COLEFORD.

Kings Head (28 Grove Road, Berry Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QY) (01594) 810550. The easiest way to get to this pub is via the B4228 which is a 1/4 mile from A4136. A small, friendly pub is this, used by locals and visitors in mainly in the summer. It has a good size restaurant with a real log fire. And for those who want to eat, there is a no smoking area in bar. The guest ales on at the time were Bass, Wye Valley Summer Ale and Hobsons Bitter. Tends not to have guests on in the winter. Food is served 12-2 and 7-9.30pm and is good value for money bar food, though they also do restaurant meals.  Children are welcome according to certificate hours. For the summer there is a beer garden. No accommodation here (see below). Opening Times- Monday to Saturday 12 to 3, 7 to 11. Sunday 12 to 3, 7 to 10.30. Closed Tuesday nights October to May.

The Dog and Muffler (Joyford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7AS) (01594) 832444. Out of the way pub, best approached from Christchurch 5-ways junction B4432/B4428 (from Berry Hill), with small turkey-carpeted lounge bar, restaurant and large flagstoned extension which has pool table and darts and jukebox (nearby skittle alley). Large gardens with children's assault course. Large marquee for private functions. From the outside it looks like a farmhouse. Out back there is a large conservatory dining room with Raj ceiling fans leading out to a verandah with more tables and chairs. Seating is wheelback chairs and tables under beams with mugs and pewter hanging down. Food is served 12-2.30pm and 7-9.30pm (Sun 12-3 and 7-9.30pm). Bar food includes sandwiches, soup, broccoli and cheese bake plus a large selection of bar food and restaurant meals. Prices can be a bit steep though. Beers on at the time were Samuel Smiths Old Brewery Bitter, Freeminer Speculation and Fullers London Pride. Opening Times 12-5, 7-11 Monday till Friday, 11-11 Saturday, 12-5, 7-10.30 Sunday. Children welcome. Beer garden for summer. Accommodation en-suite available, prices £45-£55 (5 rooms).

Accommodatin in Coleford:

Tudor Farmhouse Hotel, High Street, Clearwell, near Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JS (01594) 833046. Prices: single: £48.50, double from: £60 per room per night. Location map

Allary Guest House, 14 Box Bush Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL14 8DM. (01594) 835206. Prices: single: £15, double: £30 per room per night. Location map

Speech House Hotel, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EL. (01594) 822607. Prices: single from: £54, double from: £75.50 per room per night. Location map

Westlands House Bed and Breakfast, 20 Grove Road, Berry Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QY. (01594) 837143. Prices: single: £15, double: £30 per room per night. Location map