Squirrel Cottage Hook Norton

Squirrel Cottage is in Hook Norton. It's a one-bedroom stone cottage for two people, plus up to two dogs if you have them. The rating is 4 Star.

It's part of an old row of buildings. The history says it was part of a malthouse a few hundred years ago. You can see that in the walls and the stone floors.

The main thing here is the village. The cottage is right in the middle of it. There's a shop about 150 yards away and a pub the same distance. Both are useful. The pub does food.

Hook Norton is famous for the brewery. It's a Victorian tower brewery and they still use steam power. You can do tours.

Inside, it's got a wood burning stove, which is good for cooler evenings. There's a TV and WiFi. The bathroom has a shower. Bedding and towels are included. There's a washing machine and a small patio garden out the back with a barbecue.

For things to do, you're in the Cotswolds. Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water are about a 20 minute drive. Stratford-upon-Avon is a bit further, maybe 40 minutes. There's a lot of good walking from the door or a short drive away.

Useful links for planning: National Trust Cotswolds and English Heritage.