I recently had the most wonderful stay at Tudor Farmhouse, a chic retreat in the Forest of Dean, nestled in a charming village called Clearwell. This boutique luxury hotel is a centuries old farmhouse, redesigned to such luxurious and cosy yet rustic standards by owners Hari and Colin Fell. It’s the type of place you fall in love with almost instantly and know you will be back time and time again.
I have already let Amit know we will be returning in Spring/Summer as I can imagine it is utterly divine then too. I can picture myself sat outside with a chilled glass of Champagne already!
Location
The farmhouse is located in the middle of the historic village of Clearwell, part of Gloucestershire’s beautiful Forest of Dean, with lots to see and do nearby. I was actually so blown away by the Forest of Dean. It was my first time visiting and I could not get over how gorgeous and so full of history it was.
At the hotel there is plenty of parking on site and I highly recommend coming by car so that you can also see all the other beautiful parts of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley too.
Facilities
My favourite part of Tudor Farmhouse was the cosy and characterful lounge area, that came complete with an open fire, comfortable armchairs and an excellent drinks menu. The perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring the area.
If you do want to venture outside during the day and happened to have forgotten your wellies you can also borrow some, as well as brollies!
In terms of activities the hotel organizes so many ranging from stargazing safaris to foraging trips so be sure to enquire ahead and get booked on to them!
Dining at Tudor Farmhouse
The food at Tudor Farmhouse is superb and the kitchen is run by head chef Gavin Roberts. What I loved is that they source fresh and seasonal produce locally, most of it no more than 20 miles away – including vegetables from the hotel’s kitchen garden and herbs gathered by their forager.
We had dinner at Tudor Farmhouse and it was simply outstanding and both dining rooms are distinct and characterful, both providing a fabulous setting in which to enjoy your meal.
For starters I had the Roasted Celeriac Soup with Toasted Hazelnuts, which was sublime.A rich, velvety, creamy dreamy soup with that delicious crunch and texture from the hazelnuts.
For mains I had the Winter Vegetable Tart with Sour Cream and Parsley Velouté, which was so tasty! The vegetarian choices are excellent and it is so nice to have creative dishes to choose from rather than just risotto.
For dessert I settled for a Cheese selection whilst Amit had the Christmas Pudding with a Tonka Bean Custard and Brandy Butter. Both were delicious.
Even if you aren’t staying at Tudor Farmhouse but fancy a wonderful dinner, I highly recommend booking table here. It is an amazing culinary experience.
Breakfast was also fabulous and I went for Eggs Benedict whilst Amit went for a Full English. The breakfast menu has both cold and hot items and a great place to fuel up for the day ahead.
The Rooms
There are 20 rooms in total, all with individual designs and decor and all varying sizes.
We stayed in The Roost, which is accessible by a steep wooden staircase, and is one of the suites.
It is a really spacious room with a huge bedroom, separated lounge area and massive bathroom, complete with a large shower and a standalone roll top bathtub. It was just wow!
It has all the modern amenities you would expect including a Nespresso coffee machine, radio, fan, a comfortable bed equipped with a gorgeous pocket sprung mattress, duck feather pillows and duvet and 300 count linen sheets. Dreamy! I adored all the decorations and attention to detail that has gone into the room too.
I loved that they used Bramley products, one of my all time favourites, and that they had the big bottles which is so much more environmentally friendly than those tiny ones some hotels give you that just get chucked away after every use.
Getting there
By Road
The hotel is 12miles from Chepstow and 7 miles from Monmouth and the address is High Street, Clearwell Gloucestershire, GL16 8JS. It is well sign posted.
By Train
The nearest station is Lydney which is 5 miles from the hotel.
Trains run direct from Gloucester and Cardiff. If travelling from Birmingham or London Paddington you will need to change.
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Overall it was such a wonderful stay that I can’t stop gushing about it. Tudor Farmhouse is just marvellous and so ideal for couples looking for a romantic break, or even for families, as there is so much to see and do in the surrounding area.
The hotel is the perfect blend of country charm, modern amenities, warm hospitality and gourmet dining.
If you are looking for unique accommodation options for a UK break, then this is the perfect serene spot to get away from it all. I definitely felt relaxed, rejuvenated and refreshed after a weekend here.
This boutique, cosy hotel is packed full of charm and a big personality and I personally can’t wait to visit again.
Find out more and book it here: https://tudorfarmhousehotel.co.uk/
My stay was complimentary but all views and photos are my own.
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