Gloucestershire
Visitors to the South West of England cannot fail to be impressed by the delights that Gloucestershire has to offer.
 | Ford Farm Lodges Sometimes the prime requirement of a holiday destination is peace and tranquillity, and nowhere guarantees a quiet and relaxing holiday more than the beautiful Ford Farm Lodges resort close to the … | From £243 per Week
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 | Forest of Dean Lodges The quiet woodland setting of Forest of Dean Lodges is the perfect place for a relaxing get away from it all holiday for families and couples who enjoy outdoor pursuits or are simply looking for a … | From £315 per Week
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 | Hartledge Farm Cottages Hartledge Farm Cottages were converted in 2010 from farm buildings to form three lovely holiday cottages, so they are relatively new on the market. Reading the reviews, and apart from praising the … | From £305 per Week
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 | Lake Pochard Lodges Based in the beautiful and popular Cotswold Water Park, the stunning lake back drop offered by Lake Pochard Lodges is enough to make the trip worthwhile. Each luxury Scandinavian style lodge is made … | From £335 per Week
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Within the county boundaries lie the city of Gloucester, the main towns of Cheltenham, Stroud, and Tewkesbury, along with an interesting selection of smaller towns and villages, the Severn Valley, and the Forest of Dean. Glorious countryside surrounds you, abundant wildlife, relaxing activities and historic attractions.
There are fine parish churches in most of the old market towns and several of special interest due to the magnificent pre-Norman craft work they retain, such as Deerhurst near Tewkesbury, Bishop’s Cleeve near Cheltenham and the Perpendicular church at Lechlade. Fairford, built around 1500 is said to have the most remarkable stained glassed windows in the country.
The county is also home to the world renowned Cheltenham Racecourse, and with the Cheltenham Gold Cup being one of the country’s most famous races, it is a lively place to be during race meetings. There are a host of events in the towns and villages all year round and an array of modern as well as smaller independent shops, restaurants, bars, traditional country inns and a host of attractions, so you’ll never be short of something to see or do here either.
Steam Railways also played their part in Gloucestershire, both for leisure and industrial use, and there are several Steam Railways offering nostalgic and scenic daytrips, such as the Dean Railway running through the Forest of Dean area. This forest is one of the largest areas of ancient woodland in the country, while the Cotswolds countryside is also a picturesque attraction to visitors, particularly for walkers and ramblers.
The county also has more than its share of Royal residences including Highgrove House, Gatcombe Park and Nether Lypiatt Manor, former country home of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
Gloucestershire is a county that’s full of life, history and is easily accessible too, and with a wide choice of holiday accommodation available to suit every taste and budget there’s no reason not to pay a visit to this lovely part of South West England.
