Dog Friendly Hotels Gloucestershire

Set in complete seclusion, this handsome renovated 17th-century farmhouse stands in 1½ acres of private grounds with a stream surrounded by woodland and meadows, ideal for children. The property is situated at the head of the Slad Valley with unmade-up track for last 200 yards (where car access can be difficult in bad weather, especially snow); this is one of the valleys described by the poet Laurie Lee in his book ‘Cider with Rosie’. It is within an AONB, a perfect holiday retreat for quiet relaxation or for visitors interested in bird-watching, sketching, painting and walking. Town and sports amenities at Stroud (4 miles). Cheltenham 14 miles. Horse riding 2 miles. Shop 2 miles.

Riverview Lodge is a delightful, luxurious studio lodge with an elevated position and uninterrupted view of the River Severn. It has been designed with comfort and luxury in mind. This is the perfect choice for a romantic vacation on the outskirts of the Cotswold and Forest of Dean. It features a small yet totally functional kitchenette that is ample for whipping up a wonderful breakfast, a Nespresso coffee machine is included for a premium experience during your stay too. A sumptuous sink into bed with the finest linen, provides the perfect slumber, soft mood lighting allows for a lovely ambiance throughout. Directly outside guests can enjoy a private terrace with seating and BBQ, a lovely spot for dining alfresco to the backdrop of the country lane and river.
Within stumbling distance and your neighbour is a fantastic riverside country pub, serving some fine ales and ciders, the food is well regarded by locals too, great for those days you don’t feel like cooking! Within a short drive is Tewkesbury, a buzzing little market town on the river, with a great selection of Coffee shops, restaurants, and antique shops. In the other direction is Gloucester, Harry Potter fanatics will be pleased to know they can walk in the footsteps of the Wizards and muggles Harry Potter filmed at the magnificent cathedral. Also, home to a dockside shopping outlet too for some discount designer clobber.
Obviously, no romantic gaunt to Gloucestershire, would be complete without a visit to the regency town of Cheltenham, glittered with its fancy cocktail bars, Michelin starred restaurants, shopping boutique and beauty salons are dotted along the regency promenades of Cheltenham Spa. Enjoy art galleries, concert halls, theatres, and world-renowned festivals, with highlight of the year being the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue riband event of the national hunt calendar. Riverview Lodge is the perfect race week residency as Cheltenham is easily reached by car within 15 minutes. A little further afield is the wider Cotswolds, all still within a 40-minute drive. Be sure to visit the famous chocolate box villages with their charming honey hued houses. Bourton-on-the-water, Chipping Campden, Cirencester, Stow-on-the-Wold are all easily reached.