Rent Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in Gloucestershire, South West England

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £225 to £ 450

Self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold sleeps 5.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access R

Accommodation overview: Near the old Cotswold market town of Stow on the Wold, hidden at the end of a private drive are two cosy self catering holiday cottages.

Well and Stable cottage are set in a secluded, peaceful location on a small farm and enjoy far reaching and uninterupted views.

There are large grass lawned areas with seating, pinic tables and barbeque, ideal for children and dogs (no restriction on size or number of dogs)

The cottages are fully equiped with all essential appliances including dish washer, a washing machine and tumble drier are also available to guests.

There is a TV with free view and DVD player in the lounges and double bedrooms. Both cottages have broadband connection.

Phone enquiries: 01451 831 855

Kingfisher House, Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £894

Self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Swimming Pool • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Kingfishers House is a brilliant holiday cottage for people who want to enjoy a central Cotswolds location as well as the stunning location of the Cotswolds' lakes. Situated within the Cotswolds' 450 acre Lower Mill Estate nature reserve and just a two minute stroll from the River Thames tributary, the property offers accommodation ideal for families with youngsters but also perfect for couples looking to relax. Internally, the cottage is welcoming and well furnished with your own grassed area outside, perfect for sitting / playing with small and shallow stream and lake beyond. The Lower Mill is particularly appealing as there are many activities on offer including an outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court and walking as well as countless other activities nearby. In our opinion Kingfishers House is perfect for those who like space, peace and much to do to do outside the traditional holiday times. Superb! Customers clearly love it, a recent comment says: 'the cottage is stunning and absolutely everything we needed was there.   We loved the area so much we've put the next date in the diary for a return visit!' Beat that!! ACCOMMODATION Entrance into Hallway.Bathroom with WC and washbasinOpen plan Living / Dining / Kitchen area with views and french doors to rear area. Dining table comfortably seating 8. Large corner sofa with ample space for 8 people. Woodburning stove, TV and DVD.Kitchen with modern appliances, dishwasher, washer/dryer, electric hob and oven, separate fridge and freezer plus microwave.UPSTAIRSBedroom One with double bed, drawers and wardrobe, plus Ensuite Bathroom with shower, WC and washbasin.Bedroom Two with double bed, wardrobe and drawers. Please note that there is the option of two single bunk beds also, please advise at point of booking. Bathroom Two with bath, shower over, WC and washbasin.OUTSIDETo the rear of the property (south facing) you have a good sized garden, with seating area. A shallow stream runs through the garden with a bridge to a large grassed area giving lots of space. Customers have the use of the outdoor heated pool (Easter to end of October) plus tennis court and there is a small Farm Shop within 2 mins of your front door! Excellent and varied fishing within the lakes, plus Spinney Lake is available for non-powered boats. Great area for cycling and walking. . Please note there is no Artspa access with this property.Heating and Elec incl all year. Starter pack of logs supplied. No Pets. No Smokers. Ideally a Friday changeover please. Please note that guests are required to provide the owners with a cheque for £100 to act as a Breakages and Damages Deposit. No Hen or Stag parties please. In addition to being within easy reach of many picturesque Cotswold villages and the splendour of Roman towns like Cirencester and Bath, the Cotswold Water Park makes a great holiday destination because of the tremendous variety of activities on offer. Today the Cotswold Water Park is  Britains largest water park, 50% larger than the Norfolk Broads, extending to over 40 square miles and includes: 133 lakes, 5 nature reserves, Country Parks with picnic and Barbecue sites, a Blue Flag bathing beach, an extensive network of footpaths, cycle ways and bridleways as well as extensive leisure and sporting activities. Many Cotswold attractions and villages are all within easy access. 

Grist Mill, Owlpen, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1610

Self catering accommodation in Owlpen sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Grist Mill is an early 18th Century watermill hidden at the bottom of the Owlpen valley, deep in the Southern edge of The Cotswolds. It is a 'listed' historic building, completely restored to provide wonderfully unique holiday cottage accommodation. Contemporary in comfort and style, the whole building is like a time warp, with unrivalled character and charm. There are many period features within the property, including beams and period furniture. Outside are the gigantic mill wheel and millpond - a haven for wild life. There are a Post Office/village shop, two pubs, a brewery and an arts centre in Uley approx half a mile away.ACCOMMODATION: The ground floor has an entrance hall leading to a large open-plan Kitchen come Dining/Living room, with a snug wood-burning stove. The kitchen is painted pine, with cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and an antique pine table.First floor: Master Bedroom has a rare and opulent early 18th Century oak four-poster bed. Bedroom Two has twin beds. Bathroom with an ample landing which includes the original loading-door opening to the west. Second Floor (Reached by the original elm stairs)Bedroom Three is a large room with a king-size bed. Bedroom Four, is an open plan area with two single beds that can be separately curtained for privacy. Second Bathroom. Above this floor is a gantry catwalk!There is the possibility of an extra bed - Charges apply.The Grist Mill has its own drive and enclosed garden.Central heating and electricity included all year around. Ample parking.Sorry - no pets. Please note: Monday or Friday changeover only.OWLPEN has long been recognised as one of England's most romantic locations. Today the Tudor Manor House, Owlpen Manor (1450-1616), stands within a formal garden of magnificent yews and at the centre of a clutch of beautiful medieval and traditional buildings, many of which have been recently converted into exceptional Cotswold holiday cottages. The whole estate, steeped in a thousand years of history, forms its own remote and picturesque wooded valley under the edge of the Cotswold hills in the south-west of England.

Spinney Falls House, Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £2319

Self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes sleeps 10.

Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Swimming Pool • Pub near by • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Spinney Falls House is utterly fantastic! The approach to this very individual property is across a small bridge (over a waterfall) to enter a holiday home that is amongst the finest on our books. Inside, you'll find a beautiful open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, fitted out for family comfort and fun (it even has its own Pool Table). Upstairs there are five-bedrooms and upstairs outdoor decking area with superb outlooks over Mill Bridge and beyond. Furthermore, the property is situated mere yards from the £6m Artspa facility with indoor and outdoor heated pools. A delightful and unusual example of everything that Lower Mill has to offer as the ultimate Luxury Holiday destination. We absolutely adore this house and we believe you will too!ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to hallway leading to open plan living space.Kitchen, an exercise in elegant simplicity, this fully-fitted, hand-crafted kitchen has a sleek modernism which is stunning. The kitchen includes an integrated cooker and hob, fridge/freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher and microwave. The smooth granite worktops also extend to an attractive breakfast bar.Living/Dining Area with large table and chairs for ten people. This area opens on to the comfortable living area, with two easy sofas. Further on there is the all-important Pool Table! Around a small corner, and is a contemporary woodburner set in a hearth of natural stone, plus corner sofa and large flatscreen TV and DVD player. Hardwood floors and the use of oak beams give this space real warmth, and floor to ceiling windows open on to a lovely sheltered area of decking with a large dining table for al fresco evening meals. Cloakroom with WC and washbasin.First FloorBedroom One large room with double bed and Ensuite Bathroom with bath and shower, WC and washbasin. Bedroom Two with double bed and plasma TVBedroom Three with bunk bedsFamily Bathroom with bath, shower, WC and washbasin.Second FloorBedroom Four with twin beds   Bedroom Five double bedroom Family Bathroom with bath, shower over WC and washbasin.(The bedrooms are all exceptionally presented and have a lush boutique hotel feel.) OUTSIDEThe Lower Mill Estate is a 450 acre private nature reserve, making it a nature lover's paradise. As a guest, you are free to enjoy the whole Estate at your leisure. You may want to enjoy a peaceful walk around one of the beautiful lakes, fish, and bird watch from one of the hides or sail on one of the lakes. Artspa offers indoor, outdoor (heated) and eco pools, as well as a state of the art gymnasium and an exceptional selection of spa treatments. A small farm shop is situated in Mill Village, offering all of the essentials. As a guest, unlimited access to Artspa is included in your stay!Cot and highchair available at additional charge of £10.00 each.Please advise Manor Cottages at the time of booking if your party is a single sex group. SORRY NO HEN PARTIESSorry No Pets. No Smoking. Friday changeovers only, or Mondays for Short breaks (to Friday). Other dates will be considered only at short notice. Easter (High Season) at Clearwater runs from 20 March to 17 April please note.Note that the owners require a 'Damages Deposit' before arrival at the property. Payable to management company

The Granary, Newent, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £303

Self catering accommodation in Newent sleeps 2.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Eas

Accommodation overview:

The Granary (Cotswolds) details

The Granary incorporates an original stone barn and offers peaceful seclusion in a very rural position at the end of a half mile private road. Guests will enjoy spacious, comfortable and generously sized accommodation with sunny south west facing views across farmland and privately owned woodland.

With a network of footpaths nearby there is plenty of walking and the lack of light pollution means wonderful star gazing at night. It is in an area with lots of native wildlife: badgers, foxes, deer, ravens, sparrow hawks, owls (including barn owls), woodpeckers, nuthatches and lots of garden birds. This is a unique corner of West Gloucestershire, famous for native wild daffodils in spring.

The large enclosed fenced and private garden with cherry trees is safe for dogs. The Granary is adjoining the owners' home.

There is a large privately owned lake nearby (100 yards from The Granary) and guests are welcome to use it (at their own risk) for freshwater swimming and fishing. Well stocked with Tench, Bream, Perch, Rudd and even Bleak, this is an area full of native wildlife such as frogs, newts, toads and dragonflies – with an occasional chance to glimpse a kingfisher.

London is approximately a three hour drive. Local train stations are Ledbury and Gloucester.

Elmhurst Cottage, Lower Quinton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1632

Self catering accommodation in Lower Quinton sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Elmhurst Cottage is a large and very popular holiday cottage perfect for families or groups. Set in the northern Cotswold village of Lower Quinton, Elmhurst, which dates from the late 1600's, is situated on the edge of the village overlooking the beautiful village church of St Swithin's and glorious views to open countryside. Its general location is perfect for visiting many local Cotswold villages plus of course Shakespeare Country at Stratford upon Avon. The property has been sympathetically renovated retaining original beams, inglenook fireplace and a flagstone floor in the kitchen for a real Cotswold feel. There is a large well established garden with garden furniture. ACCOMMODATION: Large Dining / Kitchen with popular gas range cooker, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, fridge/freezer plus additional dining table. Stable door to garden. Dining Room with handmade oak dining table to seat up to ten people. View to church.Sitting Room with inglenook fireplace with logburner and French windows to garden. Study with Microsoft X-Box with games plus computer with internet connection - great for kids! Cloakroom off study with WC and washbasin. Upstairs:Master Bedroom with double or twin beds, portable TV, ensuite Bathroom with bath, WC and washbasin. (This bedroom can accomodate an extra bed - see image)Bedroom Two with double bed. Bedroom Three with double bed. Shower Room with cubicle, WC and washbasinBedroom Four with king sized double or twin beds, ensuite Bathroom with shower, WC and washbasin. Heating & electricity included all year. Telephone. Sky TV including Sports and Movie channels. DVD. Parking for 4 cars. Extra bed available for 9th person at £40 per week.One well behaved pet. No Smokers. Friday changeover please. Short Breaks welcome all year except Christmas / New Year and Cheltenham Raceweek. Cot and highchair available.

Newbury Cottage, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £633

Self catering accommodation in Bourton-on-the-Water sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Newbury Cottage is a well situated, end of terrace cottage located close to the centre of Bourton on the Water - the everpopular and picturesque Cotswold village. It is an ideal location for families with children or those wishing to be within very easy walking distance of village facilities and attractions. The cottage dates back 230 years and retains its beamed character and Cotswold stone fireplace, whilst being sympathetically modernised in recent years. It is presented in a traditional, basic style that is both cosy and comfortable.  A Cotswold cottage in a quintessential village that certainly that represents good value.ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to small lobby areaKitchen, well equipped with electric hob and oven, large fridge with freezer and microwave, breakfast bar with stools and antique pine dresser. Leading through to Conservatory with table and four chairs (with electric heating) Please note that there is a washing machine in the 'laundry shed'.Living Room, a very cosy room with sofa and two arm chairs, gatelegged table, Cotswold stone fireplace, TV and DVD player.First FloorBedroom One with double bed, cupboard for hanging, and chest of drawersBathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wasbasin.Office with travel cot and single futonSecond Floor (please note, this is an old cottage, the stairs to the second floor are steep and 'twisty')Bedroom Two, as attic room with two single beds, hanging cupboard and child safety board.OutsideThere is a small cottage garden to the rear accessed from the conservatory. Laundry Shed with washing machine, coal & kindling for fire and chairs for garden use.There is a larger shared garden with a large lawned area which is shared with 3 neighbouring cottages. (Gate with mesh for dog safety) Parking for one car in the car port area. Friday Changeover please. Children Welcome. Pets Accepted, but please be considerate. Cot supplied. Off-street parking for one car.Heating & Electricity Included. Please No Short Breaks in the peak summer months. Bourton on the Water is known as the Venice of the Cotswolds with small bridges crossing the River Windrush, making it a superb spot to sit, feed ducks and enjoy pub food or local cafes. Walking in the area is superb with many footpaths passing through attractive villages and along the rivers and streams; quarry lakes with lots of wildlife. The village boasts the well known Motor Museum (home of Brum), the Model Village, Birdland and Model Railway Exhibition. A superb location in all respects. (There are local buses running to Cheltenham, Stow on the Wold and Cirencester just 200 yards for the cottage. Needless to say many pretty villages such as Bibury, Lower Slaughter, Upper Slaughter, Blockley are all nearby. Oxford, Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham are all nearby.

River Cottage, Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £894

Self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Swimming Pool • Pub near by • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: River Cottage is a contemporary holiday cottage situated in the popular Lower Mill Village area of the Cotswold Lakes. The cottage provides a modern holiday home perfect (in our opinion) for children and families. The property is set within a gated community with an outdoor heated pool (seasonal), tennis court and miles of cycle/walking trails for people of all ages to enjoy. Inside the owners have created a cottage that contains cool furniture alongside new gadgets, including IPod docking station. The open plan living is a great feature that is perfect for family holidays ACCOMMODATIONEntrance into hallway with Cloakroom, with WC and washbasinUtility Room with washing machine and dryerKitchen, fully equipped with electric hob and oven, microwave, large fridge freezer, dishwasher plus other essentials.Dining Area with good size dining table with seating for six (eight with stools), plus iPod dockLiving Area with woodburning stove, beautiful sofa / chaiselonge, flatscreen TV, DVD plus French doors to decking overlooking River Thames!UpstairsBedroom One with double bed and Ensuite Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and washbasin.Bedroom Two with single bed. Bedroom Three with bunk beds. (Please note that only one bed will be 'made-up'.)Family Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and washbasin.Bedroom Four with double bed plus Ensuite Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and washbasin.OutsideThere is a decked area to the rear of the cottage with seating and table. This overlooks a small stream (tributary to the Thames). There is also offstreet parking. Within a short walk is the outdoor heated pool available Easter to October plus the tennis court. (Please note: there is no access to the ArtSpa with this property). Naturally there are countless walks from your front door!Sorry No Pets. No Smoking. Children Welcome. Friday changeovers please. Short Breaks considered outside of school holidays / half terms. Heating & Electricity included. Cot & High Chair supplied. Use of additional bed(s) / any more than six persons charged at £40 each.