Vacation rentals with lake access in Forest of Dean District

Thank you so much for a perfect staycation! We had the best time ☺️

Our 2nd stay on Windrush Lake and 8 years in the South Cerney or Somerford Keynes areas. Great and quick travel from London to a place in the country - can’t beat it. The doorstep access to lake for paddle boards was the attraction. Beautiful outlook, open, quiet, walks and good local food. House and Host were welcoming and the you felt at ease. Couldn’t want for any items in the house and even got sun warm enough to have lunch outside in February. Will come again.

We had a fantastic stay at Nicola’s house, which was perfect for three families coming together. The on-site pool was a great addition, and the Ballihoo restaurant was both welcoming and convenient ideal for everything from a morning coffee to an evening meal. The house was spotlessly clean, with three excellent bathrooms plus a downstairs toilet, making it ideal for a group stay. We would love to return in the summer to fully enjoy the surroundings, but even in the colder months, the cosy wood fire made it a wonderful retreat.

We had a wonderful time. The place is lovely and much nicer and bigger than the photos in my opinion. The host was really responsive and helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a trip with friends or family. Kitchen has more than enough glasses/pots/pans etc which was really helpful when cooking a meal for 6. Lovely space and I will be back :-)

Perfect cottage for families with an on site restaurant, takeaway pizza and great walks nearby. Cottage was clean with a log burner and selection of games to keep us entertained!

Lovely stay in the Cotswolds at this cool house by a lake. Fun stuff to do locally even in a rainy Feb half term. Kids felt safe and really enjoyed it. Special mention to Suus our host who was so helpful and super responsive. Recommended!

We had the best stay! A lovely location and Di’s place was immaculately clean, had everything we needed and was beautiful having the lake and the birds so close! Loooved the Egyptian geese. Easy & straight forward check. Definitely recommend. Thank you

We really loved our stay, which we booked at short notice at the weekend, so were delighted that it was made possible. Thank you for having us!

I stayed for a month in Rachel's place as I moved back from abroad and needed a base to get settled back from. Rachel was a great host and always there for support, she even gifted me some homemade flapjacks during my stay The property was exactly as pictured if not slightly bigger, the location was easy to find. You very much feel like you're out in the countryside in Bishop Sutton and the lake is 10 minutes away and it's a lovely walk.

The flat is lovely. The views are stunning and the surrounding area great for walks. If you want peace and tranquility this is the place for you. Mandy is very helpful, and quick to respond. I would recommend staying here.

Good stay for one night! Good location!

Beautiful apartment with everything u need. Right next to the ocean, u could hear the waves in the night coming in. Would recommend :)

Myself and three others had an amazing two-night stay at this apartment! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by how spotless and well-maintained everything was. The space was not only sparkling clean but also beautifully organized and thoughtfully stocked with all the essentials yoy need. The cleanliness and comfort made our stay incredibly enjoyable. The location was convenient, the check-in process was really easy, and the host was friendly and responsive on the app. We truly appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and the high standard of cleanliness. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a pristine and comfortable stay!

Geoff was the perfect host and we had everything we needed during the stay. The apartment is tastefully decorated and well-stocked - including with some delicious home-made muesli and biscuits - thank you Geoff! It has all the convenience of being situated next to a really handy retail park whilst also backing onto peaceful greenery and a lovely lake which you overlook from the leafy balcony - this was a really nice surprise! The apartment is modern and well-laid out and feels really safe and secure. We'd definitely stay there again. Highly recommended!

I’ve stayed at Cécile and John’s previously, and this time was no less perfect. From the beautiful grounds to how easily accessible it is from the M6/M42, it’s great for both breaking a long Scotland/London journey or for extended stays. As usual, Cecile was the perfect host. My journey was disrupted which caused me to arrive much later than expected, and Cecile was so kind and gracious about this. Truly, one of my favourite places on Airbnb!

A cosy, clean and comfortable place to stay. Powerful shower. Nice dining area. Very friendly host and good food from the chip shop. Nice little high street and pretty walk around the lake.

Honestly one of the best Airbnb stays I’ve experienced. Cliff and Emma are great in all aspects of the journey, from beginning to end. If you need anything they will do their utmost to provide. Highly recommend and would stay again in the future. Thank you

We had a great stay, perfect location for a Wedding up the road and central to other locations and activities for the rest of our stay. The house was lovely with beautiful views of the lake. Kids were really happy with their rooms and the open plan layout downstairs. Would definitely come again and recommend to friends and family.

We had a fantastic stay at Susan’s beautiful cottage over the weekend. Check-in was super easy – Susan greeted us on arrival and gave us a quick tour, making sure we knew where everything was and how it all worked. The cottage itself definitely had the wow factor – absolutely gorgeous, spotlessly clean, and really well looked after. It had such a peaceful, relaxing vibe, which made it the perfect getaway. The hot tub was a real treat! It was already warmed up and ready to use when we arrived, and really easy to operate – a lovely touch that made our stay feel extra special. It’s just a 4-minute drive into the town centre, where we found some lovely cafes and great places to eat. We also spent a day in Ludlow, which was absolutely stunning – well worth the short drive. All in all, we had a wonderful, relaxing weekend and would absolutely recommend this Airbnb to anyone looking for a beautiful place to stay with a great host.

The cottage is very well equipped, comfortable and clean. The beds were comfortable with high quality linen. The shower was powerful with lots of hot water available. We cooked in because the pub kitchen was closed after 5pm due to the six nations rugby. The oven and hob were great as was the dishwasher too. A very peaceful location, just a shame we couldn’t have stayed longer. There was a very generous welcome pack which saved us having to bring the essentials.

Lovely peaceful cottage with all the amenities you could need. Very relaxing. Sitting out on the balcony with views of the lake was the perfect switch off needed. Beds are super comfy and the kitchen has everything you could need. Small gestures like supplying shampoo, hairdryers etc helps the ease of packing. Nice touches with the board games too. Communication with Chris and Alexandra was effective and fast. Very friendly. The estate this is on makes this place suitable for families as well as couples. We used the outdoor pool, tennis courts, football pitch and sat in the resturant for a coffee but the beauty of this place is the cottage is tucked away from it all so if you want to switch off from it all you can. We took a 40 minute walk into Ashton Keynes following the Thames trail. Very easy to find and follow. Thank you Chris and Alexandra. We will be recommending to others.

Great stay in a perfect, compact home-from-home. Great host, very accommodating and lots of communication in advance. Loved the added extras on arrival! Beautiful surroundings and loads to do here makes this the perfect place for a mini-break.

Had a fabulous stay, thanks so much and look forward to coming back

What a beautiful place. The view from the rear is spectacular and no doubt one of the best air bnbs we have stayed in. Clare and Lee were great hosts, the house was spotless.