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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

Perched on the water’s edge Moorhen Lake House offers a sanctuary for all and gives a great first impression.
An open plan downstairs is complemented by stunning bi-folding glass doors that stretch across the back of the house. They ensure the house is filled with calm and tranquil light whilst showing the lake off in all its charming glory.
An ever changing picture of water-skiers, swans and rippling water can be enjoyed from the comfort of the sofa, or fold the doors back and the living area takes on a new and exciting feel. The outside space becomes an extension to the house, an ideal spot for alfresco dining, and the hot tub in the deck makes the perfect place to watch the world go by.
Upstairs offers three bedrooms and a family bathroom. More stunning lake views can be found from the master bedroom. You will also find within a few steps of the house a lakeside brasserie and a great children’s play area.
The perfect holiday cottage in Gloucestershire.

Situated in the Royal Forest of Dean, this property offers an ideal retreat for a relaxing holiday or for exploring the surrounding area. Set in the 4 acre grounds of the owners home, it is just a 0.5 mile from Oldcroft with its shops, pubs and restaurants. The cottage is suitable for the disabled and also provides the perfect location for visitors with pets. The River Severn (4 miles), Dean Heritage Centre, Dean Forest Railway and Tintern Abbey are all nearby. There is good fishing, RSPB reserves, riding, golf, tennis and excellent walking and cycling opportunities locally. Ross on Wye, Chepstow, Monmouth and the cathedral cities of Gloucester and Hereford are within easy driving distance. Lydney 3 miles.

Flowers Barn is a beautifully converted detached Cotswold stone barn, still boasting many original features throughout. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between Duntisbourne Rouse and Duntisbourne Leer. The name is taken from the River Dunt which flows through the village, and also from monks at the Abbey of Gloucester who controlled the area in the 13th century. Flowers Barn is adjacent to the owners’ working farm and occupies a beautiful countryside setting.
Built mainly in the time of Charles II, Flowers Barn was once home to aspiring writer and farm owner Eliza in the early 18th century. Eliza came to inherit 420-acres of land off her father, rather than one of her four brothers, and dedicated her life to the farm. She was a very bright and keen horsewoman, who was the first in the area to own a bicycle and a gas cooker. Eliza worked on the farm up until her death in 1901.
This is a perfect place to stay when in the Cotswolds, being just a 10-minute drive from Roman Cirencester and 20 minutes’ drive from Cheltenham and its famous horse racing festival in March each year. There are plenty of walks and cycle routes for active guests, and this is a very central position from which to visit the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, including Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Campden. Both Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon are also a convenient drive away.
The accommodation provides upside down living with the bedrooms and bathroom on the ground floor and the living room and kitchen on the first floor. Outside there is a well-kept front garden with seating area and garden furniture. There is a driveway offering off road parking and a bike store can be made available should guests wish to bring their own bikes to leave the car behind and explore the area. Well behaved dogs with thoughtful owners are welcome. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

You will be blown away as soon as you walk through the door of Goosander Lake House as the first thing you will notice are the ripples and reflections coming from the lake just outside your window.
Once you’ve absorbed the amazing view, immerse inside the beautiful home with an open-plan modern kitchen that flows through to the sitting room and out onto the private deck.
The deck feels like another room to the house as it continues out of the sitting room via French doors. An ideal spot to view a superb sunset, or wildlife or simply observe those mastering the international water-ski course, all made even more perfect with a glass of wine and a BBQ.
Upstairs, a large master bedroom awaits with equivalent stunning views over the lake, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Extra care has been taken for families, and you will find lots of special touches around the house if you are planning on taking the little ones. Heavily discounted spa passes are available, please request with the owner.
?Goosander Lake House can also be booked with Coot Lake House and Ruddy Duck Lake House for larger groups as they are all within 200 yards of each other.

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 accommodation is the jewel in the crown, renovated to the highest standard with underfloor heating throughout. Purpose built all one level, it is great for family and friends looking for a sociable retreat and it is only a 5-minute walk from the centre of town. A large living room provides the perfect space for everyone to come together. Each bedroom features sumptuous beds and top of the range linens for the perfect night’s sleep. The family bathroom offers both a walk-in shower and separate bath. A boot room and laundry room also feature, so go get your boots muddy and enjoy the walks on the Cotwolds Way which surround the property. The private garden is exquisite, lovingly landscaped and tranquil with picturesque views for miles. The outdoor terrace offers a great spot for dining al fresco, perfectly positioned to watch the sunset over the valley with an aperitif or two and there is a top of the range hot tub on the decked area, it’s a real treat day or night as it comes complete with the best views in town.
Wotton-under-Edge sits right on the famous Cotswolds Way. This friendly village has a plethora of traditional cottages, with a village high street that includes independent shops including crafts and country boutiques, as well as a cinema, allow yourself some extra time when meandering as the shopkeepers love to stop and chat. You will also find all the essentials too, such as green grocers for picking up your organic produce, a butchers for some fine local produce for cooking up a hearty meal for all. Why not take a trip to the family run Winner Hill Vineyard, to pick up a sparkling white to accompany your dinner. It is said by many that it’s just as good as some of the best French bottles. You can even make an afternoon of it and partake in some tasting for a fun day out. A little further beyond, you will find Tetbury is 10 miles away, and Bath and Bristol are both 20 miles. Badminton is 5 miles and Berkeley Castle, Wildfowl Trust at Slimbridge and Westonbirt Arboretum all within easy distance. Golf can also be found nearby. Beach 21 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

Lords Cottage has been redecorated to a high standard in 2022, located in the town of Coleford in the heart of the Forest of Dean it is just a couple of miles from the forest. There are fabulous walks within the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean which boasts some stunning scenery. This is a perfect base from which to visit nearby family attractions which include Clearwell Caves, The Secret Forest, Puzzlewood, Perrygrove Steam Railway, a sculpture trail, and a railway museum. The Forest of Dean has always been a huge draw for cyclists (and the cottage has a lockable dry garage to store bikes) and walkers. Areas within easy reach include Beechenhurst and Mallards Pike.
Symonds Yat is a popular destination for ornithologists due to the presence of nesting peregrine falcons. The Wye Valley also offers a variety of river-based activities such as canoeing and fishing. A wide variety of shops, restaurants and pubs within a 5-minute walk. The town of Monmouth is a short drive from the property and has some great boutique shops and not to mention Monmouth Castle and the Monnow Bridge!
Lords Cottage comprises of large lounge with Smart TV leading to an open plan kitchen and dining area, with washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, and microwave, the kitchen leads to the enclosed private garden with seating area and garden furniture. Bike storage attached to the garden which can be accessed from the front or rear of the garden. To the first floor there is a family bathroom with bath and shower over, master bedroom with king-size bed and double aspect windows, twin bedroom and full size bunkbeds in the third bedroom. Parking is on street at the front of the property. This property also benefits from a selection of toys and games, a nightlight in the bunk room, children’s plastic crockery, cups and cutlery as well as complimentary handwash and shower gel.