| 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. All of the above will be served by the festival shuttle coach service (click HERE for details). The Dark Barn Lodge, Rudford, nr Gloucester is offering Summer's End visitors a special rate. It's a little further afield and would require driving to and from, but is a lovely place with B&B and a cottage. Details at www.barbersbridge.co.uk and by calling +44 (0) 1452 790914. Quote 'Summer's End' to get the special rate. 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.
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