Gloucester holiday cottage

Gloucester, Gloucestershire (Cheltenham)

Property Ref: FCH93703

Set in rural Gloucestershire on the Herefordshire borders this spacious country home is simply perfect for families and small groups wanting a country retreat. Surrounded by the open countryside walkers are welcome to head off and explore the well-waymarked footpaths and for cyclists a network of country lanes.

A great base for taking advantage of the three counties the Forest of Dean offers ancient woodlands castles and caves whilst the Malvern Hills offers challenging ridge walks with stunning views and a vibrant calendar of shows hosted at the Three Counties showgrounds. The Cotswolds boast many quintessentially English towns and villages not forgetting the spa town of Cheltenham famed for the Gold Cup and literature festival.

Set back and surrounded by countryside this country home offers a warm welcome. The gravelled area to the front ensures ample parking. There are two entrances: a formal entrance provides access into the main body of the home whilst the side door offers a more practical solution for muddy dogs and boots after a day exploring.

The spacious ground floor is great for socialising with a large farmhouse-style kitchen with AGA and built in pantry cupboards equipped with everything you may need for preparing meals. This area has an open aspect onto the dining area; the generously sized table and chairs are perfect for a celebration supper.

For relaxing guests have the choice of a garden room that has been beautifully furnished and opens onto the enclosed gardens or a cosy lounge with comfortable sofas Smart TV and wood burner. There is a ground-floor WC within the hallway and a utility room with washing machine. The first floor is accessed from the main hallway and offers a choice of four comfortable bedrooms: a king-size room with en-suite shower and WC; a king-size with zip-and-link bed; a twin room; and a double bedroom.

There is a family bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC. Outside to the rear of the property is a large enclosed garden with far reaching views across the countryside. Relax on the patio with lounge furniture table and chairs and a pizza oven. The front gardens are open aspect; there is a covered area with a pool table and storage for bikes and outdoor equipment.

Need to know: 4 bedrooms 1 king size, 1 king size zip and link (can be made into 2 x 3 6 beds on request at the time of booking), 1 double and 1 twin. 2 bathrooms 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en suite shower room and WC and 1 separate WC. Electric oven and hob, AGA microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher.

Utility room with washing machine and storage. Travel cot and highchair available. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). Enclosed garden to the rear, patio area with table, chairs, and pizza oven. To the front, an open aspect garden with a covered area with a pool table and storage for bikes and outdoor equipment.

. Smart TV in lounge. Ample off road parking. Pub 2 miles and shop 3 miles.