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
"Runnymede" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Resting alongside the confluence of the River Severn and Avon, and ideally located for exploring the beautiful surrounding areas of Gloucestershire, is the delightful market town of Tewkesbury. The town still retains its traditional medieval...
"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...
"Evendine Hut @ Evendine Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. The large village of Colwall nestles within the westerly folds of the Malvern Hills aonb, bordering Worcestershire and split into three areas known as Colwall Stone, Colwall Green and Upper Colwall. One of the main features of this delightful...
"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...
"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...
"Malvern View Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. Nestled close to the River Avon, the attractive town of Pershore holds plenty of history; there is a magnificent Norman Abbey, Georgian architecture and a good range of shops and eateries. The town’s tranquillity is helped by being surrounded...
"Harran Annex" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. Peopleton is a semi-rural village nestled in the heart of Worcestershire and rests between Tilesford, Windmill Hill and Egdon. The vibrant village is home to a convenience store, The Pantry at Peopleton, which is run by volunteers and...
"The Turbles - Wagtail" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. The thriving village of Welland lies south east of the magnificent Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, with a Post Office, village shop and its very own family-run vineyard, producing award-winning wines which can be purchased directly from the...
"The Packing House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. This ancient village lies in the countryside between Upton-upon-Severn, Malvern and the Malvern Hills. The village has a pub. Upton-upon-Severn lies on the banks of the River Severn and boasts delightful 17th century building, shops, inns and...
"Tree Tops" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. The charming village of Broadway, known as 'The Jewel of the Cotswolds', nestles beneath the Worcestershire hills. This quintessential English village, one of the most beautiful in the Cotswolds, offers a superb range of unique shops and...
"Holders Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Set in beautiful Gloucestershire countryside, this cosy property is ideal for a couple to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area:...
"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.
"1 Bed Apartment in Cheltenham" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 king-size bedroom - 1 shower room with walk-in shower and WC - 1 separate WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and coffee...
"1 Bed Lodge in Kempsey" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 double bed - 1 shower room with a shower and WC - Gas hob, fridge, microwave - Roberts radio - Enclosed garden...
"2 Bed Cottage in Evesham" 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 double and 1 twin - 1 shower room with rainfall shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer,...
"2 Bed Cottage in Broadway" 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 double with TV’s and 1 twin zip-and-link which can be made up as a king upon request at booking - Super-king size zip...
"1 Bed Cottage in Pershore" 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 bedroom – 1 super-king - 1 shower room – en-suite double walk-in rain shower and WC, separate WC - 2 ring induction hob, combi...
"2 Bed Cottage in Stanley Pontlarge" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 king size and 1 double - 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC and 1 shower room with WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, coffee...
"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...
"Court Cottage - UK49274" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Court Cottage is a charming two-bedroom retreat in Upton St Leonards. It offers modern comforts, beautiful countryside views, and easy access to Gloucester, the Cotswolds, and beyond.. 1 step to entrance. All on the Ground Floor:...
"2 Bed Cottage in Malvern" 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 – doubles - 1 Bathroom - Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine - Off-road parking for 1...
"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 super king, 1 twin - 1 shower room – 1 double walk-in rain shower and WC - 2 ring induction hob, combi...
"The Cotes" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Worcestershire. A well equipped detached barn conversion in a quiet location with a peaceful courtyard garden.. All on the Ground Floor: Living room: TV, CD Player Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker,...
"Lawn Farm Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. Gloucester is a waterfront city, resting a short distance from Cotswolds aonb and 11 miles away from Cheltenham. Within the city, you will find Roman foundations, Victorian Docklands and a magnificent Norman Cathedral, as well as a bustling...
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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.
