Log Cabins to RentThere is so much to recommend holidaying in Gloucestershire including the Cotwolds, the adventure of the Forest of Dean, the colour of Westonbirt Arboretum. The regency splendor of Cheltenham and the historic docks and Cathedral of Gloucester. Fabulous walking countryside.
Resting in a privileged setting on the edge of the peaceful Swillbrook Lake Nature Reserve, guests will wake up to the sounds of birds as the sun rises. Alder House is an incredibly spacious contemporary home that boasts splendid panoramic views and makes guests feel at one with nature and totally relaxed. This upside down home has been designed with luxury bedrooms on the lower floors and living spaces on the second floor making the most of this glorious setting. Each floor benefits from a decked terrace where you can enjoy a morning cup of coffee watching the sun rise or a late night drink watching the stars and listening to the soothing sounds of nature at its best. Alder House sleeps up to eleven guests in five exceptional bedrooms. The house is located within an exclusive, gated development in the heart of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, the development offers a fantastic range of relaxation and adventure facilities and activities for the whole family amongst stunning landscapes, nine lakes, two rivers, lakeside trails and hundreds of acres of lush green space. If the on-site entertainment does not make you want to stay still for your week, the glorious delights of the Cotswolds are on your doorstep. You can enjoy idyllic villages, historic towns, a rich heritage of country houses, stunning gardens, wildlife parks, arboretums and enchanting nature reserves. Wow! What a week you will have!
Alder House is finished to the very highest of standards with interior designers having a very good eye for colour schemes and finishes. Exquisite soft furnishings adorn the contemporary high class furniture and guests will want to linger in the immaculate, first class bathrooms. Most of all, from many of the rooms and in particular the open plan living room, the views are astounding and will captivate you.
The ground floor is home to three double bedrooms, all immaculate and offering calm and beautiful colour schemes. One is located at the front of the house and the other two face the rear with access to the ground floor deck and lush garden. The ground floor family bathroom is finished with designer fittings, gorgeous textured tiles and a walk-in rain shower. There is an external spiral staircase that leads you to the first floor decking.
The first floor of Alder House showcases the sumptuous master bedroom suite. It is absolutely gorgeous with stunning views, a modern roll top bath in the bedroom where you can laze with a glass of bubbles admiring the scenery, a separate shower room with a double walk-in shower and a large decked balcony. You will definitely want to enjoy a pre-dinner drink here. At the front of the house, you will find a gorgeous bedroom, ideal for children. The bunkbed has a double bed on the bottom and a single above. How much fun will three children have in this room! The room has its own en-suite bathroom and a balcony to the front. The balcony is perfect with a bistro table and swing seat. If children are given this room, they will feel very special indeed!
As well as the internal staircase, there is also an external spiral staircase leading from the first floor balcony to the second floor balcony. The second floor is home to the incredible open plan living space. With floor to ceiling glass windows and doors, it is bright and airy and boasts the most amazing panoramic views of Swillbrook Lake Nature Reserve. Alfresco dining can be enjoyed on the decked terrace using the barbecue. The stone toned glossy kitchen is outstanding with wonderful appliances including a wine fridge. The contemporary furnishings are fabulous. The dazzling white walls are perfect so that your eyes are drawn, not only to the views outside, but to the colour pops of the striking modern art and accessories. On cooler evenings guests enjoy the modern log burner.
Alder House benefits for a large, exclusive garden plot that stretches to the lake and includes a large lawn with a sunken trampoline. It won’t take long before your children discover that and start bouncing!
Alder House enjoys a very special lakeside location within a gated resort in the heart of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, guests enjoy many entertainment options within the development as well as being located on the doorstep of fabulous Cotswolds attractions. Villages and towns such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury, Cirencester, Malmesbury and Lacock are all close by and the regency pleasures of Cheltenham and the Georgian glories of Bath are less than twenty miles away.
Bourton-on-the-Water, like most of the Cotswolds, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is the Venice of the Cotswolds with beautiful bridges crossing the River Windrush. Gorgeous cosy cafes line the pretty streets together with houses made with enchanting honey coloured Cotswold stone.
Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town, the highest of the Cotswold towns exposed on the 800 feet high Stow Hill at the crossroads with the Roman Fosse Way. The town boasts a fascinating history. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry, it held annual fairs where as many as 20000 sheep were sold at one time. The Market Square is very attractive with its ancient cross, town stocks and an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. You will find many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift and craft shops.
Tetbury is another historic wool town. It is an architectural gem with many of the wool merchant’s houses remaining the same as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Parish Church of St Mary’s has one of the tallest and most elegant spires in the UK. Tetbury is popular for its independent shops including antique shops, vintage and interior shops, exclusive boutiques and the Highgrove shop. Tetbury holds many regular events including the May Day Wacky Races, the Spring Bank Holiday Woolsack Races when contestants carry 65lb woolsacks up and down the 1 in 4 hill, the August Summer Show, the September Food and Drink Festival, the October Tetbury Music Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-on.
Close by, visitors can enjoy the stunning botanical experience of the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, the glorious Elizabethan Chavenage House used for many famous films and TV series, the beautiful Arts and Crafts Manor at Rodmarton, the 13th century Lacock Abbey and HRH Prince of Wales’ stunning garden at Highgrove. Local equestrian events such as the Badminton Horse Trials, Gatcombe Festival of British Eventing and Beaufort Polo are all popular.
A romantic retreat for two, April Rise shepherd's hut is named after the Cotswolds most famous son, Laurie Lee, and his famous poem of the same name.
The award-winning and innovative house design of Aspen Manor is fabulous, offering stylish contemporary living at its best. With five very attractive bedrooms, this sensational holiday home sleeps 10 guests though an extra 2 adults can sleep on a luxury sofa bed plus there are two toddler beds and travel cots available on request. Aspen Manor boasts stunning south-facing views across the beautiful Mintey Lake from many of the rooms and from the beautiful decked terrace. Mintey Lake is situated on an exclusive, prestigious development in the Cotswolds where guests are offered a fantastic range of facilities for the whole family amongst stunning landscapes, nine lakes, two rivers, woodland, lakeside trails and hundreds of acres of lush greenspace. The development is prestigious, upmarket and offers both supreme relaxation and adventure in equal measures.
Aspen Manor benefits from a large plot that neighbours the nature corridor on the estate. With uninterrupted scenic views, you will feel away from it all and enjoy the great outdoors. Designers have worked their magic with Aspen Manor. It is stunning with natural colour palettes throughout, luxury furnishings and the very best technology. It boasts an incredible Home Cinema room to provide families with an exceptional entertainment experience as well as a Sonos sound system throughout the whole house and 4k televisions in each room. Most of the lakeside elevation is glazed making the most of the spectacular vistas and illuminating the rooms. The front of the property features warm timber cladding and beautiful, honey coloured Cotswold stone. The blend of textures and materials is delightful.
The ground floor is home to the stunning Home Cinema room with sumptuous sofa seating along the length of two walls, a Samsung 65 inch 4k LED TV with 5.1 AV receiver which is connected to 5 high performance in-wall speakers to provide a high quality cinema surround system experience. There is also a utility room with laundry facilities and an American style fridge freezer, a cloakroom and the vast open plan living space. The contemporary two-tone kitchen is a chef’s dream with outstanding appliances including a wine fridge and Nespresso coffee machine. It features a large central island with bar seating for 5, perfect for a chat while your dinner is being prepared. The dining table and sumptious sofa arrangements are perfectly positioned to take advantage of the sensational lake views as well as the contemporary log burning stove. The stove is a focal point, built into gorgeous Cotswold stone pillar. With floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows all around, the living space is bright and beautiful and steps straight onto the wrap around deck.
Aspen Manor boasts five exceptional bedrooms, four of which enjoy the added attraction of private balconies overlooking the lakes. There are also five immaculate bathrooms across the two upper floors. The first floor master bedroom suite is a splendid, luxurious retreat with a super king bed, ensuite bathroom, 4k television and its balcony. There are two further exquisite king bedrooms on the first floor with ensuite bathrooms and balconies. The lovely twin bedroom features zip and link beds which can be converted to a super king if you wish. The family bathroom is stunning with a large bath. The final king bedroom is found on the second floor with luxury linens, private balcony, luxury ensuite bathroom and 4k television. The Sonos sound system is available in all of the bedrooms. How lovely to be able to laze in bed listening to your favourite tunes! Every room in Aspen Manor is beautifully furnished and decorated with elegance.
Outside, guests can enjoy the quality wraparound deck with its alfresco dining, barbecue, outdoor heater and ambient lighting. It is surrounded with a glass balustrade and beyond is a lush lawn stretching to the lake. What a spot for a delicious supper watching the sun go down over the lake!
The estate facilities and activities include an award-winning spa which offers wonderful treatments, a steam room, sauna and three swimming pools including a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies. The estate also enjoys a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge, tennis courts, a children’s playground, restaurant, shop, watersports tuition, a Technogym, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, children’s clubs in peak holidays and so much more. This is definitely the perfect location for multi-generational holidays and meeting up with friends.
Aspen Manor enjoys a very special lakeside location within a gated resort in the heart of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, guests enjoy many entertainment options within the development as well as being located on the doorstep of fabulous Cotswolds attractions. Villages and towns such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury, Cirencester, Malmesbury and Lacock are all close by and the regency pleasures of Cheltenham and the Georgian glories of Bath are less than twenty miles away.
Bourton-on-the-Water, like most of the Cotswolds, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is the Venice of the Cotswolds with beautiful bridges crossing the River Windrush. Gorgeous cosy cafes line the pretty streets together with houses made with enchanting honey coloured Cotswold stone.
Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town, the highest of the Cotswold towns exposed on the 800 feet high Stow Hill at the crossroads with the Roman Fosse Way. The town boasts a fascinating history. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry, it held annual fairs where as many as 20000 sheep were sold at one time. The Market Square is very attractive with its ancient cross, town stocks and an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. You will find many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift and craft shops.
Tetbury is another historic wool town. It is an architectural gem with many of the wool merchant’s houses remaining the same as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Parish Church of St Mary’s has one of the tallest and most elegant spires in the UK. Tetbury is popular for its independent shops including antique shops, vintage and interior shops, exclusive boutiques and the Highgrove shop. Tetbury holds many regular events including the May Day Wacky Races, the Spring Bank Holiday Woolsack Races when contestants carry 65lb woolsacks up and down the 1 in 4 hill, the August Summer Show, the September Food and Drink Festival, the October Tetbury Music Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-on.
Close by, visitors can enjoy the stunning botanical experience of the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, the glorious Elizabethan Chavenage House used for many famous films and TV series, the beautiful Arts and Crafts Manor at Rodmarton, the 13th century Lacock Abbey and HRH Prince of Wales’ stunning garden at Highgrove. Local equestrian events such as the Badminton Horse Trials, Gatcombe Festival of British Eventing and Beaufort Polo are all popular.
This stunning Grade II listed property sits on the edge of the 4,000 acre National Trust Sherborne estate and unspoilt village. Surrounded by woods and fields and set below the mature gardens of the main house, the Forge has a private entrance and its own terraced garden. The property is a hidden and bucolic gem and borders Sherborne Park and is a haven for walking, bicycling and picnics. It is within easy reach of all the attractions of the Cotswold AONB, its villages, market towns, walking routes, gardens, historic houses and sites, and arts and culture. It offers easy access to Cheltenham (17 miles) and its famous racecourse, Oxford (27 miles), Burford (7.6 miles), Northleach (3.6 miles), Bourton on the water (4.5 miles), Cirencester (15 miles), Stow on the Wold (8.1 miles), and Stratford on Avon (29 miles). The newly refurbished for 2022 forge has three steps up to its entrance but is otherwise on one level. The open plan main room has exposed wooden beams, showing marks of the building s working history, and comprises a new, well equipped and sympathetically styled kitchen, a large dining area, a comfortable lounge area, a wood burner, excellent lighting, and a TV. Large glazed double doors fill the room with light and lead onto the terraced garden. The spacious king size zip and link bedroom (which can be made into a 2ft 6" twin on request) also has high ceilings and exposed beams, and glazed doors which open onto the terrace. The window has views down to the brook. The en suite bathroom also has high ceilings and a glazed door opening onto the terrace. This comfortable, light filled space is furnished with a colourful mix antique and modern. A mowed path leads from the front door, through the woods to the crystal clear brook with seating and a BBQ, on request. The beautiful, mature gardens and flowers that occupy the gardens to the front of the property create a wonderful terraced area to unwind in a tranquil setting.
The nearby Forest of Dean is a great family day out with attractions including Go Ape, Puzzlewood and Clearwell Caves. The city of Gloucester is famous for its Norman cathedral which has featured in the Harry Potter films and Beatrix Potter stories. Some pretty, Cotswold villages are close by, as is the Herefordshire Black and White Trail. The Malvern Hills, great for walking with your dogs ,is slightly further afield. The property is ideally located with a local pub serving food within walking distance. Conveniently situated on the border of three counties, with many attractions nearby, including May Hill Bewery, Harts Barn Craft Centre and a cookery school, this property is great for a group holiday. Entering the property on the ground floor, you will find yourself in the entrance hallway with a handy separate WC. From here, you will find the spacious open plan lounge/kitchen/diner complete with stylish dining table seating up to 10 guests. Why not relax in the lounge area on one of the comfy sofas where you can cosy up and watch the Smart TV or play a game of table football on the vintage table? The kitchen area is well equipped with a double electric Range oven and hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, wine fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. Heading up to the first floor landing you will find the five stylish bedrooms. First on your right is an impressive super king size with en suite bathroom fitted with a bath, separate double shower cubicle and WC and a feature floor to ceiling window. Continuing further, you will find two double bedrooms, 1 with a TV as well as a twin room. At the far end of the landing, is the master bedroom with super king size bed and en suite bathroom, with a bath, separate double shower and WC. The real feature of this room is the private balcony accessed through the glass doors. The real wow factor here is a fully plumbed bathtub which is perfectly positioned to take in the countryside views. There is also a further shower room with double sink and WC on this floor. The exterior of the property is stunning, with two, large, covered terrace areas and a great gravelled area adorned with olive trees overlooking beautiful farmland. The area has garden furniture, a hot tub, sauna, fire pit and charcoal BBQ, making it a superb place to relax in the great outdoors and dine alfresco. There is also ample parking available. One of a cluster of units set on a working farm and can be booked alongside The Grain Dryer.
Enjoying an enviable location, a short distance from the traditional village of Blakeney, well served with a village store and selection of country pubs. Perfect whatever the time of year, in springtime enjoy the magnificent rhododendrons and azaleas at Lydney Park Gardens and the carpets of bluebells at Bradley Hill woodlands. Summertime enjoy a cruise along the river Wye, or for the little more adventurous there s rock climbing and canoeing. The forest is at its best in autumn with The Golden Mile where the whole area is a riot of golds and russet. For family fun other attractions include, Dean Heritage Centre, Puzzle Woods and Clearwell Caves, Go ape, the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre and Cyril Hart Arboretum. Take in the views across the valley before you leave your boots at the front door, the inviting hallway offers ample space for coats and shoes with access to the lounge/kitchen/diner. The lounge with TV/DVD has comfortable seating finished with a contemporary style and colourful soft furnishings, sit back and watch a movie. The kitchen is situated to the rear of the room and is well equipped with electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine, and for dining a table for four. There are also two bedrooms on this floor one double and one twin (which can be made into a twin on request) along with a bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Step out onto your private enclosed garden, the views are simply stunning, there is a table and chairs and charcoal BBQ for summer dining. There is off road parking for two cars.
This holiday property is ideally located with a local pub serving food within walking distance and a garden centre with a cafe. It is also conveniently on the border of three counties, with many attractions nearby including May Hill Bewery, Harts Barn Craft Centre and a cookery school. The Forest of Dean is a great family day out including Go Ape, Puzzlewood and Clearwell Caves. The City of Gloucester is famous for The Norman Cathedral which has featured in the Harry Potter films and Beatrix Potter stories. The pretty quintessential villages of the Cotswolds are close by, as is the Herefordshire Black and White trail. The Malvern Hills, great for walking with your dogs, is slightly further afield. Entering the property on the ground floor, you will find yourself in the fantastic open plan kitchen/lounge/diner. Here you will find the games area with pool table and table football for some competitive fun, with the nearby stylish dining table which seats up to 12 guests. Relax in the lounge area with comfy corner sofa where you can cosy up and watch the TV with sound bar, catch up with some emails in the study area or admire the views through the floor to ceiling sliding doors that lead to both terrace areas. The kitchen area, with large central island/breakfast bar, is equipped with a double electric Range oven and hob and dishwasher. Also accessed from the lounge/kitchen/diner is the utility room with washing machine and American style fridge/freezer, and the separate WC. The projector room with projector screen and bean bags is a great space to watch a film or play a game on the Xbox. On the first floor there is the feature landing with seating area. The landing leads to the first bedroom, with super king size bed and en suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC. The next bedroom is a king size, with access to the Jack and Jill bathroom with bath, separate shower, two sinks and WC, also accessed from the hallway. There is also a further king size bedroom with additional double sofa bed and en suite bathroom, with bath, separate shower, two sinks and WC. The last bedroom on the first floor is a further super king size with en suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, two sinks and WC. On the second floor, completing the accommodation, is the last bedroom, a triple bunk bedroom with a double bed and single over. All bedrooms and bathrooms are really stylishly decorated Outside there is a stunning rear terrace area overlooking farmland, with garden furniture and a hot tub the perfect spot to relax or dine alfresco or a great space to celebrate if the weather is being kind. As well as the terrace, there is also an enclosed garden area. There is also ample parking available for guests.
Longborough is nestled on the hillside above the beautiful Evenlode valley just North of Stow on the Wold. This traditional Cotswold village is peaceful and largely undiscovered with some hidden gems. The village is famous for the opera promenade concerts in the summertime, tearoom and local inn. And for a fresh loaf of bread the community village store. Just a stones' throw away are Moreton in Marsh and Stow on the Wold, with Lower Slaughter, Broadway, Chipping Campden, Bourton on the Water and Burford all close by. Further afield are the historic towns of Stratford upon Avon, Shakespeare s birthplace, and Cheltenham, home to the literature and food festival and Horse racing. More local attractions include Chastleton House and Gardens, Hidcote Manor, Daylesford Organic farm shop and Batsford Arboretum. Situated within the heart of a peaceful village and perfect for relaxing. Covered rear porch leading to a small hallway with space for coats and outdoor shoes and boots.The lounge/diner is a great space for relaxing with friends after a day out in the fresh air, sink back into the sofas where you can enjoy the instant heat from the gas fired wood burner, there is a TV where you can enjoy a good movie. For dining a round table for six where you eat, drink and celebrate. This space enjoys access onto the gardens. The kitchen area has been finished with a contemporary style and will test the best of chefs. Well equipped with an electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A cloakroom with WC and cupboard housing a washer/dyer. Upstairs the bedrooms are spread across two floors. The first floor offers two double bedrooms both with en suite power showers and WC. The second floor offers a king size room with en suite shower over bath and WC. Outside and enclosed garden with table and chairs and a charcoal BBQ. There is off road parking for 1 car and unallocated parking on the road.
Winchcombe is a small town with a selection of period properties to admire and a handful of shops to browse, as well as tea rooms and pubs. There is so much to explore in the surrounding areas, from the vast Cleeve Common with its rare plants, to Belas Knap long barrow, Hailes Abbey, Stanway House, and Snowshill. Sudeley Castle is just a short walk across the fields, or take a 25 mile round trip by steam train from Toddington. The family will love a visit to Cotswold Farm Park, home of Adam Henson, or the Regency spa town of Cheltenham is only seven miles away. Stratford and Oxford are within an hour's drive, and popular Cotswold towns Stow on the Wold and Bourton on the Water are within easy reach. High ceilings and exposed beams give this barn conversion a sense of space and elegance as you enter the lounge. A piano sits in the corner and there is a selection of books and games to choose from, with comfortable soft furnishings to relax on, a TV/DVD for when you want to catch up on your favourite shows you ve missed, and a gas fired remote control wood burner effect fire to keep everyone warm in winter. The beautifully fitted country style kitchen is a large area, containing everything you might need during your stay, including an electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. There is a separate utility room housing a washing machine and ironing facilities, and next to floor to ceiling windows is a dining table to seat up to six people looking out over the garden. One of the two bedrooms is located on the ground floor, with beautiful beams and a king size bed, and the large wet room is also on the lower level, with a walk in shower and WC. There are stairs leading to a mezzanine floor where there is a fold out futon (a small 4ft double), and a TV for playing DVDs on (there is no aerial for this TV). The second bedroom has a super king size zip and link bed (can be made into twin singles on request at time of booking), and has a small en suite WC. Outside there is an enclosed garden with a large bench and a BBQ, perfect for dining on a summer s evening whilst looking across at the surrounding countryside. There is also a garage and off road parking.
Peacefully tucked away in the heart of the Forest, this truly unique property was a former cowshed and is brimming with character. The property is conveniently nestled in a prominent position overlooking the valley, you are well placed within the fringes of the traditional working village of Bream, well served with a traditional village pub, and two convenience stores. An absolute haven for fun seekers with easy access to the cycle trails and down hill courses that will test the best of mountain bikers, abseiling and caving at Symonds Yat rock, canoeing and a high wire rope course. No matter what the time of year you will be spoilt for choice with a vibrant events calendar, with food festivals to include Abergavenny and Forest Showcase festival, Clearwell Castle is within easy reach and many of the smaller villages host music festivals throughout the summer months. Not forgetting the Hay on Wye festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup. Take in the peace and tranquillity as you arrive at the front door of the converted bull pen, stepping into the porch where you are invited to leave your muddy boots behind. The kitchen forms part of the original bull pen and is brimming with original wooden beams and is well equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. A breakfast table takes centre stage and is the perfect base for planning the day ahead. There is a utility room with washing machine additional fridge/freeze and room for dogs to dry off, along with a shower and WC. Step into the lounge which is warm and welcoming with an open fire, cosy sofas, exposed beams and TV/DVD. This area opens onto the dining room where a large wooden table with solid wooden chairs takes centre stage ready for any celebration meal. There is access from the dining room to a snug with TV and sofa bed for occasional guests. When it s time to say goodnight climb the stairs where you will find a further double with en suite shower room and WC, two super king size zip and link bedrooms (which can be made up as twins on request) and a further family room with a double bedroom and additional single bed. Lastly there is a bathroom with shower over bath and WC on this floor. The cottage is surrounded by mature gardens where you will find a table and chairs with BBQ for dining and a number of benches where you can enjoy the summer sun. After a day of exploring why not relax in your own hot tub or try your hand at star gazing. There is also a 2 acre enclosed area for dogs, a tennis court and secure bicycle storage and washing facilities. There is off road parking for five cars. For a small fee you can rent out the party tent and Bull bar for parties, located in the garden next to The Bull Pen up to 30 guests if requested
