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There 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.

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3 bedroom accommodation in Coleford 6

Coleford, Gloucestershire, Heart of England

3 bedroom accommodation in Coleford From £1617 Availability

Outstanding bespoke spacious lodge. Brand new in 2023, these lodges each offer 1100 square foot internal space, perfect for families and groups with three bedrooms. A master suite incorporates a large king-sized bed, walk-in wardrobe and ensuite facilities. The lodge also has a double bedroom with king sized bed and ensuite facilities as well as a third twin bedroom. The family bathroom incorporates a bath with an integral shower. The spacious open plan living area features a high spec kitchen with breakfast bar, dining table and lounge with contemporary furnishings incorporating a stylish media wall offering a great range of live television and streaming services. The two double patio doors allow natural light to flood in. Both open out onto your private decked area with bubbling hot tub and outdoor furniture to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings. All lodges offer a garden area providing seclusion and sense of privacy from neighbours. Pets welcome (max two).. Forest Hills Lodges is an outstanding new addition to our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection for 2023. Nestled within the Forest of Dean area, on the edge of the forest itself, you will find a collection of handcrafted, bespoke built lodges designed with the discerning holiday guest in mind. Overlooking an established parkland golf course yet only a short walk from the forest, this highly desirable location offers the perfect lodge retreat for couples, friends, and families alike.

Unwind from life’s daily stress with a holiday in a lodge of the finest quality. All lodges are brand new in 2023, each clad in larch timber with minimum 1100 square foot internal space offering extra-large space for guests to enjoy. Tastefully furnished and designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, all lodges are complemented by all the modern amenities you’d expect from a luxury retreat including full Wi-Fi availability and streaming services. Enjoy an al fresco meal via your own private decking and complement your evening by unwinding under the stars in your very own bubbling outdoor hot tub. . Forest Hills Lodges is an outstanding new addition to our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection for 2023. Nestled within the Forest of Dean area, on the edge of the forest itself, you will find a collection of handcrafted, bespoke built lodges designed with the discerning holiday guest in mind. Overlooking an established parkland golf course yet only a short walk from the forest, this highly desirable location offers the perfect lodge retreat for couples, friends, and families alike.

Unwind from life’s daily stress with a holiday in a lodge of the finest quality. All lodges are brand new in 2023, each clad in larch timber with minimum 1100 square foot internal space offering extra-large space for guests to enjoy. Tastefully furnished and designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, all lodges are complemented by all the modern amenities you’d expect from a luxury retreat including full Wi-Fi availability and streaming services. Enjoy an al fresco meal via your own private decking and complement your evening by unwinding under the stars in your very own bubbling outdoor hot tub. . Golf

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Please note: A £100 refundable security deposit is payable on arrival.

This lodge is located in Coleford. Forest Hills Golf Club and Puzzlewood are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure and Way2go Adventures are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

3 bedroom accommodation in Coleford 6

Coleford, Gloucestershire, Heart of England

3 bedroom accommodation in Coleford From £1204 Availability

Outstanding bespoke spacious lodge. Brand new in 2023, these lodges each offer 1100 square foot internal space, perfect for families and groups with three bedrooms. A master suite incorporates a large king sized bed, walk-in wardrobe and ensuite facilities. The lodge also has a double bedroom with king sized bed and ensuite facilities as well as a third twin bedroom. The family bathroom incorporates a bath with an integral shower. The spacious open plan living area features a high spec kitchen with breakfast bar, dining table and lounge with contemporary furnishings incorporating a stylish media wall offering a great range of live television and streaming services. The two double patio doors allow natural light to flood in. Both open out onto your private decked area with bubbling hot tub and outdoor furniture to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings. All lodges offer a garden area providing seclusion and sense of privacy from neighbours. No pets.. Forest Hills Lodges is an outstanding new addition to our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection for 2023. Nestled within the Forest of Dean area, on the edge of the forest itself, you will find a collection of handcrafted, bespoke built lodges designed with the discerning holiday guest in mind. Overlooking an established parkland golf course yet only a short walk from the forest, this highly desirable location offers the perfect lodge retreat for couples, friends, and families alike.

Unwind from life’s daily stress with a holiday in a lodge of the finest quality. All lodges are brand new in 2023, each clad in larch timber with minimum 1100 square foot internal space offering extra-large space for guests to enjoy. Tastefully furnished and designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, all lodges are complemented by all the modern amenities you’d expect from a luxury retreat including full Wi-Fi availability and streaming services. Enjoy an al fresco meal via your own private decking and complement your evening by unwinding under the stars in your very own bubbling outdoor hot tub. . Forest Hills Lodges is an outstanding new addition to our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection for 2023. Nestled within the Forest of Dean area, on the edge of the forest itself, you will find a collection of handcrafted, bespoke built lodges designed with the discerning holiday guest in mind. Overlooking an established parkland golf course yet only a short walk from the forest, this highly desirable location offers the perfect lodge retreat for couples, friends, and families alike.

Unwind from life’s daily stress with a holiday in a lodge of the finest quality. All lodges are brand new in 2023, each clad in larch timber with minimum 1100 square foot internal space offering extra-large space for guests to enjoy. Tastefully furnished and designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, all lodges are complemented by all the modern amenities you’d expect from a luxury retreat including full Wi-Fi availability and streaming services. Enjoy an al fresco meal via your own private decking and complement your evening by unwinding under the stars in your very own bubbling outdoor hot tub. . Golf

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Restaurant

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Please note: A £100 refundable security deposit is payable on arrival.

This lodge is located in Coleford. Wye Valley and Forest of Dean reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure and Way2go Adventures. Symonds Yat West Leisure Park and Wenchford Picnic Site are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

4 bedroom accommodation in Coleford 8

Coleford, Gloucestershire, Heart of England

4 bedroom accommodation in Coleford From £1302 Availability

Outstanding bespoke spacious lodge, brand new in 2023, offering 1200 square foot internal space, perfect for larger families and groups with four bedrooms. A master suite incorporates a large king size bed, walk-in wardrobe and ensuite facilities. The lodge also has two double bedrooms with king sized beds as well as a third twin bedroom. The spacious open plan living area features a high spec kitchen with breakfast bar, dining table and lounge with contemporary furnishings incorporating a stylish media wall offering a great range of live television and streaming services. The two double patio doors allow natural light to flood in. Both open out onto your private decked area with bubbling hot tub and outdoor furniture to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings. All lodges offer a garden area providing seclusion and sense of privacy from neighbours. Pets welcome (max two).. Forest Hills Lodges is an outstanding new addition to our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection for 2023. Nestled within the Forest of Dean area, on the edge of the forest itself, you will find a collection of handcrafted, bespoke built lodges designed with the discerning holiday guest in mind. Overlooking an established parkland golf course yet only a short walk from the forest, this highly desirable location offers the perfect lodge retreat for couples, friends, and families alike.

Unwind from life’s daily stress with a holiday in a lodge of the finest quality. All lodges are brand new in 2023, each clad in larch timber with minimum 1100 square foot internal space offering extra-large space for guests to enjoy. Tastefully furnished and designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, all lodges are complemented by all the modern amenities you’d expect from a luxury retreat including full Wi-Fi availability and streaming services. Enjoy an al fresco meal via your own private decking and complement your evening by unwinding under the stars in your very own bubbling outdoor hot tub. . Forest Hills Lodges is an outstanding new addition to our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection for 2023. Nestled within the Forest of Dean area, on the edge of the forest itself, you will find a collection of handcrafted, bespoke built lodges designed with the discerning holiday guest in mind. Overlooking an established parkland golf course yet only a short walk from the forest, this highly desirable location offers the perfect lodge retreat for couples, friends, and families alike.

Unwind from life’s daily stress with a holiday in a lodge of the finest quality. All lodges are brand new in 2023, each clad in larch timber with minimum 1100 square foot internal space offering extra-large space for guests to enjoy. Tastefully furnished and designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, all lodges are complemented by all the modern amenities you’d expect from a luxury retreat including full Wi-Fi availability and streaming services. Enjoy an al fresco meal via your own private decking and complement your evening by unwinding under the stars in your very own bubbling outdoor hot tub. . Golf

Reception

Restaurant

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Please note: A £100 refundable security deposit is payable on arrival.

This lodge is located in Coleford. Wye Valley and Forest of Dean reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure and Way2go Adventures. Symonds Yat West Leisure Park and Wenchford Picnic Site are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

4 bedroom accommodation in Coleford 8

Coleford, Gloucestershire, Heart of England

4 bedroom accommodation in Coleford From £1316 Availability

Outstanding bespoke spacious lodge, brand new in 2023, offering 1200 square foot internal space perfect for larger families and groups with four bedrooms. These superb lodges offer a central living area design offering a master bedroom suite on one side of the lodge incorporating a large king-sized bed, walk-in wardrobe and ensuite facilities. This bedroom suite also has double patio doors leading out onto the outdoor decking area, perfect for taking a quick dip into the hot tub first thing in the morning. The second double bedroom also offers en-suite facilities and double patio doors leading onto the decked area. In addition, there are two further bedrooms (double and twin) with a family bathroom incorporating a bath and an integral shower. The spacious central open plan living area features a high spec kitchen with island breakfast bar, dining table and lounge with contemporary furnishings incorporating a stylish media wall offering a great range of live television and streaming services. The two double patio doors allow natural light to flood in, both of which open out onto your private decked area with bubbling hot tub and outdoor furniture to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings. All lodges offer a garden area providing seclusion and sense of privacy from neighbours. No pets.. Forest Hills Lodges is an outstanding new addition to our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection for 2023. Nestled within the Forest of Dean area, on the edge of the forest itself, you will find a collection of handcrafted, bespoke built lodges designed with the discerning holiday guest in mind. Overlooking an established parkland golf course yet only a short walk from the forest, this highly desirable location offers the perfect lodge retreat for couples, friends, and families alike.

Unwind from life’s daily stress with a holiday in a lodge of the finest quality. All lodges are brand new in 2023, each clad in larch timber with minimum 1100 square foot internal space offering extra-large space for guests to enjoy. Tastefully furnished and designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, all lodges are complemented by all the modern amenities you’d expect from a luxury retreat including full Wi-Fi availability and streaming services. Enjoy an al fresco meal via your own private decking and complement your evening by unwinding under the stars in your very own bubbling outdoor hot tub. . Forest Hills Lodges is an outstanding new addition to our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection for 2023. Nestled within the Forest of Dean area, on the edge of the forest itself, you will find a collection of handcrafted, bespoke built lodges designed with the discerning holiday guest in mind. Overlooking an established parkland golf course yet only a short walk from the forest, this highly desirable location offers the perfect lodge retreat for couples, friends, and families alike.

Unwind from life’s daily stress with a holiday in a lodge of the finest quality. All lodges are brand new in 2023, each clad in larch timber with minimum 1100 square foot internal space offering extra-large space for guests to enjoy. Tastefully furnished and designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, all lodges are complemented by all the modern amenities you’d expect from a luxury retreat including full Wi-Fi availability and streaming services. Enjoy an al fresco meal via your own private decking and complement your evening by unwinding under the stars in your very own bubbling outdoor hot tub. . Golf

Reception

Restaurant

Bar

Please note: A £100 refundable security deposit is payable on arrival.

This lodge is located in Coleford. Shire Hall and Great Castle House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure and Way2go Adventures are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

A Romantic Cosy Retreat with a Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna 2

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, Heart of England

A Romantic Cosy Retreat with a Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna From £896 Availability

Our beautiful Shepherds Hut, located within our gardens is a unique self-catering accommodation with interior and exterior design to a high specification.

Set in seven acres of grounds and surrounded by delightful countryside, Manor Barn is a special place to spend your holiday.

Located in Gloucester, this cabin is in a rural area. Tewkesbury Museum and John Moore Countryside Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include St Oswald's Priory and JDR Karting. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Petersfield Park or Jonny-Rocks Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

A Romantic Cosy Retreat with a Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna 2

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, Heart of England

A Romantic Cosy Retreat with a Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna From £1260 Availability

Our beautiful Summer House, located within our gardens is a unique self-catering wooden cabin. The interior and exterior design is to a high specification. With its own garden, set in seven acres of grounds and surrounded by delightful countryside, Manor Barn is a special place to spend your holiday.

Use of the 12 metre indoor heated Swimming Pool with Jacuzzi and Sauna.

Located in Gloucester, this cabin is in a rural area. Holst Birthplace Museum and Cheltenham Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cleeve Hill Golf Club and Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Petersfield Park or Jonny-Rocks Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Alder House 11

Gloucestershire, Heart of England

Alder House From £2718 Availability

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.

April Rise 2

Gloucestershire, Heart of England

April Rise From £630 Availability

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.

Ash Lodge 4

Glasshouse, Gloucestershire, Heart of England

Ash Lodge From £404 Availability

Ash Lodge is an all-ground-floor lodge in the hamlet of Glasshouse near to Newent in Gloucestershire. The lodge sleeps four people and has one king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a twin bedroom and a family bathroom. Also in the lodge is an open-plan living space with a kitchen, dining are a an a sitting area with an electric fire. Outside there is a private decked area with furniture and off-road parking for two cars. One of a group of three, Ash Lodge is a superb holiday home in the beautiful Forest of Dean.

Aspen Manor 12

Gloucestershire, Heart of England

Aspen Manor From £2681 Availability

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.

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