Hidden away within a rural location is the detached Tallet Barn cottage, resting on the outskirts of Bourton-on-the-Water. You and your loved one will be delighted with this character property, boasting exposed beams, brick exposed walls and a traditional farmhouse interior design feel. Prepare your evening meals within the well-appointed kitchen area, before unwinding within a spacious sitting room, where you can snuggle up with your loved one in front of the TV. After a busy day exploring the countryside, take a warming soak within the elegant free-standing bath, boasting delightful countryside views. To complement is a double bedroom, where you will be charmed by the period features and the idyllic touches within the room. During the warmer months you can enjoy a refreshing beverage whilst rusting up some tasty treats on the BBQ, situated within the cottage’s private garden area. If you are feeling active, you can wonder around the owner’s grounds or make use of the on-site tennis court. If you fancy an evening glass of wine, make your way into the local village of Bourton-on-the-Water, where to will find a number of traditional pubs, as well a good selection of shops to pick up for holiday essentials. If you can tear yourself away from this romantic retreat, the village also plays host to a number of attractions including The Dragon Fly Maze, The Model Village and the Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection. Further afield, you can explore the Neolithic and Bronze Age stone monuments and the National Trust property of Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate. All-in-all, Tallet Barn is the perfect base for a couple seeking a peaceful getaway.

Little Rissington, Gloucestershire is near Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises traditional England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly farmers' market. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antiques shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Also take a visit to the medieval town of Burford for a great day out. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are both within easy reach and make a great day out.

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