A 200 year-old detached holiday cottage providing a comfortable, cosy retreat on a quiet working farm in Gloucestershire near to the Cotswolds. Just half a mile from the village of Whitminster where you can enjoy a meal out, and the many attractions of Central England are within easy driving distance. Tourist board rating: 3 Star
You can stop dreaming if a romantic self-catering break in the Cotswolds is on your "maybe one day" list. Climbing Rose Cottage is a pretty period stone holiday cottage in Oddington, within walking distance of two friendly pubs and a late-medieval Church and close to Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and other popular Cotswold attractions. Features include oak beams, a log burner and an AGA range cooker. Spend happy days walking, cycling and sightseeing in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Cheltenham, Oxford and Blenheim Palace, and nights soaking in the deep roll-top bath and watching Netflix in front of the fire.
Stunning Grade II listed farmhouse sitting on the edge of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just a stone's throw away from the city of Oxford and the pretty market towns of Witney, Woodstock and Burford. Sleeping up to 20 people in seven gorgeous bedrooms, and with 3 reception rooms, 8 acres of gardens and paddocks, and a Jacuzzi Hot Tub, New Yatt Farm is perfect for a large family gathering or celebrating a special occasion. There are miles of stunning footpaths on your doorstep as well as stately homes, kids attractions and picturesque villages and towns to explore. Two well behaved dogs are welcome and short breaks are available all year round.
A holiday in the Cotswolds should be at the top of your "to-do" list, especially when you can stay somewhere like Clock Tower. This spacious self-catering holiday penthouse overlooks the green and market square in historic Stow-on-the-Wold, putting you within steps of incredible places to eat, drink and shop. It sleeps four people in two ensuite bedrooms, with the option of a travel cot or an extra bed to increase accommodation. Couples, friends and families all love the superb standard of accommodation and a fantastic location close to sights, attractions, and the beautiful countryside walks for which the Cotswolds are famous.
If you ask anyone to describe the quintessential English holiday cottage, chances are it would look a lot like Lavender Lodge. This welcoming Cotswold property is a short stroll from the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water and close to places like Stow-on-the-Wold and Tetbury. It is beautifully furnished to a high standard and sleeps four people in two bedrooms with two bathrooms. The cottage is ideal for couples or families, with the location being perfect for walking, cycling, and seeing favourite Cotswolds sights and attractions. Go shopping in pretty market towns or spend happy days in Bath, Oxford, Cirencester, Cheltenham, Blenheim Palace, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.
With off-road parking, a sunny garden and log burner, this fabulous Grade II listed cottage provides a stylish holiday retreat with immense character in the historic market town of Cirencester. Sleeping up to four guests in two double bedrooms (sorry but no children), The Cottage is just perfect for couples who want a romantic holiday or friends looking for a weekend away catching up. A great base for exploring the Cotswolds at any time of the year.
Varden House is a welcoming barn conversion in rural Worcestershire, close to Pershore and within easy reach of Worcester. There is a wealth of things to do during your stay from fishing onsite to walking through ancient woodland, mountain biking in the Malvern Hills AONB, admiring abbeys, castles and heritage buildings, or exploring historic places like Stratford-Upon-Avon. Birmingham and Cheltenham are easy to reach by car, as are Cotswolds towns like Broadway and Chipping Campden. The holiday cottage sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms and has a layout that suits families, extended families and friends.
A two-bedroom cottage in a converted Victorian barn on a family-run farm close to Pershore and Worcester. Broad Iron sleeps four people and suits couples, families, friends and even solo visitors in the area for work. There is fishing onsite and lots of opportunity for walking and cycling through the countryside whilst on holiday. Rural Worcestershire is gorgeous in all seasons with a fantastic mix of space and easy accessibility to places like Worcester, Birmingham, Cheltenham, and Stratford-on-Avon.
Field End is a blissful haven in the Oxfordshire countryside. It's part of the Great Tew Estate, within walking distance of The Boxing Hare pub and within easy reach of Blenheim Palace, Oxford, Bicester Village and Chipping Norton. It's ideal for a romantic break, shopping with the girls (or boys) or a gastronomic treat with farmer's markets, delis, gastropubs, and Michelin starred restaurants close by. Treat yourself to a cooking class at Daylesford Organic, or harness the creativity this landscape inspires with an artists workshop run by the owners.
A relaxing holiday in rural Oxfordshire is the perfect balance to a busy, stressful life. The Artist's House is a gorgeous space where you can slow down, unwind and indulge in the luxury of time - time to do the things you enjoy with people you love in a setting that is inspirationally beautiful. The cottage is five miles from the Cotswolds, 12 miles from the M40 and 20 miles from Oxford, and within easy reach of Soho Farmhouse, Bicester Village and Blenheim Palace. It sleeps up to eight people in four bedrooms with a flexible layout that makes it ideal for families or friends.
Stay in a newly renovated single-storey holiday cottage on the edge of the Cotswolds AONB. Granary Barn is on Downhouse Farm near Dursley, a thriving market town with an award-winning pub, shops and other amenities. It sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is child and dog-friendly. Couples and families appreciate the peaceful location that gives direct access to the Cotswold Way and is close to other fantastic footpaths. Local attractions include Westonbirt Arboretum, Slimbridge, Berkeley Castle, and the Cattle Country Farm Park. Bristol, Bath and Cheltenham are all close enough for memorable day trips of eating, shopping and sightseeing.
This beautiful 18th-Century Farmhouse is steps away from The Cotswold Way and offers guests plenty of space to relax both inside and out. With four bedrooms sleeping eight to ten guests (with extra beds/cot), and two reception rooms where people can spread out, it is ideal for large or extended families or groups of friends. Nearby attractions include Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Berkeley Castle, and Westonbirt Arboretum, plus the cities of Bristol, Bath and Cheltenham.
This fabulous property sleeps ten in comfort and has a fantastic completely private heated indoor swimming pool for your exclusive use - ideal for groups of friends or large families who wish to holiday together in complete comfort. Just three miles from Stratford-upon–Avon and with loads of restaurants and numerous attractions to visit locally.
A spacious two bedroom ground floor holiday lodge located in the grounds of a country house with indoor swimming pool. Stratford-upon-Avon and Henley in Arden are only three miles away with an abundance of attractions and great days out within easy reach. A good self-catering base for exploring Central England.
A Cotswold stone holiday cottage offering a high standard of self-catering accommodation near to the lovely Cotswolds towns of Painswick and Stroud. Barn Cottage is ideal for families, friends or couples who want to explore the areas many attractions, pretty villages and historic towns. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
A beautiful large Cotswold stone self catering barn offering a very high standard of holiday accommodation for large groups of up to ten guests. Close to the lovely Cotswolds towns of Painswick and Stroud and not far from historic Gloucester, Barncastle is perfect for a family get together, milestone celebration or reunion of friends. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Nestling in a quiet position within eleven acres of the beautiful Windrush Valley in the Cotswolds village of Temple Guiting, this welcoming coach house provides a lovely retreat for couples and is a great base for exploring the many attractions, pretty villages and historic towns of the area including Broadway, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Chipping Campden and Winchcombe to name just a few. Two very good pubs in walking distance.
Why would you even consider going abroad for your holiday with the beautiful Cotswold Water Park as an option? The 40-square mile nature reserve boasts over 150 lakes and has been carefully developed to protect the natural habitat for birds and wildlife while still being superbly comfortable for holidaymakers. Grey Heron Lodge is a waterfront holiday home with ample space for up to six people, with three comfortable bedrooms, an open-plan living area and a huge wrap-around deck. Guests have use of onsite facilities that include watersports, play areas, and a bar and restaurant. They can fish next to the lodge, and the owners have provided a two-person kayak for them to use on Windrush Lake. Dogs and children are very welcome, making Grey Heron Lodge a firm favourite with families and friends, as well as couples who appreciate a great location, pet friendly accommodation and extra space.
This welcoming holiday cottage has a wealth of features including an inglenook with wood burner and walled garden for enjoying a glass of your favourite tipple in the sunshine, giving it all year round appeal. With a choice of three pubs, as well an a Victorian Brewery in the village, Rose Cottage in Hook Norton is perfect for exploring Central England including the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and Shakespeare's very own Stratford-upon-Avon. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Formerly the farm stables and granary, this holiday cottage sits within the beautiful countryside of Warwickshire and is close to Stratford-upon Avon and the Cotswolds villages. Guest's also have the use of an indoor swimming pool (shared only with the owners!). A great base for exploring Central England with an abundance of attractions.
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