Numerous Cotswolds towns and villages are within easy driving distance including: Bourton on the Water - 14 miles, Broadway - 19 miles, Moreton-in-Marsh - 21 miles, Stow-on-the-Wold - 17 miles, Stratford-upon-Avon - 38 miles

Cheltenham, renowned for its architecture, Royal Spa, stylish shops, restaurants and theatre, along with its world-famous racecourse at Prestbury Park is only 4 miles away.

Gloucester, with its impressive cathedral and historic docks is 6 miles. Cirencester, famous for its Roman origins is 12 miles away. A little further afield you will find Bath, Bristol and Oxford.

This is a superb area for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers, with the Cotswolds Way passing close to the cottages. The huge Slimbridge Wildfowl Trust reserve is a 30-minute drive away. There are many National Trust and English Heritage properties and gardens close by. And there’s plenty to entertain children with Mediaeval Jousts at Sudeley Castle, Thomas the Tank Engine at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway and Wildlife and Farm Parks too.