The Old Sunday School in Bream | Stunning Gloucestershire Group Cottage

About The Old Sunday School

The Old Sunday School is a converted chapel in Bream, Gloucestershire. This four-bedroom property sleeps eight guests and sits in the quiet village just outside Lydney. Three bathrooms mean no morning queues for larger groups. Off-road parking for two cars makes arrival straightforward.

The Forest of Dean surrounds this property. Bream village offers local shops and pubs within walking distance. Views stretch from the Royal Forest to the Cotswold Hills.

Bedroom one features a super-king-size bed with en-suite shower. Bedrooms two and three have super-king-size beds (zip/link for twins). Bedroom four contains a double bed with en-suite shower. The main bathroom includes a freestanding bath and walk-in shower. The open-plan kitchen has a Ranger cooker plus dishwasher and washing machine. Two Smart TVs provide entertainment.

Puzzlewood sits 3.2 miles away (8 minutes). Clearwell Caves are 4.1 miles distant (10 minutes). The market town of Ross-on-Wye lies 11 miles away (20 minutes). Bathurst Lido is 15 miles away (25 minutes).

Groups wanting spacious bedrooms and excellent kitchen facilities should book The Old Sunday School. The converted chapel combines period features with modern standards.

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Need To Know

✓Heating
✓Ranger cooker and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, 2 x smart tv and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking for two cars
✓Garden patio with furniture
✓Secure bike storage
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Old Sunday School

Spacious Open-Plan Living

The kitchen and dining area provides excellent space for groups to cook and socialise together throughout the day.

Three Full Bathrooms

With three bathrooms including two en-suites, morning routines run smoothly even with eight guests staying together.

Exceptionally Well-Equipped Kitchen

The Ranger cooker, two fridges, wine fridge and comprehensive cooking equipment means preparing group meals is straightforward.

Super Comfortable Beds

All four bedrooms feature super-king or double beds with quality linen, ensuring everyone gets proper rest after busy days.

Forest of Dean Location

Walking trails start from the doorstep with Puzzlewood and Clearwell Caves just minutes away by car for group adventures.

High-Quality Furnishings

The property features beautiful decoration, comfortable sofas and thoughtful touches that make groups feel genuinely at home.

Getting To The Old Sunday School

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Old Sunday School by car, take the A48 towards Lydney then follow signs to Bream village. The property sits in the village centre with straightforward access and off-road parking for two cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Lydney, approximately 2 miles away. From there, a short taxi journey brings you to this converted chapel in the heart of Bream village.

Off-road parking for two cars

Lydney station (2 miles)

Easily accessible from the A48

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Puzzlewood

Distance: 3.2 miles

GL15 4JR

Clearwell Caves

Distance: 4.1 miles

GL16 8JR

Perrygrove Railway

Distance: 2.8 miles

GL16 8QB

Forest of Dean Trails

Distance: 0.5 miles

GL15 6JT

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: 6 miles

NP16 7NP

Symonds Yat Rock

Distance: 8.5 miles

HR9 6BL

Spar Bream

Distance: 0.2 miles

GL15 6EU

Co-op Bream

Distance: 0.5 miles

GL15 6EY

Lydney Town Centre

Distance: 2 miles

GL15 5DX

Lydney Harbour

Distance: 2.3 miles

GL15 4EL

Speech House

Distance: 5 miles

GL16 7EL

Bathurst Lido

Distance: 15 miles

GL5 3BH

Puzzlewood

Distance: 3.2 miles

GL15 4JR

Clearwell Caves

Distance: 4.1 miles

GL16 8JR

Perrygrove Railway

Distance: 2.8 miles

GL16 8QB

Forest of Dean Trails

Distance: 0.5 miles

GL15 6JT

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: 6 miles

NP16 7NP

Symonds Yat Rock

Distance: 8.5 miles

HR9 6BL

Spar Bream

Distance: 0.2 miles

GL15 6EU

Co-op Bream

Distance: 0.5 miles

GL15 6EY

Lydney Town Centre

Distance: 2 miles

GL15 5DX

Lydney Harbour

Distance: 2.3 miles

GL15 4EL

Speech House

Distance: 5 miles

GL16 7EL

Bathurst Lido

Distance: 15 miles

GL5 3BH

Is The Old Sunday School Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

The Forest of Dean provides excellent activities for children. Puzzlewood (3.2 miles) offers woodland trails and fantasy landscapes. Clearwell Caves (4.1 miles) features underground exploration. Perrygrove Railway (2.8 miles) runs miniature steam trains. The property itself has space for children to play indoors and a patio area outside. Previous families with young children praised the accommodation.

Groups Will Love...

The open-plan kitchen and dining area forms the social heart of this property. The Ranger cooker handles large group meals whilst the two fridges and wine fridge provide ample storage. Three sofas in the lounge area seat everyone comfortably. Two Smart TVs offer entertainment options. The space allows groups to cook together then gather around the large dining table without feeling cramped.

Pet Friendly

This property does not accept pets. The owners maintain a strict no-pets policy throughout the year. Groups travelling with dogs will need to find alternative accommodation in the Forest of Dean area. The property focuses on providing high-quality furnishings and decor that wouldn't suit pets. Several other properties in Bream and surrounding villages do welcome animals if required.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Sunday School

The Miners Arms

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: GL15 4HN

The Rising Sun Inn

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: GL15 6EU

Bream Coffee Shop

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: GL15 6EY

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Sunday School

Is The Old Sunday School pet-friendly?

No, this property does not accept pets. The owners maintain a strict no-pets policy to ensure all guests can enjoy their stay comfortably.

How many cars can park at the property?

The property provides off-road parking for two cars. Additional vehicles may need to park on the road outside, which has generally worked well for previous guests.

What sleeping arrangements are available?

The property has four bedrooms: three super-king-size rooms (convertible to twins on request) and one double room. Two bedrooms feature en-suite showers, providing flexible sleeping options for eight guests.

What facilities does the kitchen include?

The kitchen features a Ranger cooker with gas hob, microwave, two fridges, wine fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Previous guests consistently praise the comprehensive cooking equipment and ample storage space.

Is the property suitable for elderly guests?

The property works well for mixed-age groups, with several reviews mentioning guests in their 80s and 90s staying comfortably. The ground floor contains the main living spaces, though one guest noted the sofas sit quite low.

What checkout procedures are required?

Checkout is at 10am and requires stripping beds, collecting towels and disposing of separated recycling in outdoor facilities. Some guests found this extensive, so allow extra time on departure morning.

How far is the nearest shop and pub?

A Spar shop sits 0.2 miles away and a Co-op is within 10 minutes' walk. The local pub is 0.3 miles away, though it doesn't always serve food according to recent visitors.

What attractions are nearby for groups?

Puzzlewood is 3.2 miles away (8 minutes), Clearwell Caves 4.1 miles (10 minutes) and the River Wye offers canoeing opportunities. The Forest of Dean provides extensive walking and cycling trails directly accessible from Bream.

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The Old Sunday School Reviews

Incredible and well presented property. Perfect for our needs in every way. Highly recommended staying here and well be back for sure.

We were a family of eight adults travelling from Canada and our stay with you was wonderful. We found the accommodation to contain many extra thoughtful touches not often found in rental properties, like insulated picnic wear and shopping bags. There was lots of space for everyone and we really enjoyed watching the sheep wander the streets. We would definitely return should the opportunity arise.

A stunning place, ultra spacious, huge open plan sociable kitchendiner with an extensive range of appliances, crockery etc. comfortable lounge and bedrooms and spotlessly clean too. Superbly designed and created from an old chapel building, complemented so well by the decor and accessories. Amazing artwork to complement the building design and decor. Stunning views of the Forest from the front. Located perfectly in a very quiet village and easy to travel to many of the places of interest in the Forest of Dean. Perfect!!

The old Sunday school was a great place for our group of friends to stay for a few nights near the forest of dean! Clean and comfortable and with everything we needed, including useful information about the surrounding area emailed to us in the welcome pack. The owners were easy to contact and very helpful, for example when one of our cars broke down and we needed recommendations for garages nearby! I'd stay here again, definitely.

Immaculate. We were well looked after, correspondence with Adam was first class. Property was perfect for our group and we are looking forward to coming back in the future

A lovely property, extremely well equipped. Great communication from Adam, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The old Sunday school building has been transformed into a stylish and comfortable home, impressively well equipped and perfect for our family group of 3 retired couples with everything we needed to prep meals and enjoy relaxed evenings. There's only off street parking for 2 cars but parking in the road outside wasn't a problem. Adam was really quick to respond when we needed something. Bream village is a great location for exploring the Forest of Dean

Alison

A beautifully appointed house, tastefully decorated with everything needed for our stay. We will definitely be booking again.

Philip

Brilliant house and very well equipped for our stay. High quality facilities, very much appreciated by all. Thank you

Leonora

Thanks again for ensuring we 'felt' special for our second stay in your home.

Beautiful property. Well appointed. Close to village centre and Forest Of Dean attractions. Would definitely stay again.

We had a wonderful week! Property was stunning internally, it was the best we have ever had. The furnishings and decoration were amazing. It was all well equipped and very comfortable. The welcome pack a bit mean or nonexistent on recent holiday homes was generous! Initially, we were concerned with the scaffolding on the other half of the chapel but we had a lovely sitting out area where this could not be seen. Also, we had a bit of noise banging and drilling but not too bad. Would highly recommend.

Sandie

The Old Sunday School was a perfect choice for 8 ladies to meet for our annual weekend get together. The house was spacious, very well equipped with three bathrooms, ideal for the early morning rush! Bream is a pretty village with great walks from the house. We would definitely stay there again.

Maitrisiddhi

What a gorgeous space! Beautiful, characterful, comfortable, clean, everything works, a kitchen with everything, indoor space enough for the little kids to run about..... I don't think it could be better.

Positives The accommodation was perfect for 4 old couples meeting up for a reunion. The location was great. We came from all over the U.K. Complaintsgrumbles One leftover toilet roll in each of the bathrooms with no spares for 8 people for 4 days is totally unacceptable. We expect them to be provided or highlighted in the instructions! BRING YOUR OWN LOO ROLLS! Plus the recycling instructions are very complicated and stressful.

Weve had a wonderful 3 nights at the Old Sunday School. The property has been finished to a high standard and very tastefully furnished.The bedrooms are spacious and the beds very comfortable. As we were a group of 5 friends we had asked for one of the bedrooms to be made up into 2 single beds and this was all done for us. The kitchendining area is well equipped and lovely and bright. Sofas are comfortable and plenty of room to sit out if the weather is fine. There isnt a lot in Bream itself but it is a great base with lots to do in the area. Can highly recommend this property, it was beautiful. I certainly hope to come back.

The property was spacious and easily accommodated 5 male adults. The place was very well equipped and we were delighted to find that many peripheral products were supplied, such as tea, coffee, toilet paper, shower gel, dishwasher tablets, salt pepper and spices, bin bags and cleaning products. Parking is a bit tight and leads out onto quite a busy road but that is the only slight negative. Otherwise any of us would happily stay there again.

5 star property couldn't pick anything I would change. A real credit to the owners. Would stay there again ever time. Great communication from owners. Pub and shop in walking distance, great walks on your doorstep. Good central area for day trips out. Loved it loads many thanks.

Stanley

Absolutely perfect for our family gathering, fantastic facilities and comfort in the property. First class all round.

The Old Sunday School was a great base for our extended family holiday. The house was comfortable, spacious, beautiful decorated and well equipped. We found lots of easy family days out in the local area within a15 minute drive and it was a great base for exploring the Forest of Dean. We couldnt fit both cars on the drive a large family car plus a medium family car but it wasnt a problem to park on the road outside.

Outstanding in every way

Mandie

The Old Sunday School is a truly wonderful property. It has everything you could possibly need for a super holiday comfortable beds, comfortable sofas, fully equipped kitchen, spacious bathrooms, the list is endless Definitely worth another stay at some point in the future.

A lovely property, beautifully maintained and spotlessly clean. Comfortable beds and a pleasure to use the very well equipped kitchen. Ideal centre for exploring the area which was totally new to us. A really enjoyable week.

A lovely house ideal for big families and close to local attractions and walks. Fantastic for a family celebration.

Manuelle

Beautifully presented abode with a luxurious feel providind excellent amenities. Excellent base for local area and south WalesGloucestershire. Will definitely recommend to friends and family alike.

A beautiful property equipped extremely well. We had a lovely stay whilst celebrating a big birthday. Would highly recommend this house.

Leonora

Well provided for. House spacious and comfortable. Nothing was overlooked. Everyone enjoyed their stay. Located in a quite village but close to larger towns. Lots of trips out and about.

Lovely house, nice sofas and very well equipped.

Fabulous place to stay. Will definitely be back. Thanks

Fantastic house, especially kitchen diner. Local coffee shop is good and there is a Spar a couple of minutes away and a CoOp 10 mins walk. The local pub doesn't serve food. The bike storage only holds 4 mtb's but may take 6 road bikes, it also isn't very secure, we backed our car against the door to prevent access.

Samantha

The house is amazing and exactly how it looks in the pictures. Very comfortable, spacious and would highly recommend

Raymond

Very well equipped property and the three sofas in the lounge was brilliant for our party of six. Clean and tidy throughout.

William

Property was as described and we all enjoyed our stay. The group consisted of 4 mature elderly almost

Truly beautiful, extremely clean house. We spent most of our time on the ground, which is perfect for everyone to socialise, relax and cook. House is furnished to high standards with a very clever floor layouts. Amazing forest walks are just minutes away with plenty of activities for everyone. I literally can't fault this house and will be returning again. Adam was available 247 to answer any questions we had and made our stay extra special. 6 out of 5 stars.

I spent 2 nights at the Old Sunday school with my 4 sisters to celebrate our Dad's 96th birthday. He was overwhelmed and said he had never stayed anywhere so nice. It was more than we expected from the photographs clean, spacious, light and airy, beautiful furnishings , well equipped and in a good location to discover the wider area. Adam was really helpful and we wouldn't hesitate to return for another stay.

Great house for a friends' reunion weekend! Spacious, really comfortable, very well equipped and really cool decor! Communication with Adam beforehand really easy, and he is very helpful ... nothing too much trouble. Would come back in a heartbeat!

Graham

We had a lovely stay at this excellent property. Very well appointed with high quality fitments and fittings and the owner was very communicative and helpful. Definitely a 5 star rating

Beautiful property, so spacious and gorgeous interior. Returned for a second time after a fantastic first stay 2 years ago. Beautiful views from the house and lots of lovely walks close by.

We had a phenomenal long weekend. Adam had thought of everything and as last time, its better than a home from home.

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The Old Sunday School, Bream

About The Old Sunday School

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Spacious Open-Plan Living

Three Full Bathrooms

Exceptionally Well-Equipped Kitchen

Super Comfortable Beds

Forest of Dean Location

High-Quality Furnishings

Getting To The Old Sunday School

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Old Sunday School Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Miners Arms

The Rising Sun Inn

Bream Coffee Shop

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Old Sunday School Reviews