The Lodge At Elmley Meadow Elmley Castle

The Lodge is in Elmley Castle. It's attached to our house but has its own front door and a big enclosed courtyard. You get that to yourselves. We've got sheep and chickens in the field behind.

It sleeps four. A double bedroom downstairs and a twin room upstairs. One shower room, also downstairs. It's got a 4 Star rating. Everything's clean and in good order. The stairs are a bit steep, like in a lot of these places.

The living area is all open plan, with a wood burner. It's cosy when it's cold outside. There's a TV and WiFi. The kitchen has what you need. There's a washing machine, and bedding and towels are included. We can provide a cot and high chair.

You can bring up to two dogs. There's an enclosed field they can run in, just ask and we'll show you.

The pub is about half a mile down the lane in the village. It's a nice walk. Elmley Castle is quiet, with pretty houses along the main street. There's a footpath right from the end of our drive.

You're on the edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty here. Bredon Hill is right there. You can walk up it from the village. There's an 18-mile cycle route that goes right around the hill.

Pershore is three miles away for shops, and Evesham is five. Worcester is about 13 miles, Tewkesbury the same. The cathedral in Worcester is worth a visit. Cheltenham is 18 miles if you fancy the races or the shops. The Malvern Hills are about 19 miles.

Useful links if you're planning: National Trust Bredon Hill and Cotswolds.com for general area information.