Nestled in the pretty village of Ebrington, this delightful cottage welcomes a long-due reunion with family and friends in cosy surroundings.
Prepare to fall head over heels in love as you luxuriate in the unfaltering charms of every nook, cranny and corner of Honey Stone Cottage. From the sprawling contemporary kitchen to the quadrant of cosy bedrooms, the property leaves nothing to want for. Should you wish to explore the area, Chipping Campden is just a stone’s throw away with an abundance of restaurants and shops, or you can take a trip to Broadway, Moreton-in-Marsh and Bourton-on-the-Water for family-friendly days out.
A combination of country charm and a wealth of contemporary comforts, this idyllic retreat is fitted with a suite of finer touches.
For budding chefs, a fully equipped kitchen/diner presents the ideal spot to prepare delicious feasts to enjoy around the eight-seater dining table.
Meanwhile, those who love nothing more than putting their feet up with a glass of wine and a book will adore the cosy living room. Adorned with sumptuous soft furnishings and a Smart TV, this room was made for well-deserved moments of downtime.
The cottage offers four beautifully appointed bedrooms, thoughtfully arranged across both floors. On the ground floor, bedroom one features a king-size bed and a private en-suite shower room, while bedroom two also offers a king-size bed, which can be separated into two singles if required, and benefits from double doors opening directly onto the garden. Upstairs, bedroom three provides a king-size bed that can also be configured as twin singles and enjoys countryside views, while bedroom four features a comfortable king-size bed.
Outside, you will have access to a private garden with a sizeable lawn, garden furniture and a BBQ. Retreat here for alfresco meals in sunshine or a tipple under the stars.
The Cotswolds is a richly rural area with more than 3,000 footpaths and trails running through farmland and wildflower meadows, as well as ancient woodlands to explore.
For woodland birds, Box Wood tucked away in a valley near Minchinhampton is well worth a visit. Comprised mainly of beech, with some limestone streams running through it, in summer it becomes alive with birds. Listen out for great-spotted woodpeckers and tawny owls, and keep your eyes peeled for treecreepers and nuthatches as they run up and down the trees.
More woods can be found on Crickley Hill jointly managed by the National Trust and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. Located just south of Cheltenham its habitats also include grassland, scrub, and limestone rock exposures. Mixed flocks of tits and finches are common in the woods, while kestrels can often be seen hovering above as they hunt for prey. In summer, the site is also a haven for wildflowers and butterflies.
Cotswold Water Park which straddles the Gloucestershire and Wiltshire border is a vast marl lake system spread over 42 miles. Cleveland Lakes Reserve is made up of two of the largest lakes and is an important site for both wintering and breeding birds including coots, great crested grebes, and little egrets. For bitterns, reed buntings, water rails, and snipes, head to Shorncote Reedbed which also has two bird hides so you can view the wildlife close up.
If you want to see some exotic and rare birds, Birdland in Bourton-on-the-water has a variety of attractions set in nine acres of gardens and woodland. Some of the highlights include the Parliament of Owls, home to eight species of owl, the Pandemonium of Parrots, where you can learn about the 16 species of parrot housed there, and Penguin Shore which has daily feeding displays. There are plenty of spots to have a picnic, as well as a children’s play area, and a gift shop.
Nearby Greystones Farm nature reserve is home to wildflower meadows, Iron Age ramparts, a replica Iron Age roundhouse, a working organic farm, and an interactive discovery barn. The old farm buildings are used by swallows and house martins for nesting and there are plenty of birds of prey to be spotted gliding overhead. There is also the opportunity to view a live camera feed of a barn owl box, and watch the birds as they bring up their chicks.
Farmland birds can be found all over the beautiful Cotswolds countryside. Look out for corn buntings, grey partridges, turtle doves, and yellow wagtails.
