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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £868 to £2139
Self catering accommodation in Chipping Campden sleeps 8.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: This stylish, detached, converted barn is just a few hundred yards from the heart of Chipping Campden. As the main town in the north-western area of the Cotswolds of high hills and secluded coomb (with its magnificent ’wool’ church, wide market street and beautiful buildings that span at least five centuries), this would make the perfect base from which to tour and explore. With an acre of grounds and ample parking for visitors, Campden Barn offers a high level of comfort with limestone flooring in bathrooms and underfloor heating on both floors of the property.
The magnificent gardens of Kiftsgate Court and Hidcote Manor - with its lovely views over the Vale of Evesham - are not to be missed, as well as many other National Trust properties in the locality; Stratford-upon-Avon (approximately 8 miles), shops, restaurants and pubs, 200 yards. Large living room with wood-burning stove, 37in LCD TV, natural limestone floor and French doors to garden. Two twin bedrooms, each with zip & link beds, TV and built-in wardrobes. Two bathroom each with over-bath shower, toilet and heated towel rail. Two separate toilets. Two open-tread staircases to two first floor mezzanine double bedrooms with hardwood balcony and oak floor, each with TV and built-in wardrobes and marble-tiled en-suite shower room and toilet with heated towel rail and underfloor heating. Large well-equipped open-plan kitchen/dining room with granite worktops, wood-burning stove, breakfast bar, range cooker, combi m/wave, American f/freezer, 32in LCD TV, natural limestone floor and French doors to garden.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £346 to £
Self catering accommodation in Baunton sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Poppy's Cottage details
Poppy's Cottage, one of four terraced cottages, is situated in a peaceful no-through lane in Baunton village overlooking the picturesque church of St Mary Magdalene. Recently renovated to a very high standard this charming traditional cottage offers an ideal base for exploring the numerous attractions nearby.
The historic town of Cirencester, the capital of the Cotswolds, is a five minute drive away (30 minutes on foot) and has many unique shops and restaurants. Cheltenham, a 20 minute drive, hosts many festivals and the Gold Cup. For walkers there is a wide choice of walks, including the well known Monarch's Way right on the door step.
Other points of interest within easy reach include Westonbirt Arboretum (20 miles), Tetbury (15 miles), Bibury (10 miles), Slad Valley (10 miles) and the Royal Agricultural College (five miles). There are many easily accessible country pubs. An efficient local hire company delivers and collects bicycles direct to the door seven days a week. There are numerous local riding facilities and all types of water sports at South Cerney Water Park (five miles).
Baunton is a quiet, pretty Cotswold village two miles north of Cirencester and approximately one and three quarter hours by car from Central London along the M4 and A419. There is a fast and regular train service from Paddington to Kemble Station, 10 minutes by taxi from Baunton.
Although the village has no pub or shop there is extensive shopping in Cirencester, and the area is served by a wide choice of country and town-centre pubs and restaurants, each with its own character and charm. A popular local country pub, 40 minutes on foot from the cottage along country paths, is the Bathhurst Arms, with buckets of atmosphere and serving good food.
There are extensive opportunities for walking in and around Baunton and for all types of outdoor sports in the immediate locality. South Cerney,10 minutes by car, is a centre for all types of water sports. There are numerous riding schools within easy reach. Talland House is a world-class riding centre, 10 minutes by car from the cottage. Polo is also available at the Cirencester Polo Club (five minutes) and the Long Dole Polo Club (15 minutes).
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £530 to £
Self catering accommodation in Bourton-on-the-Water sleeps 2.
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: Bow House Cottage is a high quality self catering home located down a quiet little lane in the heart of Bourton on the Water. The property, which is attached to the owners' stunning period home, is newly refurbished and presented in a very attactive style with good proportioned rooms. The accommodation is all on one level and furnished beautifully with great attention given to comfort and homeliness. The cottage is within seconds of Bourton's main attractions, the infamous bridges and river plus the wide choice of cafes, pubs and restaurants. A thoroughly enchanting holiday cottage suitable for a short break or long getaway and ideal for recharging the batteries.ACCOMMODATION (all on one level)Entrance through to main living space.Living Room with two sofas, electric 'flame effect' fire, TV with Freeview and DVD.Kitchen / Diner with breakfast bar, electric hob, oven and grill, microwave, washer / dryer and fridge with freezer compartment. There is a separate dining table with two chairs.Bedroom, a large vaulted room and very comfortable; with King size (5ft) double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers with Ensuite Bathroom including a bath, large power shower over, WC and washbasin.OutsideThe property overlooks and has use of an enclosed gravelled area with a table and chairs. This is south facing and a real sun trap. The area is shared with the owners, although they rarely use this except for access instead using their own private gardens which are separate and walled away! Babes in arms welcome. Cot and High Chair supplied. Sorry No Pets. (Please note that the owner has two dogs and hence would prefer not to take other dogs) Wifi included and available. Off street parking
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £894 to £
Self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Swimming Pool • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Kingfishers Cottage is a brilliant holiday cottage for families - small or large, or simply for those who like peace and comfort outside school holidays. Located within the Cotswolds' 450 acre Lower Mill Estate nature reserve and just a two minute stroll from the River Thames tributary, the property offers accommodation ideal for families with youngsters but also perfect for couples looking to relax. Internally, the cottage is welcoming and well furnished with your own grassed area outside, perfect for sitting / playing with small and shallow stream and lake beyond. The Lower Mill is particularly attractive for families as there are many activities on offer including an outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court and walking as well as countless other activities nearby. In our opinion Kingfishers Cottage is perfect for families who are happy for their children to enjoy space and things to do or for those who would like the peace and quiet outside holiday times. Superb! Customers clearly love it, a recent comment says: 'the cottage is stunning and absolutely everything we needed was there. We loved the area so much we've put the next date in the diary for a return visit!' Beat that!!ACCOMMODATION Entrance into Hallway.Bathroom with WC and washbasinOpen plan Living / Dining / Kitchen area with views and french doors to rear area. Dining table comfortably seating 8. Corner sofa with ample space for 8 people. Woodburning stove, TV and DVD.Kitchen with modern appliances, dishwasher, washer/dryer, electric hob and oven, separate fridge and freezer plus microwave.UPSTAIRSBedroom One with double bed, drawers and wardrobe, plus Ensuite Bathroom with shower, WC and washbasin.Bedroom Two with double bed, wardrobe and drawers.Bedroom Three (fantastic fun for the young ones!) 4 built in bunk beds (2 incl in price, if all required see extra charges below).Bathroom Two with bath, shower over, WC and washbasin.OUTSIDETo the rear of the property (south facing) you have a good sized garden, with seating area. A shallow stream runs through the garden with a bridge to a large grassed area giving lots of space for children to play. Customers have the use of the outdoor heated pool (Easter to end of October) plus tennis court and there is a small Farm Shop within 2 mins of your front door! Excellent and varied fishing within the lakes, plus Spinney Lake is available for non-powered boats. Great area for family cycling and walking. Please note there is no Artspa access with this property.Heating and Elec incl all year. Starter pack of logs supplied. Additional persons charged at £40 each.No Pets. No Smokers. Ideally a Friday changeover please. Please note that guests are required to provide the owners with a cheque for £100 to act as a Breakages and Damages Deposit. No Hen or Stag Parties please.In addition to being within easy reach of many picturesque Cotswold villages and the splendour of Roman towns like Cirencester and Bath, the Cotswold Water Park makes a great holiday destination because of the tremendous variety of activities on offer. Today the Cotswold Water Park is Britains largest water park, 50% larger than the Norfolk Broads, extending to over 40 square miles and includes: 133 lakes, 5 nature reserves, Country Parks with picnic and Barbecue sites, a Blue Flag bathing beach, an extensive network of footpaths, cycle ways and bridleways as well as extensive leisure and sporting activities. Many Cotswold attractions and villages are all within easy access.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £681 to £1636
Self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes sleeps 9.
Features include: • Swimming Pool • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: Located within a SSSI, in the U.K’s only residential spa and nature reserve, this amazing holiday property lies within 450 acres of unspoilt countryside. Set within the Lower Mill Estate, visitors have access to the spa complex with steam room, sauna, outdoor and indoor heated swimming pools and hard tennis court. Boating, canoeing, nature trails, cycle tracks and a children’s play area (with trampolines) can be enjoyed. There is an organic farm shop on site. Renowned for its wonderful wildlife, the habitat enables visitors to observe at first hand dragonflies, hobbies, sand martins and the possible sighting of water voles and otters. In winter over 20,000 water birds of 40 different species visit the lakes including goosander and bittern.
This beautiful area offers a network of lakeside paths and bridleways, including the Thames and Severn Canal, to explore hidden countryside. Many fine traditional pubs, cafes and hotels are to be found in local Cotswold villages offering delicious homemade food and speciality beverages. The handsome and historic town of Cirencester with its beautiful church and town square is just a short drive away for sightseeing and specialist shopping, including book, interior design and antique shops, while Bath and Oxford are easily accessible for those who wish to explore further afield. Estate shops ¼ mile (restricted hrs). Open-plan contemporary living/dining room with wood-burning stove, picture windows overlooking Clearwater lake and well-equipped, modern fitted kitchen with granite worktops. Separate toilet. Wooden floor throughout. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes and balcony overlooking lake, one with en-suite bathroom and toilet. Twin bedroom (with cot). Family bedroom with double bed and additional single bed (for +1). Shower room with toilet.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £421 to £960
Self catering accommodation in Gloucester sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: This pet friendly, detached former lock keeper’s house sleeps 6 people and occupies a unique location right in the city centre at the entrance to the historic Gloucester Docks and just a short drive from Cheltenham.
Lock House is a beautiful detached Grade II listed former Lock Keepers house, located at the entrance to the historic Gloucester Docks. This delightfully welcoming holiday property offers cosy accommodation including three bedrooms, a bathroom with an attractive roll top bath, two sitting rooms with open fires, original wooden floors, and a dining room that overlooks the River Severn. The garden is situated right on the riverbank, and is a wonderful spot in which to relax with a drink after a day spent sightseeing. Gloucester Docks is a short distance from The Lock House, and offers some lively attractions including award winning museums, restaurants, bars, cafes and shops, and traditional shipbuilding. Gloucester’s many attractions, parks, stunning countryside and honey coloured Cotswold villages are all within easy reach of this wonderful holiday property.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £454 to £905
Self catering accommodation in Cheltenham sleeps 6.
Features include: • Internet Access • Swimming Pool • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Fine cottages and facilities – just a mile from one of England’s finest Regency towns . . . Occupying a superb position with wonderful rural views, yet within a mile or so of Cheltenham’s elegant town centre, these delightful holiday cottages have been created from a range of 19th-century barns and are furnished and equipped to high standards. All cottages enjoy a good choice of shared facilities including a covered heated swimming pool, an all-weather tennis court and a croquet lawn. The cottages are well equipped, with an automatic washing machine, microwave oven and dishwasher, and each cottage has its own sitting out area with patio and furniture.
All the fascinating corners of the beautiful Regency spa town of Cheltenham are immediately to hand: there is an art gallery, a museum, tempting boutiques, antique shops, plentiful restaurants and inns. Only a short walk away is Cheltenham’s racecourse, famous as the home of National Hunt Racing, which stages the Cheltenham Festival in March, as well as several other top quality race meetings between October and the end of April. The Pittville Pump Room, a magnificent Grade I listed building opened in 1830, has a museum on its top floor. In the ballroom it is possible to taste spa water from the original pump. Historic illustrations, photographs and small displays tell the story of Cheltenham from its beginnings in Anglo-Saxon times. The building is surrounded by attractive parkland with a lake and children’s playground, public tennis courts and golf course. Number 4 Clarence Road, built in 1832 by James Creed, is the house in which Gustav Holst was born on 21 September 1874, and where he spent the first seven years of his childhood. The Holst Birthplace Museum is a memorial to the composer and a rare treat for lovers of music. On the summit of nearby Leckhampton Hill above the Devil’s Chimney, a teetering rock column, is the site of an Iron Age fort; keen walkers can follow the Cotswold Way.
Hunting Butts Cottages provide a perfect base to explore the beautiful countryside and villages of the Cotswolds as well as the attractions of the Heart of England. The Cotswolds cast their spell on artists, naturalists, walkers and everyone with a love for rural peace and tranquillity: Broadway – the ‘Venice’ of the Cotswolds; delightful Chipping Campden; Blockley, described as the most beautiful village in England, and Stow-on-the-Wold boasting England’s oldest pub, are all within half an hour’s drive. The variety of attractions is almost endless. Exploring this region at any time of year is a rewarding experience, each season throwing a different light on the changing scene. Heritage attractions in the area include Sudeley Castle (7 miles), once home of Catherine Parr, containing Europe’s largest collection of toys, arms and armour. Forest of Dean 23 miles. Birmingham, Bath, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon are all within one hour by car. Sailing and wind-surfing on 15,000 acres of lakes near the ancient Roman town of Cirencester are available within 30 minutes’ drive. Shops ½ mile.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £270 to £481
Self catering accommodation in Minchinhampton sleeps 2.
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: This lovely single storey cottage is set near National Trust commonland near Minchinhampton, and sleeps two people in one bedroom.
Wildair Cottage is a contemporary semi-detached cottage near National Trust commonland, near the town of Minchinhampton. It has a king-size double bedroom with en-suite shower room, and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside is off road parking for one car, and a private patio area with furniture and BBQ. Wildair Cottage is wonderfully placed for walking along the commons to Minchinhampton or Nailsworth, or visiting Stroud, Cheltenham or Bath.
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