A semi-detached cottage dating from the seventeenth century a peaceful feel. Walk straight into the sitting room with underfloor heating, comfy sofa and armchairs, Roberts radio and roaring wood-burner. On rainy days you’ll find board games and books, some poetry. A new Shaker kitchen has all the gear for determined cooks and a round wooden dining table. All the useful basics for cooking are left for you plus a bottle of wine.

Next to the fireplace are stairs with a rope handrail which lead you upstairs to a twin, then a master bedroom, both with White Company linen, vintage art and accessories, and high vaulted ceilings. There’s a smart TV opposite the kingsize bed. The bathroom is downstairs with a large walk-in shower, Faith In Nature and Soap Folk goodies.

In Spring and Summer you’ll be in the well-tended formally landscaped gardens, admiring the wisteria and topiary and looking out for fish in the pond. There are sun loungers and spaces for outdoor dining.

Fill your days with open garden events, wild lake swimming, horse riding, walks in ancient woodlands, cream teas, National Trusting, foodie discovering, country estates, beauty treatments, Cheltenham shopping or antique hunting. Then return to the delicious seclusion of our gardens for sundowners, and if you don’t want to cook, wander five minutes through the village for supper at the pub or the impressive restaurant at Thyme.