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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

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An outstanding, detached, timber-framed Gloucestershire cottage on the edge of the magnificent Royal Forest of Dean. Perfect retreat for a romantic break or activity holiday at any time of year. Gloucester 13 miles. (Ref. 6733)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 3 nights From $566

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

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New modern ground floor lodge near Malmesbury. Surrounded by open countryside, this attractive lodge is very cosy for 2 people. Stunning setting and a real hidden gem. (Ref. 1012693)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 3 nights From $577

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

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Outstanding barn, beautifully furnished, spacious and in the heart of the Cotswolds. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, huge rooms all round. Close to Bourton, Stow and Burford. Stunning (Ref. 988847)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From $1052

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  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

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Hammonds Farmhouse, a stunning home resting in the outskirts of the town of Stroud in Gloucestershire. In AONB. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Stonehouse 4.9 miles; Gloucester 9.9 miles; Cheltenham 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1134526)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights From $3423

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

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Dingle is a charming bungalow near the town of Cleobury Mortimer, Worcestershire, boasting a woodburning stove, countryside views and TVs in every bedroom. Bewdley 7.1 miles; Tenbury Wells 8.8 miles. Worcester 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1177671)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From $595

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

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A large, detached, family-friendly property in the village of Littledean in the Forest of Dean. Hot tub. Gas fires. Original beams. Stunning views. Newnham-on-Severn 1.7 miles; Symonds Yat 12 miles; Gloucester 13.6 miles. (Ref. 933787)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From $1411

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

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A charming Grade ll listed, two-bedroom cottage, resting peacefully on the edge of unspoilt Nympsfield, Gloucestershire. WiFi. Garden. Woodburning stove. Freestanding bath. En-suite bedrooms. Nailsworth 3.7 miles; Stroud 6 miles; Cirencester 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1091429)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From $936

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

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A special, converted old chapel resting in the village of Bream, close to the Forest of Dean. Open-plan living. Ideal for families. Garden patio. Coleford 4.2 miles; Lydney 3.4 miles. (Ref. 1071356)

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  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From $1088

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A characterful detached Grade II listed watermill set amid the nine acre grounds of the owner’s home, 0.75 miles from the village of Grafton Flyford. Exposed wall and ceiling beams. Original mill-workings. Expansive duck ponds. Pershore 7 miles. (Ref. 930672)

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for 3 nights From $837

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

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Netherend Barn is a characterful Grade-II listed holiday home in Colwall Green, Herefordshire, featuring exposed beams, an electric fire, and family-friendly space. Ledbury 7 miles; Worcester 10 miles; Hereford 23 miles. (Ref. 1204764)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From $654

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

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Ranch Cottage is a stylish house located in the village of Honeybourne, Worcestershire. Contemporary. Near Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Chipping Camden 5.5 miles; Broadway 6 miles; Stratford upon Avon 11.5 miles; Cheltenham 22.7 miles. (Ref. 1157481)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From $1192

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A single-storey timber lodge set in an idyllic orchard on the owner's farm in Hallow, near Lower Broadheath in Worcestershire. Open-plan. Farm tours. Off-road parking. Rural setting. Worcester 5.4 miles; Hereford 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1027511)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From $707

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

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Stanbridge Cottage is a delightful, stone-built holiday cottage resting in the countryside outskirts of Sherston, Wiltshire, in the Cotswolds AONB. Nailsworth 11.1 miles; Stroud 15.2 miles; Bath 19.7 miles. (Ref. 1199830)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights From $657

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

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An outstanding, detached cottage resting in Armscote near Newbold on Stour. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Shipston on Stour 3.3 miles; Stratford upon Avon 8.2 miles; Moreton in Marsh 8.7 miles; Broadway 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1083599)

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  • Hot Tub
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for 3 nights From $1225

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Old Cottage is a charming, single-storey retreat in Burford, Oxfordshire, with open-plan living, two en-suite bedrooms, EV charging, and enclosed courtyard. Little Barrington 3.1 miles; Swinbrook 3.4 miles; Minster Lovell 5 miles; Cheltenham 22 miles. (Ref. 1179538)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From $1056

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

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The Stables is a beautiful, detached, barn conversion resting in Droitwich near Hartlebury, Worcestershire. Off-road parking. En-suites. Games room. Hartlebury 4.7 miles; Worcester 12.9 miles; Birmingham 21.3 miles. (Ref. 1149291)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights From $1747

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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An inviting annexe sitting in close reach of Inkberrow in Worcestershire. Amenities in walking distance. WiFi. Ideal for couples and small families. Inkberrow 3.3 miles; Worcester 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1039567)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From $557

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A beautiful one-bedroom cottage resting in a village near Kingham. Private garden. Electric fire. In the beaiutiful Cotswold. Kingham 3 miles. Moreton-in-Marsh 4 miles; Chipping Norton 4 miles; Stow-on-the-Wold 5 miles. (Ref. 1094227)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From $970

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Magdalen Cottage is a charming holiday cottage in the lovely village of Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, that is child-friendly and near the local shop and pub. Chipping Norton 5 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 20 miles; Oxford 24 miles. (Ref. 1177711)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From $1395

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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This outstanding, five-bedroom home rests in Guarlford, near Barnard's Green, Worcestershire. Smart TVs. Bedrooms with en-suites. EV charging. Cinema room. Worcester 8 miles; Bromyard 14.4 miles; Hereford 23.3 miles. (Ref. 1069068)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
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for 3 nights From $2588

If you're looking for the perfect short break or weekend getaway, look no further than the Cotswolds. Located in south central England, the Cotswolds offers beautiful countryside and a range of things to do for young and old.

Why Cotswolds Breaks?

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you'll find a range of outdoor activities to do on your Cotswolds short break. With stunning countryside, there are a variety of walks and cycle routes to take advantage of. Alternatively, if you're after more of an adventure, then why not try rock climbing or sailing? Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens is a great day out for all ages. Located in the grounds of an old manor house, this is the perfect place to go for those wanting to see and learn about animals. Discover even more to see and do, as well as eating and drinking recommendations and more with our Cotswolds Travel Guide.

Places to Visit during your Cotswolds Short Break

In between the undulating landscapes, discover a wealth of character-filled towns and villages with ease from your Cotswolds mini break cottage. For those wanting indulge in the area's history, there is a diverse range of locations and landmarks to explore. From a day at Chastleton House, a 17th-century house that has been preserved in time, to visiting Blenheim Palace, Winston Churchill's birthplace, there's so much to see that you'll be spoilt for choice. Amble through quaint villages hosting first-class eateries, to market towns abundant in charm.

The most popular places to visit on your Cotswolds mini break include:

 Bibury

Bourton-on-the-Water 

Cheltenham

Chipping Campden

Forest of Dean

Moreton-in-Marsh

Nailsworth

Stow-on-the-Wold

Stroud

Types of Cotswolds Holidays

We offer a range of different Cotswolds holiday types, appealing to a number of different tastes and preferences. Bring your loved ones together to join the fun at a Cotswolds family cottage, or enjoy a spontaneous escape by booking one of these last-minute Cotswolds cottages. These Cotswolds cottages with hot tubs provide you with an added touch, while these log cabins in the Cotswolds are ideal for a relaxing retreat. You can also choose from these luxury cottages in the Cotswolds.

Choose the wide choice of short breaks and weekend breaks and vast experience of Sykes to ensure your holiday is an experience to cherish.