Gloucestershire

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

A lovely little bolthole to return to after days out exploring pretty Cotswold villages and walking in an AONB straight from the door

Delightful almshouse, steeped in history, in a peaceful churchyard setting with far-reaching countryside views

Independence at one end of the house with your own sitting room opening onto a courtyard garden. Good pub for food a few minutes' walk away

Tucked down a private driveway, this restored 19th-century farm building offers superb breakfasts, well-dressed beds and a beautiful garden

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

Three luxurious apartments sleeping up to 10 people altogether, set within an elegant Georgian manor house in the Wye Valley AONB

Spacious bedrooms, friendly hosts and a classic English country house in a peaceful hamlet with walks from the doorstep

17th-century farmhouse full of colour and interest with friendly hosts and great breakfasts. Explore the Cotswolds - bring the dog too

This 300-year-old Cotswold pub, the hub of picture-book Sapperton from which there are glorious walks, is a superb place to eat and stay

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

Lovely old manor house and clever garden with a relaxed, happy vibe and home-baked or homegrown treats on arrival and at breakfasts

Stylish barn in the Slaughters – footpaths from the door, idyllic Cotswolds villages to explore. Head home for garden drinks and barbecues

Heaps to do on-site: organic farm shop & café, cookery & cheese-making courses, farm tours. A brilliant base for exploring the Cotswolds too

Rooms in the house overlook the vineyard, the lodges are surrounded by it - check out the vines, then drink their wine with a good dinner

A picture-perfect village and a beautifully refurbished 17th-century inn with a cracking bar, stylish bedrooms and delicious pub food