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Holiday Cottages in the Heart of England:
The Cotswolds, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Gloucestershire and Welsh Borders

Browse through our selection of holiday cottages and self catering accommodation to rent.  Cottages are listed alphabetically first by COUNTY, then by NEAREST TOWN.
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Large Cottages - for friends and family

Cottages with Swimming Pools - The Cotswolds

 Cottages with Swimming Pools - Shropshire and Herefordshire

BATH AND THE COTSWOLDS

Orchard Cottage BROADWAY, THE COTSWOLDS

Sleeps 4.  A little gem. This charming and immaculate Grade II listed oak timber framed and Cotswold stone cottage nestles under a thatched roof and dates back from the 17th century. Tucked away with its own pretty, garden and patio behind the main street in the renowned Cotswold `capital' village of Broadway, it is peaceful yet centrally placed. Nearby are Buckland Rectory, Hidcote Manor Garden and Broadway Tower Country Park. Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham half an hour by car.


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Cottage code: NGE

 

Letterbox Cottage HIDCOTE BOYCE Near CHIPPING CAMPDEN

Sleeps 4. Tucked away in the peaceful hamlet of Hidcote Boyce, this enchanting, thatched 18th-century cottage has retained a wealth of original features including an inglenook, `fire window' and exposed beams. It enjoys a cottage garden, laid with pathways, shrubs and flower borders, and a patio which catches the afternoon sun. At the heart of the Cotswolds, attractions close by include Hidcote Manor Gardens (within walking distance), Warwick Castle, Sudeley Castle and the literary capital, Stratford-upon-Avon. Pub 1½ miles.

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Cottage code: NG2

 

Rose Cottage WESTINGTON, CHIPPING CAMPDEN

Sleeps 4. Set in one of the most sought-after parts of Chipping Campden, this charming thatched cottage dates from the 18th-century and sits with its own delightful garden high up from the road. One of a pair, it is within walking distance of the town with its old buildings, interesting shops, inns and restaurants. There are many attractive Cotswold villages in the area, offering historic houses, interesting museums and welcoming pubs. Stratford-upon-Avon 10 miles. Cheltenham 20 miles.

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Cottage code: NVU

 

Swallow End  CHELTENHAM

Sleeps 6 - 7.  Occupying a superb position with wonderful rural views, yet within a mile or so of Cheltenham's elegant town centre, these delightful cottages have recently been created from a range of 19th-century barns and are furnished and equipped to high standards. All cottages enjoy a good choice of shared facilities including a covered heated swimming-pool, an all-weather tennis court and a croquet lawn.
Also: The Dovecote Sleeps 4 - 5 Cottage Code NTB

        Walnut Tree House Sleeps 10 - 14 Cottage Code NJ4


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Swallow End - Cottage code: NYQ

 

Bruern Holiday Cottages, BRUERN,  CHIPPING  NORTON

Sleeps 2 to 10. Bruern Holiday Cottages, national winners of the English Tourism Council's Excellence in England Gold and Silver awards for Self-Catering Holiday of the Year 1998 and 2003, comprise twelve five-star graded holiday cottages converted from the mellow stone Victorian stable yard and outbuildings of Bruern Abbey, a handsome eighteenth century house visible over the trees opposite....


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Durcott House  EVESHAM

Sleeps 10.  Dating back to 1601, this stunning Grade II listed Georgian property has been decorated and furnished to a high standard, carefully blending modern conveniences whilst retaining an elegance befitting the period. Interior designed by Laura Ashley, it boasts over 3,500 square feet of living space - perfect for family get-togethers and parties. The enclosed rear garden is landscaped, with two patio areas and a wonderful ornamental koi pond (fitted with safety grid), which is illuminated by night. There is also a play area for children and a small fenced-off pets corner, with rabbits.


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Cottage code: NG3

 

Street Farm Cottages, BRUERN,  CHIPPING  NORTON

Sleeps 4 and 6 - can be interconnected to sleep up to 12.

Street Farm is located on the edge of the village of Shipton Moyne just outside Tetbury within the Cotswold AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Our two holiday cottages are situated at the edge of the village. The old farm stables (Grade II listed) in the front courtyard of the farmhouse were converted in 1995 into two cottages, Charters and Sherwood. Both have their own secure gardens with garden furniture and barbecues. They have an interconnecting door and can be combined to provide accommodation for up to 12. There is shared use of our outdoor heated swimming pool, protected by gates, from May to September.


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GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Oatfield Country Cottages, ETLOE, BLAKENEY

Sleeps 2 to 8. The six award- winning cottages are converted from Grade II listed 17th and 18th century farm buildings and are designed to provide all the comfort and luxury you would hope for....

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HEREFORDSHIRE  

Orchard Cottage  DILWYN, HEREFORDSHIRE

Sleeps 4- 6. This delightful and very striking detached 16th-century timber-framed cottage is set in a large peaceful garden, next to an acre of orchard. Simply furnished, it overlooks the pretty village of Dilwyn (with its pub/restaurant within a few hundred yards), and makes an attractive retreat from which to tour the beautiful surrounding countryside with its many famed `black and white' villages.


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Cottage code: QYD

   

WORCESTERSHIRE  

Stildon Manor Cottage  MENITH WOOD

Sleeps 5.  In the grounds of Stildon Manor, with views of the Abberley and Clee Hills, this spacious, detached cottage, converted from farm buildings, has a games room and large private courtyard. Wyre Forest, Severn Valley Steam Railway, West Midland Safari Park and Witley Court nearby. Ideal for exploring the Midlands and Welsh Borders. Enjoy walks on the owners' 116 acres, home to world famous Welsh ponies. Shop and pubs 1 mile


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Cottage code:
HH92

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The Shooting Lodge, sleeps 8 -11, cottage code RNP

You can also book by phone - unless stated otherwise, call 0870 336 2610 (or +44 1282 845994 if calling from outside the UK), quoting the cottage code

OXFORDSHIRE

Bruern Holiday Cottages, BRUERN,  CHIPPING  NORTON

Sleeps 2 to 10. Bruern Holiday Cottages, national winners of the English Tourism Council's Excellence in England Gold and Silver awards for Self-Catering Holiday of the Year 1998 and 2003, comprise twelve five-star graded holiday cottages converted from the mellow stone Victorian stable yard and outbuildings of Bruern Abbey, a handsome eighteenth century house visible over the trees opposite....

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SHROPSHIRE    

Rhyse Cottage  ACTON SCOTT, SHROPSHIRE

Sleeps 4. A sympathetically converted, beautiful 18th-century brick built cottage, standing in an elevated position, enjoying lovely views over the Teme Valley and surrounding farmland. Rhyse Cottage is just 2 miles from historic Ludlow famous for its Michelin starred restaurants and summer Shakespeare Festival. Shared use of owners' partially enclosed heated swimming pool May -Sept, 9am-7pm


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Cottage code: R
NE

 

The Shooting Lodge  ASHFORD BOWDLER, Near LUDLOW

Sleeps 8 - 11. Situated in the heart of the South Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Acton Scott Estate has remained largely intact, and within the ownership of the Acton family for some eight hundred years.  At the centre of the estate is the Elizabethan mansion, next to which is the Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, open to the public from April to October.  Approached by a private track that winds through fields and woodland, the Shooting Lodge occupies a secluded position. Refurbished to an excellent standard, this spacious and unique property boasts an oak-framed banqueting hall, a large bespoke farmhouse-style kitchen, a log cabin summerhouse and a table tennis room.


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Cottage code: R
NP

 

Dick Turpin Cottage,  Cockford Hall, CLUN, SHROPSHIRE

Sleeps 2. Situated in the grounds of Cockford Hall, a lovingly restored Georgian farmhouse, this detached, stone and timber built cottage offers de-luxe accommodation for two guests.  Awarded the top English Tourist Board rating,....


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1588 640 327

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 If you cannot find a cottage to suit your requirements from our selection above, please CLICK HERE  to view more cottages

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You can also book by phone - unless stated otherwise, call 0870 336 2610 (or +44 1282 845994 if calling from outside the UK), quoting the cottage code

 

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