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Beautifully appointed family and dog friendly holiday cottages situated on the edge of the Forest of

09/09/2026

A little afternoon mooch… and a little shopping! 😂

I popped along to h.art Herefordshire art week at St Mary’s Church in Ross-on-Wye, a beautiful setting filled with some incredibly talented local artists and makers.

It’s such a lovely place to mooch around, admire all the artwork and, of course, stop for a cuppa and cake! ☕️🍰

It was lovely to catch up with Lisa Lisa Dear and Sarah Delahoy Sarah Delahoy Printmaker

I can never seem to walk away empty-handed, especially when there are so many beautiful things.

I came home with a gorgeous salt shaker from Caroline Davies a beautiful piece from Sarah, which will have a new home in our cottage. ❤️ and some gorgeous little paintings from Lisa for a friend's birthday.

I absolutely love supporting local artists, and I think it makes it even more special when their work becomes part of Parish Mill.

farOpen Art Trail & Artists h.Art Herefordshire Art Week

08/09/2026

A little bit of work… with a very good view! 🌅

I always try not to work when we’re away, but when you run your own business, sometimes you just can’t switch off completely.

In five days I took 7 bookings — definitely my busiest little break ever! 📖✨

So there were a few moments of checking the calendar, replying to enquiries and confirming bookings… but honestly, I didn’t mind one bit when this was the view I was working from. ❤️

It’s the reality of running your own holiday cottages — you don’t always get to completely clock off, but we’re very lucky to love what we do.

Now back home, and getting ready for a very busy September at Parish Mill Holidays! 🏡❤️

07/09/2026

Back from a lovely holiday and straight back to work! 😂

Today we had our electrician Andy from Breeze Electrical Solutions here sorting out an electrical fault with the bedroom lighting.

We’ve known Andy for over 10 years and he’s looked after all our electrical work since we moved here and started our holiday let business. He’s reliable, always helpful and knows how important it is for us to get things sorted quickly.

And today’s job involved lasers, a hole in the ceiling and Andy on the bed… it looked more like a laser game than an electrical job! 😂🔴

Running a holiday business takes so many people behind the scenes, and without reliable, skilled tradespeople like Andy, we simply couldn’t do what we do.

So today, it’s a big shout-out to Andy and Breeze Electrical Solutions. Thank you for always being there when we need you! 👏🏻🔧⚡️

And hopefully… no more holes in the ceiling for a while! 😂

05/09/2026

We’ve disappeared for a few days… any guesses as to where?

David and I have escaped for five nights before the autumn bookings begin and, although I absolutely love what we do, I think even the owners of a holiday cottage need a little break now and then! 😂

September is already looking very busy for us, with the Lodge practically full and every weekend in the Cottage booked.

So we’re making the most of these few days away before the changeovers, cleaning, baking, laundry and welcoming guests begins again.

And after spending so much time making sure everyone else has a lovely stay, it’s been rather nice to be the ones being looked after for a change. 🧡💛

We’ll be back soon… refreshed and ready for autumn at Parish Mill Holidays. 🍁

And if you're thinking about a little autumn escape, our weekends are proving very popular — midweek is where you'll find the availability. 😉

31/08/2026

✨ A little glimpse into what our guests say…

We could tell you how much we love our little corner of the Forest of Dean… but we think our guests say it much better. 💛

Over the years, we’ve been lucky enough to welcome so many wonderful people to our two cottages, and reading their reviews is honestly one of the best parts of what we do.

From comments about the gardens, the little touches, the peace and quiet and the hot tubs… to those lovely messages telling us they didn’t want to go home! 🥹

And then there are the reviews from our younger guests… 🥰
 Because apparently, “I don’t want to go home” is the ultimate five-star review!

Every handwritten note, every lovely message and every review means so much to us. We put a lot of love into making Parish Mill Holidays somewhere special to stay, so it’s wonderful to know that our guests feel it too.

Here are just a few of our favourites… 💛

Thank you to everyone who has stayed with us, taken the time to leave a review and, most importantly, come back to see us again. We really do appreciate every single one. 🥰

Parish Mill Holidays — where sometimes the hardest part is going home. 🌿

30/08/2026

Stormy weather 🌧️ dogs are going mad 🐕

29/08/2026

The hot weather has certainly turned our field golden!

I took this photo while out and about and loved how atmospheric it looked.

We have lots of little corners around Parish Mill that are perfect for photographs, from our sculptures and gardens to the stream, wildlife and countryside views. 📷🌿

Perhaps it's time we added “photographer friendly” to our list of things we offer! 😉

28/08/2026

12 years ago today we left our suburban home in Hertfordshire and moved to the Forest of Dean. 🏡

We had a vision - to create beautiful self catering accommodation where guests would feel genuinely welcomed and special. 💚

But when we arrived it looked VERY different! 🤣 The property was dated the gardens were overgrown and there was A-LOT of work ahead of us.

We have renovated,built, planted, landscaped,cleaned, maintained, changed our minds, changed things again....and probably said "I think we should just change this too" more times than I can count! 🤣

We have had some wonderful times over the 12 years, met some lifelong friends and met some brilliant reliable tradesman. BUT life hasn't always been easy. We've navigated Covid and the huge uncertainty that bought to the business, and we have said goodbye to loved ones along the way. 🥲

Looking back at these before and after photos we are incredibly proud of how far we have come.

We are still here... and still dreaming up what's next, well I am anyway. 🤭

27/08/2026

David's face when I say.....🤣

"I've had an idea?"💡
"I think we should change that"
"I've been thinking?🤔
"It won't take long we can do it now!" 😄

Poor David. He really should know better by now! 🤣

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25/08/2026

A little bit of magic on our doorstep....

Today we went back to - somewhere we hadn't visited for years- and I'd forgotten just how magical it is 🌿

With its ancient woodland, winding pathways, moss covered rocks and mysterious little corners, it really does feel like stepping into another world. It's no wonder it has been used as a filming location for Star Wars, Merlin and The Secret Garden.

It's also one of the places I always recommend to our guests when they stay at Parish Mill Holidays.

Just 10 miles from our cottages, it's the perfect place to spend a few hours exploring before heading back to your own little haven, perhaps for a soak in the hot tub.

If you're thinking of visiting Puzzlewood, why not make a few days of it and stay with us in the beautiful Forest of Dean? 💚

Address

Parish Mill, Monmouth Road, Longhope
Longhope
GL170QD

Website

http://www.parishmillholidays.co.uk/

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