This charming Cotswolds cottage, sitting among lakes and waterways, with open countryside around the estate that your canine companions will go mutts for, offers couples, families and friends an active getaway within a picturesque setting.
At the end of a long walkies, the spacious, light-filled open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner invites you to unwind. Plush seating faces a wood burner, with a Smart TV alongside and a dining table seating six; your playful pup won’t be able to resist taking a well-deserved snooze at your feet as you relax. Bay doors open onto the outdoor dining area, making the most of indoor/outdoor living. Upstairs, two en-suite double bedrooms have pitched ceilings and low-set windows overlooking the orchard. Set beside the orchard, the dining area sits beneath the fruit trees, an idyllic spot for little paws to pad around as you fire up the BBQ and dine alfresco. The orchard is shared by twelve properties, though only five cottages, including this one, have direct access to this part of it. One parking space is at the cottage, with further parking in the main car park.
Those with a nose for nature will have a ball exploring the cycling, walking and nature trail routes that loop around the surrounding estate; there’s plenty of stick-throwing opportunities to be found beginning from the doorstep. Somerford Keynes lies 1 mile away, where a traditional pub sits among village lanes that you can discover by bike if your four-pawed pal can keep up. The Cotswold Country Park and Beach is also 1 mile away and provides even more opportunities for outdoor pursuits and some beautifully scenic tracks and trails to explore. Take the lead to Cirencester, 6 miles away, to peruse its independent shops and local history on a fine afternoon.