The booking via Sykes was very 'user-friendly', done very easily by helpful and friendly staff, and follow up emails quick and efficient.
Mrs Kirby, Tilbury, Essex, April 2013
The ease with which the booking was made. The person I spoke to was friendly and helpful. The booking process was simple.
, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff, April 2013
Just show me Gloucestershire Cottages
A Gloucestershire cottage is a fantastic choice for a
self-catering holiday, close to but just far enough from the well
trodden tourist route around the Cotswolds, yet still offering
plenty of things to see and do.
Framed by the rolling Cotswold Hills, the county town of
Gloucester features a superb Gothic cathedral (backdrop in Harry
Potter films), Victorian Docklands and Roman foundations - heritage
sites comfortably mixing with modern-day shops and entertainment.
For lots of half-timbered, Tudor houses and a graceful Norman
abbey, try Tewkesbury.
Another fantastic town not-to-miss is Cheltenham Spa, known for
its striking regency architecture, tree-lined streets, impressive
shopping and dining, not to mention its racecourse. Book your
Gloucestershire cottage early for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, a major
highlight of the racing calendar and the perfect opportunity to
splash out on a new frock!
Get out and about in the Forest of Dean, laden with stacks of
trails for rambling and riding, plus interesting relics from the
county's mining era like the ancient cave system at Clearwell.
Follow the Sculpture Trail from Beechenhurst Lodge or travel by
steam on the Dean Railway through one of the country's oldest
woodlands. Another popular leafy backwater for anything outdoorsy
is Westonbirt Arboretum. Or head for the Cotswold Country Park and
Beach for lakeside strolls, freshwater bathing and BBQs. Here
you'll also find Painswick Rococo Gardens, the
only surviving complete Rococo Garden in the UK, perfect for wiling
away an afternoon in old-fashioned elegance.
Other attractions range from castles and gardens to silk mills
and farm parks - great for entertaining the family the whole year
round.
So escape to a Gloucestershire cottage soon and fall under the
spell of this county's unhurried charms.
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The Bottle House | Wotton-under-Edge | Gloucestershire
Lovely mid-terrace cottage in small village of Kingswood. Close to village centre. Two double bedrooms and sofa bed. Wotton-under-Edge 1 mile.
Kingfisher | Cotswold Water Park | Gloucestershire
Spacious Cotswolds cottage, a detached timber lodge on the prestigious Cotswold Water Park. Superb walks, cycling and water activities all around. Cirencester 4 miles.
Glen View Cottage | Swells Hill near Nailsworth | Gloucestershire
Delightful semi-detached, stone built Gloucestershire cottage set in Swells Hill hamlet, close to town of Nailsworth. Three bedrooms. En-suite shower room. Close to lovely villages and towns. Gloucester 12 miles.
Wards Court 2 | Frampton on Severn | Gloucestershire
Delightful Gloucestershire self catering apartment in canalside Frampton village. Cosy family accommodation with open fire. Gloucester 11 miles.
The Leverets | Brimpsfield near Cheltenham | Gloucestershire
Quality Cotswolds cottage, a ground floor barn conversion on smallholding. Stylish accommodation decorated with character and care. Cheltenham 7 miles.
The Lock House | Gloucester | Gloucestershire
Delightful detached Grade II listed lock house at entrance to historic Gloucester Docks. Open fire, wood floors, riverside garden. Shops & restaurants 2 mins walk.
Grist Mill | Uley near Nailsworth | Gloucestershire
Delightful historic Gloucestershire cottage. Detached former corn mill with private garden, original features and cosy woodburning stove. Uley 1 mile. Nailsworth 6 miles.
Mauley House | Kempsford near Fairford | Gloucestershire
Delightful detached Gloucestershire holiday home offering quality, well-equipped 'home-from-home' accommodation. Open fire, pub 5 mins walk. Cirencester 9 miles.
The Farmhouse | Newent | Gloucestershire
Wonderful Newent cottage set on the outskirts of this lovely town. Four bedrooms. En-suite bathroom. Woodburning stove. Plenty of character. Shared swimming pool and tennis court. Gloucester 8 miles.
Old Inchbrook School | Nailsworth | Gloucestershire
A fabulous former Victorian school house in beautiful Cotswold countryside. Woodburning stove, original features, lovely views, walks from the doorstep. Stroud 4 miles.