Log Cabins to RentWhat could make your holiday go with more of a swing than tennis courts and neighbours willing to make up a competitive four? Or else other kids to play with your kids, and let them enjoy themselves with no effort on your part? However works best for you there is no doubt that a tennis court helps to serve up an enjoyable holiday. The log cabins below won’t get you to Wimbledon, but at least it’s a start.
Perfect for a family of six, the charming Chestnut Cottage is nestled towards a corner plot with an outlook to the front the Mill Village. It is located within an astounding luxury development just south of Cirencester. Mill Village is the hub of the development with its public green, tennis courts, luxury award-winning spa, restaurant and shop. The development is located in the heart of the Cotswolds, amidst gorgeous lakeside trails, rivers, lakes and hundreds of acres of lush greenspace. Guests enjoy the very best of the great outdoors as well as a huge range of amazing organised activities and relaxing, well-being treats including fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, windsurfing, paddle boarding and birdwatching on the lakes, luxury treatments, a steam room, sauna and three gorgeous swimming pools at the spa, tennis and a fabulously well equipped Technogym. There is also a ‘restful reading’ lounge if you want to escape with a good book and many simple pleasures including walking along the miles of riverside or lakeside trails, bike riding or picnics in a heavenly countryside spots. There are yoga sessions and lakeside fitness classes as well as watersports tuition. During peak holiday seasons, children’s clubs offer fun activities including hot chocolate and marshmallows by the fire in the woods, competitive games and lots of creative fun. There is a wonderful restaurant close to the cottage with its own pizza ovens, perfect for takeways if you do not fancy cooking.
Chestnut Cottage is built in country style with wooden floorboards, an inglenook style fireplace with a cosy wood burner for chilly evenings and lovely doors and windows. It also has all the modern comforts you would hope for including an excellent kitchen and immaculate, top-notch bathrooms.
There are only a handful of properties within Mill Village itself. It is a great location if you choose to use the facilities. No doubt you will spend lots of time exploring the whole estate and its fabulous lakes and trails. You can hire bikes and watercraft and, of course, you will want to explore the beautiful Cotswolds, its very attractive villages and towns and attractions.
The ground floor of Chestnut Cottage is home to cosy open plan living. As well as a cloakroom, the living space is comprised of a lounge area with a sumptuous corner sofa surrounding the wood burner, a modern dining table and chairs and an immaculate, modern kitchen. The kitchen features two ovens, gorgeous worksurfaces, a lovely stone coloured splashback and lots of space. You will be able to cook a feast here though you may want to use the on-site restaurant or pizza takeaway service a few times. The colour palettes are calm and neutral with gorgeous colour pops from flowing curtains and cushions. Double doors lead from the living room onto a south facing veranda with a barbecue and alfresco dining. It leads you to a small bridge which entices you over the stream to Mill Village green.
Upstairs you will find three bedrooms, all beautifully decorated and furnished. The master bedroom suite offers a double bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath. There is a pretty twin and also a children’s bunk room. There is also a family shower room.
Chestnut Cottage lies within the enchanting water gardens of 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.
The sensational, contemporary, architect designed Whitebeam Lodge sits peacefully on the edge of an idyllic lake within an exclusive, gated development in the heart of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, the development offers an incredible range of facilities and activities for the whole family amongst stunning landscapes, nine lakes, two rivers, lakeside trails and hundreds of acres of lush green space. The development is prestigious, upmarket and offers both supreme relaxation and adventure in equal measures. Aside from the wonderful water activities, one of the star attractions is the award winning spa. It boasts a sauna, steam room and three swimming pools, including indoor, outdoor and a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies as well as gorgeous, luxurious well-being treatments. There is also a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge, tennis courts, a fantastic children’s playground, restaurant, a Technogym and a shop. It is the perfect place for multi-generational holidays and meeting up with friends. It is no real surprise that many families book to come year after year. There really is something for everyone when staying at Whitebeam Lodge.
To make the most of the stunning lake views from the sensational living spaces, Whitebeam Lodge offers quirky upside down accommodation. With the rear elevation almost completely built with glass, the panoramic views are exceptional. Whitebeam Lodge boasts four excellent bedrooms, including a totally luxurious, spacious master. It sleeps eight guests in superb modern comfort and after a busy day taking part in the activities available, Whitebeam Lodge is a wonderful, luxurious base to return to. The ground floor is home to the master bedroom suite, another delightful double and a family bathroom. The lavish master suite contains a huge bedroom with a deluxe king-size bed and sliding doors to a lounge area with a lovely day bed and chairs. This can be used for an additional child or small adult on request. There is also a pristine en-suite bathroom. Doors open from the bedroom and lounge onto a lovely decked terrace with delightful rattan lounge furniture and stunning views of the lake which is just in front of you. The outlook is amazing and you will certainly enjoy your morning cup of coffee with this view.
The first floor living area is a total jaw-dropping wonder. The glass goes right into the apex. With its double height, the whole space is brilliantly illuminated creating a sensational sense of space. Superb sofas sit in the perfect position to enjoy both the panorama and the contemporary log burning stove on cooler evenings. Just behind, you can enjoy indoor dining with a view. The kitchen is magnificent with numerous cupboards, excellent appliances and a breakfast bar where guests can open a bottle of wine and keep the chef company. The living space looks like a perfect art gallery space, all in dazzling white. There are special colour accents, mostly in brilliant blue and just by the dining table there is a very striking piece of art. It all works beautifully. Outside on the terrace you can enjoy alfresco dining with a view. It is also the perfect spot for pre-dinner drinks or watching the sun rise over the lake and listening for birds. What bliss! Also on the first floor is the fun children’s bunk room.
On the second floor you will find a lovely double bedroom which enjoys charming sloping ceilings, a comfy double bed, en-suite shower room and views across the lake.
Whitebeam Lodge is a stunning, peaceful retreat, perfect for recharging the batteries, enjoying the nature, family time and the plentiful adventurous activities. Oliver’s Travels is privileged to feature numerous properties in this outstanding development, so why not invite your friends and family to join your holiday?
Whitebeam Lodge 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.
Blakely House occupies a stunning tranquil spot along with eight other holiday homes on a prestigious development just south of Cirencester. The luxury development boasts hundreds of acres of lush green countryside including nine beautiful lakes, two rivers, stunning picnic spots and miles of lakeside and river trails. Quality family time is definitely on the agenda when booking Blakely House. In total it can sleep a maximum of ten adults and two children, with the two children sleeping on a sofa-bed in the entrance hall.
An incredible range of activities and facilities are available to guests booking Blakely House. The lakes offer canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, paddle boarding and fishing. The award-winning spa offers 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.
Blakely House is located in an exclusive area within the estate and is accessed via a private gate. There is designated parking. This wonderful holiday home commands an outstanding westerly facing aspect over the adjoining Swillbrook Lake. This upside down house cleverly uses the second floor for gorgeous living spaces, making the most of the astounding, peaceful views. All floors offer decked terraces and stunning vistas. When arriving at Blakely House, you open the doors to a spacious entrance hall with a sofa bed and a wall mounted television with Google Chrome Cast. It is a good overspill space should you have a crowd, though obviously not quite as comfortable as the luxury bedrooms. There is a utility room with a shower on this level as well as a family bathroom, two lakeside bedrooms and a twin. One of the lakeside bedrooms is a twin and the other, a king. Both feature sliding doors to the ground floor terrace and garden.
The first floor is home to the delightful, spacious master bedroom which enjoys direct access to the balcony. With floor-to-ceiling glass doors along the whole of the lakeside wall, the room is bright, beautiful and enjoys fabulous views and blissful tranquility. It also boasts an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Also on this level is another twin bedroom, a family bathroom and a fantastic, large family cinema and play room. As well as gorgeous views it boasts a sofa, projector television, DVD’s and a selection of children’s toys and games. Huge picture windows make it a delightful bright and airy space.
Upstairs, on the second floor, you will find a sensational living space, brilliantly illuminated due to the banks of glass. A contemporary two-tone kitchen offers outstanding appliances and will delight the chef in your group. Trendy, sumptuous sofas are perfectly positioned to enjoy the breathtaking, panoramic lake views plus you can dine with a view, also admiring the colour accents of the striking artwork as well as the modern wood burning stove. Blakely House has been beautifully decorated and the soft furnishings are stunning. Both sides of this fabulous living space open to decked balconies, one westerly facing with deluxe lounge furniture and stunning lakeside views and the other for alfresco dining.
Blakely 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. 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.
Within a gorgeous luxury development, Poplar House is bright, beautiful and only one of a handful of properties to be built on its own island. How much fun is that! This fabulous, four bedroom home can sleep between 8 and 12 guests, depending on whether you use the children’s rooms to full capacity.
Poplar House is accessed via a small footbridge which leads you to the front door. The house benefits from a lovely westerly facing aspect over the tranquil Howells Mere Lake. Poplar House is built over two floors with open plan living spaces on the ground floor. The house benefits from almost fully glazed side and rear elevations taking full advantage of the sensational lake views. With so much glass, the living spaces are illuminated beautifully and feel light and airy. There are gorgeous, warm wooden floors throughout. The interior is incredibly stylish with wonderful, comfortable furnishings. The decor is mainly white, grey and blue with lovely added colour accents. A variety of sofas, love seats and chairs surround the modern log burner and enjoy the spectacular views. A television and a selection of DVD’s are provided for your entertainment. There is also a small round table, perfect for playing cards or family board games. Close to the kitchen area and with doors to the decked terrace, the dining area also benefits from floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows. This house dazzles in sunlight! The kitchen is fantastic with masses of glossy white cupboards, wonderful appliances and a central island with stools. The whole living space is incredibly social, perfect for large groups. There is also a handy cloakroom which is also home to the washing machine and dryer. The ground floor deck offers alfresco dining with a view and a top-notch gas barbecue.
The bedrooms can be found on the first floor. The spacious master boasts a super kingsize bed, a charming vaulted ceiling, a beautiful ensuite bathroom and a balcony with delightful lake views. There is also a children’s bedroom with bunk beds, a child’s bed and another truckle bed that can be pulled out and used if necessary. The room sleeps four children, though they may enjoy quite a lot of late night chatter! It also boasts an immaculate fully tiled ensuite bathroom. The lakeside king bedroom enjoys a small balcony with lake views. Finally, there is a double bunk high sleeper arrangement. There is a double bed underneath the high sleeper. Again four can sleep here though the high sleeper is only suitable for older children. The smart family shower room to share.
This exclusive, gated Cotswolds development just south of Cirencester offers an incredible range of facilities and activities for the whole family. It boasts stunning landscapes, nine lakes, two rivers, lakeside trails and hundreds of acres of lush green space. The development is prestigious, upmarket and offers both supreme relaxation and adventure in equal measures. Families enjoy wonderful water activities, access to an award winning spa which boasts a sauna, steam room and three swimming pools, including indoor, outdoor and a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies as well. Visitors to the spa also enjoy gorgeous, luxurious well-being treatments. In addition, there are tennis courts, a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge, a fabulous children’s playground, restaurant, Technogym and a handy shop. With so much on offer for all ages, this is the perfect place for multi-generational holidays and meeting up with friends. It is no real surprise that many families book to come year after year.
Poplar House enjoys a very special lakeside location on an island 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 hot tub holidays! Think architect designed holiday home! Think stunning views! Think ‘resort’ style facilities and activities! Think award-winning spa with indulgent treatments, sauna, steam room and three swimming pools! Think watersports, yoga, keeping fit, hiking and biking! Think tranquil lakeside locations with miles of walking trails! Think hot chocolate and marshmallows headed over fire pits in wooded glens! This is what you get when you book a holiday at Goldfinch House!
This contemporary gem of a holiday home boasts 4 gorgeous bedrooms sleeping 8 guests in supreme comfort. It enjoys quirky upside down living so that the contemporary open plan living spaces enjoy the fabulous views of the lake and nature reserve. The decoration and furnishings throughout this stunning house are outstanding. With neutral grey and cream calming palettes and the rear elevation being almost totally glazed, the spaces are extremely light and airy.
You arrive at Goldfinch House over a little wooden bridge which crosses a small waterway. This luxury holiday home rests peacefully on the southern banks of Clearwater Lake. On the ground floor you will find two luxury lakeside bedrooms which both open onto the ground floor deck. They both enjoy fabulous, well-maintained ensuite bathrooms. There is also a delightful twin bedroom and a family bathroom on the ground floor.
Upstairs, the living space is spectacular. With architectural grandeur and flooded with light, it offers a brilliant sense of space. The vaulted ceilings are a wonder! Sumptuous sofas are placed perfectly to benefit from the beautiful vistas and also the modern wood burning stove on cooler evenings. You can dine in luxury with a view. The kitchen is huge, a chef’s dream, with masses of units and space as well as top-notch appliances. Guests can chat to the chef at the breakfast bar while a feast is being prepared. Also on the first floor is a children’s bunk bed room which will no doubt be a hit.
Huge doors open from the living space onto the first floor decked balcony. This is just the spot for your morning cup of coffee watching the sun rise. A big plus with this holiday home is the hot tub on the ground floor deck. What a treat! Just get those bottles of fizz chilling! It is also the place where you can enjoy alfresco dining with a view using the barbecue.
Goldfinch House sits within an exclusive, gated development in the very heart of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, the development offers a fantastic range of facilities for the whole family amongst stunning landscapes, nine lakes, two rivers, lakeside trails and hundreds of acres of lush green space. The development is prestigious, upmarket and offers both supreme relaxation and adventure in equal measures. The luxury spa offers excellent treatments as well as its steam room, sauna and swimming pools, one of which is a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies. There is also a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge, tennis courts, a children’s playground, restaurant, watersports tuition, a Technogym, fishing and so much more. This is the perfect place for multi-generational holidays and meeting up with friends.
Goldfinch 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.
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.
If you are a large family group or a group of friends looking for a stunning, contemporary lakeside holiday home where there are plenty of activities, you may have just found it at Blackbird House. Sleeping 10 in 5 immaculate bedrooms, the accommodation is arranged over three floors with quirky upside living to make the most of the wonderful lake views.
Blackbird House rests on the edge of the idyllic Howells Mere Lake within an exclusive, gated development on the doorstop of the delights of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, the development offers a fantastic range of facilities for the whole family amongst sensational landscapes with nine lakes, two rivers, lakeside trails, woodland and hundreds of acres of lush green space. 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. If that is not enough, the Cotswolds boasts idyllic villages, historic towns, a rich heritage of country houses, wildlife parks, stunning gardens and enchanting nature reserves.
Blackbird House is an example of the striking architect designed ‘skydeck’ style that you will see on the development. There are many other designs but this has to be one of the most contemporary and eye-catching ones. It offers decked terraces on each floor with spiral staircases between them. The top terrace is a wonder with incredible views of the estate and alfresco dining. Blackbird House has the added attraction of a Canadian Hydropool Serenity hot tub with Hydrowise therapy and Versa massage functions. What a treat to sit on the deck, relaxing with a glass of bubbles in such wonderful, natural surroundings!
The ground floor offers a fabulous master bedroom suite with its comfy kingsize bed, immaculate ensuite bathroom with a bath and access to the ground floor deck overlooking Howells Mere. There is another beautifully finished king bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a ground floor cloakroom.
Upstairs on the first floor, you will find a delightful children’s bunk bed room with an adjacent family shower room, an ensuite twin bedroom and another lovely king bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Some of the bedrooms boast striking feature walls to brighten the otherwise calm, neutral colour palette. This is an extremely comfortable, spacious holiday home which has been furnished with excellent taste.
The top floor is home to the open plan living area which is brilliantly illuminated with so many windows. The kitchen is stunning with outstanding, contemporary units and excellent appliances. Surrounded with windows, you will be cooking and washing up with a view! Just beyond the kitchen is a fabulous dining arrangement with luxurious bench seating and chairs. The living area is incredibly spacious with numerous sofas and chairs surrounding the modern log burning stove. Huge doors open onto the terrace though you don’t need to go outside to appreciate the splendid views! Amazon Alexa is provided for your enjoyment.
Blackbird House is a stunning retreat, perfect for recharging the batteries, enjoying the nature and family time with plenty of adventurous and relaxation activities available.
Blackbird 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.
Fronted with gorgeous, warm, honey coloured Cotswold stone and with a rear elevation almost entirely glazed, this wonderful holiday home offers modern, spacious accommodation to 8 guests. Sunbeams, ‘the black and white’ house, is situated lakeside in a splendid, exclusive, gated development in the very heart of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, the development offers a fantastic range of facilities for the whole family amongst stunning landscapes, nine lakes, two rivers, lakeside trails and hundreds of acres of lush green space. The development is prestigious, upmarket and offers both supreme relaxation and adventure in equal measures.
Sunbeams benefits from westerly facing lakeside views from the ground floor deck and upper terrace. This splendid holiday home offers quirky upside down living to make the most of the sensational lake and nature estate views. The ground floor offers three well-appointed bedrooms and the striking, lavish master king bedroom suite is found on the second floor. On the ground floor, one calm and elegant king bedroom and an exquisite twin bedroom enjoy access to the furnished ground floor deck. The king bedroom enjoys an ensuite bathroom. There is also another pretty twin and a sparkling family bathroom.
The glorious open plan living space is located on the first floor with double height aspect and vaulted ceilings. It is striking, modern and an excellent social space, brilliantly illuminated by the whole wall of glass. Many of the rooms in this house feature black and while colour schemes. The kitchen is striking with black and white, glossy, contemporary units, excellent appliances and smart black leather bar stools which pull up to the breakfast bar. The cook will be delighted to have company and a glass of chilled wine while preparing dinner. Luxurious sofas, chairs and a chaise longue in shades of black and grey surround the modern log burning stove and lovely white dining chairs surround the glass dining table. Doors open to the first floor decked balcony which boasts stunning lakeside views and is brilliant for pre-dinner drinks and alfresco dining. The first floor also boasts another outstanding family bathroom.
Upstairs you will find the magnificent mezzanine master bedroom suite. Again in black and white, it offers splendour and luxurious comfort. It boasts another black and white ensuite bathroom and beautiful concertina screening from the living space.
If you can tear yourselves away from this beautiful holiday home, the on-site restaurant and award-winning spa are just a five minute walk away. The spa offers a wonderful treatments, a steam room, sauna and three swimming pools including a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies. There is also a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge, tennis courts, a children’s playground, restaurant, watersports tuition, a Technogym, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and so much more. This is the perfect location for multi-generational holidays and meeting up with friends.
Sunbeams 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.
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.
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.
