Dog friendly Lodges Gloucestershire

If you are coming to the Cotswold Water Park for stargazing or to enjoy the surroundings with family and friends, then Shearwater Laker House is the place for you.
The interior has a lovely calming decor and with full height doors and windows in the living space, the amazing lake scenery can be seen and enjoyed whatever the weather.
The open plan kitchen and dining area are central to the home and the living area opens out onto the deck with outdoor furniture and a BBQ for the warmer days. In winter you can curl up on the couch in front of the gas fire and enjoy the extraordinary views over the lake from the comfort of the sofa.
A bedroom and bathroom can be found on the ground floor for anyone not wanting to venture upstairs and the other four bedrooms and two bathrooms are spread out over the two floors above so plenty of space for everyone.
This property can be booked with Wrens Lake House (UKC5302) which is next door to accommodate up to 16 guests.

Originally a cart shed and stable block Little Saxon Barn has been sympathetically restored and renovated retaining many of the charming original features such as wooden beams and high vaulted ceilings. Sleeping 10 with a private hot tub, it is a perfect place for holidaying with family or friends.
The property is actually two barns that are semi-detached sleeping five guests in each, one boasting a hot tub in the courtyard garden for all of the party to enjoy. The properties have all the modern conveniences you might need with smart and functional kitchens, open plan sitting rooms and beamed bedrooms.
Located in a unique setting on one of the oldest sites in Gloucestershire, the barn offers fantastic views over the countryside and a pretty fishing pond, and backs onto an impressive Anglo Saxon chapel.
Little Saxon Barn is in the centre of a pretty Cotswold village and you will find a number of rambling paths and The Cotswold Way on your doorstep. Jump in the car and within twenty minutes you will find the historic town of Gloucester where parts of Harry Potter films were made in the imposing Gloucester Cathedral, and also the chic spa town of Cheltenham.

A wonderful detached cottage in village of Parkend, within the Royal Forest of Dean. Underfloor heating throughout. En-suite facilities. Pet-friendly. Games area. Cinderford 6.7 miles; Monmouth 9.8 miles; Ross-on-Wye 12.8 miles.

Bloomfield House is rare rural find within Redmarley D’Abitot. This magnificent holiday home sleeps up to 10 guests within 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms and an open plan kitchen diner, along with a secure wrap-around garden with uninterrupted views of the Malvern Hills. Bloomfield House is a social holiday home, with the wow factor. It’s great for multi-generational gatherings and the perfect base for families looking for an active UK break as there are lots to explore beyond your wonderful abode. On the ground floor is a well equipped kitchen, dining area and a boot room. There are 2 living rooms, the first is a small and cosy snug and the second is the social hub of the house. Magnificent floor to ceiling windows bring the outside in with enviable views of the Malvern Hills. If you are lucky enough to stay on Bonfire Night, the hills light up, glitter and sparkle all evening, it’s rather unique and special. Don’t worry if it’s a chilly evening either, as the underfloor heating and huge wood burner will keep you all toasty and warm inside. Upstairs you will find 5 sumptuous bedrooms, with the finest linens and deepest mattresses for the perfect night’s sleep. No fighting over the bathrooms either with two family bathrooms on hand.
Should you want to get out and explore, just a 10-minute drive is the market town of Ledbury, where you will find an array of independent coffee shops, local produce and handful of traditional pubs. Weston Cider is worth a visit, the kids can play at the adventure park whilst you sample and pick a tipple or two for the fridge. Don’t forget to pack your walking boots as Malvern Spa is just 7 miles up the road with its picturesque walks over the Malvern Hills and many bohemian independent shops. The cathedral city of Gloucester is just a short drive in the other direction, with its Victorian docks and designer retail outlet.
For some thrill-seeking adventures head to the Forest of Dean with its cycle tracks, and high rope Go Ape attraction (20 minutes away) with the Treetop Challenge and Forest Segways. Canoeing is within 30 minutes with the glorious Symonds Yat on the River Wye. Kayaking and paddle boarding also available at the Forest of Dean. Visit Eastnor Castle with family events include steam days, have a go at archery and circus days. Steam railways close by, and caving and off road driving for the thrill seekers too.

A remarkable four-storey holiday home settled in Blockley, in the Cotswolds. Character. En-suite. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Moreton-in-Marsh 4 miles; Bourton-on-the-Water 11.3 miles; Cheltenham 21.4 miles.