Gloucestershire

The countryside is stunning and Gloucestershire is a perfect base for a holiday cottage in the Cotswolds , where stone cottages and churches lie in the folds of the verdant hills. This area also houses the Cotswold Water Park so if you want a holiday house in Gloucestershire that offers a bit more activity this would be the place the find it! This area of wetland is brilliant for water sports from windsurfing to angling. The Royal Forest of Dean is a wonderful place of seclusion where you can either enjoy its isolation or you can venture out and explore its caves and rock faces. Variety of wildlife doesn’t get much better than in this area and a holiday house in Gloucestershire offers access to a spectacular array of flora and fauna. Aside from the beautiful scenery Gloucestershire also has a collection of fascinating attractions to visit. The city of Gloucester has a long and captivating history which includes Roman remains, a splendid Norman cathedral and Victorian docks which are now home to several museums. A holiday house in Gloucestershire, particularly in Gloucester is an excellent place to stay so that you have access to the culture and buzz of the city but are also just moments from the attractions of the English countryside. Let us not forget that Beatrix Potter based one of her books here! Outside the city there are numerous places every visitor to the county must see. Thornbury and Berkeley Castles are both mesmerizing and well-preserved. Nature lovers might look for their holiday house in Gloucestershire near Slimbridge where there is a WWT Wetlands Centre. Or if you’re visiting in May you might even take part in the annual Cheese Rolling contest!