Stow-on-the-Wold 1 mile. Set rurally in Donnington near Stow-On-The-Wold, Gloucestershire is Woodbine Cottage, a characterful, two-bedroom dwelling. Enjoying countryside views whilst located within the Cotswolds AONB, Woodbine Cottage oozes charm and a homely feel, making a wonderful base for a family of four, looking to explore the heart of England. Park up off-road, taking in the sweeping greenery surrounding your abode. Step indoors to be greeted by the welcoming sitting room, complete with beams overhead, plush seating, a rustling open fire with an original stone fireplace, and a Smart TV for entertainment; enjoy this light and airy space, before making use of the well-equipped kitchen/diner. Prepare and enjoy meals indoors, or bask in your surroundings in the rear garden, opting for an alfresco affair with a glass of wine in hand. As day turns into night, retire to one of two bedrooms on offer, including a double and a twin, both serviced by the bathroom. Awaken to either a long soak or a refreshing shower, before making your way into Stow-On-The-Wold for your nearest hub of amenities, including shops, eateries, and pubs to enjoy. Travelling north, be sure to tour the pretty grounds of Bourton House Garden, enjoy an immersive afternoon at the Cotswold Falconry Centre, also perfect for birdwatching, or take in the grandeur of Sezincote House & Garden, perfect for touring on cooler days. Heading south, be greeted by The Dragonfly Maze, and the Birdland Park & Gardens, a favourite with families, or travel back in time by visiting the Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection, followed by a bite to eat at The Rose Tree Restaurant. Round off your travels by visiting Shakespeare's Birthplace, the Stratford Butterfly Farm, and River Avon, dotted with riverside eateries and bars, before returning home for sunset. Gather your loved ones at Woodbine Cottage.

The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde 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, antique shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of Stow, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way, Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close to the town. Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' as the River Windrush runs through the centre, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the most popular Cotswold villages. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are all within easy reach and make a great day out. Cheltenham (20 miles away) is, architecturally, the most complete regency town in England. A spa town with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse-racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. At other times of year, it is host to literature, jazz, classical music, science and food and drink festivals. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called 'The City of Dreaming Spires’ has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within easy reach, making Stow-on-the-Wold an ideal base.

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