Gloucestershire Luxury Holiday Cottages and Apartments

Find luxurious holiday cottages and apartments in Gloucestershire. We also feature luxury lodges and even country houses for when only the very best high quality self-catering accommodation will do. Options include 5 star rated holiday houses, as well as gold award winning holiday homes.

What Gloucestershire Offers for Luxury Cottage Breaks

Gloucestershire is undoubtedly best known for the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which extends across the county. Although the Cotswolds extends in to nearby Oxfordshire and Wiltshire, some of the best loved Cotswold towns and villages such as Moreton in Marsh, Painswick, Stow on the Wold and Bourton on the Water are situated within Gloucestershire, making this county a great choice for a luxury cottage break.

Facts About Gloucestershire

The county also boasts the stunning Forest of Dean, the wonderful city of Gloucester and the beautiful spa town of Cheltenham. Take a trip into the big city and experience Gloucester Cathedral, the inspiring Gloucester Docks and many more fascinating and intriguing historical and architectural gems.

For lovers of the great outdoors why not take stroll through the ancient and breathtaking Forest of Dean or peddle through the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is the Cotswolds? One of the most splendid regions in England, the Cotswolds is bursting with character and charm from the honey coloured stone buildings to the rolling hills. Why not spend your holiday not only amongst some of the best countryside that England has to offer but in one of the best cottages and search for a 5 star rated cottage?

A luxury cottage holiday in Gloucestershire can be appealing for a variety of different types of break. Whether you are planning a romantic break, a sightseeing tour or a family holiday away you should find that this area has plenty to offer for luxury self-catering holidays.

Romantic Luxury Self-Catering Breaks in Gloucestershire

The charming Cotswold towns and villages with their honey coloured stone buildings, tea shops and inns, are wonderful places for strolling hand in hand on a luxury self-catering break. The countryside surrounding these places is a joy to drive through or explore on foot. Keen walkers may want to walk part of the Cotswold Way to see some of the best of the Cotswold landscapes. Or if you prefer, why not visit one of the many gardens in the Cotswolds? Choose from the National Trust’s Hidcote Manor Garden, Painswick Rococo Garden or Westonbirt Arboretum. If you really want to explore this area in style how about a champagne balloon flight? There could really be no better way to get a bird’s eye view of this beautiful part of England.

Family Attractions to Discover in Gloucestershire on a Luxurious Cottage Holiday

Gloucestershire’s attractions for all the family to discover on a luxury cottage break include Birdland Park and Gardens located at Bourton on the Water, Cotswold Falconry Centre where you can see a variety of different birds of prey, Magic Land near Cirencester with their extensive soft play centre and the Model Village in Cheltenham.

Historical Attractions in Gloucestershire

Those with families or those on romantic breaks may also want to discover some of Gloucestershire’s best historical sights. The National Trust’s Chedworth Roman Villa is located amongst some stunning countryside and here you will find some of the most stunning Roman mosaics in the whole of Britain. For those fascinated by all things Roman don’t miss the award winning Corinium Museum near Cirencester for a fascinating collection of Roman antiquities.

However you spend your time in Gloucestershire you can be assured that this county has lots to offer, we think you’ll find this county something special. To find out more information on luxury breaks in the Cotswolds see our Cotswolds guide. Enjoy browsing for 5 star rated and luxurious cottages and self-catering accommodation in Gloucestershire.