Holiday cottage in Evesham (5mls NE), Worcestershire

Accommodation details

This charming cottage is nestled in the village of Cleeve Prior on the Worcestershire/Warwickshire border. Enthusiastic walkers will relish the direct access to open countryside from the doorstep with several nature walks and trails around the village, as well as proximity to Chipping Campden, 10 miles away, and the starting point of the Cotswold Way.

A little further south lies the heart of the Cotswolds with many traditional villages and market towns to explore, including Moreton-in-Marsh (18 miles), Bourton-on-the-Water (24 miles), Broadway (7.5 miles) and Stow-on-the-Wold (16 miles). History and literature buffs will enjoy a day trip to the medieval market town and birthplace of Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon (7.5 miles).

The area is also well served by the National Trust with properties and gardens such as Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Hidcote Manor, both under 10 miles away. For family fun, visit Stratford Butterfly Farm (10 miles) and All Things Wild (5.5 miles). Pass through the cottage gate and wander down the pathway to the quaint, covered front door of this inviting property.

The spacious entrance hall has plenty of room for walking boots and your outdoor attire. Stroll through to the welcoming and cosy lounge, which boasts traditional exposed beams, characterful low ceilings, and a feature inglenook fireplace with a wood-burner-effect electric fire, all adding to the ambience of this space.

Settle in here after days spent exploring and stream your favourite programmes on the Roku box. Take a step up into the well-equipped farmhouse kitchen, where you’ll find everything you need for cooking holiday meals, before settling together to eat in the tastefully designed dining room, which has plenty of space for the group.

The refreshing bathroom is just off the hallway with a shower over the bath and WC. Head up the staircase to find the two bedrooms, a king-size with WC and an inviting twin. Both bedrooms feature further beams and sloped ceilings and offer a relaxing and restful night's sleep. Outside, to the front of the cottage, you can enjoy your morning coffee or a sundowner at the stylish bistro table and chairs, sat in the small courtyard area