The Annexe at Granny's Apple Lodge

01/05/2026

Just love the garden at this time of year. Everything is just bursting into life.

23/03/2026

Anyone after a bargain? The Annexe is available for the 4 nights from Monday 30th March. £75 per night. Come and enjoy the Forest waking up for spring.

05/12/2025

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Forest of Dean Road Trip 🚗🌳🦌

Discover the beautiful Forest of Dean with this road trip!

🔗 Itinerary & Map in Comments

📍 Ross-on-Wye 🏡 – Historic market town on the River Wye
📍 Symonds Yat Rock 🌄 – Breathtaking views over the valley
📍 Puzzlewood 🌳 – Magical woodland used in film & TV
📍 Clearwell Caves ⛏️ – Explore underground caverns
📍 Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) 🚂 – Ride a steam train through the forest
📍 Lydney Harbour ⚓ – Peaceful estuary walks
📍 Severn Cider 🍎 – Try award-winning local cider
📍 Dean Heritage Centre 🏺 – Learn about the area’s history and culture
📍 Mallards Pike 🦆 – Great for walks and Go Ape
📍 Beechenhurst 🌲 – Forest trails and sculpture walks
📍 Cannop Ponds 🐦 – Tranquil spot for wildlife watching

Total Distance: 🚗 Approx. 50 miles

05/07/2025

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Lots to see and do in the lovely Forest of Dean.

Forest of Dean Road Trip 🚗🌳🦌

Discover ancient woodlands, caves, scenic walks, and local heritage on this Forest of Dean road trip.

📍 Ross-on-Wye 🏡 – Historic market town on the River Wye
📍 Symonds Yat Rock 🌄 – Breathtaking views over the valley
📍 Puzzlewood 🌳 – Magical woodland used in film & TV
📍 Clearwell Caves ⛏️ – Explore underground caverns
📍 Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) 🚂 – Ride a steam train through the forest
📍 Lydney Harbour ⚓ – Peaceful estuary walks
📍 Severn Cider 🍎 – Try award-winning local cider
📍 Dean Heritage Centre 🏺 – Learn about the area’s history and culture
📍 Mallards Pike 🦆 – Great for walks and Go Ape
📍 Beechenhurst 🌲 – Forest trails and sculpture walks
📍 Cannop Ponds 🐦 – Tranquil spot for wildlife watching

Total Distance: 🚗 Approx. 50 miles

This Forest of Dean road trip blends nature, history, and unique experiences — perfect for a peaceful countryside break. 🍂🚴‍♀️🪵

29/04/2025

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Happy Monday Gloucester! Here's what's on this week:

🚶City Guided Walk with Gloucester Civic Trust, Multiple Dates! https://ow.ly/3JC950VIFto

📖 Banned Bandito Performance Poetry at The Folk of Gloucester, 29 April! https://ow.ly/qESA50VIFtt

🖼️ Adopt an Artist 2025, from 01 May! https://ow.ly/Bu4T50VIFtl

🎤 Blair Chadwick - Into the Stream at The Folk of Gloucester, 01 May! https://ow.ly/xHf850VIFtv

💁‍♀️Character Tours at The Folk of Gloucester, 02 & 03 May! https://ow.ly/6ZCT50VIFtx

🎨Gloucester Ukraine Festival Art Exhibition at The Folk of Gloucester, 03 - 18 May! https://ow.ly/h1IT50VIFtn

🎭 My Dearest Kate at The Folk of Gloucester, 03 May! https://ow.ly/7Awi50VIFtq

🍎 Orchard St Food & Craft Market at Gloucester Quays, 03 - 04 May! https://ow.ly/GJCz50VIFtp

🪖 VE Day 80 Celebration at the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, 03 - 05 May! https://ow.ly/ser150VIFts

🏫 Open Day at Llanthony Secunda Priory, 04 May! https://ow.ly/JJv650VIFtk

🎤 Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids at Gloucester Guildhall, 4 May! https://ow.ly/YJCU50VIHh7

⭐ Star Wars Trivia Night at Hop Kettle Gloucester Food Dock, 04 May! https://ow.ly/y9hQ50VIFtw

🎨 Moomin ABC at the Museum of Gloucester, until 05 October! https://ow.ly/AHMe50VIFtm

09/04/2025

Please be aware that if you book direct with us you will save yourself the booking fee charged by the agencies we use. By all means check out all the property details but if you are interested give me a call or leave a whattsapp message.

02/03/2025

Another of our favourite places to visit we recommend to our visitors.

01/03/2025

You can walk to Mallards Pike from our property in about an hour, enjoy refreshments at the café before returning.

02/02/2025

Ventured out into the garden today for a bit of a tidy up. Lovely to see the snow drops poking through the leaves and the hellebores coming into flower. Lots of daffodils pushing through waiting to do their thing.

02/02/2025

February promotion at a pub near us. Come and take advantage at our cosy cottage in the Forest of Dean. Morning walk in the Forest, lunch at the Fountain Inn then back to the Annexe for a snuggle in front of the fire. What could be nicer?

01/12/2024

Christmas is still available at The Annexe. Escape the madness, stoke up the log fire, pour yourself a glass of something warming and relax. 3 nights for £275 if booked direct.