Tewkesbury has been the heart of a thriving farming community for centuries. Built on the banks of the Rivers Avon and Severn, the ancient market town has over 350 listed buildings that include some beautiful holiday cottages to rent. Close to the Cotswolds, Tewkesbury is a great base for exploring Central England. Read more
Nestled in the idyllic Gloucestershire village of Apperley, Cricketers Cottage epitomises the quintessential country holiday cottage. This Grade 2 Listed guests love that it's comfortable, spacious and suitable for children and dogs. A stone's throw from the Farmers Arms pub, your stay at Cricketers Cottage will feature scenic landscapes, gorgeous walks, and fishing along the Severn and Avon rivers. Nearby, Tewkesbury entices with a bustling market and a vibrant food scene. Adventure awaits with Cheltenham's shopping and racing, Gloucester's majestic cathedral, and the enchanting Cotswolds AONB all only a short drive from the door.
"Parlour Barn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. Situated close to the River Avon, the picturesque market town of Pershore boasts a magnificent Norman Abbey, Georgian architecture and a good range of shops and eateries.
"Lawn Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Located in picturesque Gloucestershire countryside, the medieval village of Ashleworth is only six miles from Gloucester's waterfront. There are several ancient buildings in Ashleworth dating back to Roman times, including a National...
"1 Bed Cottage in Tewkesbury" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 bedroom – 1 double - 1 en-suite bathroom with half-bath and WC (bath located in corner of bedroom) - Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge with ice compartment - Open...
"Meadow Lodge @ Berrys Place Farm" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Huntley is a small village north of the Forest of Dean. There is a 19th century church, a village hall, a gastropub, and a spar here. Huntley Quarry, home to a volcanic suite of rocks, will become the county's first geology reserve. The Docks,...
"2 Bed Cottage in Cheltenham" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 king-size bedrooms - 2 en-suite bathrooms with showers and WCs, plus a roll top bath in master bedroom - Electric oven and hob, microwave,...
"1 Bed Cottage in Evesham" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 double bedroom - 1 bathroom – shower over bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, airfryer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Tassimo coffee...
"The Alms House East" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. A historic riverside town located on the confluence of the River Severn and Avon, retaining medieval character with an abundance of half timbered Tudor buildings. Tewkesbury is renowned as having one of the best medieval Black and White...
"Pheasants Nest" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. This stylish retreat is beautifully appointed throughout, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a large terrace providing views of the rolling countryside and the iconic Broadway Tower.. First Floor: Open plan living...
"Stumps Cross Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. The bustling Fairtrade town of Winchcombe, a conservation site, lies above the River Isbourne, midway between Cheltenham and Broadway. Visitors can sample a mouthwatering array of local produce in the town's restaurants, wine bars, tea shops...
"The Old Paper Shop" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Found on the meeting of the rivers Severn and Avon, the town of Tewkesbury is rich with history and medieval character with its half timbered buildings and home to over 350 listed buildings. The town has a wealth of shops to offer, both local...
"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,...
"Brambles Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Worcestershire. The Worcestershire town of Malvern, dating back to the Bronze Age, is located on the eastern side of the Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The hills offer 100 miles of footpaths and bridleways with stunning scenery. Malvern...
"Avonmede" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Located at the meeting of the rivers Severn and Avon, this picturesque town has managed to preserve its mediaeval charm while gaining an abundance of Tudor-style half-timbered structures. Tewkesbury is home to approximately 350 historic...
"Longdon Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 3 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...
"The Front House" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. Newly renovated Victorian Malvern home with log burner, modern kitchen and two cosy bedrooms ideal for exploring the Malvern Hills.. Ground Floor: Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner Kitchen/dining...
"Cotswold Nights Away" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Worcestershire. Resting within the district of Worcestershire, is the small picturesque village of Ashton under Hill. Here, visitors will find two busy churches, a village pub and an active social centre to keep you busy. Situated overlooking the Vale of...
"Jarvea" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Gloucestershire. An ideally positioned four bed house perfectly placed to explore Tewkesbury and The Cotswolds.. Ground Floor: Living room: Freeview TV Dining room. Kitchen: Breakfast...
"Valley View " is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. Valley View is a cosy characterful cottage sleeping four guests within two bedrooms over three floors. This is the perfect choice for couples looking for a superior stay within the Malvern Hills.. 5 steps to entrance. Ground Floor:...
"2 Bed Cottage in Pershore" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and...
"4 Bed Cottage in Gloucester" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 4 Bedrooms – 2 king-size beds, 1 king-size zip-and-link bed which can be made into a twin upon request and 1 bunk bedroom (adult size) - 3...
"The Lodge at Elmley Meadow" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. Ideally located for exploring the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its stunning scenery and picturesque towns and villages.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area:...
"1 Bed Lodge in Tewkesbury" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 double bedroom - Shower room with shower and WC - Kitchen with 2 ring electric hob, microwave, fridge with small ice compartment, kettle and toaster - Wood burner (first...
"Blossom Vale Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 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...
"Brookside Lodge" is a 5 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 10 guests in Worcestershire. Set in the tiny, golden village of Laverton, Brookside Lodge is a luxury Cotswolds self-catering property complete with outdoor heated swimming pool, private gym and 50 acres of glorious grounds. Comprising a grand five-bedroom house...
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One of the easiest ways for new visitors to orientate themselves is to take a self-guided walking tour on the Heritage and Alleyways Trail which is signposted from the Tourist Information Centre on Church Street. The trail wends its way along narrow alleys built hundreds of years ago and lined with shops selling antiques, vintage books, curios and cakes. Foodies should make a beeline for the twice-weekly market held every Wednesday and Saturday, and a popular Farmers’ Market that runs on the second Saturday of the month. This map will help you familiarise yourself with the town.
Keen historians will enjoy the opportunity to explore beautiful Tewkesbury Abbey and to find out more about the town’s past at the John Moore Museum. The Old Baptist Chapel and Court has been skillfully restored to its Tudor glory days to make it easy to see how imposing a setting it must have been when it first opened. The Tewkesbury Museum is in a fancy black-and-white 17th Century building and run by enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, with well-curated exhibits and activities to keep younger visitors entertained. Tewkesbury also embraces its past with a spectacular annual medieval festival of reenactment which typically takes place over two-days in mid-July.
Just outside of the town centre is the site of the Battle of Tewkesbury, notable for the death of Edward, the Lancastrian Prince of Wales, which took place on 4 May 1471. The southern part of the battlefield remains largely undeveloped and there is a self-guided walking trail that takes in some of the key sites such as The Bloody Meadow next to Coinbrook, where many fleeing Lancastrians were slaughtered as they attempted to cross the River Severn. Two wooden horses made from green oak, stand on either side of the A38 Tewkesbury border to represent the warring houses of York and Lancaster.
Leaving the town is almost as much of a pleasure as arriving if you take one of the many way-marked footpaths that lead along the river and through the lush Gloucestershire countryside. Favourite routes include the Severn Way footpath, through the Beckford Nature Reserve, up Bredon Hill and along the Coombe Hill Canal. A summer walk to the Severn Ham provides beautiful views across the meadow to the Abbey and some of the town’s oldest buildings. Cyclists have direct access to the National Cycling Route 45 which passes through the town, and there are a variety of mountain bike trails all within half an hour’s drive at Bredon Hill, Cleeve Hill, the Malvern Hills and the Forest of Dean.
Tewkesbury is the perfect Town and Country holiday destination as the upmarket boutiques, restaurants and famous racecourse of Cheltenham are only twenty minutes away. The cathedral cities of Gloucester and Hereford are within easy reach, as is Worcester. Better still, the gorgeous Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is close by, with pretty towns and villages like Upper Slaughter and Bourton-on-the-Water being just twenty miles east of Tewkesbury.
Although Tewkesbury is a thoroughly contemporary market town, the past never feels very far away. It is a wonderful amalgamation of modern and medieval with something to delight everyone.
