Platts House is a beautiful, recently rennovated cottage offering self-catering accommodation about four miles from the venue. It has a double bedroom and a sofa-bed in the living room. Details can be found at www.plattshouse.co.uk or by calling 01594 529288.
Whitemead Forest Park is a superb holiday village offering self-catering accommodation and pitches for tents and caravans. The cabins and apartments are very reasonably priced (especially if you share) and include the use of the pool, sauna and other leisure facilities. Book on-line at www.whitemead.co.uk or please call 0845 345 3425 for further information.
Millingbrook Lodge in the village of Aylburton is just two miles from the Hall and offers excellent B&B accommodation. They can be found at www.millingbrooklodge.com or by calling 01594 842163.
The Fountain Inn in Parkend has a few lovely rooms to let on a B&B basis. There is also a lodge which offers very inexpensive accommodation in full-size bunk beds, provided in dormitories for 2, 3, 4, 9 and 12 people. Mattresses and pillows are provided, but sleeping bags and towels should be brought with you. Alternatively, a 'bed kit' can be rented for a small fee. They can be found at www.fountaininnandlodge.co.uk or by calling 01594 562 189.
Deansgate Motel is a new development directly opposite the venue. It really couldn't be any closer! More information and bookings at http://www.deangatemotel.com
Whitemead and The Fountain Inn, Parkend, will be served by the festival shuttle coach service.
Further information about accommodation and other facilities in the Forest of Dean can be found
at the
tourism site of the Forest of Dean District Council - www.visitforestofdean.co.uk to visit.