Situated in the beautiful Cotswold village of Broad Campden, Shepherds Cottage is a delightful period cottage bursting with character and charm. The main bedroom has leaded windows, original stonework and a view over the garden. A footpath directly behind the cottage leads into the village of Chipping Campden, a 10-minute stroll. Perfect for an indulgent romantic break, Chipping Campden is one of the jewels amongst the Cotswold villages and offers an excellent choice of restaurants and inns using local produce, as well as a renowned music festival every May. Antique shops and gift shops line the high street, and there is an award-winning, outdoor children’s play area within a few hundred yards of the cottage.

The Cotswold Way is within easy reach for walkers, ramblers and cyclists, and tennis is available at Chipping Campden (court hire is £10ph, booked via tourist information office). Broadway is a 15-minute drive with pubs and restaurants and Stratford-upon-Avon is only 30 minutes’ drive to visit the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and take a river boat trip along the Avon. Visit the pretty market town of Evesham, Cheltenham with its racecourse and literary festival, Cirencester, the cathedral city of Oxford and pretty Cotswold villages including Kingham, Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Moreton-in-Marsh. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 100 yards.