Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages In Gloucestershire

Bowles Cottage is a stylish, detached holiday cottage which lies on the edge of the village of Southrop, in the county of Gloucestershire. The village is skirted by the River Leach and is in an unspoilt Cotswolds location with many walks directly from the cottage to surrounding towns and villages, this cottage is a real delight to stay in. The characterful market towns of both Lechlade and Fairford are close by, with many quintessential Cotswold villages to explore including Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, and plenty of sporting activities to indulge in including water sports, boating on the Thames, fishing, golf, walking and horse riding. Numerous museums are also nearby, such as the fascinating Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford and the Ashmoleum with its Egyptian collection of mummies and other world treasures. Interesting days out can be had at many working farms and bird sanctuaries. The Cotswold Farm Park near Guiting Power specialises in rare breeds of animals and offers seasonal demonstrations include lambing, shearing and milking. Slimbridge Wetlands Centre is an internationally important reserve and home to the world’s largest collection of rare and exotic water birds. Only a short distance from the cottage is the Cotswold Wildlife Park. This 120-acre park is home to a collection of animals from all over the world, many of which are threatened or endangered species in the wild. Visitors will also find gardens, a café, an adventure playground and a narrow gauge railway. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.

On a small, private, gated estate, Libelle is a contemporary styled, luxury home on Cotswold Water Park near Cirencester. The architecturally inspired, lakeside home has stunning views over a lake & benefits from a large fully-enclosed decking area suspended over the water’s edge. 3 bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom, one being downstairs for anyone unable to negotiate the stairs. Master bedroom has balcony & seating. Other 2 bedrooms have flexibility to be kingsize or 2 singles. Hot tub

Waters Edge is a contemporary styled, luxury holiday home on Cotswold Water Park in the southern Cotswolds near to Cirencester. Set on a private gated estate, this architecturally inspired, lakeside home has stunning views over a lake. The property benefits from a large, fully enclosed decking area & balcony off the master bedroom giving the illusion of being suspended over the water’s edge. Private hot tub. 3 bedrooms each with en-suite sleeping up to 6 people. Up to 2 dogs welcome

A charming Grade II listed cottage resting in the historic riverside town of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Cheltenham 10 miles; Gloucester 11.7 miles; Malvern 13.2 miles.

This sweet little character holiday cottage is within walking distance of the attractive market square at Fairford, here there are shops a lovely old inn providing good food and a magnificent Wool Church. From the cottage there is excellent lake side walking and a wealth of birdlife and waterfowl can often be seen. A convenient location for touring and enjoying the scenic beauty of the Cotswold Hills. Burford, Stow, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cirencester and Letchlade are all within a 15 mile radius. Pub and shop 400 yards.

A superb 17th-century listed Cotswold cottage resting near Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. Open fire. Dog-friendly. Large garden. Stow-on-the-Wold 6.1 miles; Burford 6.2 miles; Moreton-in-Marsh 10.3 miles; Chipping Norton 12.5 miles.

A charming property situated near the town of Coleford. Pet friendly. Hot tub. Coleford 1.8 miles; Gloucester 19 miles.

This characterful, Cotswold stone, end-of-row holiday cottage is situated in the charming village of Avening. The village has a pub within easy walking distance which is attached to an Indian restaurant. This also does take aways for an relaxing night in. Nearby is Gatcombe Park, the home of the Princess Royal. There are some lovely walks around the village and surrounding beautiful countryside. This splendid holiday cottage is ideally located for exploring many local attractions, such as the famous Westonbirt Arboretum, which has a magnificent tree collection and also hosts a variety of events.
Tetbury is just 3 miles away, a thriving market town with elegant buildings and 17th-century market hall. As well as offering a unique retail experience with many craft shops, it is also a major centre for antiques. Malmesbury, 8 miles, is the oldest borough in England with its Norman Abbey and the beautiful Abbey House Gardens. The Roman city of Cirencester is 12 miles away, and there are many Roman remains in the surrounding area, including several Roman villas near the villages of Chedworth and Withington. The famous Cheltenham racecourse is 20 miles away and the magnificent city of Bath, famous for its hot springs, is 26 miles.

This grand holiday home rests in the village of Blockley in Gloucestershire. In the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Electric fire. Pet-friendly. Moreton-in-Marsh 3.8 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 17.1 miles.