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Your July Getaway at Rowan Tree Retreat

July in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is a time of warmth, sunshine, and endless possibilities for outdoor fun. The forests are lush, the River Wye sparkles, and the long summer days stretch out invitingly. Rowan Tree Retreat is the ideal place to make the most of this vibrant season. July is prime…

Your June Escape at Rowan Tree Retreat

June in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is a feast for the senses. Flowers reach their peak, birdsong fills the air, and long summer days invite endless outdoor adventures. Rowan Tree Retreat offers the ideal setting to immerse yourself in the beauty and energy of the season. Make the most of the warmer…

May at Rowan Tree Retreat

As the days lengthen and the weather warms, May brings a special kind of magic to the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley. Vibrant blossoms, especially the amazing show of beautiful bluebells, adorn the woodlands, birdsong fills the air, and the energy of spring turns towards the promise of summer. Rowan Tree Retreat is…

Cleddon Falls April 2024|dog friendly holiday let with hot tub and games room Forest of Dean Wye Valley Symonds Yat

Cleddon Falls in April !

Spring at rowan tree retreat | holiday cottage dog friendly hot tub forest of dean wye valley aonb symonds yat viewpoint

Your April Escape at Rowan Tree Retreat

April brings a vibrant energy to the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley. The woodlands burst with fresh spring blooms, the River Wye sparkles under the warmer sun, and there’s an irresistible call to outdoor adventure. Rowan Tree Retreat is the perfect place to answer that call and experience the beauty of the season!…

Forest Holiday Lodge Cabin - Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages Wye Valley Forest of Dean

Early Spring

As winter fades and the first signs of spring appear, March is an exciting time to discover the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean. Rowan Tree Retreat offers the perfect base for your adventures, with picturesque walks through the forest and along the river, exciting events, and cosy comforts on your doorstep. With direct…

sculpture at Wye valley Sculpture Garden Tintern | self catering dog friendly cottage with hot tub Wye Valley AONB Rowan Tree Retreat

One of many permanent sculptures at Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, Tintern

Forest Holiday | Woodland Retreat with hot tub in Forest of Dean Wye Valley AONB Dog Friendly near Tintern

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, Tintern

Symonds Yat View 30 mins away Rowan Tree Retreat| woodland cabin dog friendly hot tub

Symonds Yat Viewpoint 30 minute walk away

Goodrich Castle Ross On Wye | forest cabin sleeps up to 4 hot tub dog friendly

Goodrich Castle in Herefordshire just 4 miles away !

River Wye Ferry Crossing Symonds Yat | luxury cabin with hot tub dog friendly forest holiday sleeps up to 4

Walk down to Symonds Yat East from Rowan Tree Retreat and take the Hand Ferry crossing between Symonds Yat East and symonds Yat West

Dog walks in forest of dean cyril hart arboretum | luxury cabin with hot tub forest holiday sleeps up to 4 close to symonds yat viewpoint

Sammy & Teddy exploring Cyril Hart Arboretum