The Cotswold Water Park is a perennial favourite for its superb amenities and beautiful surroundings. You'll love this waterfront holiday home facing Isis Lake, with its huge deck and outdoor hot tub and stylishly furnished rooms. White Swan Lodge sleeps six people in three bedrooms and has a versatile layout that suits families and friends. You can stroll to South Cerney village with its well-stocked village shop and friendly pubs or stay on-site and make the most of the park's restaurant, play areas, sports courts, and games room. Walking, cycling, fishing, and other watersports are all easily accessible, with equipment hire and tuition available.
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.
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.
A four hundred year old Cotswold stone holiday cottage located in the Golden Valley two miles outside of Stroud. With exposed beams, log fire and a pub within walking distance, Combe Cottage is a perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds and its many attractions at any time of the year.
This cosy studio apartment, with bay windows overlooking the canal, is the perfect bolthole for couples looking for a self-catering getaway in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of this pretty market town, or explore the beautiful surrounding countryside. 4 Bancroft Place has everything you might need for cosy nights in, or take advantage of the huge number of pubs, restaurants and attractions on the doorstep.
Farthing Cottage is a pretty stone Cotswolds cottage in an enviable position sitting in a quiet backwater with off-road parking and garden, just two minutes stroll from the centre of the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. Beautiful countryside, great restaurants, pubs and independent shops on the doorstep and a host of attractions within a short drive make this romantic retreat with log burner and four poster bed an excellent choice right in the very heart of the Cotswolds.
A lovely Cotswolds stone holiday cottage in the very heart of the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold with great pubs/restaurants and lovely independent boutiques on the doorstep. Nicely presented throughout, lots of character and ideal for exploring the Cotswolds with wonderful walks from the front door and a host of attractions for day trips out. Perfect for couples or families and ideal all year round with log burner in the inglenook for cosy winter breaks and a courtyard for relaxing when the sunshines with a glass of wine.
A charming stone holiday cottage ideally situated in the lovely market town of Winchcombe in the heart of the North Cotswold's with excellent eating establishments and amenities on the doorstep. A great self-catering base for exploring Central England and its many attractions.
Located on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, these two holiday cottages offer comfortable self-catering accommodation conveniently placed within easy reach of Cheltenham, the Roman City of Bath, Forest of Dean, Bristol, Gloucester and the numerous ancient towns and villages of the area. Set within extensive grounds, the cottages offer plenty of opportunities for those who enjoy walking, cycling and outdoor activities.
A delightful barn conversion on the outskirts of the Cotswolds providing a great self-catering base for exploring Cheltenham, Bath, the Forest of Dean, Bristol, Gloucester and many historical towns and villages - all within easy reach by car.
A romantic hideaway with wood-fired hot tub located centrally within the Cotswolds on a hill farm amongst beautiful scenery, offering a taste of country life and panoramic views over woodland and the countryside of Gloucestershire. A great base for exploring the areas many attractions or simply relaxing in a tranquil setting with plenty of fresh air, wonderful walks and a pub within walking distance for long lazy lunches.
A quaint self-catering holiday cottage located on the hill of a Cotswold farm, offering panoramic rural views over woodlands and the countryside of Gloucestershire. A great self-catering base for exploring the many attractions of Central England and enjoying a taste of country life with wonderful walks and scenery on the doorstep.
A lovely bolthole for two in the beautiful popular Cotswolds market town of Tetbury with lovely shops, traditional inns and restaurants on the doorstep. Highgrove and Chavenage (better known as 'Trenwith' and the family home of the Poldarks!) are under two miles away, as are a host of other attractions just waiting to be discovered!
This lovely modern holiday cottage has a timeless charm and is on a quiet residential road in the picturesque Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Guests are a short stroll from the River Windrush, shops, tea rooms and pubs, as well as favourite attractions like the Model Village and the Cotswold Motoring and Toy Museum. Hire a bicycle or a classic car to tour the surrounding countryside, visiting the Slaughters, Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford and other scenic spots. Stratford-Upon-Avon, Cheltenham, Oxford, Blenheim Palace, and Bicester are all within easy reach for a day trip. The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms and has a private courtyard garden and off-street parking.
This gorgeous stone cottage is in the grounds of the Grade II listed former Manor Farm in the Cotswolds village of Biddestone. It's utterly captivating, sleeping four people in two bedrooms with gardens lovingly tended by the owner. Guests love the location near the village green and within walking distance of the pub. Bath, Lacock, and Castle Combe are all within a few miles, and there are lots of opportunities for country walks, playing golf, and day trips to places like Bristol, Stonehenge, Westonbirt Arboretum, and Swindon's designer shopping outlet. Families and couples are welcome in all seasons.
This lovely holiday cottage is in the pretty village of Swerford and surrounded by rolling Oxfordshire countryside. Guests are within walking distance of a great pub and only a stone's throw from the Cotswolds AONB and the shops and restaurants of Chipping Norton. Favourite attractions like Blenheim Palace, Banbury and Charleston House are all nearby, while Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Slaughters and Bourton-on-the-Water are also within easy reach. The 200-year old cottage has been sympathetically modernised without losing its period charm and can sleep up to five people in three bedrooms.
A delightful period stone cottage ideal for large gatherings of friends or families in a quiet street in the heart of the ancient Cotswolds market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. Great shops, pubs and restaurants on the doorstep and a host of attractions within easy reach.
A Grade II listed detached stone holiday cottage sitting in the highly desirable picturesque Cotswolds village of Lower Slaughter. With views over the old mill, restaurants within strolling distance and the little River Eye just fifty yards away, Rose Tree Cottage is an excellent self-catering choice for a Cotswolds holiday.
A charming Grade II listed Cotswolds stone house ideally situated on the Lower High Street of the beautiful Cotswolds town of Chipping Campden. Sleeping ten, this is an ideal self-catering place for friends and families to enjoy time together with excellent amenities on the doorstep, and an abundance of attractions within easy reach.
A charming period stone cottage sitting in an enviable position in the heart of the popular village of Bourton-on-the-Water often referred to as the 'little Venice of the Cotswolds'. An ideal self-catering base for exploring the Cotswolds and its many attractions with excellent eateries, shops and attractions on the doorstep.
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