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This 250-year-old Grade II listed cottage has been beautifully restored to a high standard to offer accommodation of great charm and comfort. The end of a row of three in a secluded courtyard (attached to the owners' farmhouse), it is set at the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water, a picturesque village with elegant bridges spanning the River Windrush. With a pretty, enclosed shared garden, it is only 150yards from the river's banks and makes an excellent base for touring the Cotswolds. Beautiful country walks nearby. Riding and river fishing locally. Pub 200yards.

Standing alone, within the lovely garden of a 17th-century Grade II listed house in the village, and originally part of the nearby Shipton Court Estate (one of the largest Jacobean houses in the country dating from 1603), this charming, refurbished Coach House lies within a conservation area in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It offers cosy and spacious accommodation, and its own peaceful garden. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds and on the edge of the village, it is both secluded and secure. Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water are all close by, and Cirencester, Cheltenham, Stratford and Oxford all less than an hour away. Good restaurants, theatre, walking, antiques, riding, historic houses, together with golf, gardens and fishing are all easily accessible. Nearest of three village pubs, 100yards.

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Occupying a superb position with wonderful rural views, yet within a mile or so of Cheltenham's elegant town centre, these delightful cottages have been created from a range of 19th-century barns and are furnished and equipped to high standards. All cottages enjoy a good choice of shared facilities including a covered heated swimming-pool, an all-weather tennis court and a croquet lawn. The cottages are well equipped, with an automatic washing machine, microwave oven and dishwasher, and each cottage has its own sitting-out area with patio and furniture. All the fascinating corners of the beautiful Regency spa town of Cheltenham are immediately to hand: there is an art gallery, a museum, tempting boutiques, antique shops, plentiful restaurants and inns.

A charming and surprisingly spacious detached cottage in mature and well stocked gardens with large areas of tended lawn and wonderful views of surrounding countryside in this pretty village, superbly convenient for Stratford upon Avon and the Cotswolds. The cottage is in a small, peaceful residential lane and offers privacy and comfort for the whole family. There is so much to see and do in this delightful region with Blenheim Palace, Oxford, Warwick with its impressive castle, Stoneleigh (Royal Show). The interior is presented in good order and offers lots of extras for guests to enjoy including an extensive library of literature, history and politics. There is a huge collection of videos, mostly of older films, and including many classics. Once visited, families and friends will wish to return again and again - it is a particularly welcoming home in the most enviable location. Shops and pubs 2 miles.

This very attractive, traditional grade II listed village house is steeped in character with a thatched roof and an exceptionally pretty country cottage garden. It is situated in the heart of this picturesque village with its village green, outstanding pub and village stores. Numerous villages to visit locally with Lavenham, Long Melford, Clare and Kersey. Close to the two popular market towns of Hadleigh and Sudbury for their unique shops, tea rooms and good selection of eating houses. Colchester is only 20 miles, famous for its castle, zoo and good train links to London. There are excellent walking and riding opportunities in the area and for the boating enthusiast, access to the water in the rivers Stour and Orwell. Restaurant and pubs 50 yards.

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This Grade II listed semi-detached thatched cottage is steeped in character with inglenook fireplace and beams throughout. It is set in a pretty cottage garden with rambling rose arches and a mass of colourful plants. Set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside with numerous places of interest to visit locally. The historic market towns of Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket, Ipswich and Sudbury within easy driving distance, as are Newmarket for the races and Thetford Forest. Shop and pub 1 mile.

This unique detached property is built around an original dovecote which forms the central part of the cottage in this superb area. Renovated to a high standard it provides cosy, comfortable and characterful accommodation, with beams, natural floors and an open fireplace. Set way back from the road, it sits in an elevated, quiet and peaceful location, just a short walk from the village pub. Ideally situated for the races at Newmarket, and there are excellent road links providing easy driving to Bury St Edmunds, Diss, Thetford, Cambridge, Stowmarket, Sudbury, Long Melfold and Lavenham for historical days out. Pub 50yards.

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This charming 300-year-old thatched cottage enjoys a peaceful setting within the pretty village of Eriswell. Attractively refurbished to the E.T.C. `5Star' standard, it enjoys its own south-facing garden. For days out, Bury StEdmunds (12miles) offers good shops, an art gallery, and lovely river walks in the Abbey Gardens. Ely (19 miles), one-time home of Oliver Cromwell, boasts a magnificent cathedral, its Octagon tower visible for miles around. Top class horse racing at Newmarket 15miles. North Norfolk coast within an hour. Riding, tennis and golf locally.