Nestling high above the rich woodlands of the Royal Forest of Dean, this large detached property and its gardens enjoy panoramic views across the hills and mountains of Wales and a safely secluded setting, perfect for children and pets. Peregrine falcons are among the area's abundant wildlife, there are lovely forest walks within yards of the front door, and angling, cycling, golf, riding, canoeing and climbing are available nearby. Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye, Monmouth and Hereford are all a short drive.Pub and shop 1½ miles.
Set down a tree lined drive (pictured), these three newly converted, spacious and immaculately presented cottages are delightfully located on the fringes of the village of Blaisdon. Famous for its plum orchards and voted best kept village four times in recent years, Blaisdon boasts many timber framed buildings dating back to the 15th century – the excellent local pub is just a 300 yard stroll. Stud Farm itself is a working farm once home to Blaisdon Conqueror, the world's largest Shire horse (his bones are now in the British Museum) and makes an ideal base for exploring the Forest of Dean. A haven for wildlife and setting for the Cannop Valley and Nags Head RSPB reserves, the Forest is crisscrossed by nature trails and cycleways – superb for walking and mountain biking. The fascinating Clearwell Caves iron mines, steam train trips and a wide variety of outdoor activities are all easily accessible as are water sports at Ross-on-Wye, the cathedral city of Gloucester and its historic docks (10 miles), Cheltenham and Hereford. Shop 1 mile.
Newly converted and enjoying a smart, contemporary interior, this immaculate property sits on the edge of a small horticultural holding in the Forest of Dean and just 1½ miles from shops and pubs in the delightful little town of Newent. Boasting a Market Hall dating back to 1668, Newent is also home to the National Birds of Prey Centre, the Shambles Victorian Village and the Three Choirs Vineyard. Fairytale Eastnor Castle in the Malvern Hills, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Ross-on-Wye are all under 12 miles away.
Set in the village of Alvington, which lies between the River Severn and the Wye Valley, this comfortable, converted cider barn offers an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside. The Cider Mill is located in the grounds of the Blacksmith's Arms, a friendly and welcoming village pub with a good restaurant – the perfect place to end a day spent enjoying some of the area's wonderful walking and cycling. The Offa's Dyke long distance footpath lies close by and there are glorious woodland trails and an excellent range of outdoor activities and attractions in the Royal Forest of Dean. Chepstow Castle, Tintern Abbey and the cathedral city of Gloucester are all a short drive. Village shop 100 yards.
Perfect for family holidays, this attractive cottage is one of a little cluster of six set ½ mile from the pretty town of Lechalade and within 40 acres of farm and woodland offering a superb range of activities. A heated indoor swimming pool is available at extra charge.
Dating from 1825 and Grade II listed, this recently converted former school (right gable facing) offers a most attractive retreat just 250 yards from the village pub and shop. Adjoining the owners home, there is excellent walking and golf facilities locally. The market towns of Ledbury and Newent are both 5 miles, and Ross-on-Wye, the Malvern Hills, Royal Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Hereford, Cheltenham all lie within easy reach.
Set amidst lovely gardens, this carefully converted and very comfortable 16th century granary lies just 1 mile from the heart of Newent, a small market town famously home to the Three Choirs Vineyard and National Birds of Prey Centre. Adjoining the owners' beautiful farmhouse home, The Old Granary makes a perfect base for exploring the city of Gloucester (9 miles, as is Cheltenham), with its historic docks and waterways museum, as well as Ross-on-Wye and the myriad attractions of the Forest of Dean. The delightful surrounding countryside is dotted with numerous welcoming inns and restaurants.
This charming Cotswold stone mews cottage enjoys an enviable position in the heart of the beautiful village of Chipping Camden within a few yards' stroll of many quaint shops, tea rooms, traditional inns and restaurants. Newly refurbished, Noel Cottage makes an ideal base from which to explore the myriad delights of the Cotswolds. This is glorious walking country – the Cotswold Way starts in the village and local walks include one to Dovers Hill (N.T.), a famous beauty spot. Hidcote Gardens (N.T.) and Broadway's antique shops and golf course are just 3 miles distant, and Stow on the Wold, Batsford Arboretum at Moreton-in-Marsh and Cheltenham's racecourse, galleries and shops are a short drive.
In the charming Cotswold village of Ampney Crucis, this immaculately presented cottage enjoys lovely, quintessentially English views over grazing sheep and the village cricket ground. Full of character, with beamed, high vaulted ceilings, and its own walled garden, it adjoins the owners' home just 2 miles from the old Roman town of Cirencester. The Cotswold Water Park, Cheltenham (14 miles), Oxford, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Lechlade are easily accessible. An excellent dining pub is a short stroll away. Shops 2 miles.
