Self-catering holiday cottages in Gloucestershire

Farthing Cottage is a very pretty traditional Cotswolds cottage which is available for both long and short breaks (out of high season). It is perfectly situated in a quiet back water of the popular historic Cotswolds market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, yet only a two minute walk to the market square with its restaurants, gastro-pubs, delicatessens, art galleries and interesting shops. Being over 200 years old, the cottage has a wealth of character with beams, the original Cotswolds stone floor, stone walls and a lovely open fireplace which is perfect for snuggling up in front of while you watch the flames flicker! Recently the holiday cottage has been lovingly refurbished and offers a high standard of accommodation whilst maintaining a great deal of charm and atmosphere. .... click icon to read more.

Ratty's retreat offers delightful self catering accommodation in the midst of the Cotswolds.Ideally suited for just two people, the property is a charming barn conversion, built in beautiful Cotswolds stone. It is on two floors, the upper galleried floor being reached via a spiral staircase. It sits in communal grounds giving access to the lovely brook and has its own private patio area.Blockley, sometimes known as 'the secret village in the Cotswolds' is a hillside village glowing with the characteristic honey colour of local stone built houses. It is situated midway between the market towns of Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Campden, once the centre of the wool trade. The village has an attractive medieval parish church, a general store/post office, two village inns, a deligh.... click icon to read more.

The Moretons offers nine lovely five star self-catering houses accommodating between 2 and 10 guests, It is situated on the outskirts of Bredon village in the Cotswolds, 10 miles from Cheltenham and 50 miles from Oxford.The houses are set in 5 acres of gardens and surrounded by 35 acres of open farmland. There are two good pubs with restaurants within easy walking distance (approximately 3/4 mile). Bredon village has two general shops, one with a post office and bakery. There is also Bredon Pottery, a hairdresser and a teddy bear shop.  The nearest town is Tewkesbury (4 miles), where there are supermarkets and many small shops, cafés and restaurants. Opportunities for horse riding, cycling, windsurfing and walking are all within easy reach. Stratford-upon-Avon, Chel.... click icon to read more.

The Moretons offers nine lovely five star self-catering houses accommodating between 2 and 10 guests, It is situated on the outskirts of Bredon village in the Cotswolds, 10 miles from Cheltenham and 50 miles from Oxford. The houses are set in 5 acres of gardens and surrounded by 35 acres of open farmland. There are two good pubs with restaurants within easy walking distance (approximately 3/4 mile). Bredon village has two general shops, one with a post office and bakery. There is also Bredon Pottery, a hairdresser and a teddy bear shop. The nearest town is Tewkesbury (4 miles), where there are supermarkets and many small shops, cafés and restaurants. Opportunities for horse riding, cycling, windsurfing and walking are all within easy reach. Stratford-upo.... click icon to read more.

The Moretons offers nine lovely five star self-catering houses accommodating between 2 and 10 guests, It is situated on the outskirts of Bredon village in the Cotswolds, 10 miles from Cheltenham and 50 miles from Oxford.The houses are set in 5 acres of gardens and surrounded by 35 acres of open farmland. There are two good pubs with restaurants within easy walking distance (approximately 3/4 mile). Bredon village has two general shops, one with a post office and bakery. There is also Bredon Pottery, a hairdresser and a teddy bear shop. The nearest town is Tewkesbury (4 miles), where there are supermarkets and many small shops, cafés and restaurants. Opportunities for horse riding, cycling, windsurfing and walking are all within easy reach. Stratford-upon-Avon.... click icon to read more.

The Moretons offers nine lovely five star self-catering houses accommodating between 2 and 10 guests, It is situated on the outskirts of Bredon village in the Cotswolds, 10 miles from Cheltenham and 50 miles from Oxford.The houses are set in 5 acres of gardens and surrounded by 35 acres of open farmland. There are two good pubs with restaurants within easy walking distance (approximately 3/4 mile). Bredon village has two general shops, one with a post office and bakery. There is also Bredon Pottery, a hairdresser and a teddy bear shop. The nearest town is Tewkesbury (4 miles), where there are supermarkets and many small shops, cafés and restaurants. Opportunities for horse riding, cycling, windsurfing and walking are all within easy reach. Stratford-upon-Avon.... click icon to read more.

Spring Bank is on the upper level and has its own entrance and parking, leading to a private garden and sun terrace. It is set in 11 acres of the Windrush Valley, which features a half acre pond with private course fishing.Soft colour schemes, oak floors with rugs, quality furnishings and lovely fabrics are all features in this superb conversion, that offers spacious accommodation for two. There is easy off road parking and about half a dozen steps down to the south facing sun terrace with patio furniture, which is very pleasant especially on those long summer evenings. The village has a shop and post office and there are 4 pubs locally which serve good food (within a 3 mile radius). Temple Guiting also has many footpaths and bridleways, incl.... click icon to read more.

Deerhurst Cottages are situated on a 230 acre organic dairy farm, on the banks of the River Severn in the quiet village of Deerhurst. They are ideally located for exploring the Cotswolds, the Forest of Dean and the Malvern Hills and within easy reach of the Spa town of Cheltenham, the City of Gloucester and the medieval town of Tewkesbury.During Spring of 2005 the old cart shed was converted to provide two cottages offering exceptional accommodation in this peaceful and delightful part of the English countryside. It is impossible to list all the activities available but they extend from doing absolutely nothing except enjoying the peace and quiet, to the frenzy and excitement of a day at the home of National Hunt Racing at nearby Cheltenham Race Course. Why not play a litt.... click icon to read more.

Each of the timber framed barns at The Old Farm are named after a local cider apple and were originally used for cider making. They are set around the old farm yard leading on to paddocks and woodland, with the owners farmhouse nearby (just in case you have any queries). They have been carefully restored and offer comfortable, well equipped accommodation, yet retaining many of their original features, including a wealth of beams. The holiday cottages are maintained to the highest possible standard and each offers lots of individual charm.When you arrive you will find the cottages clean, with fresh bed linen and towels provided. Your welcome tray will enable you to sit and have a cup of tea with a cake before unpacking your car. The cottages are warm (full central heating) .... click icon to read more.

Owlpen has long been recognised as one of England's most romantic early manor houses. The Tudor manor (1450-1616) stands with its early formal garden of magnificent yews at the centre of a clutch of medieval landmark buildings. Many are now adapted as quite exceptional award-winning Cotswold holiday cottages.The Owlpen estate, steeped in 900 years of history, forms its own remote and picturesque wooded valley under the edge of the Cotswold hills in the south-west of England. The licensed Cyder House is an atmospheric medieval restaurant set at the heart of the estate. It serves home-cooked gourmet meals and light lunches in the summer with an emphasis on the fresh produce of the working farm and garden. The Mander family welcome you to Owlpen to experience this beau.... click icon to read more.

Owlpen has long been recognised as one of England's most romantic early manor houses. The Tudor manor (1450-1616) stands with its early formal garden of magnificent yews at the centre of a clutch of medieval landmark buildings. Many are now adapted as quite exceptional award-winning Cotswold holiday cottages. The Owlpen estate, steeped in 900 years of history, forms its own remote and picturesque wooded valley under the edge of the Cotswold hills in the south-west of England. The licensed Cyder House is an atmospheric medieval restaurant set at the heart of the estate. It serves home-cooked gourmet meals and light lunches in the summer with an emphasis on the fresh produce of the working farm and garden. The Mander family welcome you to Owlpen to experience this bea.... click icon to read more.

Owlpen has long been recognised as one of England's most romantic early manor houses. The Tudor manor (1450-1616) stands with its early formal garden of magnificent yews at the centre of a clutch of medieval landmark buildings. Many are now adapted as quite exceptional award-winning Cotswold holiday cottages.The Owlpen estate, steeped in 900 years of history, forms its own remote and picturesque wooded valley under the edge of the Cotswold hills in the south-west of England. The licensed Cyder House is an atmospheric medieval restaurant set at the heart of the estate. It serves home-cooked gourmet meals and light lunches in the summer with an emphasis on the fresh produce of the working farm and garden. The Mander family welcome you to Owlpen to experience this beau.... click icon to read more.

Slatters Cottage is a luxury Grade II listed self catering holiday cottage situated in a quiet country lane in Bourton-on-the-Hill. It is ideal for those looking for a cosy romantic place to stay or, in fact, anyone who is looking for a delightful base to use for walking/touring the Cotswolds.Bourton-on-the-Hill is an attractive village, situated less than two miles from the market town of Moreton-in-Marsh. Made up predominantly of 17th and 18th century Cotswold stone cottages, the village houses a beautiful 12th Century Church. Located in the North Cotswolds, Bourton-on-the-Hill is ideally situated to act as a central base for visiting the many wonderful sites in the area from Warwick/Stratford-on-Avon to the North, Cheltenham & Bath to the South and .... click icon to read more.

The Royal Forest of Dean is one of Britain’s few remaining ancient forests, covering some 30,000 acres of woodland nestled between the rivers Severn and Wye. The Forest was formerly a royal hunting forest and is a place of few crowds - today offering a peaceful place to escape within beautiful countryside.  It is a magnificent setting for a wide range of outdoor activities including: walking, horseriding, mountain biking, fishing, orienteering, canoeing, caving and climbing. There are many places of interest to visit in the area and the cottage is perfectly placed for exploring the Wye Valley and the towns of Gloucester with its Cathedral, Cheltenham, Bristol, Newent and Bath.  The Cotswolds and the Malverns are too within easy reach..... click icon to read more.

The Cotswolds are classified as an area of outstanding natural beauty and offer a rich tapestry of green rolling hills studded with picture-postcard villages.Westley Farm is an 80 acre hill farm where wild woods, banks of cowslips and orchids are rated of equal importance to the raising of cattle and sheep.The owners of Westley Farm  have five traditional stone cottages which are spread over the farm and have rural views as good as any in England. You can just hear the distant bells of Oakridge church and see the houses peep out of the canopy of trees on the other side of the valley.The unique village of Chalford is a mile away with its jumble of mellow cottages scattered down the hillside entwined with tortuous lanes and donkey tracks. Cirencester and Stroud are fi.... click icon to read more.