Hot tub and games room lovely addition. Didn't have full set of champagne glasses or small tumblers. Minor considerations. A couple of rooms have on suites that could do with updating but could highly recommend the property which is in a beautiful area. Lovely walks by the river

We particularly enjoyed being able to seat all of us in the dining room for our celebration meals. (We we're a family of 19 + a dog) The hot tub and games room were a big hit with all the family. We'll equipped kitchen. All bedrooms very comfortable. Pool table needs a little TLC but didn't stop us having fun ! Our time there together went far too quickly… everyone wants to return 😊

Excellent place, kitchen really well equipped with everything you need. Rooms good with comfy beds. Games room great fun. 7

We loved the games from it was a great addition to the house and the hot tub

All very clean.Great to have two dishwashers and toasters. Beds comfortable, nice bedding and towels.A top sheet would have been good to have as the duvets were hot and weather was boiling.some smaller tumblers for juice or gin! A few more plastic cups for children.

The fact that we were so close to the river- it was a very hot weekend!

The bedrooms were lovely, great to have 3 fridges, 2 dish washers and a freezer. We enjoyed the table tennis and pool. The children loved the hot tub.

The house was perfectly suited for three generations of adults and children. Each bedroom having its own bathroom was a real bonus, and both the sitting room and dining room were big enough to accommodate us all. With the games room and snug/bar area providing an escape for those that wanted it.

The Anchor is a beautifully converted former pub so is quirky and spacious. It's comfortable and clean and in a great location, just a short walk down to the river. The hot tub was large and most importantly HOT! The games room was a good size so lots can fit in! Everyone in our party loved the property and said they'd all definitely come again! Thank you so much for a fantastic stay!

Thank you all at bhhl for making our family break so memorable -wouldn't change a thing

Plenty of space, Games Room good for teenagers, hot tub a hit, plenty of space for our dogs to run around in, the ability to separate the front from the back gardeners so that the hot tub and games room could be accessed without the dogs getting in the way. Televisions not used. Appreciated by all the family. Lack of internet access an asset! Utility room was too cold at night for the dogs to sleep in as the roof was uninsulated.

The house was superb. We have stayed in four different houses with this group and this was the best. Our only issue was that there weren't enough forks for 22 people! A totally brilliant experience. Thank you.

We didn't venture out and about, we stayed in the house and made the most of the facilities. Everyone in our party thought The Anchor was an amazing place to stay. It was well equipped for large parties, we had everything we needed. There was plenty of space for our party to chill and find peace and quiet if they wanted. The games room and hot tub were great also. The fact the house had some of the old pub features such as two bar ares was a lovely touch. We will definitely be recommending the house to friends and family and will look to revisit at some point hopefully to explore the beautiful area of Lydbrook.

Everything was catered for even milk and biscuits on our arrival which was a lovely touch and lady was most helpful

We only had a long weekend here in January, so there wasn't much open. We had a lovely few hours at the sculpture walk in The Forest of Dean. The games room was a lot of fun and many happy hours were spent playing table tennis, table foot ball and pool. Some of the equipment, like the table tennis bats were pretty worn, and the baize on the pool table was a bit uneven but that's what happens when it's well used. It was a fantastic addition to our weekend. The hot tub was wonderful. Really lovely and hot. We spent many happy hours in there too. Wonderful and a real treat.

It is a lovely house . We all enjoyed our stay. It is very well equipped. The space, furnishings and extras like the hot tub and games room mean that all ages are well catered for. we expected netflix and sky as these are mentioned in the descriptions and would have taken dvds we wanted to watch had we realised they we not there. Also we found no board games and again would have taken them had we known. Maybe change the information provided? A dustpan and brush would have been handy.

Monmouth and Ross for shopping. House is brilliant

Plenty of walks near by. Plenty of space in house so can always. have quiet time some were. WiFi was in & out

It was excellent! Would definitely go back.

Some of your description is unclear. Tennis is listed as a leisure facility, not a local leisure facility and one of our party arrived with their tennis gear and were disappointed. There are very few tumbler sized glasses suitable for fruit juice and spirit drinkers. We loved the dinning room. Great to have a large table we can all sit at and socialise over a good meal. Days out - Our paddle boarders, canoeist and walkers all loved the location.

We had a brilliant experience - everyone absolutely loved the house and there was plenty to keep us busy over the two nights we stayed at the Anchor. One tiny thing - we probably just weren't looking properly, but we could only find one cloth to wash up with / wipe surfaces down. Again, we maybe just couldn't see where there were more, but it would have been helpful to have had at least an extra cloth. Apart from that (very) minor point, the trip was perfect! Will definitely recommend The Anchor for future large group holidays. Days out - Canoeing on the River Wye with Canoe the Wye was a real highlight! Thanks

The house was great and provided everything we needed. We did have an issue with the hot tub on the last day but Louise the house manager came straight out to try and help. Days out - We visited the Maize Maze which occupied the family for the afternoon. The facility could definitely do with some upgrading and TLC but kept family members aged between 7 -72 busy.

The Anchor at Lower Lydbrook is the most amazing house to stay in, well equipped with lots of space - we absolutely loved it!

We really loved the whole stay away. The house is amazing, well catered for the large group with a fab games room and hot tub. Days out - Canoeing on Symonds Yat, Ross on Wye Shops

Symonds Yat good for canoeing. Nice pub restaurant for meals

House great. Plenty of room and very well equipped. Lovely location. Only thing would have liked bigger garden at back. Orchard too steep and prickly for younger children. Beechenhurst country park and Symonds Yat river cruise. Rhos on Wye quaint shops and delicatessen

We absolutely loved staying at The Anchor. It had everything we could have wished for for a holiday. We would highly recommend. One small point of feedback: on the stairs coming down from the bedrooms towards the front door, there is a low bit of ceiling and my son (who is 6 foot 2!) kept whacking his head on it. Perhaps a "Mind your head" sign and a bit of padding on this very hard corner might be advised. Days out - Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Seriously beautiful stay at the Anchor Inn. Stunning scenery and the walks are a perfect getaway! Highly recommend walking along the Wye! The Inn is enormous, still haven't used half of the rooms and enjoyed the spacious jacuzzi! Overall, loved the weekend and will recommend to any large group.

Fabulous family weekend to celebrate joint 60th birthdays. The house was fab, we have enjoyed the hot tub and games room, it was all really comfortable and well equipped. We had a lovely walk at Symons Yat and a great Sunday lunch at The Colliers Arms. Thank you :)

The Forge Hammer & River Spice Takeaway We visited for a drink (and bacon baps) which was ideal after a short walk. We ordered a takeaway for 13 one evening, and the food was excellent. We had the most amazing stay here for my husband’s 40th birthday and couldn’t have asked for a better venue to celebrate! It was absolutely perfect for a big group, with beautiful grounds and plenty of space both inside and out. The house had everything we needed, and the dining room was a fantastic space for everyone to come together, eat, drink and have plenty of fun! It felt like the perfect place for a celebration, while still being comfortable and homely.

Enjoyed Treasure Trails - Symonds Yat Kitchen was extremely well stocked.

View at Symonds Yat & forest walks The space for large groups is great. Enclosed garden for dogs is good The hot tub was a bonus

Weston's Cider Tour at Much Marcle. The layout of the property in particular ensuite bedrooms for all. The spacious room outside with the picnic benches.

The Indian take away food from the pub near the river is excellent We just enjoyed being in the property together but we did enjoy a few hours at Beechenhurst with the adventure playground and forest walks We just enjoyed the space and facilities at the Anchor. The games room was a particular hit. The house was so well equipped. We’ll definitely book again

We walked to the pub and used the local fish and chip shop both recommended We stayed local as it was a family get together but we did go to the local car boot sale We loved the freedom the place gave the children to run around and play games in a safe environment. There was plenty of room for us all to relax and enjoy ourselves

Walking into the forest of dean and day out to Monmouth The spring inn for Sunday lunch The house amazing. Plenty of space and hot tub and games room just made our stay.

Indian takeaway at the bottom (of the road) was fantastic We mainly walked from the house! We loved it. All information given was accurate, so we knew what to expect. Great size cooking equipment for the size of our party. The dining room was stunning. All the games in the games room and spa was such a fantastic additio

The house was perfect for us all- so much space especially the amazing dining room and lounge. The hot tub and games room were really appreciated, meaning we had entertainment at the house and no need for us all to go out.

The Mill Race pub for a great Sunday roast Walk along the river Wye