Bursting with character, this pretty cottage in the heart of picturesque Winchcombe is the ideal destination for families or friends seeking a base from which to explore the beauty of the Cotswolds. With two bedrooms and a pretty courtyard garden, this 16th-century cottage combines traditional features with modern comforts to create a holiday retreat where guests, including four-legged ones, can relax and feel at home.
Situated next door to a traditional pub, this cosy cottage has an open-plan lounge/diner with exposed beams and a wood burner, the perfect space for your canine companion to curl up in and snooze the evening away. Freshen up in the downstairs cloakroom before preparing your evening meal in the modern kitchen. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one super-king-size zip-and-link, which can be made as twin beds on request, and one double. There is also a small nursery room with a cot, and a family bathroom. Outside you can breakfast alfresco in the relaxing courtyard as your hound investigates the colourful flower beds.
Step out of your front door to explore the historic town of Winchcombe where you can browse the arts and crafts emporiums or savour a locally brewed ale in one of the many dog-friendly inns. Walk the Isbourne Way along one of the five routes that follow the river through idyllic villages and open countryside. Pack a picnic and wander the ruins of Hailes Abbey (3 miles) or stroll the fragrant fields at Cotswold Lavender (9 miles) where dogs are welcome. For a memorable experience, take your hound for a ride on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and enjoy the glorious countryside at a leisurely pace.