The Definitive Guide to Forest of Dean Hen Dos: Packages & Accommodation
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The type of hen party you plan is always dictated by what the hen herself enjoys. For most hen parties, the trick is to find somewhere to go that will combine everything that you could possibly need into one perfect destination. The good news is that I am here to tell you if you are looking for somewhere that is peaceful but also offers you a wide range of exciting experiences, then a Forest of Dean Hen Party is definitely something you ought to be considering.
For those who don’t know, the Forest of Dean is a large, beautiful ancient woodland located in Gloucestershire, and the whole area is filled with amazing views and a peaceful vibe that you’d be hard pressed to find in most other areas of the country. However, that’s not to say that there’s nothing to do there – in fact, there are plenty of things that you and the girls can get up to on a Forest of Dean hen party.
The most common, obvious and ideal type of accommodation in the Forest of Dean is always one of the luxury hen houses available in the area. We have a selection of them available, and they are all absolutely amazing. With options available for group sizes from 8 right up to twenty-six, these houses are always supremely well equipped with features like hot tubs and games rooms.
Our luxury options range from the rustic charm of Deans Forest Retreat (perfect for nature lovers), to the quirky style of the converted Standing Barn. For the largest groups, we offer the impressive Ross Lodge, which sleeps up to 26 guests and features its own private bar area.
Often converted manor houses, barns, or even a converted pub or two, these properties are perfect for any Gloucestershire hen party as they give you something more than a hotel—they give you a home for your weekend. The real selling point of any Forest of Dean hen party is the sheer luxury of you all staying in a luxury lodge together.
Obviously for some people, there is a worry that you won’t have enough to do when you are at a more secluded event such as a Forest of Dean hen party, and I’m here to tell you that shouldn’t be a problem whatsoever. One of the advantages of booking one of our luxury hen houses is that you can also book activities to come directly to you. So if you wanted a mixologist to come and run a cocktail making session right there in your hen house, you could do so. The same with a dance class, or nude life drawing or many other more standard hen party activities – why travel to them, when they can travel to you?
And, of course, then you’ve got the outdoor activities that can be arranged – after all, if you’re having a Forest of Dean hen party, might be worth exploring the forest itself! There are so many amazing activities available in the forest – everything from a relaxed bit of horse riding or llama trekking, right through to zip lining, white water rafting, off road driving, kayaking or many more.
As previously mentioned, if you are staying in one of the Forest of Dean hen party houses that we offer, one option is to get a private chef in for at least one meal and really push the boat out. But that’s not your only option by far. There are plenty of amazing eateries dotted around the area – many of which are the kind of local place that you’ll discover and will remain on your favourites list for life. Whether you just want some great local pub food, some stunning fresh seafood or even to head out to somewhere that holds a Michelin star, all of these are easy options for you and the girls to include on your perfect Forest of Dean Hen party.
For another nice bonus, there are a wide range of local butchers and farm shops in the area as well, so even if it’s just buying the bacon, eggs or sausages to cook for your breakfasts, it’ll still taste miles better than what you’d normally get at home.
As amazing as the relaxed vibes of a Forest of Dean Hen party are, for some groups, nothing beats a night out at some point on your hen party. The good news here is that the city of Gloucester is only around a half hour drive from the Forest of Dean and offers a fantastic night out. In fact, you’ll end up with plenty of options – pubs, bars, cocktail joints, nightclubs – whatever you need or want in a Forest of Dean hen party, you’ll easily get on this night out.
If this sounds of interest to you, you’d better get in touch with us quickly – those houses book up fast, and we want to make sure we’re giving you the best possible Forest of Dean hen party! Give us a call today (or drop us an email), and we’ll get to work on it for you straightaway.
Still not sure if a Forest of Dean & Gloucestershire hen party is right for you? Please explore our other amazing hen weekend locations or, alternatively, browse our fantastic tried and tested property list. If you have any questions or you would like to speak to someone, simply get in touch with one of our expert organizers or visit our main page to discover more hen party ideas and how we can help.
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