Close your eyes and picture your dream holiday in the country. Does it include pretty buildings made from softly golden stone, a lively high street lined with intriguing shops and cafes, and peaceful country walks and bike rides? Perhaps you want to horse ride beside hedgerows, shop in a rural market or enjoy the entertainment of a festival or fair? The gorgeous Cotswold town of Broadway offers all of this and more, including beautiful cottages to rent that can accommodate everyone from a solo traveller searching for solitude to families and groups of friends taking time out of their busy lives to catch up and have fun. Broadway is a stunning destination for a holiday, even if you only have a few short days in which to enjoy it. Read more
March Hare Cottage is a 1800's holiday cottage in picturesque Bretforton, in The Vale of Evesham, Worcestershire, sleeping up to three guests. It’s a self-catering cottage, with a mix of older features and more recent updates, plus an enclosed garden that's ideal if you’re bringing a dog. The famous Fleece Inn, owned by The National Trust, is a short walk away, which makes lunchtimes or evenings easy. This holiday rental in the Vale of Evesham suits couples or a small family with a dog looking to be in the centre of this old gem of a Village, with Broadway and several Cotswold villages and towns only few miles away for days out.
The Lower Mill Cottages are situated, just up a private road, with private off road parking, also having access to an EV Charger. Set amongst very picturesque grounds with a stream running through, private parking and being dog friendly with an enclosed garden, these two Cotswold Holiday Cottages sit in an enviable idyllic quiet location just a few minutes stroll from the centre of Broadway - one of the Cotswolds most beautiful villages with an excellent choice of pubs, restaurants and independent shops. A great base for exploring Central England or simply relaxing.
A delightful holiday cottage in an enviable quiet position just a few minutes walk from the heart of the popular village of Broadway - one of the Cotswolds most desirable villages with excellent pubs, restaurants and independent shops to browse. Private off road parking and being dog friendly, with a garden that is enclosed
The Granary is a charming holiday cottage in Broadway, Cotswolds, ideal for couples or solo travellers seeking a peaceful getaway. Tucked away neatly behind The Old Grocery, this Cotswold stone property features a private courtyard garden, perfect for enjoying sunny breakfasts. Guests can explore nearby tea shops, boutiques, restaurants and pubs. Broadway is known as the "Jewel of the Cotswolds," offering stunning walks along the Cotswold Way and access to attractions like Broadway Tower and Snowshill Manor. Enjoy car-free adventures on the Gloucestershire Steam Railway or cycle through picturesque countryside, making The Granary a perfect self-catering base for relaxation and exploration.
The Old House, Broadway, the "Jewel of the Cotswolds," is a charming holiday cottage ideal for four guests. Featuring two ensuite bedrooms, original oak beams, and a sunny courtyard garden, it blends historic character with modern comforts and has been a feature of the High Street since the 1600s. Visitors can easily explore nearby cafes, pubs, and popular attractions that include National Trust properties and Broadway Tower. The area is perfect for keen walkers, offering a wealth of footpaths and bridleways to navigate. This delightful cottage is part of a trio, offering the option to accommodate larger groups. Experience the timeless beauty of the Cotswolds at The Old House.
The Old Grocery is a charming holiday cottage in the picturesque village of Broadway, Cotswolds. Just a short stroll from inviting cafes and pubs like the Swan Inn, this stunning retreat features three ensuite bedrooms, a spacious dining room, and a cosy living room. Enjoy the private garden and embrace the warmth of the cottage’s history with its beautiful bay windows. Perfect for walkers and families, Broadway offers access to stunning landscapes, National Trust properties, and attractions such as Cotswold Wildlife Park and Broadway Tower. Experience a delightful self-catering getaway in this quintessentially English setting.
Sitting in a tranquil position set up a private road where a stream runs through the grounds, with Private parking (Having an EV Charger) and being dog friendly with an enclosed garden, this welcoming self-catering cottage is only a five minute stroll from the heart of the Cotswolds village of Broadway with its superb independent shops, pubs and restaurants. Lower Mill Cottage Two is a great base for exploring the Cotswolds and Central England.
"The Bit on the Side" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Warwickshire. The thriving village of Ettington lies in beautiful Warwickshire countryside and boasts a lovely village pub serving wonderful home-cooked food as well as a village shop/Post Office, well stocked with local fresh produce. The village is...
"The Stables, Mickleton" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Situated just outside the quaint village of Mickleton, within the grounds of Norton Subedge Barn, also the home of Toms End, The Stables is a well-presented conversion of three stables boasting an attractive, comfortable living space in a...
"The Lakeside Yurt" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Beckford is a small riverside village on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire border. The village has a quality country inn, an attractive Norman church, and a nature reserve. Close by is Evesham, and elegant Cheltenham is also an easy drive...
"Woodcock Studio" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. The bustling village of Andoversford lies six miles southeast of Cheltenham, surrounded by lovely countryside, offering many attractive walks with the renowned Cotswold Way and Gloucestershire Way close by. Andoversford has a thriving village...
"Alstroemeria" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. Bretforton is a rural village in Worcestershire, England. Boasting a sports and social club, a 15th century village pub, a shop and village hall. Ideally situated for exploring the nearby Cotswold towns and villages, for stunning scenery,...
"GiGi's Horsebox" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. Resting within the district of Worcestershire, near Broadway. Here, visitors will find two busy churches, a village pub and an active social centre to keep you busy. Situated overlooking the Vale of Evesham, you will find a number of...
"1 Bed Lodge in Exhall" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Warwickshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 double bed - 1 bathroom with walk in shower and WC - Electric oven, induction hob, mini-fridge, toaster and kettle - Wood burner (logs provided) -...
"Swallow Studio" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. The bustling village of Andoversford lies six miles southeast of Cheltenham, surrounded by lovely countryside, offering many attractive walks with the renowned Cotswold Way and Gloucestershire Way close by. Andoversford has a thriving village...
"The Old Cider House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. The village of Prestbury is on the edge of Cheltenham, surrounded by Gloucestershire countryside. The village offers amenities including a shop and a Post Office, pubs and a butcher. Prestbury Park, home to Cheltenham Racecouse, is below the...
"Tucked Away" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. The pretty market town of Evesham lies within the Vale of Evesham, in a horseshoe of the River Avon, within driving distance of Worcester, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon. Evesham and the surrounding area is famous for its market gardening...
"Bluebell Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Warwickshire. Just over a mile from the lovely market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the mediaeval village of Shottery enjoys a tranquil location in the rolling hills of Warwickshire. This charming area, known for being the birthplace of Anne Hathaway, is home...
"Conkers & Canvas, Honeybourne" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. Better still, you can ditch the car and be kinder to the planet by travelling by rail, as the pretty village of Honeybourne benefits from a station with a direct line to London Paddington, Oxford, Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Conkers &...
"Cosy Conkers, Honeybourne" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. Cosy Conkers, and its bell tent little sister Conkers & Canvas, are located within easy walking distance of the railway station, along with two village pubs, takeaways, a great village shop, and more; and yet you can hear a pin drop in this...
"Field Cottage, Elmley Castle, Pershore" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. Set on the slopes of Bredon Hill in a truly idyllic and tranquil location, Field Cottage is a picture-book stone thatched cottage with many period features. Enjoying beautiful views, the chance to spot deer and other varied wildlife, and...
"Jackdaw Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. An ancient village once famous for its silk and corn mills, Blockley lies just 3 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh and features a unique collection of honey-coloured buildings with a pretty village green, two excellent pubs, serving hearty food and...
"Corner Thatch, Abbots Morton" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. The interior of Corner Thatch oozes character and charm with many period features including exposed timber work, leaded windows, slate-tiled floors and a brick fireplace with feature bread oven sitting above the electric wood burning stove...
"Woodbine Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft...
"White Ash" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. New for 2023. White Ash has a central lounge layout which forms the hub of the accommodation. Ideal for entertaining and relaxing. It’s adjoined by two double bedrooms, each with its own en suite one with a bath, and both have showers. The...
"1 Bed Cottage in Banbury" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Oxfordshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 bedroom – 1 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin) - 1 en-suite shower room with WC - Lovely village location in the Cotswolds - Wi-Fi available - Wood...
"The Old Potting Shed, Broadway" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. This charming first floor bolt-hole has been cleverly designed and renovated to provide a compact, but beautifully formed hideaway, within walking distance (half an hour) of all the delights of chocolate box pretty Broadway, and easy driving...
"Mouse Hole Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. The town of Winchcombe lies above the River Isbourne, midway between Cheltenham and Broadway. Visitors can sample an array of local produce in the town's restaurants, wine bars, tea shops and deli's, or stroll around the range of local shops,...
"Field Cottage & Garden Room, Elmley Castle, Pershore" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. Set on the slopes of Bredon Hill in a truly idyllic and tranquil location, Field Cottage is a picture-book stone thatched cottage with many period features.Enjoying beautiful views, the chance to spot deer and other varied wildlife, and...
"Ranch Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Worcestershire. Honeybourne is a lovely rural village in the Cotswolds, beautifully positioned to access the famous villages of Broadway and Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh, Evesham and many others. For those wanting to catch up on a bit of theatrical...
"Wayside" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh lies on the Fosse Way Roman Road in the northern Cotswolds and boasts many elegant 18th century buildings, which are home to traditional inns, serving real ales and home-cooked food, tea rooms,...
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Day 1 - Set yourself up for a day of sightseeing and adventure with a full English breakfast. The leading food shops in Broadway are along Kennel Street which is where you’ll find Collins of Broadway. This family-run business keeps locals stocked with sausages and bacon made from pigs reared locally, as well as a good selection of groceries and other goodies in their store and via their home delivery service. Alternatively, make your way to Broadway Deli or one of the town’s other excellent cafes and tea rooms and save yourself the cooking (after all you are on holiday!).
After breakfast, it’s time to explore. The best way to experience the charm of Broadway is on foot so take your time as you meander down the cobbled lanes and peaceful streets. Broadway Tower is a Cotswold landmark and around an hour’s walk from the centre of town where the views towards Wales over the Severn Valley are certainly worth the physical exertion required to reach the tower. If you are feeling energetic, then continue along the Cotswold Way to Dovers Hill and Chipping Campden and enjoy a pub lunch and some shopping in this friendly town. It only takes 10 minutes to drive back from Chipping Campden to Broadway, or take the number 1 bus service in under 20 minutes. The bus leaves from the town hall four times a day.
An alternative way to get around is by bicycle. Being on a bike gives the ability to go a little further, and there is an excellent route from Broadway to Chipping Campden and Bourton-on-the-Water that goes via the Slaughters and the Donnington Brewery.
After a busy day put your feet up in front of an open fire or sit in the garden with a glass of wine and marvel at the clarity of the stars unhindered by light pollution.
Day 2 - A morning in Broadway can involve browsing the displays at the Broadway Museum and Art Gallery curated by the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. The museum is in a former coaching inn built in the mid 17th Century and older than some of the exhibits. Broadway is also home to the Gordon Russell Museum as well as an excellent children’s adventure playground and the Gloucestershire Warwick Heritage Railway.
Local attractions include the Cotswold Falconry Centre, Cotswolds Distillery, Cotswold Farm Park, Cotswold Motoring Museum, and Cotswold Lavender (we sense a theme here!). Take home a unique souvenir from the Little Soap School where you can learn to make your own soap and skincare products, and there are several reputable cooking schools in the vicinity. The National Trust manages Snowshill Manor and Garden as well as Hidcote Manor Gardens, both of which are in easy reach of Broadway. Stratford-Upon-Avon is only a 30-minute drive from town, as is Cheltenham for a day at the races or shops.
Whatever the season or your reason for staying in Broadway, this charming Cotswold town never disappoints its visitors. Even if you only stay for a short time, the relaxing atmosphere of the beautiful countryside will leave you feeling refreshed and energised.
