The Tortworth Estate offers fishing opportunities on a well stocked trout lake, and there s a great farm shop bursting with local produce. A wealth of well marked paths are available from your front door for enthusiastic walkers and cyclists. Local attractions include Berkeley Deer Park, Berkeley Castle, Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Painswick Rococo Garden and the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. The popular town of Cheltenham, home of racing s Gold Cup and the famous Literature Festival, is well worth visiting. There are many other local attractions including the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, Chepstow s medieval castle, Westonbirt Arboretum, Highgrove House and Gardens and the stunning town of Bath. On entering this superb holiday home, you will find the warm and welcoming open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. With traditional wood burner and TV/DVD, the lounge is an ideal space for relaxing and entertaining in. There s both an attractive dining area and a useful kitchen island. The stylish kitchen is well equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, Dualit capsule coffee machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Exploring further, there s a charmingly furnished snug with TV / DVD. You will also find a utility room, equipped with washing machine and tumble dryer, and a separate shower room with WC. Moving up to the first floor, you will find two bedrooms, each with original exposed beams. There s a comfy king size room, and a twin zip and link (which can be made up as a super king size on request at time of booking). You will also find a bathroom, complete with shower over the bath and WC. Heading up to the second floor, which is accessed via a steep flight of steps, you will find two cosy attic rooms, each with a single bed and limited headroom. All bedrooms are furnished with luxurious organic cotton bedlinen. Stepping outside, you can relax and children can play in the large enclosed garden, which is fully furnished with BBQ, and enjoy the fabulous views. The estate is also home to a well stocked trout lake for those who enjoy a spot of fishing. There is ample off road parking available.
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From the wildness of the Peak District to the Cotswold's cosy charm, the counties that make up the Heart of England, can offer rolling hills, ancient woodlands, dramatic moors, heritage rich Oxford and the spa towns of Cheltenham and Bath. Cider trails in Herefordshire and canal routes in Staffordshire.