Dog Friendly Hotels Gloucestershire

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.

The Granary is a charming, barn conversion based in Naunton near Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. Ground-floor living. Pet-friendly. In an AONB. Stow-on-the-Wold 7.1 miles; Moreton-in-Marsh 11.4 miles; Cheltenham 12.9 miles; Chipping Norton 16.2 mil

A characterful, three-storey, stone-built cottage resting in Bourton-On-The-Water, Gloucestershire. Exposed beams. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities. In an AONB. Stow-on-the-Wold 4 miles; Chipping Norton 13 miles; Cheltenham 15.3 miles.

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.

Situated in open countryside within a beautiful 2-acre garden and attached to the owner’s home, Woodlands offers a perfect homely holiday base from which to explore the area. It is ideally located to enjoy the Forest of Dean, Severn and Wye Valleys, Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds. Pretty market towns of Ross on Wye, Ledbury and Tewkesbury are an easy drive. Shops and pubs 2 miles.

Situated within the grounds of the owner’s home and working farm, these two semi-detached, single-storey barn conversions and detached cottage are comfortable holiday homes from which to explore the delights that the Forest of Dean has to offer. A tour of the farm to see the livestock can be arranged directly with the owner.
Each property benefits from a wood burner or electric coal-effect fire, perfect for keeping cosy in the winter months. To the front of the properties is a shared lawned area where guests are welcome to enjoy picnics.
Cider Press Barn (ref UK12379) offers three bedrooms, two double, one with an en-suite shower room, and a further single. To the rear of the property is a private, enclosed courtyard garden with a built in barbecue, great for al fresco dining. The courtyard itself is a sun trap and is perfect for relaxing in the evenings.
Lambing Shed (ref UK12380) is a characterful property, though what really stands out is the attention and thought that has gone into the kitchen and living space, encouraging families to spend time together. The wood burner is surrounded by an outstanding open brick wall, providing a rustic appeal. From the kitchen window you have a great view across the farm courtyard and over the fields. Off the living room is a double bedroom with en-suite facilities, and further down the hallways is a twin bedroom and a shower room.
In the Forest of Dean itself, there are many picnic sites, pathways and cycle tracks to be found. Outdoor activities are plentiful with riding and canoeing available in the local area and the cathedral city of Gloucester is within easy driving distance. Shop and pub under 1 mile, restaurant 1½ miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 15 guests.

Anvil Cottage is located where a wooded valley meets the ever-changing Severn. It is next to an old cider mill with a seventeenth-century horse drawn millstone and an old salmon fishery. Nearby is Drake’s House, where Sir Francis Drake is believed to have lodged whilst buying forest timber for ships.

From Gatcombe there are walks along the Severn, the cottage is close to a recently restored section of the Severn Way with fantastic views. There are many walks in the forest nearby, also opportunities for cycling, canoeing, fishing and treetop walking. There are castles, a mine and a showcave within easy reach. Cheltenham, Gloucester, the Cotswolds, Bristol and Wales are within an hour’s drive.

Set on the owners busy pastoral farm is this very attractive, detached property. Enjoying its own furnished garden, Daisy Cottage feels very rural in its setting, yet is only moments away from the renowned village of Chipping Sodbury. Only 3 miles from Badminton and 12 miles from Bristol and the city of Bath, this is an excellent base for a holiday touring the southern Cotswolds, Monarch Ways or enjoying a romantic break. Dyrham Park (NT), 2 miles. Swimming pool, squash, tennis and golf, 1 mile. Shop ½ mile, pub within 1 mile.

Amidst the rolling uplands of the South Cotswolds, this spacious cottage boasts a large paddock-style garden. The Pump House is served by the well stocked community run shop, two pubs and post office in the pleasant village of Hawkesbury Upton. This area of the South Cotswolds has easy access to the M4 and M5. Within a 20 mile radius you can visit stunning, architectural Georgian Bath with Thermae Spa and Bath Abbey, Bristol with the SS Great Britain, We the Curious, Bristol suspension bridge, or travel to Gloucester and visit the Cathedral, The Quays for shopping, Bowood House in Chippenham and Slimbridge Wildfowl Trust. The TV series, ’Bridgerton’, was filmed in Bath and Bristol, and some filming was carried out in Badminton, the next village to The Pump House. Or more locally, within 10 miles, the historic town of Tetbury, the market town of Wotton-under-Edge, or visit the farmers market in Stroud, Westonbirt Aboretum, Dyrham Park and for fans of Poldark, you can visit Chavenage House and Horton Court. The Pump House is well placed for a holiday touring this beautiful area either by car, bike or foot. The Cotswold Way is only ½ mile from The Pump House, and there are many outstanding walks on the doorstep. Or if you just want take in the view there is plenty of outside space, The Pump House and the owners property next door sits, within a few acres of grounds, where the chickens roam free all year and the sheep part of the year.