Dog-Friendly Holidays Gloucestershire

Situated at Lower Stanley, in the peaceful village of Gretton, this is the ideal location to enjoy the local landscape. Perfect for walkers, there are numerous paths from the door. The Lodge is attached to the owners’ house but provides privacy and space. Explore Winchcombe, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway, Chipping Campden and Evesham. For a day at the races, Cheltenham Racecourse is within easy reach. Stabling and grazing for horses by arrangement. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

Set on the fringes of the charming town of Chipping Sodbury, these two attractive and well appointed barn conversions enjoy pleasant views and a rural location on a working farm. The myriad attractions of the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean are nearby, Badminton is just 3 miles whilst Bristol and the Roman city of Bath are both only 12 miles. Slimbridge Wildfowl Trust, Westonbirt Arboretum, the beautiful Wye Valley and Dyrham Park (NT) are all easily accessible. Cardiff and Longleat are each around one hour away. Walkers will delight in the proximity of both the Cotswold and Monarch Ways. Golf, tennis and swimming are found locally. Shops and pubs serving food 1 mile.

Situated in the Forest of Dean, these semi-detached barn conversions offer comfortable holiday accommodation, conveniently located to enjoy the delights on offer in this beautiful area. There are outdoor activities in abundance, with riding available on site. Golf, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and rock climbing can all be found locally. Wonderful walks with stunning scenery await you within the forest and the Wye Valley, which is very popular also for mountain biking. There are numerous fun places to visit with attractions such as Go Ape, Puzzlewood, Dean Forest Steam Railway, Dean Heritage Centre, Clearwell Caves and the Sculpture Trail. The cathedral city of Gloucester, Monmouth, Chepstow and the pretty market town of Ross-on-Wye are all within a short drive. Private use of the hot tub can be arranged and sessions are bookable on arrival. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Blackberry Barn and Bramble Barn are single-storey barns of original red brick, and have been lovingly restored to a good standard by the owners who live next door. Both barns retain many of the original features such as traditional oak trusses, solid stone flooring and beautiful gardens but with the modern luxury of underfloor heating.
Set in 25 acres of untouched pasture and meadow land on the fringes of The Cotswolds, and within easy reach of the Forest of Dean, the spa towns of Cheltenham and Bath, the cities of Bristol and Gloucester and many historical towns. There is a wide range of activities available ranging from enjoying the tranquillity, to taking day trips to the many local cities, enjoying a game of golf, fishing, local equestrian attractions at Badminton, Chepstow and Cheltenham, and walking the Cotswold Way. The towns and villages nearby harbour a variety of pubs and restaurants or if you prefer to cater for yourselves, the cottages are well equipped with contemporary kitchens. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Blackberry Barn (UKC918) can be booked together with Bramble Barn (UKC919) to accommodate up to 8 guests.

What a fabulous property! If you are looking for a complete rest and get-away from it all, this is the choice for you. In peace and tranquillity this wonderful lodge completely makes the most of the amazing location, tucked away in a peaceful corner of the owner’s grounds. There is a large decking area right in front, with table and chairs, where you can enjoy the expansive views over the Slad Valley. Inside, on the ground floor is the open plan living area with mezzanine above, featuring a sofa, Smart TV, a well-equipped kitchen area and shower room. Appreciate the natural beauty surrounding you while you dine at the glass table, admiring the view from the large window. Up the spiral staircase will lead you to the mezzanine bedroom with double bed (there is a restricted headrooom). From the ground floor there are patio doors which open to enable you to enjoy warm evenings and days while watching the wildlife.

Deer, foxes and badgers are always visiting so you should have plenty of close-up photo opportunities of these charming creatures. The gardens are a labour of love by the owners who have restored since 2014, what was an overgrown wilderness, into a thing of beauty. Steps lead down from the decking to a lawned area. At the bottom of the stone steps is a picnic table, ideal for dining beneath the stars.

If you can tear yourself away, the area is full of attractions for interesting days out. The Hazeling Hideaway lies amidst The Cotswold countryside and is close to Stroud and Painswick. Located not far from where poet Laurie Lee was brought up, you can walk in his footsteps by following the Laurie Lee Wildlife Way which takes in four Nature Reserves. The trail is marked by wooden posts carved with the famous author’s poems. Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust owns four beautiful nature reserves in the Slad Valley called Frith Wood, Snows Farm, Swifts Hill and, thanks to a very successful fundraising appeal, the new Laurie Lee Wood. People come from all over Europe to see the beauty of these valleys. The area is a magnet for walkers, explorers, and cyclists. This is a place you will want to return to again and again. Pub within a mile.

Holders Cottage is a luxury property situated in a small, peaceful location mid-way between the pretty market town of Newent and the cathedral city of Gloucester. Set in the grounds of the owners’ family home, the property is arranged to enable you to make the most of the glorious Gloucestershire countryside views. The accommodation comprises an open plan living space and a double bedroom complete with a kingsize bed and en-suite facilities. Outside there is a private terrace with garden furniture and lovely countryside views. There is a driveway offering parking for up to two vehicles.

Perfect for walkers and cyclists, the cottage sits in open countryside and there is a myriad of footpaths, bridleways and country lanes right on the doorstep. The Wysis Way and Three Choirs Way are both within close proximity of the property. Additionally, this holiday home offers an ideal base from which to explore the local area as it is centrally located between the Forest of Dean, the Cotswolds, the Malvern Hills and the Wye Valley, all of which are known for their stunning views, wildlife and range of outdoor activity options and are within 15 miles of the accommodation. The city of Gloucester is less than a 10-minute drive away, with its redeveloped historic docks, and offers a range of cafés, bars, restaurants and outlet shopping in the Gloucester Quays. The regency spa town of Cheltenham, renowned for its shopping, theatre and festivals, is just a 20-minute drive. Tewkesbury, Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye can all be reached within a 30-minute drive. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 4 miles.

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.

Cenwulf Cottage is a delightful property located in the centre of Winchcombe. This terraced property boasts outstanding views from the garden that look over the countryside and hill surrounding the town. With a private seating area at the top of the garden, this is the perfect space for enjoying a morning coffee or putting your feet up after a day’s walking. At the bottom of the garden is a small unfenced pond.
You enter the property straight into the living/dining room, fitted with a great feature wood burner, it makes for a cosy and warm space for those quiet nights in. Continuing through the property you will find a contemporary, well-equipped kitchen which leads out into the garden and is the perfect place for the designated chef to rustle up some good food. Upstairs is a well-proportioned master bedroom, a further single bedroom both with luxury bed linen and a bathroom with shower over bath for the extra touch of elegance.
This characterful holiday property is the perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a real win for guests who are looking to get away from their busy life for a break. The name Winchcombe means ’valley with a bend’, and today the town still retains streets which curve gracefully along the ’combe’. The inns, restaurants, tea rooms and shops set among Winchcombe’s three main streets are full of the character of times past, and the great variety of refreshments are an added bonus! Within walking distance of the cottage are two small supermarkets, several pubs, restaurants and a fish n’ chip shop, go on, treat yourself! Stroll through the historic market town, walk to the famous Sudeley Castle with its beautiful gardens, now one of the premier tourist attractions in the north Cotswolds, or ramble in rolling hills, including the Cotswold Way. The towns of Broadway, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Campden are within easy reach, while Regency Cheltenham is just 8 miles away. The famous racecourse at Prestbury Park is a big attraction for National Hunt fans, and the Prescott Speed Hill Climb holds motoring events at various times throughout the year. Shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

This wonderful area is an ideal base for circular riverside and country walks, and to explore the Severn Way, with its own walks and perfect picnic spots.

The property consists of a living room and an open plan kitchen and dining room with bi-folding doors leading to the large garden. A utility room and a cloakroom compete the ground floor. To the first floor, there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. To the second floor there is a double bedroom with en-suite facilities. There is off-road parking and a large enclosed lawned garden.

Many National Trust properties in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, including Berrington Hall, Brockhampton Estate, Hanbury Hall and Woodchester Mansion, are worth a visit, as are Bristol, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud and Cirencester. Within easy driving are golf, ski slopes, coastal walks, Cotswold walks plus the Gloucester and Sharpness canal walks. Also within easy driving are Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetland Park, Cotswold Water Park, Berkeley Castle and Butterfly House, Prinknash Abbey (bird and deer park), Thornbury Castle and Cheltenham Race Course. The historic town of Tewkesbury with its famous abbey, Westonbirt Arboretum, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Roman city of Bath, Regency Cheltenham and the cathedral cities of Bristol and Gloucester with their historic docks are also close by. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

This semi-detached property, which is adjacent to the owner’s home, provides a super elevated setting; offering far reaching views across to the River Severn. Bordering the Lypiatt countryside, where many walks can be enjoyed across the Stroud Valley. Yet less than a mile away is the bohemian town of Stroud, with its award winning farmers market selling a great variety of local produce. Centrally located many towns and villages are within a 25 mile radius, including Roman Cirencester, historic Bath, Royal Tetbury, famous for racing and festivals, Cheltenham and Gloucester with its magnificent Cathedral. The area is abundant with National Trust properties and other attractions such as Berkeley Castle and Slimbridge Wetland Centre. The stunning honey coloured North Cotswold villages including Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Campden are just an hours drive. Shop ½ mile.