This gem of a holiday cottage is set amidst charming, secluded gardens in a most picturesque Cotswold village. Standing detached, this 17th-century Grade II listed building is both light and airy, and provides excellent accommodation within its warm mellowed stonework. The beamed living room has a cosy open fire, which will be a welcome sight to return to in the colder months after a bracing walk around the Cotswolds. Outside, there is a spacious, enclosed garden, where you can enjoy a barbecue and a glass of wine in summer.
Set in the village of Icomb, Charlton Cottage is just a 10-minute drive from the market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. Full of Cotswold stone buildings, the town offers a market square, antique shops, tea rooms and pubs. Bourton-on-the-Water is another village worth visiting, and is also a short drive away. Famous for its honey-coloured buildings, this pretty village is known as the ’Venice of the Cotswolds’ and straddles the River Windrush, which is spanned by five arched bridges. The village of Broadway is known as ’The Jewel of the Cotswolds, ’ and visitors can explore its boutiques, art galleries and restaurants.
Slightly further afield is Cheltenham, with its Regency buildings, independent and high street shops, and pubs. Foodies will be spoilt for choice here, from street food to Michelin-starred restaurants, you will not go hungry! If you fancy a flutter on the horses, Cheltenham Racecourse is worth a visit, and is home to the prestigious Cheltenham Festival.
Other places to visit in the area include Sudeley Castle and Gardens, Broadway Tower, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, Blenheim Palace and Chedworth Roman Villa . Shops 2¾ miles.