The Snicket

Northleach 2.2 miles.

The Snicket is a charming traditional cottage situated in a picture-postcard setting in Turkdean, Gloucestershire.

With a large driveway, ample parking, and surrounded by tranquil countryside, the property is perfect for families, friends and outdoor enthusiasts to explore the renowned Cotswold towns and villages such as Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water right from the doorstep.

Inside, you will be greeted by a large and fully-equipped kitchen with an adjacent dining room.

The downstairs area is very spacious, with two sitting rooms, each with comfortable sofas and a woodburning stove, and one with a Smart TV.

Additionally, there is a downstairs cloakroom featuring a basin and WC, as well as a convenient utility housing a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Outside, there is a generous patio area, with a barbecue and table and chairs for alfresco-style meals.

This overlooks the beautiful surrounding valley, as well as the large garden, which comprises lawns, borders and a small stream.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms to choose from.

First, a super-king-size with an en-suite containing a bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.

There is a further double room with an emperor bed which can be converted into two singles upon request.

In addition, there are two twin rooms, and a family bathroom consisting of a bath, shower over, basin and WC.

There are numerous attractions in the area to entertain adults and children alike.

In Bourton-on-the-Water alone you will find Birdland Park & Gardens, with its large and varied collection of feathered residents, as well as the impressive Model Village, a miniature replica of the town of Bourton.

There are many local places of historic interest, including Sudeley Castle (where Henry Vlll’s sixth wife, Katherine Parr, lived and is now buried, and the National Trust-managed Chedworth Roman Villa, as well as the exceptional Jacobean manor, Chastleton House (featured in the BBC series Wolf Hall).

Also on the doorstep is the picturesque village of Bibury, with its striking collection of quintessentially English cottages, not to mention countless other beautiful small and lesser-known villages, with an abundance of Cotswold stone houses and a good offering of traditional pubs.

The small town of Northleach is a few minutes’ drive away, and holds a special claim to fame as the filming location for the popular BBC series This Country, starring Charlie Cooper and Daisy May Cooper.

Northleach offers a delightful array of shops, charming cafés, inviting pubs, a wine bar, and a traditional butcher, making it a wonderful destination to explore.

The Snicket promises a memorable stay in Turkdean, a true gem of the Cotswolds.