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.
Enjoying sensational, panoramic views from the roof terrace, Dandelion Cottage is a stunning four bedroom holiday home situated on a fabulous development just south of Cirencester. It is perfect for families or groups of friends who love the outdoors and keeping busy with a huge array of excellent facilities and activities.
Dandelion Cottage is brand new with tasteful, stylish decor and contemporary furnishings, offering luxurious comfortable living at its best. The cottage sleeps up to six adults and two children and is within a five minute walk of the development’s award-winning spa facilities, activity centre and restaurant.
In the heart of the Cotswolds, amidst gorgeous lakeside trails, rivers, lakes and hundreds of acres of lush greenspace, you will enjoy the very best of the great outdoors and a wonderful array of activities. Guests can enjoy fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, windsurfing and birdwatching on the lakes, luxury treatments, the steam room, sauna and three gorgeous swimming pools at the spa, a ‘restful reading’ lounge, tennis courts and a fabulously well equipped Technogym. There is something for everyone here. Maybe it is just simple pleasures like walking along the miles of riverside or lakeside trails, bike riding or a picnic in a heavenly countryside spot. During peak holiday seasons, children’s clubs offer fun activities including hot chocolate and marshmallows by the fire in the woods. There is a useful on-site shop and the wonderful restaurant has its own pizza ovens, perfect for takeways if you do not want to cook.
Having said that, visitors to Dandelion Cottage will not be able to resist cooking barbecues on the roof terrace. With stunning open views across the nature conservation lake, deluxe loungers, sofas and dining furniture plus a top-of-the-range barbecue, all you need is some sunshine and chilled white wine to get the party going.
The ground floor of Dandelion Cottage is home to two exquisite lakeside double bedrooms, one enjoying an en-suite wet room, a delightful twin bedroom, a pristine modern family bathroom and a utility room. Doors open to the lush grassy garden from the double rooms.
Enjoying its wonderful elevated position, the first floor open plan living space is an absolute delight. With a two-tone trendy kitchen featuring outstanding appliances, stylish sofas surrounding the contemporary wood burning stove, indoor dining and massive windows and doors, the room is incredibly light and airy. This holiday home is definitely upmarket with impressive touches such as the Nespresso coffee machine and Beats Pill wireless speakers. The final bedroom is also found on the first floor, with a sumptuous bed adorned with luxury soft furnishings and an immaculate shower room next door. Access to the roof terrace is from the first floor plus there is also a lakeside balcony on the first floor.
Whether you are looking to get away from it all and chill with a good book, walk for miles in beautiful countryside, bird-watch, visit fascinating historic houses with stunning gardens, learn a new sport such as paddle boarding or windsurfing, play tennis, bike ride, indulge yourself with luxurious spa treatments, swim or get fit, you will certainly be able to when staying on this first class development at Dandelion Cottage. We wouldn’t mind betting though that best of all, is your stunning roof terrace!
Dandelion Cottage enjoys a fabulous 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. The Cotswolds boasts idyllic villages, historic towns, a rich heritage of country houses, stunning gardens, wildlife parks, arboretums and enchanting nature reserves. Popular visits are to Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury, Cirencester, Malmesbury and Lacock as well as the regency pleasures of Cheltenham and the Georgian glories of Bath which 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.
Gretton, Gloucestershire, Heart of England
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Enjoy the lovely setting of this romantic foothold of the Cotswolds, get the immersive feeling of camping and nature, with the luxury of home inside our well equipped cabin with kitchenette, full shower room and some modern technologies.
Located in Gretton, this lodge is in a rural area. Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum and Richard Hagen are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cleeve Hill Golf Club and Naunton Downs Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Prescott Speed Hill Climb or Prescott Shooting School. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
This delightful property is set in one acre of beautiful gardens with a summer house and a large pond. The Cabin has one double bedroom & also a sofa bed in the lounge area. It also has a shower room, kitchenette / dining area / lounge. The property is very well equipped. Set amid charming countryside within easy reach of the Forest of dean, Symonds Yat, Cheltenham, Gloucester, The Cotswolds, Malvern & Hartpury College, Close to numerous attractions. Excellent base for touring, fishing, cycling and walking. Please see phots & reviews.
Located in Gloucester, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre and Cleeve Hill Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cotswolds and Malvern Hills. Traveling with kids? Consider St Oswald's Priory and Greyfriars. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
Nestled in the Cotswold countryside, within ten private acres lies the Grade II listed Dove Farmhouse. Tasteful and humble, the Farmhouse is built from the iconic Cotswold Stone and includes exposed beams and flagstone flooring. The house has a calm and welcoming atmosphere with plenty of actives to enjoy onsite, whilst still being just a 15 minutes drive to the popular market town Cirencester.
Guests can expect to find the perfect home away from home, with a charming and comfortable interior. The ground floor is adorned with an impressive inglenook fireplace with a large cream enamel Jotul wood burning stove, honey oak staircase, exposed wooden beams and an oil-fired Aga. Helping to provide the quintessential country getaway!
The farmhouse kitchen has wooden cabinetry, black granite top surfaces, a double Belfast Sink and offers a tiled flooring throughout – perfect for whipping up a feast. The room has views towards both the front and rear of the gardens making the space bright. It also offers access to the timber-framed conservatory, a flexible light room used as a playroom for children. Doors open directly onto the stone terrace that beautifully wraps around the rear of the property. The south-easterly facing terrace is the spot to enjoy a BBQ with friends.
The cosy sitting room boasting a smart TV, comfy seating and wood burning stove is lovely in the winter months. The entrance hall and study with mezzanine are also located at the north end of the house.
The first floor consists of the master bedroom with a king-size bed, dressing room and en-suite bathroom. Two further bedrooms, one double and one twin, are also available. The bedrooms share a family bathroom with a shower.
There is a loft on the second floor, providing two beautifully decorated bedrooms. Each with a remarkable vaulted ceiling and zip link beds which can either one king-size or two single beds. These rooms share a family bathroom with a bathtub and handheld shower.
Outside, guests have plenty of space to unwind in the spacious garden with comfy outdoor furniture, a paddock, ample lawn, mature trees and flowers.
Many visitors are attracted by the graceful atmosphere and significant associations of the area. The Farmhouse is located a short distance from Kemble and between Cirencester and Rodmarton.
Cirencester provides an excellent range of shops and numerous fine pubs and restaurants. Shopaholics will love a visit to the historic town of Tetbury with its abundance of boutiques and antique shops.
The immediate countryside is lovely, providing a rich mix of activities, marvellous walks and cycling opportunities in Cirencester Park. Other nearby attractions include Cheltenham Horse racing, water sports at Cotswold Water Park, and many historic towns such as Bath, Salisbury, Newbury are waiting to be explored.
Located in Rodmarton, Gloucestershire the Farmhouse is a short distance from Kemble and just 15 minutes drive to the famous market town of Cirencester.
The market town of Cirencester is often referred to as the capital of the Cotswolds, lying in the heart of this beautiful and quintessential English region. Locals refer to Cirencester as a hidden gem.
For keen shoppers, there is a variety of excellent independent boutique shops. At the same time, the bustling marketplace is undoubtedly the very heart of the town – (Farmer’s Markets take place every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month!) There is plenty of historical attractions, with the fascinating Corinium Museum, where visitors can learn all about the archaeology of the Cotswolds and the nearby Roman Amphitheatre, which is just a short stroll from the town centre.
For foodies, Cirencester offers a fantastic selection of venues whether visitors are searching for afternoon tea, a three-course meal or just a drink with friends! For excellent gastropubs, The Bell at Sapperton, Trouble House Inn, Potting Shed and Village Pub Barnsley are within easy distance. For fine dining, try Barnsley House, Calcot Manor or The Rectory.
The fine house and garden at Rodmarton is also a lovely day trip with Prince Charles’ Highgrove, Westonbirt (Arboretum and Beaufort Polo Club) and Bibury, not much further.
Further afield, Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham are all within an hour’s drive with a wide range of shops along with the theatre and cinema. The renowned for the annual cricket, jazz, literary, science and food festivals, not to mention the racing.
For excellent gastropubs, The Bell at Sapperton, Trouble House Inn, Potting Shed and Village Pub Barnsley are within 10 mins drive. For fine dining, try Barnsley House, Calcot Manor or The Rectory.
Dove Villa has been styled and furnished to perfection! It is absolutely gorgeous and just when you think it cannot get any better, you notice another brilliant feature! This contemporary gem sleeps 7 guests in 4 exquisite bedrooms, and yes even the single is gorgeous! Every single piece of furniture, every tile, every light, every cushion, every throw has been handpicked to blend brilliantly with everything else. The attention to detail is incredible and you will not be disappointed.
Dove Villa is approached across a small footbridge over a small waterway. It enjoys large lawns to the rear and a second garden area accessed via a shared footbridge adjoining Somerford Lagoon. Guests also enjoy the various terraces, one on the ground level for alfresco dining or lounging and others for the master bedroom suite and second king suite. You will certainly love your morning cup of coffee with a beautiful Somerford Lagoon view.
The architecture of Dove Villa is modernist and somewhat quirky with brilliant angles, windows and glass where you might not expect them and fantastic use of different materials. This stunning holiday home offers the ultimate in luxurious, utterly contemporary living. It is evident in all of the rooms, but none more than the ground floor open plan living space. A glorious grey and white kitchen offers outstanding appliances and a breakfast bar where guests can pull up one the trendy stools and keep the chef company. A very contemporary wood burning stove lies within a wall of brilliance and is surrounded by a plush, sumptuous corner sofa, chairs and stylish, in vogue pouffes. Interior designers have worked their magic for sure! Even the understated dining furniture has the wow factor! Floor-to-ceiling doors and windows all around offer amazing views and illuminate the whole space. Two sets of doors open onto terraces and the gardens.
The exquisite master bedroom suite is a swanky palace with stunning interior design including the same feature wall as the living room. It boasts a pristine ensuite bathroom and a gorgeous balcony where you can enjoy a pre-dinner drink and enjoy the natural splendour of the lake. The second king bedroom is another dreamy space with an equally stunning feature wall, a private balcony with a gorgeous egg chair, perfect for snuggling up with your holiday read and lounge furniture for your morning cup of coffee. In addition, there is a fabulous double with its trendy four poster styled bed and a delightful single, all adorned with beautiful accessories. These two bedrooms share an exceptional family bathroom with a bath and attached shower.
Dove Villa’s location means that guests share exclusive access to a small outdoor swimming pool which is heated and open in high season, a well-equipped gym and a sauna. Guests can also use any of the estate facilities and participate in relaxing and adventurous activities. Quality family time is definitely on the agenda, along with some wonderful well-being treats. This luxury estate boasts hundreds of acres of lush green countryside including nine beautiful lakes, two rivers, stunning picnic spots and miles of lakeside and river trails. The lakes offer canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, paddle boarding and fishing. The award-winning spa boasts fantastic luxury treatments, a steam room, sauna and three gorgeous swimming pools, one of which is a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies. There are tennis courts, an outstanding children’s playground, a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge and a very well equipped Technogym. Yoga is on the menu, as well as lakeside exercise classes. There is also watersports tuition and children’s clubs during peak holiday times.
Dove Villa 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. The Cotswolds boasts idyllic villages, historic towns, a rich heritage of country houses, stunning gardens, wildlife parks, arboretums and enchanting nature reserves. Popular visits are to Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury, Cirencester, Malmesbury and Lacock as well as the regency pleasures of Cheltenham and the Georgian glories of Bath which 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.
Dyrham House is an historic Grade II listed property located on the edge of the Cotswold Hills just outside the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath and the vibrant, artistic city of Bristol. The central hall with its stone mullion windows dates from 1570 with Georgian extensions added in 1850. It has been carefully and lovingly restored standing at the top of the village with views across the countryside and onto the hills beyond. The meticulous attention to detail can be seen in the quality of the interiors, where a sympathetic blend of both traditional and modern furniture and fittings creates a welcoming family home very much in harmony with its rural surroundings. The breath-taking gardens have had a much-coveted listing in the National Garden Scheme Yellow Book.
The front lawn slopes gently down to Boyd Brook, whose source is the underground spring in the grounds of the magnificent National Trust property Dyrham Park a few minutes walk away. The earliest suggestion of a park at Dyrham is in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which records the Battle of Deorham in AD 571 or 577, the name being thought to derive either from dwr meaning water and referring to the springs in the area, or from deor hamme, a deer enclosure. The deer park exists today and you can see the shapes of the 6th century hill fort in the fields beyond.
Sit on the south facing terrace and enjoy the delight of watching ducks alight on the brook or simply take in the breath-taking views and the stunning herbaceous borders in the main garden. There is an outdoor dining table on the terrace which seats 12 with a parasol for summer dining. The kitchen doors fold back to create an indoor/outdoor space in the summer. The sitting room doors also open onto the garden - perfect for a summer stay. In winter you will prefer closed doors and a wood burning fire in one of the many fireplaces throughout the house to give you that cosy, country house stay.
There are many walks in the area including one of the greatest walks in Britain, the Cotswold Way, which passes right through the village. You can join it for a 20 minute walk to Dyrham Wood or for the more intrepid to Bath itself - a wonderful, if hearty, walk that ends at Bath Abbey.
There are many other activities nearby; horse riding at Lucknam Park (also home to a Michelin starred restaurant and spa facilities), horse racing at the Bath race track, golf at Tracey Park the 240 acre park land and hotel a mere 5 minutes away, boating on the River Avon, hot air ballooning in nearby Bristol and tennis in Victoria Park, Bath.
The stunning, historic cities of Bath and Bristol offer a wealth of sightseeing and cultural activities from museums to art centres, cinemas and theatre including the Bristol Old Vic, one of the oldest and most revered theatres in Britain. There are four Michelin starred restaurants in Bristol. Both Bristol and Bath host antique markets, farmers markets and excellent independent shops. Bath is home to the ancient Roman Baths and the luxuriously modern Thermae Bath Spa, which houses the only natural thermal hot springs in Britain. In Bristol try a spa day and fine dining at The Lido the restored Victorian outdoor heated pool and spa in the city centre.
There are many other historic towns, villages and properties nearby which offer excellent family trips. Visit Lacock Abbey in nearby Lacock where Harry Potter was filmed or the thatched cottages of Castle Combe also home to the Michelin starred restaurant in the Combe Manor Hotel a 10 minute drive away.
Or enjoy the beautiful Victorian seaside town of Clevedon on the Severn Estuary 10 miles outside of Bristol, featuring the fully restored Victoria jetty, Clevedon Pier. Clevedon has seaside walks, a sailing club and the restored Victorian 'tidal pool' for swimming and kayaking. 10 miles outside of Bath is Longleat Safari Park in the grounds of the Elizabethan stately manor house.
Dyrham House is an oasis of tranquillity that will welcome you back to its beautiful, private setting from whatever fun trip you choose with your friends and family!
Dyrham House is located in one of the most picturesque parts of the country, right on the doorstep of the famous walking route The Cotswold Way. The local area is truly a walkers haven and you’ll find pamphlets in the house to direct you. You’ll benefit from the peace and quiet of a country retreat whilst still being easily accessible to the cultural hubs of Bath and Bristol.
As a UNESCO World Heritage city, you’d be silly to pass up a trip to Bath. With the Roman Baths, more museums than you can shake a stick at, markets and gorgeous Georgian architecture, there’s so much to do.
Bristol is a vibrant and forward-thinking city. With one of the country’s most diverse music and arts scenes, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to eating, drinking, live music and dancing into the early hours.
A plethora of activities are available in the local area too; cycling, horse riding, golf, boating, hiking, National Trust properties and restaurants galore.
Elton House is a spacious, individual, oak framed holiday home within an exclusive development just south of Cirencester with all the delights of the Cotswolds on its doorstep. This fantastic development offers a fantastic range of ‘resort’ style facilities and activities for the whole family amongst sensational landscapes with nine lakes, two rivers, lakeside trails, woodland and hundreds of acres of lush greenspace. The development is prestigious, upmarket and offers both supreme relaxation and adventure in equal measures.
The ‘resort’ style amenities and activities include an award-winning luxury spa with steam room, sauna and three swimming pools including a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies, a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge, tennis courts, a children’s playground, restaurant, shop, a Technogym, watersports tuition, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding plus there are miles of hiking and biking trails. During high season there are children’s clubs offering many fun and competitive activities including crafts, sports and hot chocolate and toasting marshmallows over the fire pit in the woods. The restaurant is fabulous with its own pizza ovens offering an eat-in or takeaway service.
With five excellent bedrooms, Elton House sleeps 10 guests very comfortably. The rear of the house offers fully glazed elevations with wonderful scenic views of the lush greenspace, lily ponds and towards the lake. The ground floor living area is open plan in design with designated areas. The attractive oak beams everywhere add charm and warmth. The kitchen is huge with masses of cupboards and excellent appliances. The chef in your group will be able to cook up a storm here. There is lovely indoor dining with a view and two lounge areas. One is centered around the large television with Sky channels and a modern wood burning stove and the other closer to the deck. This arrangement is perfect as you may have some guests wanting to snuggle up and watch a film and others fancying a game of cards or a read of the Sunday newspapers. A deluxe pool table is provided for your entertainment. It is wonderful and likely to be the scene of some healthy competition. Sliding doors open to the extensive rear decked terrace for alfresco dining using the barbecue. Lush lawned gardens lead to the lake. It is serene, tranquil and incredibly relaxing.
The delightful master bedroom suite can be found on the first floor. It enjoys an ensuite bathroom and access to the balcony that runs the length of the house. There is also a children’s bunk bed room, a smart double room and a fully tiled family bathroom.
On the second floor you will find another beautifully finished double bedroom and a twin which will, no doubt, be a hit with any teenagers in the group. With charming sloping ceilings, a sofa and television with Nintendo Wii and accessories, it is like having your own games room to disappear to. Elton House is very much geared to family fun and enjoyment.
Elton 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.
Think barn style living with gorgeous beams, exposed walls, range cookers, double height ceilings and a fantastic sense of space. Farley House offers just that. It rests peacefully on the edge of an idyllic lake within an exclusive, gated development in the very heart of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, this amazing development offers extensive family fun amongst stunning landscapes, nine lakes, two rivers, lakeside trails, hundreds of acres of lush green space and wonderful wildlife. The development is prestigious, upmarket and offers both supreme relaxation and adventure in a truly magical natural setting.
Oliver’s Travels offers numerous properties located on the development within our portfolio, so why not invite your friends and family to join your holiday? Boasting a luxury spa with steam room, sauna and gorgeous treatments, 3 swimming pools including a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies, a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge, tennis courts, a children’s playground, restaurant, watersports tuition, a Technogym, fishing and so much more, this exceptional development is the perfect spot for multi-generational holidays and meeting up with friends. Much of the Cotswolds lies within a stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It boasts idyllic villages, historic towns, a rich heritage of country houses, wildlife parks, stunning gardens and enchanting nature reserves.
This glorious property sleeps eight guests in four immaculate bedrooms, two of which enjoy en-suite bathrooms. The double height spacious living area oozes warmth and character with splendid beams, an exposed brick wall and gorgeous, sumptuous furnishings surrounding the cosy wood burner. The vaulted ceilings complete with beams are incredibly attractive. The gourmet kitchen boasts contemporary cream units, granite work surfaces, an electric Aga and a gas hob, a chef’s dream. Guests can keep the chef company sitting at the lovely central dining table. Massive doors open to the south-facing decked terrace which balances beautifully over the water’s edge. What a spectacular spot for your morning cup of coffee or a late night drink gazing at the stars! Waterside alfresco dining can be enjoyed using the barbecue. If you don’t fancy cooking, you can pick up delicious pizzas fresh from the wood burning pizza oven at the resort’s restaurant.
Also on the ground floor are three of the four bedrooms. With direct access through huge glass sliding doors to the decked terrace, a gorgeous double room features a comfy oak bed and an immaculate en-suite bathroom. You will wake up in the morning to those fabulous lake views. Farley House also offers two charming twin bedrooms which share a family shower room on the ground floor.
The central wooden stairs lead you to the atmospheric first floor master bedroom suite. With its sloping ceilings, beams and pristine en-suite shower room, it is an idyllic space. Everything about Farley House is warm, inviting and high-end. You will have a wonderful time, that is for sure!
Farley 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.
Robes in the en-suite, outdoor hot tub and log burning stove in the spacious living area. Your Golden Oak cabin, our most well-appointed and often in the best locations, has all these luxuries and more, to ensure that your forest break is pleasurable and relaxing.
Comprising 120 cabins, surrounded by a maze of forest walks, trails and meadow, Forest of Dean holidays have something for everybody whether you're staying for weekend breaks or longer. The cabin accommodation includes Silver Birch, Golden Oak, and amazing Golden Oak Treehouses. At the heart of the location is the Forest Retreat, with a shop, café, and bar. Here you can also meet the Forest Ranger, book activities, and hire bikes. There is also a children’s play area!
The Forest of Dean is a timeless landscape of woodlands, rivers, hills and valleys, lending itself to outdoor pursuits from walking and hiking to canoeing and cycling. Take days out to discover enchanted woods, underground caves, craft centres, steam railways and cathedral cities.
Comprising 120 cabins, surrounded by a maze of forest walks, trails and meadow, Forest of Dean holidays have something for everybody whether you're staying for weekend breaks or longer. The cabin accommodation includes Silver Birch, Golden Oak, and amazing Golden Oak Treehouses. At the heart of the location is the Forest Retreat, with a shop, café, and bar. Here you can also meet the Forest Ranger, book activities, and hire bikes. There is also a children’s play area!
The Forest of Dean is a timeless landscape of woodlands, rivers, hills and valleys, lending itself to outdoor pursuits from walking and hiking to canoeing and cycling. Take days out to discover enchanted woods, underground caves, craft centres, steam railways and cathedral cities.
