The Old Sunday School in Bream | Stunning Gloucestershire Group Cottage

About The Old Sunday School

The Old Sunday School is a beautifully converted chapel in the quiet village of Bream, Gloucestershire. This exceptional property sleeps 8 guests across 4 bedrooms making it perfect for group getaways. The open-plan kitchen and dining area creates an ideal social space for large groups to gather and cook together.

Bream sits on the edge of the Forest of Dean with magnificent views stretching to the Cotswold Hills. The village offers peaceful countryside surroundings with excellent walking opportunities right from your doorstep.

The accommodation features 4 spacious bedrooms including 3 super-king-size rooms (zip/link beds available as twins) and 1 double room. There are 3 bathrooms including 2 en-suites plus a main bathroom with freestanding bath. The well-equipped kitchen includes a Ranger cooker, dishwasher and all essentials for group catering.

Groups can explore Puzzlewood (8 miles, 15 minutes), Clearwell Caves (6 miles, 12 minutes), Chepstow Castle (12 miles, 20 minutes) and the market town of Ross-on-Wye (15 miles, 25 minutes). The Forest of Dean offers cycling trails, walking paths and outdoor activities perfect for active groups.

The Old Sunday School combines luxury accommodation with practical group facilities in a stunning Forest of Dean location. Perfect for family celebrations, friends' reunions and special occasions requiring high-quality group accommodation.

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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

Perfect kitchen and dining area for groups to socialise, cook and eat together comfortably.

Exceptional Kitchen Equipment

Ranger cooker, dishwasher and comprehensive cooking equipment making group catering a pleasure for everyone.

Comfortable Super-King Beds

Four spacious bedrooms with zip/link beds that convert to twins, accommodating different group preferences.

Three Full Bathrooms

No morning queues with three bathrooms including two en-suites and main bathroom with freestanding bath.

Forest of Dean Location

Walking trails from the doorstep and easy access to outdoor activities throughout the forest.

High-Quality Furnishings

Beautifully decorated throughout with luxury fittings and comfortable furniture for relaxing group stays.

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 is easily accessible with convenient off-road parking for two cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Lydney, approximately 3 miles from the accommodation. From there, it's a short taxi ride to your Forest of Dean retreat.

Off-road parking for two cars

Lydney station (3 miles)

Easily accessible from the A48

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Puzzlewood

Distance: 8 miles

GL15 4RR

Clearwell Caves

Distance: 6 miles

GL16 8JR

Chepstow Castle

Distance: 12 miles

NP16 5EY

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Distance: 5 miles

GL16 7EH

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: 10 miles

NP16 6SE

Symonds Yat Rock

Distance: 15 miles

HR9 6JL

Spar Bream

Distance: 0.2 miles

GL15 6JA

Co-op Bream

Distance: 0.5 miles

GL15 6JB

Lydney Town Centre

Distance: 3 miles

GL15 5DX

Dean Forest Railway

Distance: 4 miles

GL16 8JB

Perrygrove Railway

Distance: 12 miles

GL17 9ES

Ross-on-Wye Market

Distance: 15 miles

HR9 5HL

Puzzlewood

Distance: 8 miles

GL15 4RR

Clearwell Caves

Distance: 6 miles

GL16 8JR

Chepstow Castle

Distance: 12 miles

NP16 5EY

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Distance: 5 miles

GL16 7EH

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: 10 miles

NP16 6SE

Symonds Yat Rock

Distance: 15 miles

HR9 6JL

Spar Bream

Distance: 0.2 miles

GL15 6JA

Co-op Bream

Distance: 0.5 miles

GL15 6JB

Lydney Town Centre

Distance: 3 miles

GL15 5DX

Dean Forest Railway

Distance: 4 miles

GL16 8JB

Perrygrove Railway

Distance: 12 miles

GL17 9ES

Ross-on-Wye Market

Distance: 15 miles

HR9 5HL

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 property offers excellent facilities for families with children including spacious bedrooms and open-plan living areas for indoor play. The Forest of Dean provides fantastic outdoor adventures with Puzzlewood's magical woodland walks, Clearwell Caves exploration and numerous family-friendly trails. However, there are no specific children's facilities like play equipment or games room on-site.

Groups Will Love...

The spectacular open-plan kitchen and dining area forms the heart of this group property. The space features a professional Ranger cooker, comprehensive cooking equipment and dining for 8 guests. Multiple fridges including a wine fridge provide ample storage. The layout encourages group interaction while cooking and dining, making it perfect for celebrations and gatherings.

Pet Friendly

The Old Sunday School operates a strict no-pets policy and does not welcome any animals. This policy ensures the property maintains its high standards for guests with allergies and keeps the luxury furnishings in pristine condition. Groups travelling with pets will need to find alternative accommodation that specifically welcomes animals.

Dining & Cafes

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

The Miners Arms

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: GL15 6LE

Bream Village Fish & Chips

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: GL15 6JT

Forest View Cafe

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: GL15 6JA

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is The Old Sunday School suitable for large groups?

Yes, the property sleeps 8 guests across 4 spacious bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. The open-plan kitchen and dining area provides excellent communal space for groups to gather.

Is the property pet friendly?

No, pets are not permitted at The Old Sunday School. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings.

What kitchen facilities are available for group catering?

The kitchen features a Ranger cooker with gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. All cooking equipment, crockery and utensils are provided for group meals.

How many cars can park at the property?

There is off-road parking for 2 cars on the drive. Additional vehicles may need to park on the road outside the property.

What bedroom configurations are available?

Three bedrooms have super-king-size zip/link beds that can be made as twins on request. The fourth bedroom has a double bed with en-suite facilities.

What attractions are nearby for groups?

Puzzlewood is 8 miles away, Clearwell Caves 6 miles and Ross-on-Wye 15 miles. The Forest of Dean offers cycling trails, walking paths and outdoor activities perfect for groups.

What facilities are provided in the bathrooms?

The main bathroom has a freestanding bath and walk-in shower, plus there are two en-suite shower rooms. All bathrooms include heated towel rails and quality fixtures.

What check-in and check-out times apply?

Check-out is at 10am on departure day. Bed linen and towels are included in the rental with a £450 Good Housekeeping bond required.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Old Sunday School Reviews

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.

Caroline

We had a fabulous week at the Old Sunday School. The space is great. Very well thought out for functionality and very attractive. It also felt homely with great wall art and books and lamps and nice bits scattered about. It was also really fantastic to have some basic cooking ingredients and a supply of tea and coffee, as well as other kitchen basics which are so helpful when self catering. In addition there were plenty of pots, pans and crockery etc. The TV and sound system plus wifi were also really appreciated. Upstairs.... the beds were very comfortable with plenty of space & fine bathrooms! All in all a great place to stay for a fabulous time away. Thank you so much Adam and Denise. We would like to return one day.

Everything was fabulous thank you. Adam went out of his way to help when we sent a query to him.

A fabulous house. ..our 3rd visit! Great space, comfy beds, well equipped kitchen, brilliant location for access to the forest...what is there not to like! Definitely would recommend

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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

Exceptional Kitchen Equipment

Comfortable Super-King Beds

Three Full Bathrooms

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

Bream Village Fish & Chips

Forest View Cafe

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Old Sunday School Reviews