The Jovial Colliers Inn and Bunkhouse
The Jovial Colliers Inn is a warm and friendly pub located in the very beautiful Forest of Dean, in the heart of the Wye Valley. As well as good food and beer the pub is now offering very affordable accommodation in its newly converted bunkhouse which was formally the pubs skittle alley. The "Joves" dates back to the beginning of the nineteenth century and has retained many of its original features including two open fire places.
The pub is situated in the friendly village of Lydbrook which has a rich history of coal mining, tin plate works, chemical works and forges but is now a peaceful residential village.
It is the perfect base for activity holidays being about a mile away from the River Wye and set amongst spectacular scenery. Canoeing, river running, cycling, climbing, caving, mountain biking are all on our doorstep as are other local attractions such as "Go Ape", "Pedleabikeaway", "The Beechinghurst Sculpture Trail" and many more.
This area is very popular for those who love the Great Outdoors with its many walks and an abundance of local wildlife. Some come purely as an escape from their usual surroundings.
We now have free WiFi available, please ask behind the bar for more information.
