Dog-Friendly Holidays Gloucestershire

This single-storey, detached cottage would make the perfect holiday base for touring and exploring this beautiful and historically fascinating corner of Gloucestershire. Set over one level, this stunning accommodation offers an open plan living space, a kingsize bedroom, a double bedroom with en-suite, and a family bathroom. Outside there is parking for two cars and a fully enclosed courtyard with a patio and garden furniture, including a log burner and BBQ, perfect for an evening of pure relaxation! There are also two paddocks next door where your dogs can run around.
Access to the Cotswold Way is literally right on the doorstep of this period cottage, where the Cotswold escarpment can be enjoyed. The Old Dairy also offers easy access to the 11th-century Norman castle at Berkeley, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust at Slimbridge, the Arboretum at Westonbirt, many National Trust properties, the thriving market town of Tetbury, two riding centres close by plus Stinchcombe golf club. The major attractions of Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cardiff, Malvern and the Forest of Dean are all less than an hour’s drive away. This property provides idyllic accommodation for families, friends and couples alike who are looking for a holiday filled with adventure, or somewhere simply to put your feet up and relax with your favourite book and a glass of wine in hand! Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.

Stocks Cottage is a delightful cottage situated in the beautiful village of Blockley in the heart of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Taking its name from the old village stocks which were sited opposite the property, this two bedroom cottage features beautiful African slate flooring throughout the ground floor, ideal for families with pets after long walks, with an open plan living and dining area. Going through the two sets of French doors, will lead you into the south facing, enclosed garden with a traditional drystone wall, where you can sit and relax telling tales of your days exploring the area. From the master bedroom you have wonderful views of the rolling countryside. This is a fabulous retreat for couples, friends and small families wanting a typical Cotswolds getaway.
The owners loved the area so much that they decided they wanted a place where they could come and enjoy their holidays, as well as share the property with their guests, so have made the cottage a lovely home from home experience. Blockley is situated in the North Cotswolds between Chipping Campden, a lovely town where you can sample some delicious food at one of the many eateries, and Moreton In Marsh, a traditional market town where there are rail links to London Paddington. Blockley boasts two village pubs, plus a community-run shop and tearooms which is at the heart of the village and where the friendly locals meet. There are many scenic walks from the doorstep around the village, Dove Dale Woods and into the countryside.
There are many other towns and villages to explore where you’ll find traditional cafés, independent shops and an array of pubs and restaurants including Broadway, where you can visit Broadway Tower, Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water; where you can sit along the shallow River Windrush. This area and cottage are simply stunning, and you’ll make it your first choice when visiting the area.

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.

Lilac Lodge is the perfect place for a quiet break away and nestles in the lovely Forest of Dean with views of the rolling countryside. There are walks to be had straight from the front door, making it an excellent position which allows guests to venture out and explore Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire and Worcestershire.

For those looking for an adventure, Lilac Lodge has easy access to the Forest Adventure Outdoor Centre, Puzzlewood and the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum. Alternatively, visit the English Heritage’s Goodrich Castle, National Trust Round House and Naval Temple, and Norchard Railway Station Museum on the Dean Forest Railway.

Monmouth, with its castle, wide high street and good range of shops, and Chepstow Castle, are well worth a visit. There are also walks, golf and mountain biking opportunities available nearby.

The property consists of open plan living space which consist of living, dining and kitchen areas. There is a twin bedroom on the ground floor, and to the first floor there is a super kingsize bedroom with Smart TV, along with a family bathroom. Outside, there is a private enclosed gravelled area with garden furniture so you can sit and have your morning coffee or dine al fresco. There is also a fully enclosed paddock ideal for letting your four-legged friend have a run.

Occupying a superb position with wonderful rural views, yet within a mile or so of Cheltenham’s elegant town centre, this delightful holiday cottage has been created from a range of 19th-century barns and is attached as part of a larger wing. The cottage is furnished and equipped to a high standard and enjoys a good choice of shared facilities including a covered heated swimming pool (available all year, weather permitting) , an all-weather tennis court and a croquet lawn. The cottage is well equipped, with an automatic washing machine, microwave oven and dishwasher, and has its own sitting-out area with patio and furniture.
All the fascinating corners of the beautiful Regency spa town of Cheltenham are immediately to hand. There is an art gallery, a museum, tempting boutiques, antique shops, plentiful restaurants and inns. Only a short walk away is Cheltenham’s racecourse, famous as the home of National Hunt Racing, which stages the Cheltenham Festival in March, as well as several other top quality race meetings between October and the end of April. The Pittville Pump Room, a magnificent Grade I listed building opened in 1830, has a museum on its top floor. In the ballroom it is possible to taste spa water from the original pump. Historic illustrations, photographs and small displays tell the story of Cheltenham from its beginnings in Anglo-Saxon times. The building is surrounded by attractive parkland with a lake and children’s playground, public tennis courts and golf course. Number 4 Clarence Road, built in 1832 by James Creed, is the house in which Gustav Holst was born on 21 September 1874, and where he spent the first seven years of his childhood. The Holst Birthplace Museum is a memorial to the composer and a rare treat for lovers of music. On the summit of nearby Leckhampton Hill above the Devil’s Chimney, a teetering rock column, is the site of an Iron Age fort and keen walkers can follow the Cotswold Way.
This is a perfect base to explore the beautiful countryside and villages of the Cotswolds as well as the attractions of the Heart of England. The Cotswolds cast their spell on artists, naturalists, walkers and everyone with a love for rural peace and tranquillity. Broadway, the ’Venice’ of the Cotswolds; delightful Chipping Campden; Blockley, described as the most beautiful village in England, and Stow-on-the-Wold boasting England’s oldest pub, are all within half an hour’s drive. The variety of attractions is almost endless. Exploring this region at any time of year is a rewarding experience, each season throwing a different light on the changing scene. Heritage attractions in the area include Sudeley Castle, 7 miles, once home of Catherine Parr, containing Europe’s largest collection of toys, arms and armour. The Forest of Dean is 23 miles away, while Birmingham, Bath, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon are all within one hour by car. Sailing and wind-surfing on 15,000 acres of lakes near the ancient Roman town of Cirencester are available within 30 minutes’ drive. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

A charming private apartment situated in the vibrant town of Lydney in Gloucestershire. Pet friendly. Off-road parking. Balcony. Chepstow 8.9 miles; Monmouth 11.8 miles; Gloucester 19.9 miles.

This wonderful basement apartment resides in the heart of Cirencester, Gloucestershire. WiFi. Enclosed patio. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Electric fire. Bibury 7.6 miles; Stroud 13.5 miles

A homely, traditional Cotswold stone property, set across three floors in the peaceful village of Naunton, Gloucestershire. Enclosed garden. Dog-friendly. Bourton-on-the-Water 4.2 miles; Stow-on-the-Wold 5.4 miles; Cheltenham 12.8 miles.

This fantastic semi-detached Cotswold stone cottage rests in Southrop, Gloucestershire. Garden. Wood and coal burning stove. Pet-friendly. Eastleach 1.3 miles; Burford 7.3 miles; Cirencester 12.5 miles.