Gloucestershire cottages and self catering, South West England

The Old Stables, Coln Rogers, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Coln Rogers sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This late 18th-century detached barn conversion is situated in 2½-acre grounds complete with lake. Beautifully appointed and furnished to an exceptional standard and with an attractive garden. Situated off the A436 between Cheltenham and Bourton-on-the-Water, the location is ideal for exploration of this stunning region. With its picturesque villages such as Stow-on-the-Wold and magnificent churches built as the result of the medieval wool trade, the Cotswolds today are largely designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where long walks over the rolling hills can be enjoyed in comparative peace. With excellent restaurants (some with the coveted Michelin star award), pubs with delicious food and, in some cases, locally brewed beer, cafés and tea shops, the area abounds in things to do and see. Beautiful gardens such as Hidcote Manor and Kiftsgate Court, fascinating historic houses including Sudeley Castle and the exotic Sezincote House (forerunner of the Brighton Pavilion), Batsford Arboretum, Cotswold Wildlife Safari Park and the Cotswold Farm Park, home of rare breed sheep and cattle, leave little opportunity for wondering what to do. Slightly further afield, Stratford-upon-Avon is just 31 miles away and Oxford, 34 miles away. With the 18-hole Naunton Downs Golf Course only 3 miles away and country pubs from 2 miles, this is an ideal holiday base. Shop and P.O. 3 miles.

Grand entrance hall extending to full height of barn with seating for eight, glazed barn doors overlooking the gardens, vaulted ceiling and galleried landing. Beamed living room with wood-burning stove and French doors. Three steps down to flagstone-floored dining room with seating for 10. Three steps up to large well-equipped kitchen/breakfast area with range cooker, TV (with internet), flagstone floor and French doors to external dining area. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Three steps down to large screen cinema room with projector, DVD and surround sound, leading to twin bedroom (four steps up) with en-suite wet room and toilet (ideal for children). Open-beamed double bedroom with four-poster bed and window seat. Further open-beamed double bedroom. Stairs from galleried landing lead to open-beamed, vaulted twin bedroom. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle, double wash basin, toilet and limestone floor. All bedrooms with TV.

Old Corn Mill, Blakeney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Blakeney sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Set in one of the Forest of Dean’s picturesque villages, the Old Corn Mill has been sympathetically converted from its original 250-year-old structure. Detached, it is comfortably furnished and stands opposite the owners’ own home, with a small garden and furnished patio - ideal for relaxing in during the evenings. A perfect holiday location for cycling and walking, with wonderful scenery and exciting places to explore. The delightful Forest of Dean, renowned for its beauty and wildlife, offers visitors delightful walks. Within easy reach are Cheltenham, Monmouth, Chepstow and the Cotswolds. Go Ape (a high wire forest adventure park) is about 2 miles. Shop 200 yards, pub/restaurant 500 yards.

Two steps to entrance. Living/dining room with French door to garden and patio. Compact modern fitted kitchen with slate floor. First floor: Double bedroom with sloping ceiling. Shower room with toilet.

Barndown, Weston Subedge, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Weston Subedge sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Set in one of the most sought-after parts of Chipping Campden, this charming thatched cottage dates from the 18th-century and sits with its own delightful garden high up from the road. One of a pair, it is within walking distance of the town with its old buildings, interesting shops, inns and restaurants. There are many attractive Cotswold villages in the area, offering historic houses, interesting museums and welcoming pubs. Stratford-upon-Avon 10 miles. Cheltenham 20 miles. Shops ¼ mile.

Charming beamed sitting/dining room with inglenook fireplace. Sun lounge. Well-equipped kitchen. First floor: Pretty double bedroom. Twin bedroom with wash basin. Bathroom with toilet.

Stepping Stones, Blockley, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Blockley sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This charming, Grade II listed, 18th-century holiday property nestles peacefully in the oldest area of Moreton-in-Marsh. Detached and formed from Cotswold stone, it has been professionally renovated and modernised whilst still retaining its period character. It is ideally situated for walking, cycling, fishing and golf. Close to many National Trust properties and historic gardens. Hidcote Manor, Chastleton House, Sudeley Castle and Batsford Arboretum are all easily accessible, as are Stratford and Cheltenham. Shops 100 yards, pubs and restaurants within walking distance.

Open-plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace, Cotswold stone floor, oak beams and modern fitted kitchen area. Separate toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Steep stairs to second floor: Single bedroom.

The Old Barn, Viney Hill, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £506 to £1397

Self catering accommodation in Viney Hill sleeps 9.

Features include: Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: Boasting panoramic views over the Royal Forest of Dean and direct access to forest walking from its garden this very comfortable spacious and characterful property is perfect for family reunions. Set above the owners' apartment and just a short stroll from the village pub The Old Barn enjoys a large garden with play equipment and its balcony is a great place to relax and make the most of the glorious views. Easily reached all year round and a wonderful location for walking and touring this beautiful border area offers not only stunning scenery but also numerous attractions such as the Forest of Dean steam railway Clearwell Caves a butterfly zoo famous sculpture trail Go Ape high rope adventure course mountain bike trails and nature reserves. Great days out might include trips to Gloucester's impressive cathedral and interesting shopping at the restored historic harbour quays as well as to Chepstow Castle and Tintern Abbey whilst the views at Symond's Yat The Kymin (N.T.) and the lovely Lower Wye Valley are spectacular. Horse riding and a good leisure centre are available nearby and there is a superb golf course only a few minutes' drive away. Small shops and a post office are found in the thriving village of Blakeney (¾ mile) Lydney offers more extensive shopping (2½ miles) and the attractive market town of Monmouth is 12 miles.

Hall. Very comfortable sitting room with doors to balcony. Spacious and well equipped kitchen with dining and breakfast area. First floor: Double bedroom with TV and ensuite shower room/WC. Double bedroom. Two twin bedded rooms one with 2' 6" bed (for + 1). Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Cotswold Water Park Apartments - Water Park Apartment 3, South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in South Cerney sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Set in the spectacular Cotswold Water Park, these exclusive apartments enjoy unsurpassed setting of lakes, wetlands and grassland

All the holiday apartments are decorated and furnished to exacting standards, with nature being integral to the design and finish. Large expanses of glass deliver superb views (lake views not guaranteed) and clever use is made of wood and other materials.
Located within the complex of the Four Pillars Hotel, each apartment offers everything one could wish for, including kitchen, dining facilities and comfortable living room but with the added benefit of use of a huge range of hotel facilities including a restaurant, bar and gastro pub, the leisure club, indoor swimming pool and exclusive day spa, plus a 24 hour manned reception desk and concierge service.

Stunning views, open spaces and a wealth of leisure and active pursuits make this the perfect place for a break all year round. The development also makes an excellent base from which to explore the Cotswold countryside and nearby towns and cities, including Gloucester, Bath, Bristol, Cirencester, Oxford and Cheltenham, and the very many picturesque villages of the area including Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Chipping Campden and Snowshill to name but a few. Shops 2 miles, pub ½ mile.

Orchard House, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Chipping Campden sleeps 7.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: This attractively furnished, spacious two-storey holiday apartment is set above the owner’s delicatessen in historic Chipping Campden. Amidst rolling hills in a largely agricultural area, sheep farming and the wool trade in the Middle Ages enabled Chipping Campden to prosper as a result. Well placed for walking, touring and exploring the many picturesque villages, NT properties, Chastleton House and the Georgian house of Sezincote, inspiration for the Brighton Pavilion. Shops 20 yards, pub 30 yards.

Seven steps to first floor: Beamed living room. Cosy beamed kitchen/dining room with wooden floor. Bathroom and toilet. Mezzanine: Beamed double bedroom. Three steps down (from mezzanine) and four steps up to second floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room and toilet. Single bedroom.

Tigs Cottage, Lydney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £242 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Lydney sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Surrounded by landscaped gardens and grounds leading directly into the Royal Forest of Dean – an ancient woodland and area of outstanding natural beauty – these four cottages enjoy the perfect setting for a relaxing break whatever the season. Spacious comfortable and cosily heated they share an attractive courtyard setting with a number of other properties. As well as being a haven for wildlife and home to the Cannop Valley and Nags Head RSPB reserves the Forest of Dean is crisscrossed by nature trails and cycleways – superb for walking and mountain biking. And this glorious forest area offers so much for visitors of every age to do. Outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed at one of the many activity centres there is a famous sculpture trail to follow and craft centres to explore and both the fascinating Clearwell Caves and Forest Steam Railway Centre are close by whilst Gloucester the Malvern Hills the beautiful Wye Valley and the Cotswolds are all a short drive. Golf riding and fishing are found locally and the delightful little town of Lydney with its good shops and leisure centre is just 3 miles. Village pub and shop ½ mile.

Attractive beamed open plan sitting room with dining area and kitchen area. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Meadowside Cottage, Redmarley D-Abitot, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £319 to £753

Self catering accommodation in Redmarley D-Abitot sleeps 5.

Features include: Non Smoking • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: Hartledge Farm was formerly a large dairy farm which dates back some 250 years. The refurbished farm which still has some working farm vehicles is now home to a small cluster of comfortable holiday homes which were formerly the original milking parlour and stables. These cottages sit in over 10 acres of mainly open fields which all guests are free to wander and enjoy. The cottages benefit from magnificent panoramic views from their splendid glorious hilltop setting. The beautiful Forest of Dean and Malvern Hills are both close by and the surrounding area hosts scenic delights idyllic villages and outdoor pursuits aplenty. For the enthusiastic walker or cyclist there is an abundance of paths to follow. The Cotswolds and Cheltenham with its racing festivals and shopping are also close at hand. With so many ancient towns cathedrals castles and abbeys all within touching distance of Redmarley D’Abitot what could be better than to have your base at Hartledge Farm to relax and spend some quality time exploring this fascinating region. Newent (3 miles) Ledbury (5 miles) Tewkesbury (12 miles) Cheltenham (12 miles) Gloucester (10 miles) Hereford (16 miles) Malvern Hills (8 miles) Eastnor Castle (6 miles). Shop and restaurant 2 miles pub with food 0.5 miles. Open-plan sitting/dining room/kitchen. Double bedroom. Bunk bedded room. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Mellow Farm Lodge, Redmarley D-Abitot, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £397 to £921

Self catering accommodation in Redmarley D-Abitot sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms Hot Tub • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed • Games Room sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Enjoying panoramic views over the beautiful rolling hills of the Wye Valley border area this spacious and very comfortable contemporary property sits peacefully within easy reach of good roads and a myriad attractions. 'Black and White' Ledbury Newent Royal Forest of Dean and Gloucester's historic docks are all under 10 miles whilst Cheltenham's festivals and excellent shopping are a half hour drive. Great walking cycle hire an indoor pool museums and cinema are all nearby. Shop and pub 1½ miles.

Open plan sitting/dining room with wood burner and well equipped kitchen. Spacious double bedroom with zip and link bed (twins by arr) and ensuite bathroom/WC and separate shower cubicle. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Two double bedrooms both with zip and link bed (twins by arr) balcony and ensuite bathroom/WC and separate shower cubicle.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

The Warren, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £425 to £839

Self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks Wheelchair access Pets allowed Luxury accommodation sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: In beautiful countryside at the heart of the Cotswolds these recently converted cottages present an attractive opportunity to explore this lovely region. Whilst retaining their original charm they are cosy and very comfortable and stand in a courtyard adjacent to the owner's home on a mixed working farm. Less than 3 miles away are the fine shops pubs restaurants and antique emporia of the bustling market town of Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold towns. Popular Bourton-on-the-Water often described as the 'Little Venice' of the Cotswolds and home to Birdland and a fascinating model village is only 6 miles and the myriad delights of historic Stratford Oxford Cirencester and Cheltenham are easily accessible. The Cotswold Water Park's 40 acres offering an impressive array of land and waterborne activities are just 20 miles.

Entrance to spacious open plan sitting room with dining area and well equipped kitchen. Wet room/W.C. with wheelchair access. Double bedroom. First floor: Double bedroom. Cloakroom/W.C. Twin bedded room with door to balcony and steps down to walled garden.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

The Cider Mill, Lydney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £224 to £423

Self catering accommodation in Lydney sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Wheelchair access Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Set in the village of Alvington which lies between the River Severn and the Wye Valley this comfortable converted cider barn offers an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside. The Cider Mill is located in the grounds of the Blacksmith's Arms a friendly and welcoming village pub with a good restaurant – the perfect place to end a day spent enjoying some of the area's wonderful walking and cycling. The Offa's Dyke long distance footpath lies close by and there are glorious woodland trails and an excellent range of outdoor activities and attractions in the Royal Forest of Dean. Chepstow Castle Tintern Abbey and the cathedral city of Gloucester are all a short drive. Village shop 100 yards.

Spacious studio style accommodation. Open plan sitting room with electric fire twin beds sofa bed (for + 2 children) and kitchen/dining area. Shower room/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143