This characterful shepherd’s hut is nestled within a collection of cottages in the village of Nympsfield near Nailsworth. Well-suited for a couple’s retreat, The Hut consists of a studio-style, open-plan layout with everything in one space. Prepare meals in the small but well-equipped kitchen, housing an oven and hob, microwave and fridge, before settling down at the dining table and toasting to a long-awaited break with your better half. On those warm evenings, step outside and take a seat at the picnic bench, while there’s also a larger table for alfresco dining. As you wind down, wash away the day in the shower room before retiring to the double bed and catching up on your sleep. The WWT Wildfowl and Wetland Trust in Slimbridge is also close by with an exceptional variety of birdlife in the Severn Estuary. The Hut is a lovely base for a couple's getaway in Gloucestershire. Note: This property can be booked with Refs 1081706, 1112607 and 1112608 together sleeping up to 12 guests.

The Town Crier in Nailsworth, a former mill town, announces events and festivals in the lovely, forested Stroud Valley. It features many top-notch stores, two butchers, a farmers market, an award-winning organic cafe, restaurants, and art and antique galleries. The mediaeval wool village of Painswick, Gatcombe Park, known for its horse trials, and High Grove in royal Tetbury are also nearby. The region provides a variety of magnificent walks, including the 105-mile Cotswold Way, which features some of the nation's most breathtaking scenery, and the several trails around Westonbirt Arboretum, which also often organises plays, concerts, and festivals. The historic market town of Minchinhampton, which has a weekly market in the Market House from the 17th century and is home to a number of unique shops, antique stores, traditional pubs, and cafes, is also well worth a visit. The National Trust-managed Minchinhampton, Rodborough, and Selsley Commons, which are close by and span more than 500 acres and provide expansive 360-degree vistas, are perfect for hikers and cyclists. Additionally, they are the location of the famous Winstones Ice Cream Factory and three 18-hole golf courses. The spa town of Cheltenham boasts Georgian architecture and the Gold Cup horse race, while the seaside city of Gloucester, with its Victorian Docklands, is only a short drive away. Cirencester, renowned as "The Gateway to the Cotswolds," also provides numerous historic buildings and museums. a great place to start exploring this unspoiled region of England.

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