Dog-Friendly Holidays Gloucestershire

Betula Views is an exclusive and newly converted hideaway within rural Newent, 30 minutes away from Wye Valley. An open plan kitchen and living space, provides a sociable atmosphere. Privately situated within the lower quarters of the main house, it boasts two en-suite bedrooms, both with sumptuous beds and linens for the ultimate night’s sleep. Designed with Bi-fold doors as to allow for breath-taking views to flood in as far reaching as Cheltenham and the borders of the Cotswolds. Outside, guests have their own private terrace which includes seating and a BBQ for dining alfresco. This wonderful abode is close to the vibrant market town of Newent and the historic market town of Ledbury which are both well served with shops, pubs, and restaurants. Be sure to visit the Three Choirs Vineyard as it is right on your doorstep, it has a well-regarded brasserie alongside their vineyard and winery, a great place to wine and dine for the afternoon. As well as the fantastic rural walks and cycle routes that surround you, there is plenty to keep the little ones entertained too. The Forest of Dean offers some great family experience days including cycle hire, Clearwell caves, fishing, a steam railway, and Puzzle Wood. A firm favourite with youngsters is “Go Ape” at Beechenhurst with its treetop ropes and ziplines. You are also within easy reach of the Malvern Hills, Three Counties Showground and the Roman City of Gloucester, with its wonderful cathedral where Harry Potter was filmed and a designer dockside shopping outlet. Within a 30-minute drive there are Michelin starred restaurants, numerous bars, stylish shops and salons aplenty dotted along the regency promenades of Cheltenham Spa. Enjoy art galleries, concert halls, theatres and world-renowned festivals, with the highlight of the year being the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue riband event of the national hunt calendar. However you choose to spend your time, Betula Views will not disappoint.

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.

Fabulously appointed over three floors, with a bathroom, 3 double bedrooms on the ground floor. The master bedroom suite has en-suite facilities, great for long soaks in the tub. Two of the bedrooms also have direct access to the lower terrace on the water’s edge, wonderfully relaxing at sunrise with a silky Nespresso. On the first floor you will find the utility room and the open plan social hub of the house. Bright, fresh, and inviting, it features impressive high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows that flood light throughout. The kitchen is well kitted out with everything you need, including an air fryer, for those days when you would rather kick back and relax with friends and family. The kids will love writing up the menu on the two giant chalk boards, and drawing pictures of the wildlife outside! When it’s time to dine, grab a bottle or two from your wine fridge and dine with the backdrop of the lakes. Should you want to make the most of your time with friends and family, why not call in the culinary help of a personal chef (at cost) from the Ballyhoo restaurant, to create a menu and serve you tastylicious plates whilst your pop the bubbles, chink the glasses and get competitive with the board games. Magnificent doors lead onto a raised terrace complete with rattan furniture. Be sure to grab the binoculars for a spot of lakeside wildlife spotting. On the third floor you will find a mezzanine bedroom, which is the ultimate den and sleeping space. All sleeping quarters offer guests fluffy bath towels, quality Egyptian linens and comfy beds.

In addition to the house facilities, guests can experience and enjoy the estate’s ArtSpa. Revive and indulge with indoor and outdoor heated pools, eco-pool, sauna, steam room, gym and treatments by arrangement. On the estate is a tennis court, nature trails, cycle tracks, playground, lake equipment hire and restaurant with farm shop for stocking up yummy produce. On-site are a pub and restaurant, and a shop for essentials (seasonal). A firm favourite with old and young is paddling across the lagoon to spot nocturnal beavers and otters on the Sunset Adventure Safari, rounded off with toasting marshmallows on the fire, total bliss!

Beyond your trendy retreat and within easy reach are many villages and towns such as Cirencester, Bath, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway and Cheltenham. The Cotswold Water Park just along the lane also offers a host of activities including water skiing, cable skiing, archery, shooting, paintballing, golf, aerial adventure, angling, horse riding, sailing, canoeing and rally driving. Cycle tracks, nature trails and fishing are all available locally. However you choose to spend your time at your stylish abode, whether it is kayaking the lake, jumping in and making a splash, relaxing with a good book, or simply spending that all important quality time making memories with friends and family Firecrest will certainly not disappoint.

This fabulous barn conversion which has been renovated over 2019/2020 is an ideal place for friends or larger families. Set in Bream, the property is a great base for exploring the Forest of Dean.
The property consists of open plan kitchen/dining area with breakfast island and all the appliances you could need. It makes a cosy home from home with some lovely exposed beams. The dining area has patio doors looking out onto the rolling countryside. The living room has exposed stone walls, a lovely wood burner and a Smart TV, great for those cooler evenings. There is a double bedroom to the ground floor with en-suite facilities. To the first floor there are a further three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed and en-suite facilities. There are also two twin bedrooms, one with a Smart TV. A family bathroom completes the picture. To the side of the property is a patio area with garden furniture and a barbecue.

There are many attractions in this area including miles of very scenic footpaths. The Forest of Dean also has fantastic cycle tracks for the family or for the serious mountain biker. Also close by are local attractions such as Beechenhurst, Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves and Norchard Steam Railway. There are places of historic interest too such as Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle, and the market towns of Monmouth, Coleford and Ross on Wye. The Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is just a short distance away. Shop and café 1 mile.
Owl Barn can be booked together with Pipistrelle (UK30758) and Horshoe (UK30759) to accommodate up to 16 guests.

The Lower Mill Estate in Somerford Keynes, an award-winning exclusive destination featuring the very best contemporary waterfront homes. Situated on a private 450-acre natural reserve, the gated and managed estate comprises of woodland and meadows crossed by three rivers and surrounded by serene lakes. Honey Cottage is the perfect choice for those seeking a back to nature experience, whilst enjoying a truly luxurious abode. Designed over three floors, each floor is complete with impressive feature floor-to-ceiling windows. From every floor you can soak up the lakeside views and experience those fabulous evening sunsets. No expense has been spared with luxury fixture and fittings throughout. Each bedroom comes with top quality linens and the comfiest beds for the ultimate night’s sleep. The chefs of the group will enjoy state of art appliances for chopping and chatting whilst the Bluetooth speaker plays their favourite tunes and wine cooler chills both red and white to the ultimate cellar temperature. On those special occasion when you don’t feel like cooking for the clan, why not celebrate in style and find a local private chef to do the hard work for you whilst you pop the corks and quaff the champers. The open plan living space is fantastic hub for all, with supersized Smart TV great for those nights in when a movie marathon is on the agenda by the roaring wood burner. On those sunnier mornings and balmy evening, be sure to dine al fresco upon one of two decks.

Please note that a travel cot is available at the property but this will not be assembled unless requested at the time of booking, and no bedding is provided.

In addition to the facilities at Honey Cottage, guests get to experience and enjoy the estate’s ArtSpa, revive and indulge with indoor and outdoor heated pools, eco-pool, sauna, steam room, gym and treatments by arrangement. On the estate there is a tennis court, nature trails, cycle tracks, playground, lake equipment hire and a restaurant with a farm shop for stocking up yummy produce. There is shop and restaurant on-site for essentials (seasonal opening times).

Beyond your trendy retreat and within easy reach you will find many famous Cotswold villages and towns such as Cirencester, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway and Cheltenham and Bath. The Cotswold Water Park just along the lane also offers a host of activities including water skiing, cable skiing, archery, shooting, paintballing, golf, aerial adventure, angling, horse riding, sailing, canoeing and rally driving. Cycle tracks, nature trails and fishing are all available locally. Pub serving food 1 mile.

Forest Walk is a detached house situated in Mile End in The Forest of Dean. You’ll never be at a loss for something to see and do in the Forest of Dean. With the natural environment, fascinating history and heritage, an array of attractions and activities are to be had here. For cycling enthusiasts the cycle trail is just 5 minutes from Forest Walk. There are an array of activities and days out to be had, such as Symonds Yat rock, Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves, and Coleford has its own Great Western Railway Museum. The cottage 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.
The property consists of a living room with a Smart TV with patio doors leading to the enclosed garden, an open plan kitchen and dining area with dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine. To the first floor is the master bedroom with en-suite shower room, a further double room and a bunk bed room, plus a family bathroom with bath and shower over. There is parking for two cars and storage for your bikes. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant ⅓ mile.

Humbug House has been renovated to a high standard in 2023 and offers home from home luxury comfort in the fabulous Forest of Dean. Walks can be had straight from the front door into the forest. The spacious open plan living room is perfect for entertaining friends or family. The underfloor heating on the ground floor will keep your toes toasty and warm. The living room leads to an enclosed garden perfect for letting your four-legged friend out for some fresh air. There are three bedrooms, each with luxury bedding, and the master bedroom has en-suite facilities.
There are many attractions in this area including miles of very scenic footpaths straight from the front door. You’ll never be at a loss for something to see and do in the Forest of Dean. With the natural environment, fascinating history and heritage, and an array of attractions and activities are to be had here. For cycling enthusiasts, there are 33 cycle trails for all levels. There are many activities and days out to be had, such as Symonds Yat rock, Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves and Coleford with its Great Western Railway Museum.
Humbug House provides the perfect location for visitors with pets. The Dean Heritage Centre, Dean Forest Railway, Tintern Abbey and the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum are all nearby. Alternatively, visit the English Heritage’s Goodrich Castle, National Trust Round House and Naval Temple. 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. Whatever your day brings, Humbug House has everything and more to make your stay in this area fabulous.

A luxurious detached single-level holiday home nestled in the heart of Gloucestershire, where unforgettable memories await, the lodge welcomes large families and groups seeking a fun and relaxing retreat. With eight spacious double bedrooms, including five featuring deluxe en-suite shower rooms, along with an additional family shower room for ultimate convenience, The Lodge ensures ample space and comfort for everyone.
Step inside to discover a stunning galley kitchen, complete with modern amenities including an American fridge freezer - ideal for chilling your favourite wines and beers. Equipped with all the essentials needed for cooking during your stay. It boasts an expansive open plan living and dining area, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere for gatherings or cozy evenings in front of the wood burner and Netflix. Adjacent, a chic chill-out space awaits at the entrance, boasting plush velvet sofas where you can unwind in style.
Outside, three charming courtyards beckon, a favourite among guests is the side terrace, featuring a dining table and swing chairs - a perfect spot to enjoy evening cocktails and conversations under the twinkling lights woven into the wood and greenery. This enchanting space promises to delight both adults and children alike, making it an idyllic retreat for all.
The local area includes easy access to local amenities such as shops and restaurants. There is a local country pub, with live music once a week where you can savour fine ales and mingle with the locals. Cycling enthusiasts will delight in the scenic cycle routes that wind through the picturesque countryside, providing breathtaking views. Venturing further afield, discover the historic streets of Gloucester, home to architectural marvels such as Gloucester Cathedral. Nearby, the tranquil village of Painswick beckons with its serene ambiance and stunning countryside vistas.
Don’t miss the chance to visit family-friendly attractions in the Cotswolds, such as the Cotswold Wildlife Park or the Cotswold Farm Park, where kids can get up close and personal with a variety of animals. Go ape within the nearby Royal Forest of Dean is also a big hit with all ages. For an unforgettable experience, make your way to Cheltenham Races, easily reachable all the family can immerse in the excitement of horse racing against the backdrop of the Cotswold Hills. As you explore the region, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the charming towns and villages of the Cotswolds, including Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water, where quintessential English charm awaits around every corner.

Pershbrook Cottage is perfect for multi-generational families, couples and friends looking for a spacious home right on the river bank.

The large, well-equipped kitchen, with country dining table, feature wood burner and flat screen TV makes for a great space to come together for fun and feasting. The living room has four comfy sofas to sink into after a day of exploring the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean and beyond. On those chilly nights, gather around the fire, pour a glass of something nice and settle in for a games night. Upstairs are four modern bedrooms, all with uninterrupted views of the river. Two of the bedrooms have a private outdoor mezzanine, each with seating areas to soak up the fresh countryside air and exquisite views. Both terraces offer a great outdoor space; why not take breakfast al fresco or dinner under the stars. When it’s time to relax and soak in some essential oils, you won’t be disappointed, with one of two bathrooms to choose from, one of which has a luxurious roll-top bath.
If you and your family are looking for country pursuits and adventure, Pershbrook Cottage is a great base to enjoy forest adventures, Cotswold villages and regency spa towns. Just a short drive along the road is the Forest of Dean, with GoApe for the adrenalin junkies, and first class walking and cycling routes for the active. Whilst in Gloucestershire, be sure to visit some of the chocolate box, honey hued villages that surround you. Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford and Chipping Campden are all within a lovely countryside drive. If cocktails, shopping, fine dining and wonderful architecture is on your agenda, Cheltenham can be reached within a 20-minute drive. Shop 1¼ miles, pub and restaurant 400 yards.

Welcome to Paddock Barn, your perfect holiday getaway nestled in the heart of the countryside. This charming single level barn offers a harmonious blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, ensuring a memorable stay for you and your loved ones. It’s the perfect choice for families, couples, and friends. At the hub of the house is the open plan living and dining space. This area is designed with comfort and convenience, featuring a modern kitchen with all the essentials. The sitting room area features a Smart TV for all your multimedia needs and comfortable seating. Grab the snacks, pop the popcorn and all snuggle up for the latest movie on Netflix. From here, you can enjoy an uninterrupted view of the large paddock of grazing sheep and array of wildlife, offering a serene backdrop for your meals and leisure time. The property boasts two well-appointed bedrooms. The master bedroom features an en-suite bathroom, providing a private sanctuary for relaxation. The second bedroom is a cosy twin room, perfect for children or friends sharing. Both rooms are large enough to accommodate a travel cot. A deluxe family bathroom complements the sleeping quarters, complete with a luxurious bathtub for soaking away the day’s adventures.
Stepping outside, you’ll find an enclosed garden, providing a play area, including the furry four-legged members of your family. The garden also features comfortable seating and a BBQ, perfect for alfresco dining or simply unwinding under the stars. Paddock Barn is more than just a place to stay, it’s a home away from home, offering a unique holiday experience that combines comfort, convenience, and the timeless appeal of nature. Paddock Barn is near to attractions like Berkeley Castle limbridge Wetland and Wildfowl Centre, The Wild Place, Berkeley Cattle Country (brilliant for children), The Wave (for surfers) and Westonbirt Arboretum is just 20 minutes’ drive; it’s a firm favourite with the young and old all year round but particularly during the winter season when it holds its “Enchanted Christmas” where the magic of the festive season comes to life in spectacular illuminated fashion.
Guests can enjoy local cuisine at numerous nearby farm shops/cafés, rambles in the Cotswolds, or scenic canal strolls with options of boat trips, paddleboarding and bike hire. Stroud is just 15 minutes away by car and has a Saturday farmer’s market, perfect for stocking up on yummy produce. Be sure to visit Coaley Peak for a picnic with a view. The Cotswold Way walk passes through here too. Paddock Barn is well within an hour’s drive of Bristol, Bath, and Gloucester.
This property can be booked together with Orchard Barn (UK33572) to accommodate up to 8 guests.