Sweet Pear Blossom

From the English country garden to the homespun interiors, this honey-hued abode ticks every box on our Cotswold cottage checklist. With two wood-burning stoves, you can guarantee toasty toes at the end of long walks through the countryside. Throw another log on the fire as you cosy up in the living space with a paperback and mug of tea, then set the table ready for a roast dinner cooked in the well-equipped kitchen. On sunny days, grill locally sourced produce on the barbecue and listen to the birds chirruping in the fruit trees. If you’re keen to stretch your legs, stroll through your idyllic locale or nip over to neighbouring Avening for two excellent pubs – it’ll take you around thirty-six minutes by foot. Or why not take the twenty-minute drive to the market town of Stroud – the farmer’s market is one of the best in the country.

Home truths:
*Free on-street parking is available close to the property
*When the village show takes place in July, guests are required to park their car in a specific location a five-minute walk from the property – contact your host for more information
*Guests are responsible for providing charcoal for the barbecue and cleaning it after use
*The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors operate on a sound only basis
*This home does not accept children under the age of ten
*The maximum occupancy of the property must not be exceeded at any point during your stay
*The second floor of the property is private and is not accessible for guest use
*This home accepts families or couples only
*Bristol Airport is an hour and a half’s drive away