Snow on the Rooftop

Snow on the Rooftop: Worcestershire

If you're planning a visit to the Cotswolds and after the sort of picturesque home that attracts people to the area in the first place, look no further. This thatched cottage dates back to the eighteenth century and is Grade-II listed. Inside, there are a few giveaways as to this home's heritage, such as the stone fireplace and exposed beams, but most of the interior has been renovated to the standard expected by twenty-first-century travellers. The garden is particularly special with three specific areas split up by shrubs and flowerbeds, plus a charcoal barbecue for those summer evenings. This is the sort of address for which packing walking boots is a must. Broadway Tower can be reached in thirty-six minutes on foot, while Dover's Hill takes an hour and twenty if you fancy a bigger challenge.

Home truths:
*There's some free on-street parking in Broadway but it's limited — for guaranteed space, there's a long-stay car park three minutes' walk from the property
*A travel cot and high chair can be provided upon request, although guests need to bring their own linen
*The maximum occupancy of four adults can only be exceeded by one infant
*The home is spread across two levels and there are steep and winding stairs, low beams and low doorways on the first floor, so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility