THE GRANARY, pet friendly, with open fire in Bourton-On-The-Water

The Granary near Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire sleeps four in two rooms.

The Granary consists of an open-plan living space with kitchen equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment and dishwasher, a utility with washer/dryer, a dining area with seating for four guests, a sitting area with TV and an open fire and a mezzanine-style sitting area. The bedrooms reside on the ground-floor and consist of a king-size with en-suite shower room and a twin with en-suite bathroom. Outside there is shared use of gardens surrounding the Manor House, including a tennis court (please bring your own racquets and balls), and off-road parking for two cars. Within 4.4 miles you will find a shop and within 2.2 miles, a pub and please note that two well-behaved pets are welcome but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. The Granary is a charming base for your next escape in Gloucestershire. Note: Check-in from 3pm, check-out at 10am.

Amenities: Central heating. Electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washer/dryer, dishwasher. TV, DVD, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Shared use of gardens surrounding the Manor House, including a tennis court (please bring your own racquets and balls). Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4.4 miles, pub 2.2 miles. Note: Check-in from 3pm, check-out at 10am

Region: Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.

Town: Located in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the historic village of Bourton-on-the-Water dates back to Neolithic times with over 100 buildings being Grade II listed or higher. The picturesque high street nestles alongside the River Windrush over which several low stone bridges span, which is why Bourton-on-the-Water is known as the Venice in the Cotswolds. Tradition states that an annual football match is played in the summer, in the River Windrush with the banks lined with spectators, with the aim to score as many goals as possible and get as wet as possible! The village has an eclectic range of visitor attractions, including The Model Village, Cotswold Motor Museum, Birdland Park and Gardens as well as a Dragonfly Maze, monthly farmers’ market as well as many tea rooms, an artisan bakery, antiques and craft markets, traditional sweet shop, cycle hire and its very own perfumery. Nearby, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises traditional England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly farmers' market. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antiques shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Also take a visit to the medieval town of Burford for a great day out where you can enjoy a trip to the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are both within easy reach and make a great day out. The spa town of Cheltenham is, architecturally, the most complete Regency town in England with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called The City of Dreaming Spires has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also all within easy reach.