The Anchor - 7 Bedroom (Sleeps 22) House in Lydbrook
Enjoy your very own Village Pub in the Forest of Dean - The Anchor, Lydbrook, 7/8 bedrooms, all en-suite, sleeping up to 22 people, Ideally located for outdoor, activity or family holidays.
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Overview
Description
Sleeping 20 in 7 bedrooms with 2 more in the Sofa bed, The Anchor, which served the village as a pub for over 300 years, might have been designed for large group self catering holidays. The setting is beautiful and the location magical. If you want to stay home, you couldn’t have a better spot: play games, relax in the hot tub, sit in the garden soaking up the sun, barbecue on the terrace, stroll down to the river bank, and call in at the Forge Hammer for a quick drink and chat with the locals – you’d be hard pushed to find a lovelier spot and if catching up with friends and family is your object this is the place to do it.
We have carefully converted this charming village pub by retaining many of the original features and decor from its trading days. Indoors there’s space to sleep 20 in 7 bedrooms, with a couple of cots for the little ones, and you all get your own bathroom: 6 of the 7 rooms are en suite while the other has its own opposite. On the ground floor the snug houses a sofa-bed with adjoining bathroom and loo which is also handy for evening bath time for children. There is an extra wc cloakroom with disabled separate lavatory as well.
The Dining Room is in the oldest part of the house with vaulted ceiling, decorative lights and its own old bar and barrel holders recovered from the former pub days, retained for character and convenience. The table can comfortably seat 20 and the whole experience will make you think you’ve stepped back in time.
Above all you’ll be staying in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley surrounded by some of Britain’s loveliest unspoilt countryside.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x Double Bed
Double Bedroom with ensuite shower room
Bedroom 2
2 x Single Beds
Twin Bedroom with ensuite shower room
Bedroom 3
1 x Double Bed
Double Bedroom with ensuite shower room
Bedroom 4
1 x Double Bed
Double Bedroom with ensuite shower room
Bedroom 5
1 x Double Bed
1 x Bunk Bed
Double bed and bunk beds with ensuite shower room
Bedroom 6
1 x Double Bed
1 x Bunk Bed
Double Bed and Bunk Beds with ensuite shower room
Bedroom 7
4 x Single Beds
Family Room with 4 single beds and ensuite shower room
76 Reviews
Family Get Together
By Elaine C on 13-Aug-2026View at Symonds Yat & forest walks The space for large groups is great. Enclosed garden for dogs is good The hot tub was a bonus The games room was too hot to use unfortunately. Fans in the bedrooms would have made our stay more comfortable.
3 generations, family get together
By Nicola G on 15-Apr-2026Indian takeaway at the bottom 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 addition.
Celebrate an 18th and 21st birthday
By John M on 26-Jun-2026Weston'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.
Get together
By Becky G on 22-Apr-2026The spring inn for Sunday lunch. The house amazing. Plenty of space and hot tub and games room just made our stay.
Family birthday celebration
By Sue P on 02-Jun-2026The 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
Family 50th Birthday
By Melanie S on 22-May-2026We 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