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Country
Pub & Motel
Features Include:
Beer Garden, Barbeques, Wedding Receptions & Parties,
Coaches Welcome, Function Room, Disabled Facilities, Conference
Facilities (up to 50 delegates), Car Parking, Children
Welcome, Pool Table, Darts Board, Fruit Machines, Bar
Games, Video Games, Outdoor Play Area, Dance Floor, B&B,
Caravan Park
Food: Home Cooked,
Roast, Light Meals, Steak
Drinks:
Real Ale, Cocktails, Cider Seletion, Alcopops,
Smooth |
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to the Orepool Inn! |
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| In the
heart of the Forest of Dean, the Orepool Inn is
convenient for business & holiday visitors to
the area-being situated four miles from Lydney,
three miles from Coleford & within one mile
of Clearwell Castle. It is also three miles from
the historic Speech House |
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Charming motel and inn dating
from the mid-17th century. Friendly staff
ensure a warm welcome, and we are often
busy but with a family atmosphere.
We excel in catering to conferences
and can house up to fifty delegates, while
the main building has only ten rooms and
a cosy, almost intimate atmosphere. |
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Few Local Sites of Interest |
| The Orepool is the ideal location
from which to explore the Forest of Dean, and its fascinating
history. The Orepool is ideal for cycling, hiking, fishing
holidays & has three golf courses close by... |
At the heart of the village is a beautiful
Grade 1 listed Victorian church built by Countess Dunraven
who owned the Clearwell estate.
The village has an ancient stone cross at its centre
and nearby is the elaborate fresh water spring from
which the village gets its name.
Here are a few of the places you may wish to visit
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Clearwell Castle:
Set in the beautiful medieval
village of Clearwell the Castle dominates the village
and has a fascinating past. In more recent times both
Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple sought inspiration while
rehearsing here! One mile from the Orepool. Clearwell
Castle is a mock gothic castle built in 1725 on the
site of an earlier house. It is now a venue for weddings.
Deep Purple, Led Zepplin, Sweet, Rod Stewart and many
other performers recorded there during the sixties and
early seventies when it was a recording studio.
Clearwell Caves:
One mile from the Orepool. This fascinating
iron mining museum shows how mining occured in the
Royal Forest of Dean throughout history. You can explore
the caves in safety and see the interesting exhibits!
The Orepool pub is located right next to ancient iron
mines and the name ore pool may refer to a storage area
for mine produce or where a water pool was located on
the iron ore outcrop. It was a miners pub, where at
the end of the day, many of them would drink before
their walk home.
The Sculpture Trail:
A fascinating outdoor
art gallery the Forest of Dean sculpture trail is
a must see if you enjoy combining nature rambles in
the woods with fine artworks!
Symonds Yat: Is
famous for its scenic views of the Wye
valley. Seeing is believing!
Puzzlewood:
A maze of paths through beautiful
woodlands. Roman iron mines, tea garden and |
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